Agricultural Technician/11896


Duration : 12
Start date : 15-Jun-2026
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Action Against Hunger (ACF) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organization working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting 

Agricultural Technician-Re announcement 

Primary duty station: One of ACF’s offices in the West Bank, to be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, with travel to other offices as required.

For a period of 12 months with possibility of extension

General Objective:

The overall responsibility is supporting the implementation of agricultural activities under FSL projects. Working under the supervision of the Agronomist, the position focuses on providing day-to-day technical support to farmers, ensuring quality implementation, promoting improved agricultural practices, and contributing to increased productivity and resilience.

The role combines hands-on field support, farmer extension services, data collection, and continuous improvement of agricultural practices, including the promotion of modern and climate-smart agriculture techniques.


Key activities in your role will include

Objective 1: Field Implementation & Technical Support

Tasks:

  • Support the implementation of agricultural activities in line with approved work plans and technical guidance. 
  • Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, ensure quality standards, and provide real-time technical advice. 
  • Provide hands-on guidance to farmers on agricultural practices, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and harvesting. 
  • Verify proper use and application of agricultural inputs in the field. 
  • Identify implementation challenges and propose practical, field-based solutions

 

Objective 2: Farmer Support, Extension & Capacity Building

Tasks:

  • Deliver practical training and coaching sessions to farmers and beneficiaries at field level.
  • Follow up on the application of training content and correct practices during implementation.
  • Verify quality, quantities, and proper use of agricultural inputs during distribution and implementation.
  • Assist in preparing simple technical materials such as field guides, checklists, and training attendance sheets.
  • Identifying field needs, gaps, and opportunities to improve agricultural interventions.
  • Support coordination with local stakeholders, service providers, and beneficiaries at field level.

Objective 3: Field Monitoring, Data Collection & Reporting

Tasks:

  • Act as a frontline extension worker, building strong and trust-based relationships with farmers and beneficiaries. 
  • Deliver on-site coaching, awareness sessions, and practical demonstrations on improved agricultural practices. 
  • Follow up  with farmers to ensure adoption of recommended practices. 
  • Identify knowledge gaps and contribute to improving training approaches and materials. 
  • Support the Agronomist in adapting technical recommendations to local conditions and farmer needs. 
  • Contribute to the design of agricultural activities based on field needs and realities. 
  • Support in the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and technical documentation. 
  • Review and verify technical specifications for inputs, services, and agricultural infrastructure. 
  • Guide farmers in selecting appropriate inputs, technologies, and specifications based on quality, cost-effectiveness, and suitability. 
  • Ensure and monitor the quality of input used in the field. 
  • Promote the adoption of modern and climate-smart agriculture techniques to improve productivity and sustainability. 

 

Objective 4: Monitoring, Data Collection & Learning

  • Collect and record accurate field data related to agricultural activities, outputs, and outcomes. 
  • Support updating databases and tracking project indicators. 
  • Document lessons learned, challenges, and success stories from the field. 
  • Provide regular updates to the Agronomist and project team. 
  • Contribute to improving program approaches through field insights and innovation. 

 

Objective 5: Coordination & Operational Support

  • Coordinate with beneficiaries, local stakeholders, and service providers at field level. 
  • Support input distribution processes, including verification of quality and quantities. 
  • Ensure compliance with organizational procedures, safety, and security protocols. 
  • Travel regularly across project locations within the West Bank as required. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned based on operational needs

Do you meet the profile required criteria?
  • Holds a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field. 
  • Possesses strong knowledge of agricultural practices and effective field implementation. 
  • Able to provide practical, hands?on support and tailored solutions to farmers. 
  • Has experience in farmer training, extension services, or capacity?building (an asset). 
  • Understands basic concepts of data collection, monitoring, and field reporting. 
  • Brings at least 10 years of field experience in agriculture or farmer support. 
  • Previous experience with NGOs, development programs, or humanitarian projects is an advantage. 
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Well?organized, with strong planning and time?management abilities. 
  • Shows strong analytical thinking and problem?solving skills. 
  • Able to work independently in field conditions with minimal supervision. 
  • Flexible, collaborative, and adaptable in diverse team settings. 
  • Committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing. 
  • Fluent in Arabic with good working knowledge of English
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Shows demonstrated experience or personal commitment to gender equality and gender?sensitive approaches.
  • Willingness to travel within the districts, when necessary

Our remuneration package:

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunities employer. 

 

Action Against Hunger has commitment to protect all persons we come into contact with through our work, including children and At-Risk adults. Action Against Hunger has ZERO TOLERANCE towards all forms of harm and abuse, including sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We take concerns and complaints relating to Safeguarding issues involving our Staff, Associated Personnel, Partners and Suppliers very seriously and will take action to vigorously investigate and manage any violations or alleged violations of our policies.

 

We will only consider the candidacies received by our online service. 

Applications will be accepted up to the 19th of May 2026

Only those candidates pre-selected for a test and an interview will be contacted.

 



Action against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work such as but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and/or financial misconduct; We expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through endorsing our code of conduct and other related policies and only those who share our values and code of conduct will be recruited to work for us.

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