Climate-Resilient Agronomist & Field Training Lead

FAO; Multan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO Pakistan seeks a Climate Resilient Agronomist in Multan to strengthen CRA interventions, crop production programs, and farmer training. The role involves hands‑on field work, technical advisory, and close collaboration with government partners to scale climate‑smart practices and improve livelihoods.

You will develop training modules, supervise Farmer Field School activities, analyze agro‑climate information, and prepare progress reports to inform policy and program decisions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in plant/crop sciences, agronomy, or climate-smart agriculture.
• 8 years of proven experience in Pakistan's agricultural sector, with at least 3 years in CRA and 5 years in training staff on Climate Smart Agriculture.
• Fluency in Urdu/Punjabi/Saraiki or Sindhi; Pakistani nationals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advisory services for climate-resilient and market-oriented crop production programs.
• Identify resilient crops and inputs; advise on field and nursery development.
• Coordinate with government departments, research institutions, and projects for coordinated crop interventions.
• Develop and deliver training materials for FAO staff, government personnel, and farmers.
• Coach Farmers and extension staff; train facilitators via ToT.
• Develop adaptive research plots within the Farmer Field School program and supervise curricula.
• Integrate CRA and OFWM practices into FFS curricula and demonstrate plots.
• Produce agro-climate information, advisories, and early warning messages.
• Monitor interventions and prepare progress reports and cost-benefit data.

Skills

Practical knowledge of field crops

Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA)

Community organization in arid zones

Farmer Field School implementation

Training extension staff

Data analysis and reporting

Documentation skills

Urdu/Punjabi/Saraiki language fluency

Education

Advanced degree in plant/crop sciences or climate-smart agriculture

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

FAO Pakistan seeks a Climate Resilient Agronomist in Multan to strengthen CRA interventions, crop production programs, and farmer training. The role involves hands‑on field work, technical advisory, and close collaboration with government partners to scale climate‑smart practices and improve livelihoods.

You will develop training modules, supervise Farmer Field School activities, analyze agro‑climate information, and prepare progress reports to inform policy and program decisions.