Economic Recovery Assistant (171353)

Economic Recovery Assistant (Agronomist)  X2

[Diyala-Baquba]

In 2003, , DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country. Today, DRC continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable displacement-affected families, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Basra, Baqubah, Jalawla, Gatoon, Baghdad, Muqdadiya, Balad, Aziz Balad, Samarra, Mosul, Duhok, Tel Afar, Baa’j, Sinjar, and Erbil.

Find more about DRC operations in Iraq here: Iraq tendersglobal.net DRC Danish Refugee Council

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified [catcher/appetizer: use active ‘we/you’ language to reduce the distance between us as an organisation and the candidate]

Overall purpose of the role:

The Economic Recovery Assistant (agronomist) must possess a background in agriculture, as this role is vital for supporting the implementation of the Economic Recovery agricultural project in Diyala. The position involves contributing to the meticulous execution of agricultural project plans aimed at promoting sustainable economic development for farmers in Diyala governorate.  

Responsibilities:

Implement Economic Recovery Programs 

– Resource Management: Assist in the development and implementation of projects aimed at improving water management, irrigation systems, and the overall efficiency of farm operations. 

– Participate in agricultural trainings and provide support to the Agronomist officer. 

– Field Activities Planning and Implementation: Engage in the planning and execution of cash-based interventions in the target area, which include SME development, business grant (BG) distributions, job placements, financial literacy training, rotating savings and credit associations (RoSCA), business coaching and mentoring. Collaborate with the private sector and government institutions on agricultural activities, including climate change initiatives and cash-for-work activities at DRC sites. 

– Process Management: Handle the process from registration to training and cash distributions. 

– Technical Support: Support the preparation of technical farms assessments and purchase requests as directed by the Team Leader and/or Project Manager. 

– Challenge Identification and Reporting: Identify and report challenges to superiors and contribute to solution development. 

Agronomist Tasks 

– Agricultural Support: Provide technical assistance and training to local farmers on best agricultural practices, including crop rotation, soil health, pest control, and sustainable farming techniques. 

– Farm Assessments: Conduct assessments of local farms to identify needs and opportunities for improvement in agricultural productivity. 

– Crop Selection: Advise on suitable crop varieties based on local soil and climate conditions to maximize yield and sustainability. 

Team Support 

– Coordination: Assist in coordinating economic recovery assistants and temporary enumerators. 

– Task Completion: Ensure tasks are completed and responsibilities are fulfilled. 

– Performance Support: Collaborate on addressing performance concerns and supporting Performance Improvement Plans. 

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Interested candidates can use the link to Apply. 

Closing date for applications: [05-Jul-2024]

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.