Expert Agronomist



WHH (Welthungerhilfe)

Al Anbar
Full Time
2021-09-21
2021-09-30

[Anbar,Iraq ]

Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of

Expert for Technical and Social Issues Focus: Agronomist (m/f)

in Anbar

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until October 31, 2022. There are good prospects for an extension. The place of work will be Anbar, in Iraq. The position is paid according to SG7.

Implementation of project activities according to the specified deadlines and organisational, contractual and financial directives.

 

Depending on the specialist division, the Expert is responsible for carrying out procurement activities, implementing technical measures and / or implementing social components within the framework of the specified project assignment.

Your responsibilities

2.1.      Duties with own area of responsibility

 

  • Documentation of relevant technical and procurement processes in accordance with the co-financing agreement or Welthungerhilfe directives (such as Assignment Allocation Regulation, AAR)
  • Instruction and training of national staff

 

    1. Duties without own area of responsibility

 

  • Implementation of specialist workshops
  • Consultancy regarding the introduction, rehabilitation or maintenance of technical equipment, regarding social issues or any other areas in the focus of this position
  • Helps ensure adherence to quality standards in relevant fields
  • Management and maintenance of technical equipment, if applicable
  • Monitoring of the inventory management of relief supplies (incoming/outgoing goods, regular stock checks, resupply) and their distribution to the target groups or project locations
  • Preparation of project progress reports
  • Fulfillment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position

 

2.3       Specific Activities and duties of the position

  • Overall responsibility for all activities related to agricultural production and the improvement of the agricultural extension system
  • Deputy team leader; responsible for team leader functions in the periods of absence of the team leader
  • Maintaining contact and co-ordinating with involved farmers/farmer groups and DoA extension workers
  • Co-ordinate the development of training modules on GAP and water management
  • Co-ordinate production-related training and coaching activities
  • On-the-job coaching of extension workers
  • Co-ordinate the development of any other production-related content and information as well as its dissemination Qualifications of expert Agronomist.

Description

Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of

Expert for Technical and Social Issues Focus: Agronomist (m/f)

in Anbar

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until October 31, 2022. There are good prospects for an extension. The place of work will be Anbar, in Iraq. The position is paid according to SG7.

Implementation of project activities according to the specified deadlines and organisational, contractual and financial directives.

 

Depending on the specialist division, the Expert is responsible for carrying out procurement activities, implementing technical measures and / or implementing social components within the framework of the specified project assignment.

Your responsibilities

2.1.      Duties with own area of responsibility

 

  • Documentation of relevant technical and procurement processes in accordance with the co-financing agreement or Welthungerhilfe directives (such as Assignment Allocation Regulation, AAR)
  • Instruction and training of national staff

 

    1. Duties without own area of responsibility

 

  • Implementation of specialist workshops
  • Consultancy regarding the introduction, rehabilitation or maintenance of technical equipment, regarding social issues or any other areas in the focus of this position
  • Helps ensure adherence to quality standards in relevant fields
  • Management and maintenance of technical equipment, if applicable
  • Monitoring of the inventory management of relief supplies (incoming/outgoing goods, regular stock checks, resupply) and their distribution to the target groups or project locations
  • Preparation of project progress reports
  • Fulfillment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position

 

2.3       Specific Activities and duties of the position

  • Overall responsibility for all activities related to agricultural production and the improvement of the agricultural extension system
  • Deputy team leader; responsible for team leader functions in the periods of absence of the team leader
  • Maintaining contact and co-ordinating with involved farmers/farmer groups and DoA extension workers
  • Co-ordinate the development of training modules on GAP and water management
  • Co-ordinate production-related training and coaching activities
  • On-the-job coaching of extension workers
  • Co-ordinate the development of any other production-related content and information as well as its dissemination Qualifications of expert Agronomist.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

  • Education/training : University degree (bachelor’s/master’s) in agronomy or related field
  • Languages: fluent in English and Arabic
  • General professional experience: 10 years of professional experience in agricultural production
  • Specific professional experience: 5 years of professional experience in working in setting up/working in agricultural extension
  • Leadership/management experience : 3 years of management/leadership experience as project team leader or manager in a company
  • Development cooperation (DC) experience : 5 years of experience working on DC projects

 

Our offer 

We offer you co-operation in a highly dedicated team and a responsible scope of tasks. Furthermore, we facilitate a flexible organisation of working time as well as a healthy work-life balance. Of course, a comprehensive training is also part of our offer. Disabled persons will be considered preferentially in the event of equal qualification. The job description can be sent to you in case of interest.

 

P.S,  WHH has applied for a grant with our donors and is very confident to be awarded these funds.

It must be understood that an employment contract will only be given if the grant is awarded to WHH.

 

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