hireejobsgulf
Register for Job

Agricultural Engineer

1.00 to 10.00 Years   Amman, Jordan   28 Oct, 2024
ACTED
100 to 499 Jobs Openings
Job LocationAmman, Jordan
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Mentioned
IndustryNon-profit Organization
Functional AreaNot Mentioned

Job Description

Adherence with acted?s greening policy:ACTED?s greening strategy aims to tackle environmental degradation and climate change while meeting the needs of the most vulnerable who are often those most affected by the deepening environmental crisis. Each ACTED employee will adhere to these principles through key green programming responsibilities:

  • Contribute towards the adherence and development of the greening strategy plan.
  • Explore innovative green programming opportunities and/or solutions within your realm of responsibilities and roles
  • Encouraging and promoting environmental safeguarding processes and environmental programming standards in accordance with SOPs and technical guideline notes
Adherence with acted?s pseah policy:(Agricultural Engineer) has the responsibility to adhere to the PSEAH Policy (Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment). The (Agricultural Engineer) has the obligation to complete all mandatory trainings related to the Code of Conduct and the PSEA policy and report any safeguarding concern such as breaches of organisational policies or codes of conduct according to ACTED?s procedures. The (Agricultural Specialist) carries out work duties in a way that does not harm children, vulnerable adults or other staff or volunteers.JOB PURPOSE 1- The Agricultural Engineer is responsible for providing technical guidance to ACTED and designated farms/farmers and beneficiaries in Azraq.2- The Agricultural Engineer will work closely MoA, NARC, Azraq municipality, Azraq Farmers and all project relevant stakeholders.Objectives
  • Agricultural Engineer is responsible for providing technical guidance to ACTED and designated farms/farmers and beneficiaries in Azraq, through:
  • Facilitate participation of farmers and agricultural cooperatives during WWTP construction.
  • Build farmers capacities to develop and launch reclaimed water usage.
3- Develop risk-sensitive business plans that outline selected farmers plan to use reclaimed water for irrigation.Duties and Responsibilities1. Agriculture Promotion and Technical Support
  • Promote new agriculture techniques through the provision of agriculture training, agricultural inputs, and market connections with local farmers, specially related and connected to treated wastewater.
  • Promote sustainable agriculture methods and practices among the project?s local community.
  • Provide technical assistance to all farms and beneficiaries on agriculture techniques.
  • Conduct regular visits to farms and micro-business agricultural sites within Azraq or other sites to provide coaching and technical support.
  • Support the development of the technical knowledge of the ACTED team.
  • Provide technical feedback/input on reports provided by external consultants.
2. Monitoring and Reporting
  • Contribute to reports on lessons learned from implemented activities.
  • Contribute to the monitoring of the timely completion and quality of activities with the Project Coordinator and ACTED Monitoring and Evaluation Unit.
  • Participate in regular program meetings and ad-hoc meetings, both internal and external.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Act as a communication channel between beneficiaries and the ACTED project team.
  • Foster positive relationships with cooperatives and farmers through regular visits to offices and field sites.
  • Maintain positive, transparent and respectful relationships with acted staff, partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders in the community.
4. Project Development
  • Contribute to the development of new project proposals in the WASH/livelihood sectors, as directed by the Project Coordinator.
  • Contribute to identifying project risks and propose actions/solutions to mitigate them.
5. Security and Compliance
  • Be familiar with ACTED security and evacuation plans and relevant policies.
  • Contribute to security management, ensure field communication, and ensure adherence to security rules.
  • Report incidents to security focal points and coordination.

Keyskills :

APPLY NOW

Related Jobs

© 2023 HireeJobsGulf All Rights Reserved