JOB SUMMARY

The position holder will directly report to the Project officer. The position will be based in Turkey and responsible for implementation of Agriculture component of project.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

With support from Project Officer, the Project Assistant will:

• Identify and finalize component beneficiaries. Ensure strong community mobilization throughout the project life.
• Follow the technical processes for planting.
• Ensure farmers are supported to plan and implement the project activities. Follow up with the farmers on regular basis.
• Closely interact with various stakeholders to ensure better agriculture practices are adopted and to improve the output.
• Collect data on production and productivity, involvement of male and female farmers in management and marketing of products etc.
• Ensure to uphold the technical standards of quality and accountability including Core Humanitarian standards, and mainstreaming gender and protection.
• Ensure the submission of weekly reports.
• Maintain a systematic filing system that would ensure safe keeping of distribution and records.

Personal Specification (Experience / Education/Skills- Essential):

• Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related field of study.
• Minimum 1 years of related experience.
• Understanding – and ideally prior experience – of livelihoods concepts and programming.
• S/he holds Turkish citizenship.**

Language:

• Arabic and Turkish (written and spoken) is necessary. English will be additional benefit.

IT skills:

• Very Good computer skills.