Job ID
42418
Job Title
Agronomist
To work for
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Agriculture
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
- Assess and analyze the humanitarian context in Syria, with a special focus on the agriculture sector.
- Designs or adjusts data-collection tools; Collects data using data-collection tools and devices; Enters data into and maintains the survey database; Performs basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis; Describes results and produces data visualizations; Contributes to internal reporting.
-Plans, implements, and monitors agriculture programme including aid distributions, seed multiplication, seed and tool distribution and capacity-building.
- Contribute to the assessment, design, implementation and monitoring of the Local Livelihood Initiatives projects (Community Projects) related to agriculture programs.
- Maintains and develops a network of external contacts at the local and district/Governorate levels (members of the population, community leaders, authorities, NGOs, etc.) in consultation with their direct supervisor.
- With Economic Security Coordination team, plans, organizes and actively participates in field visits as needed to provide technical support to Sub-delegations and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) branches.
- Designs or adjusts data-collection tools; Collects data using data-collection tools and devices; Enters data into and maintains the survey database; Performs basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis; Describes results and produces data visualizations; Contributes to internal reporting.
-Plans, implements, and monitors agriculture programme including aid distributions, seed multiplication, seed and tool distribution and capacity-building.
- Contribute to the assessment, design, implementation and monitoring of the Local Livelihood Initiatives projects (Community Projects) related to agriculture programs.
- Maintains and develops a network of external contacts at the local and district/Governorate levels (members of the population, community leaders, authorities, NGOs, etc.) in consultation with their direct supervisor.
- With Economic Security Coordination team, plans, organizes and actively participates in field visits as needed to provide technical support to Sub-delegations and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) branches.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agronomy.
- Typically, 3-5 years’ experience in a similar field.
- Good command (spoken and written) and English.
- Typically, 3-5 years’ experience in a similar field.
- Good command (spoken and written) and English.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to apply is the 4th of April 2025
Salary and Benefits
As per ICRC salary scale
About us
Permanently present in Syria since 1967, the ICRC is a neutral, impartial, and independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mission. The ICRC works closely with and supports the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) to meet food, water, and health needs of people affected by the fighting in both emergencies and to help them start rebuilding their lives. They work together to raise awareness about risks from mines and other explosive remnants. The ICRC works to restore links between families who have been separated by the conflict and migration, visits a number of prisons, promotes respect for international humanitarian law. The ICRC also provides advice and support to local authorities and forensics practitioners in managing human remains with respect and dignity. The ICRC's operation in Syria is its largest in the world, with over 650 staff working in its offices in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Hassakeh, Homs, and Tartous.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 16, 2025
Expiry Date
Apr 04, 2025
CV Language
English
