Field Engineer – Agronomist

Job Vacancy at Caritas Jerusalem: Field Engineer – Agronomist.

Caritas Jerusalem (CJ) is a humanitarian and development organization that represents the socio-pastoral services of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land. It was founded in 1967 in the aftermath of the Six-Day War. Caritas Jerusalem is a member of Caritas Internationals, a confederation of 162 Caritas organizations operating in more than 200 countries.

Caritas Jerusalem is committed to ensuring that all individuals we encounter through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by Caritas Internationalis Management Standards (CIMS). We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves professionally, respect local laws and customs, and always adhere to Caritas Jerusalem Code of Conduct Policies and values. Team members are required to sign the Code of Conduct upon hire and be trained in the Safeguarding Policy. For further information, please visit www.caritasjr.org

Contract Period: 12 months with the possibility of extension(s)

Location: Beit Jala Office

Status: Full-time

Reports to: Project Officer and Senior Projects Coordinator

Deadline for Applications: 4 December 2024

Position Purpose:

As an Agronomist, ensure seamless project implementation for Caritas Jerusalem, aligning activities with policies and donor standards. This position aims to provide efficient field coordination of aspects related to agricultural activities and follow-up on implementation, documentation, monitoring, and evaluation.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of civil and agricultural activities, ensuring activities are of high quality and delivered on time.
• Conduct regular field visits and supervision of the assigned project implementation activities.
• Supervise daily workers and contractors.
• Technical review of goods, works, and consultancy services.
• Approve the receiving of works and goods.
• Develop work plans to achieve the agricultural activities in line with project action plans.
• Participate in and follow up on all procurement processes of assigned activities.
• Conduct field visits after implementation in a regular manner to follow up the cultivation process and provide technical assistance including coaching whenever needed to related stakeholders.
• Facilitate and organize regular visits to farmers to enhance awareness and provide evidence-based good agricultural practices.
• Keep the Project Officer and the Senior Projects Coordinator updated about project activities, obstacles, changes, and any action that may affect planned project outputs.
• Close the assigned project activities in a professional manner with all required technical and financial reports without delay as requested by the project Officer and the Senior Projects Coordinator.
• Responsible for facilitating and implementing assigned workshops, training activities, learning events, and visits related to the data collection and filing of necessary documents related to the M&E plan.
• Perform any other duties requested by the Senior Projects Coordinator.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or any other related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in project cycle management, ideally in the fields of agroecology, sustainable development, food security, education, and livelihoods.
• Proficient computer skills, project software, and office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Adhere to Caritas Jerusalem's mission and core values.
• Commitment to Caritas Code of Conduct and Safeguarding ethics and policies.
• Experience working with partners, conducting participatory action planning, leading community engagement, and engaging other stakeholders strongly desired.
• Excellent English and Arabic.
• Very good understanding and experience in agricultural engineering, planning, and sciences.
• Ability to work in complex environments, solving problems in the field, and engaging with partners, local committees, and beneficiaries.
• Valid driving license.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience can submit their cover letters and CVs through our website. https://caritasjr.org/. Applications received after the closing date will not be eligible. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews and a technical assignment.