Technical Project Assistant
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Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iraq supports the Government of Iraq in strengthening food security sustainable agriculture resilient livelihoods and rural development. FAO works in close collaboration with national and local authorities farming communities and other relevant stakeholders to implement programmes responding to the priorities of the agriculture sector.
The position is based in Karbala and will support the field-level implementation of FAO agricultural activities in the governorate with particular focus on date palm production systems and support to farmers. The incumbent will work closely with the FAO technical team relevant government counterparts local stakeholders and beneficiaries to facilitate the effective implementation and monitoring of project activities at field level.
Reporting Lines
The Technical Project Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the FAO representative in Iraq and in close coordination with FAO technical teams.
Technical Focus
Support implementation of agricultural activities including crop management integrated pest management (IPM) post-harvest practices farmer field schools (FFS) and project data management with a focus on date palm and related value chains.
Tasks and responsibilities
Support the technical team in meetings workshops and conferences
Assist in crop management and application of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in farmers orchards
Support crop protection and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities
Assist in post-harvest treatments processing and marketing activities
Contribute to the preparation of technical documents and training materials
Organize logistical arrangements for trainings events and field visits
Handle travel arrangements for project teams and counterparts
Maintain and organize office files records and documentation
Liaise with Farmer Field School (FFS) facilitators and support field implementation
Collect organize and monitor field data
Consolidate reports from FFS facilitators and Survey123 platform
Analyze field data and prepare assessment reports
Maintain records of equipment distribution and warehouse inventories
Support preparation of communication materials
Prepare periodic activity reports
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
University degree in Agriculture Agronomy Plant Protection or related field
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in agricultural field projects
Working knowledge of Arabic
National of Iraq or resident of the country with a valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Experience in crop management IPM and GAP practices
Experience in supporting Farmer Field Schools (FFS) or similar agricultural extension activities
Experience in data collection analysis and reporting (e.g. Survey123 or similar tools)
Familiarity with logistics coordination and field operations
Knowledge of post-harvest handling and agricultural value chains is an asset
Working knowledge of English is desirable
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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- Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
- FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at These qualificationsshould be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work character education military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAOs behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications assessment tests background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by withdrawing your application in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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