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Economic Security Agronomist / Generalist – Misrata

The ICRC Delegation in Libya has a vacancy for:

Economic Security Agronomist/Generalist

The position will be based in the Misurata Sub Delegation

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose:

The Economic Security Agronomist/Generalist 1, under the supervision of the direct supervisor, performs required agro/livestock and all EcoSec linked assessments, participates in all operations of the department as well as of the Sub-delegation. S/He supports the supervisor in understanding the national and regional agro/livestock sector in order to better the implementation modality within the livelihood projects.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Functional Responsibilities:

Working under the supervision and with support from Economic Security Delegate/Generalist 3, has most of the following responsibilities.

• Under the supervision of the line manager, performs required agro/livestock and all other assessment.
• Supports the supervisor in the planning of all agro/livestock and other activities.
• Contributes/participates in the implementation and follow-up on an EcoSec project
• Maintains contacts at all required levels.
• Makes written reports on the activities and contributes to all institutional reporting.
• Treats all information with the necessary confidentiality.
• Collects field and other data using EcoSec data collection tools and devices.
• Contributes to the EcoSec database entry (the survey analysis tool, Device Magic, etc.).
• Undertakes all necessary steps within the preparation of field trips, meetings, and other activities required by the organization and the circumstances.
• Ensures close collaboration with all the departments assuring all ICRC rules and procedures are fully respected while performing the activities.
• Strictly follows all the security procedures.

The tasks and responsibilities defined above may not be exhaustive and can be elaborated on depending on organizational needs.

Relationships:

• Internally, interacts mainly with colleagues at the local level.
• Externally, maintains and develops a network of local/district-level contacts (members of the population, community leaders, authorities, NGOs, etc.) upon request from their direct supervisor.

Scope & Impact:

• Geographical remit: Misurata Office Area of Responsibility (AoR).

General Duties and Code of Conduct:

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understand the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
• Always represents the ICRC in a professional manner.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.
• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and activities.
• Always applies the security rules.

Education and professional qualifications

• Good general knowledge in agronomy science (bachelor’s degree as a minimum or 2 years of experience in the agriculture sector).

• Good command (spoken and written) of English and Arabic languages.

• Good computer skills especially in Excel.
• Capacity to adhere to and implement procedures.
• Rigor, method, and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of Libyan gardening and livestock system (small and medium-size).
• Experience in design and animation of training will be considered as an asset (especially if in agro/livestock sector).
• Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment.

ICRC is a humanitarian organization, which works to protect and assist victims of armed conflicts. The position within the institution requires to convey/carry a certain image of the ICRC, ICRC expects its employees to behave in an appropriate manner at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to ICRC principles both during and after working hours.

We offer a rewarding work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding

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Interested Candidates with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application with 2 references to tri_recruitment@icrc.org  before 15th Jan 2022, with the title in the email subject:

“EcoSec FO in Misurata”

CVs not mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.