Home-Based Position At FAO For Agriculture and Gender Field Assistant-2025 Apply Now
Embark on a fulfilling career journey with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2025! We’re seeking a dedicated Agriculture and Gender Field Assistant for a home-based position. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, empower communities, and advance gender equality within the agricultural sector, all from the comfort of your own home. Apply now and make a difference!
Home-Based Position At FAO For Agriculture and Gender Field Assistant-2025 Apply Now
Job Posting
: 30/Apr/2025
Closure Date
: 14/May/2025, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FNJOR – FAO Representation in Jordan
Job Type
: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location
: Home-Based
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of FAO representative, and direct supervision from CTA , the Agricultural and Gender Specialist-will implement the required tasks, in close collaboration with the Agronomist and Climate Adaptation Specialist and will coordinate with the eight selected CWWA, the contracted service provider for selecting and training the 200 CWW and with the Ministry of Agriculture extension staff for FFS implementation.
Technical Focus
Agriculture, agriculture extension, social and gender inclusion in agricultural, technology transfer, climate change adaptation, rural development, and water management.
Tasks and responsibilities
The incumbent will be mainly involved in implementing tasks under Output 2.1.3 “Establishing a cadre of 400 climate wise women change agents for climate adaptation” and Output 2.1.1: By year seven, 6,000 women and men farmers will be trained in climate resilient production practices through Farmer Field Schools (4,050) and field days (6,000). The position will be based in the Ministry of Environment of Jordan and will support the project PMU- with field missions. The consultancy will involve the following tasks:
Task 1: Supervise CCA and gender related activities under BRCCJ project including CWW and FFS
Coordinate with BRCCJ team, the contracted Service provider, the 8 CWWAs and MoA to develop a detailed work implementation plan for field missions regarding agricultural-related activities, including FFS and CWW under BRCCJ project
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy or related field.
• At least one year of proven working experience at the field level, following up and provide guidance regarding agriculture, gender, climate change and water use efficiency related activities.
• Working knowledge (level C) in English and in Arabic.
• National of Jordan or holding residency permit
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FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Experience at the field level dealing with farmers, climate change adaptation, water management in agriculture and women empowerment.
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