Job ID
46963
Job Title
Agronomist – Food Security & Livelihoods
To work for
Gruppo di Volontariato Civile GVC
Country
Syria
City
Der Al Zour
Field of Work
Agriculture - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
• Technical Planning & Assessments
o Lead and/or support technical needs assessments, soil analysis reviews, and validation of priority agricultural plots.
o Coordinate with the Directorate of Agriculture (DoA), Agricultural Research Centres, and Water Boards for technical alignment.
o Contribute to the development of BoQs, technical specifications, and implementation sequencing for land rehabilitation and soil improvement activities.
• Implementation Oversight
o Supervise and monitor field activities including:
o Drainage canal rehabilitation and soil washing.
o Laser land levelling works (contractor oversight).
o Soil fertility improvement and fertilizer/conditioner application.
o Distribution and appropriate use of agricultural inputs and equipment.
o Provide on-site technical guidance to field teams, contractors, and community groups.
o Ensure environmental sustainability and safe agricultural practices.
• Farmer Capacity Building
o Design and deliver training modules and field demonstrations on:
o Climate-smart agriculture and salinity management.
o Efficient irrigation and drainage practices.
o Crop rotation, pest management, and soil fertility.
o Post-harvest handling and basic value addition.
o Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in training and field activities.
• Coordination & Partnerships
o Maintain regular coordination with local authorities, farmer associations, community leaders, and WFP focal points.
o Support establishment and technical mentoring of Community Operation & Maintenance (O&M) groups.
o Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
o Support MEAL teams in defining agricultural indicators, baseline values, and data collection tools.
o Conduct periodic field monitoring visits and provide technical inputs for progress reports.
o Document lessons learned, success stories, and technical recommendations for future programming.
o Lead and/or support technical needs assessments, soil analysis reviews, and validation of priority agricultural plots.
o Coordinate with the Directorate of Agriculture (DoA), Agricultural Research Centres, and Water Boards for technical alignment.
o Contribute to the development of BoQs, technical specifications, and implementation sequencing for land rehabilitation and soil improvement activities.
• Implementation Oversight
o Supervise and monitor field activities including:
o Drainage canal rehabilitation and soil washing.
o Laser land levelling works (contractor oversight).
o Soil fertility improvement and fertilizer/conditioner application.
o Distribution and appropriate use of agricultural inputs and equipment.
o Provide on-site technical guidance to field teams, contractors, and community groups.
o Ensure environmental sustainability and safe agricultural practices.
• Farmer Capacity Building
o Design and deliver training modules and field demonstrations on:
o Climate-smart agriculture and salinity management.
o Efficient irrigation and drainage practices.
o Crop rotation, pest management, and soil fertility.
o Post-harvest handling and basic value addition.
o Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in training and field activities.
• Coordination & Partnerships
o Maintain regular coordination with local authorities, farmer associations, community leaders, and WFP focal points.
o Support establishment and technical mentoring of Community Operation & Maintenance (O&M) groups.
o Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
o Support MEAL teams in defining agricultural indicators, baseline values, and data collection tools.
o Conduct periodic field monitoring visits and provide technical inputs for progress reports.
o Document lessons learned, success stories, and technical recommendations for future programming.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
Experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in agriculture, livelihoods, or rural development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in soil management, irrigation/drainage systems, crop production, and farmer training.
• Prior experience with INGOs, UN-funded projects, or donor-compliance environments is highly desirable.
• Experience working in Northeast Syria or similar fragile contexts is an asset.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong technical knowledge of salinity management and climate-resilient agriculture.
• Ability to work with contractors and interpret technical drawings/BoQs.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English is an asset.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, data collection tools).
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
Experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in agriculture, livelihoods, or rural development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in soil management, irrigation/drainage systems, crop production, and farmer training.
• Prior experience with INGOs, UN-funded projects, or donor-compliance environments is highly desirable.
• Experience working in Northeast Syria or similar fragile contexts is an asset.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong technical knowledge of salinity management and climate-resilient agriculture.
• Ability to work with contractors and interpret technical drawings/BoQs.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English is an asset.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, data collection tools).
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding standards.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment We World GVC implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be established according to GVC salary scale.
only pre-selected candidates will be contacted the applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be before the deadline.
only pre-selected candidates will be contacted the applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be before the deadline.
About us
Gruppo di Volontariato Civile, GVC - a non-governmental, and independent organization, founded in 1971 in Bologna (Italy).
Since its foundation, GVC is active in international development aid projects, humanitarian aid to populations suffering from conflicts and natural disasters to reconstruction, hygiene, and food security; from rural development to education, to the protection of women's and children's rights.
In over forty years of activity, GVC had operated in all parts of the world, carrying out thousands of projects. collaborating with public institutions, cultural associations, cooperatives, and Italian and European NGOs,
In Syria, among 2010 and 2011, GVC implemented a project in Syria, in the city of Aleppo, strengthening the educational system in public schools taking in consideration presence of Iraqi students refugees.
At the end of 2013 GVC obtained the authorization from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work in humanitarian aid in the crisis.
WeWorld GVC is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
WeWorld GVC has also a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process.
WeWorld GVC commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
WeWorld GVC promotes a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace and expects the highest standards of behavior from all its staff, who are requested to adhere to the principles and behavioral rules defined in the CoEC and the Organizational Policies.
Since its foundation, GVC is active in international development aid projects, humanitarian aid to populations suffering from conflicts and natural disasters to reconstruction, hygiene, and food security; from rural development to education, to the protection of women's and children's rights.
In over forty years of activity, GVC had operated in all parts of the world, carrying out thousands of projects. collaborating with public institutions, cultural associations, cooperatives, and Italian and European NGOs,
In Syria, among 2010 and 2011, GVC implemented a project in Syria, in the city of Aleppo, strengthening the educational system in public schools taking in consideration presence of Iraqi students refugees.
At the end of 2013 GVC obtained the authorization from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work in humanitarian aid in the crisis.
WeWorld GVC is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
WeWorld GVC has also a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process.
WeWorld GVC commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
WeWorld GVC promotes a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace and expects the highest standards of behavior from all its staff, who are requested to adhere to the principles and behavioral rules defined in the CoEC and the Organizational Policies.
Required employees number
2
Posted On
Feb 17, 2026
Expiry Date
Mar 19, 2026
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CV Language
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