Job ID
11831
Job Title
Relief Field Officer / Agriculture
To work for
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Agriculture
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Assess the overall agricultural situation in Syria, identify gaps and propose necessary actions.
Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of the ICRC agro/livelihood program.
Develop guidelines and support ICRC offices in carrying out agro assessment and development of agro projects/proposals.
Prepare actions plans and provide guidance on agro/livelihood program to the EcoSec teams.
Coordinate with other actors involved in agro/livelihood sector.
Work in close coordination with SARC and Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform.
Support in assessing the humanitarian situation and needs, particularly in the field of economic security, emergencies, agriculture and livelihoods of the affected population
Monitor the progress of agro and livelihood activities through office work and regular field visits.
Generate statistical and narrative reports of the file entrusted to this position
Assist other team members in running field activities, including relief operation, as required.
Translate from English to Arabic and vice-versa.
Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of the ICRC agro/livelihood program.
Develop guidelines and support ICRC offices in carrying out agro assessment and development of agro projects/proposals.
Prepare actions plans and provide guidance on agro/livelihood program to the EcoSec teams.
Coordinate with other actors involved in agro/livelihood sector.
Work in close coordination with SARC and Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform.
Support in assessing the humanitarian situation and needs, particularly in the field of economic security, emergencies, agriculture and livelihoods of the affected population
Monitor the progress of agro and livelihood activities through office work and regular field visits.
Generate statistical and narrative reports of the file entrusted to this position
Assist other team members in running field activities, including relief operation, as required.
Translate from English to Arabic and vice-versa.
Qualifications
University degree or professional diploma in Agriculture
3 - 5 years work experience in a similar field
Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
Very good computer skills
Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
Good analytical skills
3 - 5 years work experience in a similar field
Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
Very good computer skills
Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
Good analytical skills
Salary and Benefits
Working base: Damascus
Contract duration: 6 months
Working language: English
Deadline for applying: 22/02/2017
Contract duration: 6 months
Working language: English
Deadline for applying: 22/02/2017
About us
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organization, which has been permanently present in Syria since 1967. The ICRC works closely and supports the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) organization to provide food, water, healthcare and other forms of relief assistance to people affected by the fighting. The ICRC also visits people detained and helps them to stay in contact with their families. This service is also provided to families separated as a result of the fighting.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Feb 13, 2017
Expiry Date
Mar 01, 2017
CV Language
English