Job Description

About Mercy Corps:

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Program / Department Summary:

Mercy Corps, as humanitarian actor in Yemen to enhance food security and resilience for vulnerable population and n Yemen. Through the food security and agriculture program, the Mercy Corps seeks to strengthen food security and agriculture, focusing on natural resource management, and climate-smart agriculture, This initiative addresses the needs of vulnerable communities while laying the groundwork for long-term resilience to environmental and socio-economic shocks.

General Position Summary:

The Agriculture Officer will support the implementation of the food security program Accelerating Food Security in Yemen (AFSY) program that will be implemented in Hadramout by supporting food security in Yemen agriculture activities tailored to the needs of targeted communities. Reporting to the FSL Coordinator, the Officer will implement climate-smart agricultural practices and manage food security activities. This role requires close collaboration with Mercy Corps’ field teams, local authorities, and community leaders to ensure project activities are responsive, culturally appropriate, and sustainable.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Planning and Implementation:

• Oversee the delivery of climate-smart agriculture training and support, promoting techniques such as drought-resistant cropping, organic composting, and water conservation.
• Implement livestock support activities, including small ruminant distribution, veterinary support, and training on animal health management and sustainable practices.
• Coordinate with Agriculture Extension Workers (AEWs) and Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) to provide ongoing technical assistance to IDP households.
• Facilitate community-led natural resource management activities, including rangeland management, watershed protection, and soil conservation.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Actively participate in consortium and sector coordination platforms, maintaining alignment with Mercy Corps’ mission and best practices.
• Prepare reports on program activities, highlighting progress, challenges, and lessons learned, for internal and donor audiences.
• Engage with local authorities and community leaders to strengthen community ownership and secure support for project activities. Provide required inputs in regular progress reports to the donor.
• Document lessons learned and success stories on the project.

Capacity Building and Community Engagement:

• Conduct training for AEWs, CAHWs, and beneficiaries on sustainable agricultural and livestock practices.
• Support the training of community members in natural resource management and sustainable agriculture practices.
• Engage with community leaders and local stakeholders to facilitate program acceptance and ensure project activities meet community needs.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Monitor the progress of agriculture and livestock activities, ensuring that targets and quality standards are met.
• Maintain detailed records of program activities and beneficiary feedback to inform adaptive management.
• Support the collection of data for baseline, midline, and endline assessments, contributing to project learning and impact measurement.

Team management and leadership

• Support the FSL & Cash Program Coordinator with supervision and technical support to the cash transfers/ FSL  team.
• Contribute to team efforts in promoting accountability, communicating expectations, and providing constructive feedback informally and formally during performance reviews.

Logistics:

• Initiate the processing of procurement needs for agriculture and livestock activities including procurement of agricultural inputs, livestock, and materials, following Mercy Corps’ policies and procedures. 
• Develop monthly and/or quarterly procurement plans
• Regular communication with the Operations department concerning procurement of supplies.
• Ensure high-quality, locally sourced supplies that meet project needs and environmental conditions.
• Plan and oversee transportation and timely delivery of resources to project sites.
• Manage logistics for livestock distribution, including transport and holding facilities
• Maintain accurate inventory records of all materials and monitor stock levels.
• Proactively address supply needs to avoid disruptions.
• Maintain logistics documentation, including procurement records and inventory logs.
• Submit regular logistics reports to the FSL & Cash Program Coordinator and Logistics Department.
• Organize distribution and quarantine sites, ensuring safety and hygiene standards.
• Prepare sites with necessary materials for smooth operations.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
• Keep his/her supervisor and Security Focal Point updated with regard to the security situation, and any security incidents, in the project implementation area.
• Maintain the highest standards of behavior when working with the project beneficiaries. 

Safeguarding

• Actively learns safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work. 
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members. 
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g. Integrity Hotline and other options. 
• If relevant, briefing or training any external personnel such as when working with service contractors or subaward partners. 

Supervisory Responsibility:

FSL/CASH Assistants as required

Accountability 

• Reports Directly To: FSL & Cash Program Coordinator
• Works Directly With: Consortium partners, Local Authorities, Community Leaders, MEAL teams, Operations, and other Mercy Corps teams.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Veterinary Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementing agriculture or livestock programs in a humanitarian or development context.
• Strong understanding of climate-smart agriculture and natural resource management in arid environments.
• Proficiency in conducting community-based training and awareness programs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with fluency in Arabic and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with community members and stakeholders.
• Experience with representation in interagency processes and with government structures.
• Good facilitation and training experience
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Effective multi-tasking, organizational capacity and prioritization skills are necessary.
• Report writing skills. 
• Intermediate computer literacy.
• Good judgment and commitment to adhere to MC policies

Success Factors:

Ability to interact effectively with national and international stakeholders, and a demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information to support adaptation of program activities. Demonstrated high professional work ethic and willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies. Strong commitment to teamwork and accountability. Willing to travel to project sites in rural locations on a regular basis. Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. 

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. 

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. 

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the  Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([Click to show email]).

الصون و الأخلاق

ميرسي كور تلتزم بضمان المعاملة اللائقة واحترام جميع الأفراد اللذين نتواصل معهم من خلال عملنا, سواء كانوا أعضاء الفريق أو أعضاء المجتمع أو المشاركين في البرامج أو غيرهم.  نحن ملتزمون بالمبادئ الرئيسية المتعلقة بمنع الاستغلال والإساءة الجنسية التي وضعها الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة واللجنة الدائمة للتنسيق بين الوكالات الإنسانية (IASC)، وقد وقعنا على نظام الإفصاح المتبادل بين الجهات الفاعلة في حالة السلوك الغير اللائق. عند التقديم لهذا الدور، يؤكد المتقدم أنه لم ينتهك في السابق سياسة السلوك الجنسي، والاستغلال والإساءة جنسية، صون الأطفال، أو الاتجار بالبشر لأي جهة عمل. ميرسي كور لن تتسامح مع إساءة معاملة الأطفال أو الاستغلال الجنسي أو الإساءة أو التحرش من قبل أو بسبب أعضاء فريقنا. كجزء من التزامنا تجاه توفير بيئة عمل آمنة وشاملة, من المتوقع أن يتصرف أعضاء الفريق بطريقة مهنية, تحترم القوانين والعادات المحلية. والالتزام بسياسات وقيم مدونة قواعد السلوك الخاصة بمنظمة ميرسي كور في جميع الأوقات. كما يتطلب من جميع أعضاء الفريق إكمال دورات التعليم الإلكتروني الإلزامية لقواعد السلوك عند التوظيف وذلك بشكل سنوي.

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Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development. 

Accountability To Participants

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging participant communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.