National Consultant – Technical Support for Conservation Agriculture Pilot

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks 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 specialized expertise in zero‑tillage systems to design, implement and monitor the pilot, while building capacity among local farmers.

Key responsibilities

• Design conservation agriculture interventions and zero‑tillage protocols tailored to local conditions.
• Identify and prepare 3–4 demonstration plots (3–5 Iraqi dunams each) in collaboration with volunteer farmers.
• Lead the pilot implementation, monitor soil health, and ensure technical quality of outputs.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and capacity‑building workshops for farmers and project staff.
• Produce technical reports, documentation and recommendations for scaling up the approach.
• Coordinate with IOM’s Climate Programme team and local stakeholders to integrate the pilot within the broader Ecosystem‑Based Adaptation strategy.

Required profile

• Specialized technical expertise in conservation agriculture and zero‑tillage systems.
• Proven experience in designing and piloting climate‑resilient agricultural interventions.
• Familiarity with ecosystem‑based adaptation approaches and water‑scarcity contexts.
• Ability to work effectively with local farming communities in Iraq.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Conservation agriculture
• Zero tillage techniques

What we offer

• Consultancy engagement with a leading UN agency.
• Opportunity to contribute to climate resilience and sustainable agriculture in Iraq.
• Professional development through hands‑on field work and capacity‑building activities.