Crop Production Specialist – FAO Iraq TPM At International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.


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International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.

Job Title: Crop Production Specialist

Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict & Governance (CCG) – Iraq

Reports To: Team Leader

Type: Field Based Employee

Classification: Exempt

Clearance Required: N/A

Overview:

IBTCI seeks 2 Crop Production Specialists for a potential award to provide Third Party Monitoring Services to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization in Iraq. As a Crop Production Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing specialized expertise in the field of crop production. Your responsibilities will focus on monitoring and evaluating crop production-related initiatives and sustainable development projects, ensuring they align with international standards and contribute to the promotion of a sustainable future in Iraq.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the key technical expert in crop production, providing specialized knowledge and guidance to the TPM team.
  • Conduct data processing and analysis as needed.
  • Conduct thorough and systematic assessments of crop production projects to evaluate their design, construction, and overall performance in accordance with industry best practices and relevant standards.
  • Identify potential technical risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in project implementation and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Participate in field visits to project sites to conduct on-the-ground monitoring and verification activities, ensuring that crop production projects are executed as planned and meet the required specifications.
  • Review project documentation, construction plans, and progress reports to validate the accuracy of reported data and assess project achievements against set targets and indicators.
  • Verify the appropriate use of resources and funds, ensuring that they are utilized for their intended purposes and comply with FAO guidelines and donor requirements.
  • Ensure the application of quality assurance measures throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and completion.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of quality control procedures, construction materials, and workmanship to safeguard the longevity and safety of crop production projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in crop production, with a proven track record in planning, designing, and monitoring infrastructure projects;
  • Language proficiency in English and Arabic.

Education:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in crop development, crop production or relevant field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Previous experience with third party monitoring;
  • Ability to work independently, travel to project sites, and work effectively in diverse cultural settings.
  • Knowledge of international best practices, standards, and relevant regulations related to crop production

Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Travel throughout Iraq may be required.

Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in Iraq.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Organization:

IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education & human capacity development, energy & infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@ibtci.com (Do not send your resume to this account, for consideration please apply in our career page, https://careers.ibtci.com/jobs).

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