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EcoSec Field Officer

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Place of work
Villanueva Street, Tandang Sora Poblacion (Barangay 12), 8600 Butuan City
Contract
Fixed term (6 months)
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Main responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, implement, and supervise activities related to Economic Security, including multidisciplinary assessments, relief and livelihood support interventions, and capacity building
  • Undertake agricultural assessment in selected areas of operation and design agricultural programs based on the findings
  • Design and deliver training modules for farmers (sustainable agricultural practices and organic farming)
  • Provide expertise and technical support on agriculture to the other members of the EcoSec team

Required profile

  • Bachelor's degree in agronomy or agriculture; Master of Agriculture major in Agronomy is preferred
  • At least three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in implementing agricultural programs
  • Previous working experience with an International Non-Government Organization is an advantage
  • Knowledge and experience in organic farming
  • Experience in conducting capacity building trainings to farmers and communities
  • Good knowledge of Mindanao's geography
  • Willingness to work and travel to different areas for several weeks
  • Fluency in written and spoken English, Tagalog, Bisaya and Maguindanao

What we offer

  • An opportunity to join the world's largest humanitarian organization
  • Competitive salary and social benefits
  • Professional development and benefits package
  • A multicultural team of humanitarian workers

How to apply

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their cover letter and resume via until 27 September 2024*.

Work location: Villanueva Street, Tandang Sora Poblacion (Barangay 12), 8600 Butuan City
Contract duration: Fixed term (6 months)
Contract Start Date: October 2024

*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is successfully filled.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. A valid NBI clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland that protects and assists victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence without discrimination. It has been active in the Philippines for more than 70 years, with a permanent presence since 1982. The ICRC works closely with the Philippine Red Cross, its primary partner in the country.

The officer plans, implements and monitors EcoSec (economic security) programs, including relief and early recovery interventions, according to the country strategy with supervision and guidance from the Economic Security Coordinator. S/he will serve as the EcoSec focal person for all agriculture programs in the Philippines.

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