Agronomist Officer at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Location: Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design, implementation and monitoring of the agro interventions as part of EcoSec program, with minimum supervision.
• Provides written reports (technical) on field visits, assessments including PHAs and PDMs, agricultural activities, trainings and general progress of the program in a timely manner.
• Monitors agricultural issues in assigned area and promptly reports any disease emergencies to EcoSec delegates.
• Assist EcoSec delegates in the implementation and monitoring of non-agro Economic Security activities as needed. Activities include: registration activities, general food distributions, NFI and micro-economic initiatives, etc.
• Supervises volunteers and consultants and closely monitors program in areas of responsibility
• Maintains contacts with EcoSec interlocutors / authorities at various levels.
• Ensures follow-up and updates files & databases if required.

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Agronomy).
• 4 years’ work experience in a similar field, previous humanitarian / NGO experience an asset.
• Very good understanding of the socio-political situation in the area of assignment.
• Very good analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa. Knowledge of Kanuri and Shuwa is an asset.
• Good computer skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and to participate in extended field trips, with basic living conditions

Personal Attributes:

• Stress resistant and ready to work in adverse environments

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Location: Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design, implementation and monitoring of the agro interventions as part of EcoSec program, with minimum supervision.
• Provides written reports (technical) on field visits, assessments including PHAs and PDMs, agricultural activities, trainings and general progress of the program in a timely manner.
• Monitors agricultural issues in assigned area and promptly reports any disease emergencies to EcoSec delegates.
• Assist EcoSec delegates in the implementation and monitoring of non-agro Economic Security activities as needed. Activities include: registration activities, general food distributions, NFI and micro-economic initiatives, etc.
• Supervises volunteers and consultants and closely monitors program in areas of responsibility
• Maintains contacts with EcoSec interlocutors / authorities at various levels.
• Ensures follow-up and updates files & databases if required.

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Agronomy).
• 4 years’ work experience in a similar field, previous humanitarian / NGO experience an asset.
• Very good understanding of the socio-political situation in the area of assignment.
• Very good analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa. Knowledge of Kanuri and Shuwa is an asset.
• Good computer skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and to participate in extended field trips, with basic living conditions

Personal Attributes:

• Stress resistant and ready to work in adverse environments

go to method of application »

Location: Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design, implementation and monitoring of the agro interventions as part of EcoSec program, with minimum supervision.
• Provides written reports (technical) on field visits, assessments including PHAs and PDMs, agricultural activities, trainings and general progress of the program in a timely manner.
• Monitors agricultural issues in assigned area and promptly reports any disease emergencies to EcoSec delegates.
• Assist EcoSec delegates in the implementation and monitoring of non-agro Economic Security activities as needed. Activities include: registration activities, general food distributions, NFI and micro-economic initiatives, etc.
• Supervises volunteers and consultants and closely monitors program in areas of responsibility
• Maintains contacts with EcoSec interlocutors / authorities at various levels.
• Ensures follow-up and updates files & databases if required.

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Agronomy).
• 4 years’ work experience in a similar field, previous humanitarian / NGO experience an asset.
• Very good understanding of the socio-political situation in the area of assignment.
• Very good analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa. Knowledge of Kanuri and Shuwa is an asset.
• Good computer skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and to participate in extended field trips, with basic living conditions

Personal Attributes:

• Stress resistant and ready to work in adverse environments