Agronomist

The Agronomist will ensure that the agricultural in emergencies program aligns with the overall Economic Security strategy for Lebanon. The role involves providing strategic and technical support to the EcoSec team, overseeing program implementation, monitoring, and collaboration with key partners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the implementation of the EcoSec agricultural programme and the 2027 ‘agriculture in emergencies’ project.
• Design or adapt agricultural data collection tools, organising the collection and communication of relevant data.
• Maintain a relationship with the counterpart at the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) to ensure strong collaboration, particularly with reference to the Partnership Framework Agreement.
• Maintain up-to-date records of agricultural project implementation, including financial forecasts, requisition orders, frequently interacting with the cash assistance Focal Point for effective implementation.
• Provide timely reporting on agricultural assistance for the Quarterly EcoSec Report, Monitoring for Results, and budget use calculations.
• Liaise with ICRC Logistics, Finance and other departments to ensure the purchase and timely delivery of all required inputs in accordance with ICRC policies and procedures (e.g., for workshops, consultant fees, payment of volunteers and daily workers, etc.)
• Liaise with the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) on continued collaboration on the agricultural assistance/livelihood programmes.
• Maintain good relations with relevant interlocutors from the LRC, MoA, and the UN FAO and its partners.
• Coordinate as necessary with other ICRC departments on the implementation of agricultural programme.
• Be informed about Lebanese laws, regulations, and technical standards relating to agricultural inputs and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree (BA) in agronomy.
• Masters degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture or any related field.
• Leadership: Proficient.
• Accountability: Proficient.
• People management: Proficient.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Advanced.
• Representing the ICRC: Advanced.
• Beneficiary & Client focused: Expert.
• Project Management: Proficient.
• Rural Development: Proficient.
• Coordination: Proficient.
• Result-based management cycle: Proficient.
• Livelihood: Proficient.
• Relief: Proficient.
• Food Security: Proficient.
• Arabic: Native.
• English: Full professional working.

Skills

• Agronomy
• Agriculture
• Rural Development Policy
• Project Management
• Result-Based Management
• Livelihood Programming
• Relief Operations
• Food Security
• Program Implementation
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Strategic Support
• People Management
• Leadership
• Beneficiary Focus
• Client Focus
• Team Collaboration
• Representation Skills

Languages

Arabic, English