CHF/Agriculture Engineers

CHF International is implementing the Gaza Urban Agriculture Revitalization and Development (GUARD) program in the Gaza strip, with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This program proposes to establish a home gardens program aimed at increasing the availability of a variety of fresh, nutritious foods from local sources that are unaffected by border closures, thereby improving both food security and nutrition. As the participants improve their growing/animal raising conditions, and increase their knowledge and skills, it is expected that many plots will be capable of producing a surplus that can be marketed to supplement household income; thus a marketing training component will be included.  By improving awareness of the value of urban agriculture, the program will help vulnerable families and communities identify opportunities to make the most of their limited resources.

CHF International is seeking qualified candidates to assume the following position:

Duration: 11 months

Responsibilities:
The Agriculture Engineers will prepare, implement, and oversee project activities, including: Create beneficiary lists, adhering to the preapproved criteria Ensure quality control and assurance of agriculture activities, supervise the implementation of project activities and follow-up. Agriculture Engineers must ensure compliance with CHF’s and USAID’s requirements on safety measures and environmental assessment, collects data and information about the progress of the project’s inputs, outputs and indicators, and updates the databases, write field reports on the implementation of the activities that he/she is responsible for, and submitting them to the project manager. Supervise the implementation of project activities and follow-up.  Supply technical specifications for needed equipment, develop technical monitoring, follow-up and evaluation plans and reports, Participation in seminars and meetings, and Perform other duties and any relevant tasks assigned by the project manager.  

Key qualifications:
-A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture science, plant protection or production.
-Masters degree in Agriculture science management is an advantage.
-At least 10 years of experience working in Agriculture science projects.
-Experience in conducting field assessments, coordinating focus groups, and ensuring community participatory approaches in project design, implementation and monitoring.
-Ability to make good presentations. Prior experience working with USAID or other donor funded projects
-Excellent report writing skills in English and Arabic is mandatory.
-Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and engineering software programs.
-Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel frequently to project locations
-Having a valid driving license.
-Registered with the Engineers Association.

To apply for any of the positions listed above, please send your CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] or fax to 082888155 no later than 4:00 pm February 17, 2010.  Please send one application either by email or fax, but not both indicating the position title and location(s) you are applying for. CHF International is an equal opportunity employer.