Agronomist - Economic Security Agro Activities

About the role

The Agronomist manages and implements the Economic Security (EcoSec) agricultural activities and related resources within an assigned area of responsibility (AoR), under the supervision of the Senior Agronomist. The role covers analysing the agricultural context, conducting needs assessments and planning interventions in close coordination with field management, the technical supervisor and the EcoSec team in Nairobi. It is a national/resident position based in Jowhar, Somalia, and includes short-term support missions to other sub-delegations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date information on the agricultural situation in the AoR and analyse data on livelihoods, agriculture and markets, including local historical, social and political aspects.
• Conduct needs assessments using the standard EcoSec Agro approach and internal tools, and advise on the composition of the assessment team.
• Draft project proposals with SMART indicators, expected outputs/outcomes, plan of action and budget, and coordinate with other assistance departments.
• Take part in selecting priority areas and projects, and supervise beneficiary selection according to project criteria.
• Monitor interventions regularly, carry out SWOT-style response analysis of risks and mitigation measures, and debrief enumerators' teams.
• Support and coach the Somali Red Crescent Society teams involved in monitoring and implementation, and report regularly to supervisors.
• Prepare field trip reports, meeting minutes, assessment and monitoring reports, project proposals and other documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
• 4 years' experience in a similar field; knowledge of the pastoralist system and livelihoods of Somali communities.
• Experience drafting project proposals and preparing monitoring and assessment reports.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali.
• Willingness to travel extensively in Somalia.

Required skills

• Team leadership and ability to work independently.
• Excellent planning and reporting skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the political, economic, social and cultural environment of the region.

What we offer

• A challenging job in a dynamic work environment within an international humanitarian organisation.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC compensation and benefits framework.