Economic
Recovery Officer – Agronomist
Duty Station [Hajjah -Yemen]
Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced
persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and
strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in
conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries
where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for
responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration
and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since
grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than
6,500. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect,
independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade,
running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy
programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon
and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.
DRC Yemen’s response
Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of staff, DRC upholds
its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining
assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce
displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at
household and community level.
About the Job:
Overall
purpose of the role:
The Economic Recovery Officer - Agronomist will
enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability by promoting good
agronomic practices, climate-smart techniques, and strengthening the capacities
of livestock breeders and agricultural systems within communities. This role
focuses on improving food security and resilience in vulnerable populations,
with special attention to the needs of women, youth, and marginalized farmers.
Main Responsibilities:
Agricultural
Planning and Implementation
·
Collaborate
with the EcRec Manager and Team Leader to conduct agricultural assessments and
context analyses, identifying climate-resilient solutions for targeted areas.
·
Develop
and implement strategies to introduce climate-smart agricultural practices,
such as drip irrigation, composting, and drought-resistant crops.
·
Partner
with stakeholders to align project activities with local needs and priorities.
·
Utilize
selection criteria to identify eligible beneficiaries for various agricultural
activities.
·
Facilitate
the formation of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and Farmer Cooperatives.
Value-Chain
Development
·
Identify
opportunities for agricultural products and livestock services.
·
Assist
farmer cooperatives in developing value-added products, packaging, and market
access for both crops and livestock.
·
Provide
technical guidance to enhance productivity and profitability within both the
agricultural and livestock value chains.
Livestock
Management
·
Support
livestock breeders by promoting best practices in animal husbandry and health
management.
·
Facilitate
training on livestock nutrition, breeding techniques, and disease prevention to
improve the productivity and well-being of livestock.
·
Work with
farmer cooperatives to develop integrated livestock and crop production
systems, ensuring sustainable practices that benefit both sectors.
Training
and Capacity Building
·
Collaborate
with agriculture extension workers (AEWs) to build the capacity of project
beneficiaries on crop production, livestock management, and natural resource
management (NRM) through field-based demonstrations.
·
Design and
deliver training sessions for farmers on sustainable farming techniques,
including post-harvest management and integrated pest management, as well as
livestock care and management.
·
Promote
best practices in agricultural and livestock diversification to reduce reliance
on single crops or livestock types.
·
Engage
closely with women-led groups to enhance their participation in agricultural
and livestock activities and decision-making.
Monitoring,
Evaluation, and Reporting
·
Monitor
the progress of agricultural and livestock interventions to ensure alignment
with project objectives.
·
Conduct
onsite monitoring and mentoring of farmers in both crops and livestock
activities.
·
Collect
and analyze data for progress reporting and donor submissions.
·
Document
lessons learned and success stories to facilitate knowledge sharing and inform
future project designs.
Coordination
·
Coordinate
with the EcRec Manager, and team in designing and implementing agriculture and
livestock-related interventions.
·
Collaborate
with the Infrastructure Officer to provide technical inputs for the
identification and design of Natural Resource Management infrastructures.
·
Work with
the Supply Chain team to identify and procure quality inputs, such as seeds,
water pumps, veterinary supplies, and other materials for NRM and livestock
activities.
·
Prepare
detailed progress reports on agriculture and livestock-based activities,
including documentation of lessons learned and photographic evidence.
·
Contribute
to donor reporting and ensure alignment with project goals.
·
Engage and
coordinate activities with relevant line ministries (Ministry of Agriculture,
Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Works, etc.).
·
Collaborate
with other sectors such as Protection, WASH, Shelter, CCCM, HDP, and
Partnerships to ensure an integrated programming approach.
Other
Responsibilities
- Perform other tasks and
duties as required by the line manager.
- Support and assist other DRC
sectors in daily activities as needed.
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
·
Bachelor’s
degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, or related fields (Master’s
preferred).
·
At least 4
years of experience in implementing agricultural projects, with a focus on
climate-smart farming.
·
In-depth
knowledge of rural livelihoods and smallholder farming systems.
·
Proven
ability to deliver training and capacity-building programs for farmers,
breeders and communities.
·
Strong
analytical skills and familiarity with M&E frameworks in agriculture.
·
Ethical,
trustworthy, creative, dynamic and enthusiastic.
·
Ability to
work on multiple tasks, under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
In this position, you are expected to
demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
• Striving for excellence:
Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating:
Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead:
Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating:
Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity:
Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional
conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding
against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Moreover, we also
expect the following:
Required qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's
degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field
Languages:
·
Arabic -
fluent
· English – Good
Key stakeholders:
·
Internal: Supply Chain, Finance, MEAL, Grants, Safety, Protection, CCCM,
Shelter & Infrastructure.
·
External: FSAC, SCMCHA, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA)
We offer
DRC will offer the
successful applicant a contract until December 31st 2026, renewable dependent on both funding
and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible and be
willing and able to work in Hajjah.
Salary and conditions will be in
accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position
will be placed at Band (NMH2) and will be reporting to the Economic
Recovery Team leader.
How to Apply
Application process
Interested?
Then apply for this
position by clicking on the apply button
or the link below.
All applicants must send a cover letter
and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same
language as this vacancy note. CV only
applications will not be considered.
Application
link:-
Economic Recovery Officer – Agronomist
Applications close on 25th January 2026. The
written test /interviews are expected to take place a maximum of two weeks
after the closing date.
If you have questions
or are facing problems with the online application process, please check Need Support? or contact HR.
Need further information?
For more details on this
position, please contact yem-recruitment@drc.ngo.
Please note that applications sent directly to [yem-recruitment@drc.ngo] will not be
considered.
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information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo