Job description

Introduction

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Nature of the consultancy:  

The consultancy is for a specialized technical role supporting Conservation Agriculture activities within IOM Iraq’s Climate Programme. The consultant will provide targeted technical expertise, support the design and initial implementation of conservation agriculture interventions, deliver capacity-building and training, and ensure the technical quality of outputs. 
 The consultancy is required due to the need for specialized technical expertise in conservation agriculture and zero tillage systems, which is not available within the current project team. The consultant will provide time-bound technical support for the design, piloting, implementation, and capacity-building activities related to the specific conservation agriculture intervention.

Project Context and Scope

The Consultant will be supporting Conservation Agriculture activities within IOM Iraq’s Climate Programme. The consultant will provide targeted technical expertise, support the design and initial implementation of conservation agriculture interventions, deliver capacity-building and training, and ensure the technical quality of outputs. The project aims to enhance climate resilience, improve soil health, and promote sustainable agricultural practices in the Qushtapa sub-district, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The intervention is part of a broader Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) approach to address water scarcity, land degradation, and pressures on local livelihoods.

As part of this effort, the project will pilot zero tillage practices on selected agricultural lands. Approximately 3–4 plots (each 3–5 Iraqi dunams) will be identified in collaboration with local farmers, who will voluntarily allocate portions of their land for demonstration purposes.

The selected consultant will provide specialized technical support for the design, pilot implementation, and capacity-building activities related to zero tillage practices in the targeted area. The assignment is limited to the implementation period of this specific pilot intervention.

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Head of Division and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and the technical guidance of the relevant programme unit.

The consultancy is open to national consultants and will be primarily remote. However, field missions to Erbil and Qushtapa District in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will be required.