Consulente-Agricoltura
Descrizione
Position: n. 1 Junior Agronomist - International expert in long mission
Under the supervision of the Programme Chief of Technical Assistance in Libya, in close collaboration with the Action P.M.U. team, and particularly with the CIHEAM Bari HQ, the Junior Agronomist will support the correct implementation of the assigned activities and reporting of the Programme implementation: “Recovery, Stability and Socio-Economic Development in Libya programme”– Phase 2 (RSSD 2)/sub Action EUTF/Baladiyiati ”, financed by the European Union and implemented by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Duty station: Tripoli. There will also be the possibility to attend short missions in Tunis and in Italy and in local project sites, depending on security situation.
Contract and Remuneration: salary, benefits and other conditions are offered under the CIHEAM Bari rules and regulations. In particular, they will be determined based on professional seniority, specific professional qualifications and level of competence, concerning the responsibilities and specific tasks that the successful candidate will be required to perform.
Duration: 8 months including a three-months probation period - based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Expected start of employment: at the end of the recruitment process.
Line Manager: Chief of technical assistance
KEY FUNCTIONS
Under the supervision of the Programme Chief of Technical Assistance in Libya, in close collaboration with the Action P.M.U. team, and particularly with the CIHEAM Bari HQ, the Junior Agronomist will support the correct implementation of the assigned activities and reporting of the Programme implementation.
In particular, she/he will perform the following tasks:
- Initiate and coordinate assigned activities to ensure timely and effective delivery of the expected outputs;
- Support drafting of overall/annual work plans;
- Plan and support the activities at in loco , interacting with local coordinators and technicians (Agronomists and Veterinarians);
- Set up the ToRs for local coordinators and technicians;
- Support short missions carried out by international experts - in presence and remote;
- Organise technical workshop, RTA, RTT and events (where needed) in loco under the approved work plan;
- Fulfil CIHEAM Bari administrative and financial rules as well as its ethical clauses;
- Organise, supervise, and monitor approved Work Plan's implementation activities, in coordination with their assigned manager;
- Ensure the preparation of technical annual and final reports;
- Coordinate the 4 field offices (service centres) and ensure liaison with the technical scientific team in Italy and in Libya;
- Establish monthly/weekly planning, monitoring, evaluating and detailed implementation of technical achievements, especially with regard to the adoption rate of suggested techniques;
- Coordinate monthly technical monitoring and planning meetings with local coordinators, both through in-person meetings in Tripoli or virtual conferences;
- Conduct technical assistance and agriculture extension techniques, adult training, training need assessment and design didactic programs for adults;
- Design a demand driven technical assistance/Extension networks’Provide overall technical and operational support to the Programme Management Unit (P.M.U.), including preparing technical documents and reports in coordination with the Chief of Technical Assistance;
- Foster local partner and stakeholder relationships, and relevant Libyan stakeholders at national and local level (e.g. Ministries and municipal authorities);
- Provide technical support to the tender evaluation committees, and support with any technical related documentation preparation;
- Perform any other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Essential Requirements:
Candidates will be considered eligible for selection based on the following essential requirements, to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:
2.1.1 University degree in Agriculture or related fields (level 6 European Qualification Framework E.Q.F.);
2.1.2 At least 3 years of relevant professional experience with international cooperation projects in MENA region;
2.1.3 Fluency in written and spoken Italian and English (C1 Level - Common European Framework of Reference);
2.1.4 Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
2.2 Preferred requirements:
2.2.1. PhD or relevant academic qualifications;
2.2.2 Previous professional experience in International Organizations;
2.2.3 Knowledge of technical assistance, adult training, extension techniques, technical surveys, value chain approaches;
2.2.4 Fluency in the arabic language
Condizioni contrattuali
Salary, allowance, indemnity and other conditions are subject to CIHEAM Bari rules and regulations; in particular, they will be set based on candidate professional seniority, specific professional qualification and level of competence and skills concerning the responsibilities and tasks the successful candidate will be required to perform. Remuneration will be paid in Euros, including charges, social security, insurance and any additional tax charge. Approved remuneration will be related to the duty station in Lybia.
All interested applicants shall submit the application, duly dated and signed, in pdf format, to the following email address:
cv@iamb.itThe application deadline is 14/06/2024 at 23:59 (CET).
Applicants are requested to specify the following reference code in the email subject: Ref. n. 04/V/2024 "Application for Junior Agronomist in Libya". Applications without the above reference will be excluded from the selection.
The application should include:
• Signed motivation letter in English(maximum 1 page)
• Signed Curriculum vitae in English (Europass format);
• Copy of valid passport.
• Personal data treatment statement duly signed for approval.
