Agronomist II at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

Mubi Sub Delegation is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist II

Job Ref.: ABJ202400477
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: B2

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Economic Security (EcoSec) Delegate, the Agronomist 2 plans, implements, and monitors the Economic Security (EcoSec) Unit’s agriculture programmes in line with the country strategy and under the supervision and guidance of their hierarchical superior.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design, implementation and monitoring of the agro interventions as part of EcoSec program, with minimum supervision (seed multiplication, seed and tool distribution and capacity-building).
• Is responsible for ensuring the gathering, entry, and management of an accurate Agro related data into ICRC related reporting systems, PAM, EPMT, Device Magic and other EcoSec related Programme tools.
• Performs basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis of surveys and assessments, using Microsoft office tools and other related applications such as pivot charts, etc and generates results and produces data visualizations.
• Contributes to identifying response options by analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).
• Contributes to designing a suitable method for registering beneficiaries.
• Performs timely agro program specific planning, devises approaches, implementation and ensuring well-coordinated logistical process and reporting of assistance provided to affected people.
• Generates written reports (technical) on field visits; needs, context and vulnerability assessments, activity reports, monitoring reports including PHMs and PDMs, on the program in a timely manner.
• Monitors agricultural livelihood issues, food security related matters in assigned area and promptly reports any constraints faced by farmers, along the agro value chain including climate related anomaly, crop disease and inputs availability issues.
• Assist EcoSec delegate 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.
• Supervise community project committees, national society 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.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy
• 2-3 years of work experience in the fields of food security and agricultural livelihood is mandatory.
• Good command spoken and written English and Hausa language.
• Computer literate, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• More than 3 years of professional experience in Agricultural livelihood programming and at least 1 year in implementation of Agricultural response in humanitarian or private sector setting.
• Applicants should have a Nigerian nationality or hold a working permit.

Desired profile and Skills:

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Beneficiary and Client Focused

Application Closing Date
18th July, 2024; 16:30hrs

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send Curriculum vitae, Letter of Motivation, and Certificates to: [email protected] using “ABJ202400477, Agronomist 2 Mubi" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications intended for this role that disregard the online application MS Form will not be taken into consideration)
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc.
• The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment
• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates;Female &People Living with Disabilityapplicants are encouraged to apply.
• ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.