Agronomist

Submission Guidelines

The screening process will be completed within the four coming weeks; Due to the large volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to application queries, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The ICRC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all its employees. Inclusion is embedded in the principles and values of the Movement – as it is committed to non-discrimination, as confirmed by the principles of humanity and impartiality, and is open to all, as confirmed by the principle of unity.

We are continually taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion within the organization as well as ensure it is embedded in our programming.

We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable recruitment and promotion opportunities for all individuals and welcome all qualified candidates to apply to positions at the ICRC. Further, we are committed to achieving gender parity for our staff in management positions, as part of our institutional strategy objectives related to inclusion.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon.

Recruitment & Selection Process

1.Written Test 50% - Passing grade: 60/100 - Highest 5 graded-succeeding candidates to be considered for the interview

2.Interview 50%

Total average weighted score will identify the candidate selected for the position.

What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

The Agronomist will ensure that the agricultural in emergencies program is in line with the overall Economic Security (EcoSec) strategy for Lebanon. He / She will provide strategic and technical support to EcoSec team in Lebanon with particular focus on supporting teams at sub-delegation level.

The Agronomist will provide key technical support and general program management to drive forward the EcoSec Lebanon agriculture strategy. This will be done through overseeing the review of a pilot program conducted in 2026 and overseeing the launch of larger programme focused on agriculture and livelihoods in 2027. The agronomist is expected to take a key leadership role in the implementation, monitoring and final review of the agronomimst programme in 2027.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

Under the supervision of the EcoSec Coordinator/Deputy Coordinator, the main responsibilities of the Agronomist are:

- Supervise the implementation of the EcoSec agricultural programme and the 2027 ‘agriculture in emergencies’ project

- Design or adapt agricultural data collection tools, organising the collection and communication of relevant data.

- Maintain a relationship with the counterpart at the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) to ensure strong collaboration, particularly with reference to the Partnership Framework Agreement.

- Maintain up-to-date records of agricultural project implementation, including financial forecasts, requisition orders, frequently interacting with the cash assistance Focal Point for effective implementation.

- Provide timely reporting on agricultural assistance for the Quarterly EcoSec Report, Monitoring for Results, and budget use calculations.

- Liaise with ICRC Logistics, Finance and other departments to ensure the purchase and timely delivery of all required inputs in accordance with ICRC policies and procedures (e.g., for workshops, consultant fees, payment of volunteers and daily workers, etc.)

- Liaise with the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) on continued collaboration on the agricultural assistance/livelihood programmes

- Maintain good relations with relevant interlocutors from the LRC, MoA, and the UN FAO and its partners.

- Coordinate as necessary with other ICRC departments on the implementation of agricultural programme.

- Be informed about Lebanese laws, regulations, and technical standards relating to agricultural inputs and activities.

Certifications / Education required

- Bachelors degree (BA) in agronomy.

- Masters degree is a plus

Professional experience required

- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture or any related field

Desired skills

- Leadership: Proficient

- Accountability: Proficient

- People management: Proficient

- Teamwork & Collaboration: Advanced

- Representing the ICRC: Advanced

- Beneficiary & Client focused: Expert

- Project Management: Proficient

- Rural Development: Proficient

- Coordination: Proficient

- Result-based management cycle: Proficient

- Livelihood: Proficient

- Relief: Proficient

- Food Security: Proficient

Language

- Arabic: Native.

- English: Full professional working

What we offer

- Salary Package: 2’120 – 3’095 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).

- Transportation Allowance: 15$ per day.

- 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.

- Salary Review/Increase: annually

- Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.

- Health Insurance: Full insurance coverage (no co-NSSF) - 90% of premium fees under the class B covered by the ICRC; option for class upgrade is available with extra charges. Coverings include: In-Patient: including pre-existing cases / Out-Patients: Doctor Visits, Medicines, Laboratory tests, Therapeutical services (Physiotherapy, Psychotherapy sessions)

- International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.

- Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, Eyeglasses Reimbursement, Learning and career development opportunities, Internal mobility opportunities leading to expatriate roles.

Additional information

- Location: Beirut

- Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.

- Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).

- Estimated start date: January 2027

- Application deadline: November 4, 2026

Our values

- At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page. (https://careers.icrc.org/content/Our-Values/?locale=en_GB)