- Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for beneficiaries.
- Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
- Visiting fields to support farmers on seed, plant, water, and soil.
- Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
- Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
- Keeping detailed records regarding fields and crops.
- Generating reports and presenting findings to management or other interested parties.
- Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.
- Managing teams to support beneficiaries on their demands regarding crop production.
- Developing seasonal planting and irrigation schedules.
- Work closely with the program team and partners ensuring we adhere to humanitarian principles, Mercy Corps’ gender policies, Do No Harm principles and beneficiary accountability standards.
- Minimum Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agriculture, or a related field.
- Further education and experience may be preferred.
- Additional certifications may be required.
- Ability to work and travel in the field.
- Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office.
- Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English and Somali languages.
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