Climate Resilient Agronomist

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Pakistan focuses on poverty reduction, food security, sustainable livelihoods, and rural development. FAO has partnered with the Government of Pakistan on research, training, extension services, and strengthening staff capacity in planning and policy-making.

With support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and co-finance from Punjab and Sindh provincial governments, FAO Pakistan is implementing the “Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management” project in Punjab and Sindh. The project aims to develop national capacity to cope with climate change impacts on agriculture and water management.

It works for farmers’ adoption of climate resilient agriculture and water management technologies at scale through an established network of Farmers Field Schools (FFS) and mainstreams climate change adaptation into ongoing agricultural and water management initiatives.
•    Component 1 develops national capacity by integrating climate and water analytical tools.
•    Component 2 transforms farmer practices through training on Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) and On-Farm Water Management (OFWM).
•    Component 3 bridges actors to promote climate change adaptation.

Project activities are described in the project Funding Proposal on GCF website:
https://www.greenclimate.fund/document/transforming-indus-basin-climate-resilient-agriculture-and-water-management 

The project is now in an extended phase until with new approaches, emphasizing the translation of climate, water and agriculture data, information and tools into management actions, dissemination of agro-climate advisories and early warning at scale with digital tools, and gender-responsive interventions.

To implement this vision, the project seeks to recruit a Climate Resilient Agronomist for Punjab, to be based in Multan.  S/he will contribute to the project goal and objectives by ensuring that all CRA interventions are technically sound, contextually appropriate, adopted at scale and institutionalized for sustainability.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Pakistan, direct supervision by the project Technical Advisor and in close coordination with the International FFS Specialist/Component 2 lead, Provincial Coordinators and Project Team.