National Consultant – Technical Support for Conservation Agriculture

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a National Consultant to provide technical support for a Conservation Agriculture pilot in the Qushtapa sub‑district, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The consultant will bring specialised expertise in zero‑tillage systems to design, implement and monitor the pilot, while building the capacity of local farmers and project staff.

Key responsibilities

• Design conservation agriculture interventions tailored to the local agro‑ecological context.
• Lead the pilot implementation of zero‑tillage practices on 3–4 selected plots (3–5 Iraqi dunams each).
• Deliver training and capacity‑building sessions for farmers, extension officers and IOM staff.
• Ensure technical quality of all outputs, including field reports and monitoring data.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to secure voluntary land allocation and maintain ongoing engagement.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in agronomy, soil science, environmental science or a related field.
• Proven experience in conservation agriculture and zero‑tillage implementation, preferably in arid or semi‑arid regions.
• Experience working with UN agencies, NGOs or similar development programmes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic or Kurdish is an asset.

Required skills

• Conservation agriculture techniques
• Zero‑tillage implementation
• Soil health assessment and monitoring
• Capacity‑building and training delivery
• Project design, monitoring and reporting