Local Agriculturist

Background

The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) is an international and intergovernmental institution, owned and managed by its Member States, for the generation and application of early warning information. RIMES evolved from the efforts of countries in Africa and Asia, in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to establish a regional early warning system within a multi-hazard framework for the generation and communication of early warning information, and capacity building for preparedness and response to trans-boundary hazards.

Position Description

The Local Agriculturist will support the implementation of RIMES' components under the Global Climate Fund's Enhancing Early Warning Systems to Build Greater Resilience to Hydro-meteorological Hazards in Timor-Leste Project. Specifically, the Local Agriculturist will coordinate, facilitate, monitor, and communicate results of the customization and field application of the decision support system for the agriculture sector and other capacity building activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering, or any agriculture-related field, or Bachelor's degree with at least five (5) years of combined work experiences in Timor Leste

Experience

• At least three (3) years of work experience coordinating with and community mobilization of local farmers and farmers' cooperatives in Timor Leste
• At least two (2) years of work experience in formulating agroecological calendars and agriculture-related decision support systems
• Experience in organizing and/or facilitating technical training, forums and/or workshops
• Familiarity with DRRM, early warning, and climate change adaptation

Skills and Abilities

• Highly skilled in agroecological farming practices and climate-resilient agriculture
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and planning skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
• Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent knowledge of Portuguese, Tetum, and English

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with RIMES partners and stakeholders
• Provide technical inputs to decision support system design
• Support implementation, monitoring and documentation of project activities
• Organize and facilitate meetings, training workshops
• Conduct research on crop production and related areas
• Assist in development of training materials
• Conduct field visits and coordination

Contract Details

• Duration: 12 months with possible extension
• Probation: 6 months
• Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

How to Apply

Send application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references in PDF format to [email protected] by midnight of 27 April 2025, Bangkok time. Use subject line 'Local Agriculturist (Timorese National):Your Name'.