Post-Harvest Coordinator

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritans Purses code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritans Purses statement of faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Skills:

• Excellent communication and facilitation (teaching) skills.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.
• Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
• Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be a humble team player.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, taking on additional responsibilities as needed. 
• Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel including formulas/formatting.
• He/she must have analytical and report writing skills.
• High level of integrity and stewardship.
• Committed to the SP values and ethics.
• Above average mathematic skills.

Education / Experience Needed

• Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Food Science, Agronomy, or a related field (Masters preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in post-harvest handling, food processing, or agricultural extension
• Strong technical knowledge of pre- and post-harvest processes for fruits and vegetables
• Experience delivering hands-on training and working directly with smallholder farmers

LANGUAGE 

• Fluency in Kurdish and Arabic is required.
• Proficiency in English is desired.

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