IUCN logo

Human Resources
Management System

content-background
pdf
Organisation Logo

Project Technical Assistant

Vacancy #:   5521
Unit:   West Asia - Water and climate change
Organisation:   International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:   Regional Office for West Asia, Amman, Jordan
Reporting to:   Programme Manager, Water and Climate Change
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   A2
Expected start date:   01 April 2021
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (21 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date:   31 January 2021
BACKGROUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:


-The project Technical assistant will work mainly for the Smart Development for Eco – Friendly Solutions and Economic Regional Agricultural Techniques “SMART DESERT” project in addition to other tasks for other projects in the water and climate change program.
- The Project Technical Assistant reports directly to the Water and Climate Change Program Manager and the project Assistant, while interfacing with other program managers, project Assistants, finance, and admin staff of ROWA.
-The Project Technical Assistant is responsible for the preparation of IUCN work plan, BOQs, Budget and progress report for the SMART DESERT project with full consultation with the project manager.

- The Project Technical Assistant is based in Amman and will be required to travel to project sites and other locations.

Specific Tasks:
- Assist IUCN teams in the project to follow up, organize fieldwork and follow up with the work plan.
- Conduct field surveys to evaluate irrigation efficiency, cropping patterns and crop health.
- Conduct field surveys for the selection of water harvesting structures.
- Prepare bill of quantities for irrigation systems needed by each farm.
- Contribute to training programs in Climate Smart Agriculture, Hydroponic, protected agriculture, and cash crops.
- Supervise installation of greenhouses equipped with modern irrigation techniques.
- Ensure needed equipment and materials are on hand to complete work on time and according to Program manager expectations.
- By interfacing with farmers, and the agricultural cooperatives Project Field Assistant ensures the smooth operation of field activities, including field safety and work quality.


Others:

- Perform any other duties as requested by the line manager.

The above job description contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position. However, in a relatively small organization such as IUCN, staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular job description. Where any task becomes a regular part of an employee's responsibilities, the job description will be changed in consultation with the employee and the Human Resources Management Group.

Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in water, agriculture-related fields.
- Solid Experience in Geographic information systems GIS.
- Solid Experience in Irrigation network design software.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Projects related to Water, Energy, and Food Nexus.
- Field experience in on-farm water auditing, farmers practices survey and calculation of irrigation efficiency.
- Field experience in water harvesting projects with the ability to select sites for water harvesting and create designs of water harvesting structures.
- Fluent English speaking and writing

The above job description contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position. However, in a relatively small organization such as IUCN, staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular job description. Where any task becomes a regular part of an employee's responsibilities, the job description will be changed in consultation with the employee and the Human Resources Management Group.
REQUIREMENTS
  <empty>
APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/


About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

www.iucn.org
https://twitter.com/IUCN