Agronomist (Programme Assistant) – Syrian Arab Republic – ReliefWeb

CONCERN WORLDWIDE NW Syria

Agronomist (Programme Assistant) (4)

About Concern: Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern has been working in Türkiye since August 2013 and currently looking for an experienced and qualified Agronomist based in Northwest Syria.

Job Identification:

Job Title: Agronomist (Programme Assistant) (4)

Location: North West Syria – Azaz Office

Reporting line: Programme Officer

Closely work with: MEAL and Programme teams

Contract Length: September 2023 – July 2024

Vacancy Number: NWS-004

Job Purpose: The Agronomist ensures the day-by-day implementation of agricultural project activities, follows up the beneficiaries and progress of the activities, and prepares progress weekly reports on agriculture field activities. He/she contributes to the effective and completion of agriculture activities in a timely manner, delivery of quality outputs, and achievement of outcomes with maximum impact and benefit for the beneficiaries.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Implementation

• Developing a detailed activity plan in line with project objectives, ensuring that this plan is implemented, and any expected delays and/or modifications are communicated and raised in a timely manner to the Programme Officer
• Refine the aims and outcomes of the overall agriculture project component including but not limited to: the selection of tools, seeds, and beneficiaries training.
• Implement day-to-day field-based activities and document all related agriculture activities.
• Developing a detailed curriculum for technical training and delivering the training under the supervision of Programme Officer.
• Implementing training for agriculture-related activities, land preparation & soil fertility, planting, integrated pest, and disease management, water management and nutrition-sensitive harvesting and post-harvest practices.
• Responsible for regular follow-up sessions with the beneficiaries for on-spot guidance and disease control methods and supervising the awareness sessions for all beneficiaries.
• Assist the data collection team during the assessment by calling beneficiaries and filling out questionnaires.
• Maintaining accurate records of all information related to the collected information and documents.
• Coordinate with the M&E staff as necessary to identify the project`s activities’ quality issues.
• Other duties as assigned by the line manager.
• Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least Bachelor degree in agriculture engineering or related subject area
• Two years experience in humanitarian field-based operations with an international or local NGO
• Data and Documentation Management
• Presentation preparation skills and lecture experience
• Computer literate and good knowledge of Word and Excel

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE:

• Ability to work independently once in the field and show initiative;
• Ability to translate technical expertise into simple messages that can be communicated to medium- and small-size landowners and small farmers.
• Farming experience and/or practical application of farming techniques.
• Demonstrated experience of training communities and households in agronomic production aspects, including design and development of training/teaching aids suitable to local culture and contexts.
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure and be solution-oriented
• Knowledge and understanding of core humanitarian standards
• Experience in conducting interviews/assessments
• Adaptable, self-motivated, willing to learn and take on extra duties as required;
• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian ethics.
• Ability to travel to various locations in NW Syria.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.

The expected competencies include;

• Demonstrates political and cultural sensitivity; patient, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team
• Uses a range of development approaches, including coaching and mentoring to develop team members’ skills, knowledge and abilities
• Persuasively communicates difficult information with confidence and skill
• Makes decisions based on logic, rational evidence and an awareness of associated risks
• Encourages new ideas from others and is prepared to take a calculated risk to implement them
• Uses networks to access opportunities, and good practice and to help grow organizational knowledge
• Champions change and flexibility to colleagues, leading by example, adopting change first and guiding others through it
• Understanding of local safeguarding structures and arrangements
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values; upholds Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies and understands the importance of working with local organizations

If you feel that your qualifications and experience match our requirements, and you share a commitment to Concern’s values, please send your application to nwsyria.jobs@concern.net no later than 08/09/2023. Please, make sure to put the Job Title and Vacancy Number in the subject section.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview;
• Please note that both CV and Cover letter should be in English/Arabic;
• Application Closing Date: 08/09/2023

Equal opportunities: Concern values diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or marital status, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, class, caste or religion.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.