Agriculture and Agribusiness Expert – Kirkuk

Required (Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification)

• Master’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, or a related field.
• A bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a Master’s.
• Relevant certifications in agricultural extension, agribusiness development, or climate-smart agriculture are an asset.

Required (Professional Experience)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training and capacity building in agriculture, agribusiness, water management, or climate change.
• Proven experience in implementing agricultural development projects, including value chain development, entrepreneurship, and small grants management.
• Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, and international development agencies.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Required (Travel and/or work environment accommodations)

• The position is based in Kirkuk.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Kirkuk Governorate, including rural and field locations. (Up to 80% of the time)
• Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions.

Position’s physical requirements

• Ability to conduct field visits in rural/agricultural settings, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Capacity to carry training materials and equipment as needed.
• No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs.
• Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and water conservation techniques.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of local agricultural systems, market dynamics, and value chains in Iraq.
• Experience with donor-funded projects, particularly those funded by UN agencies or international NGOs.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mode of Application:

If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Agriculture-and-Agribusiness-Expert—Kirkuk_JR42727

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is June 14, 2024.

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