About this Role
ICARDA seeks a Project Officer Consultant to support national partners in conducting a rapid seed system security assessment and designing an emergency seed assistance programme in Syria. The role covers four governorates (Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and Idlib) and involves strengthening early generation seed supply chains and rehabilitating certified seed production capacities.
Responsibilities
- Design and digitalise assessment questionnaires and data collection tools
- Conduct seed system security assessments across Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and Idlib governorates
- Compile inventories of climate-resilient crop varieties
- Provide technical oversight for early generation seed production
- Coordinate awareness activities for seed producers on quality standards
- Draft assessment reports with programme design recommendations
- Facilitate farmer identification for seed distribution
- Develop training materials and conduct capacity building with national partners
Requirements
- Degree in agriculture, agronomy, or related field
- Experience in agricultural research, seed systems, or food security programming
- Knowledge of seed production, quality assurance, and climate-resilient varieties
- Assessment design and implementation skills
- Familiarity with Syrian agricultural context across multiple governorates
- Strong coordination and communication abilities
- Proficiency in Arabic and English
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About the Organization
ICARDA
Aleppo
ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas) is an international research centre improving food and nutrition security in dry areas. In Syria, ICARDA supports seed system rehabilitation, agricultural recovery, and food security programming.
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