Agronomist - Agriculture in Emergencies Program

About the role

The ICRC is recruiting an Agronomist in Beirut to support its Economic Security (EcoSec) team in Lebanon. The Agronomist ensures the agricultural in emergencies program aligns with the EcoSec strategy and provides technical support and general program management, including reviewing a pilot program in 2026 and overseeing the launch of a larger agriculture and livelihoods programme in 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the implementation of the EcoSec agricultural programme and the 2027 agriculture in emergencies project, under the EcoSec Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator.
• Design or adapt agricultural data collection tools and organise the collection and communication of relevant data.
• Maintain close contact with the Ministry of Agriculture, especially on the Partnership Framework Agreement.
• Keep up-to-date records of project implementation, including financial forecasts and requisition orders, and liaise with the cash assistance focal point.
• Report on agricultural assistance for the quarterly EcoSec report, monitoring for results and budget use calculations.
• Liaise with ICRC Logistics and Finance to ensure timely delivery of inputs, and with the Lebanese Red Cross on agricultural assistance and livelihood programmes.
• Stay informed about Lebanese laws, regulations and technical standards on agricultural inputs and activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in agronomy; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture or a related field.
• Native Arabic and full professional working English.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon.

What we offer

• Salary of 2,120 to 3,095 USD per month, according to the ICRC salary scale.
• Transportation allowance of 15 USD per day.
• 13th-month salary paid in December, pro rata.
• Annual leave of 20 working days, pro rata.
• Full health insurance covering in-patients and out-patients, with 90% of premiums covered.
• Retirement savings plan (IRSP) worth 11.5% of monthly salary, paid on termination.
• High cost of living allowance, schooling allowance, eyeglasses reimbursement and learning and career development opportunities.

Fixed-term contract of 1 year, renewable based on performance and need; Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Estimated start date January 2027; applications close 4 November 2026. Candidates are screened by a written test (50%) and an interview (50%), and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.