Climate Resilient Agronomist, Multan, Pakistan

FAO; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO Pakistan seeks a Climate Resilient Agronomist for Punjab, based in Multan, to support the Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management project. The post is non-staff (NPP) for 12 months, with close collaboration across provincial governments and FAO offices to ensure CRA interventions are technically sound and scalable.

The incumbent will provide technical backstopping to Farmer Facilitators and government extension staff, design production programmes for

Job description

Job Description - Climate Resilient Agronomist (2602013)

Job Description

2602013

Job Posting

25/Sep/2026

Closure Date

09/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FAPAK - FAO Representation in Pakistan

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel)

Primary Location

Pakistan-Multan

Duration : 12 Months

Post Number : N/A

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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Pakistan focuses on poverty reduction, food security, sustainable livelihoods, and rural development. FAO has partnered with the Government of Pakistan on research, training, extension services, and strengthening staff capacity in planning and policy-making.

With support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and co-finance from Punjab and Sindh provincial governments, FAO Pakistan is implementing the “Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management” project in Punjab and Sindh. The project aims to develop national capacity to cope with climate change impacts on agriculture and water management.

It works for farmers’ adoption of climate resilient agriculture and water management technologies at scale through an established network of Farmers Field Schools (FFS) and mainstreams climate change adaptation into ongoing agricultural and water management initiatives.

• Component 1 develops national capacity by integrating climate and water analytical tools.
• Component 2 transforms farmer practices through training on Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) and On-Farm Water Management (OFWM).
• Component 3 bridges actors to promote climate change adaptation.

The project is now in an extended phase until with new approaches, emphasizing the translation of climate, water and agriculture data, information and tools into management actions, dissemination of agro-climate advisories and early warning at scale with digital tools, and gender-responsive interventions.

To implement this vision, the project seeks to recruit a Climate Resilient Agronomist for Punjab, to be based in Multan. S/he will contribute to the project goal and objectives by ensuring that all CRA interventions are technically sound, contextually appropriate, adopted at scale and institutionalized for sustainability.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Pakistan, direct supervision by the project Technical Advisor and in close coordination with the International FFS Specialist/Component 2 lead, Provincial Coordinators and Project Team.

Technical Focus

Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA), practices and technology transfer, including identification of climate resilient crops, varieties and sustainable key inputs; Agro-climate information, advisories and early warning; Agricultural extension, including developing effective training methods and modules and delivering training for FAO, government staff and FFS facilitators as well as coaching farmers in the field.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Technical Support and Advisory

• In close collaboration with the FAO District Team Leaders and PMU experts, design, support and supervise the implementation of a climate-resilient and market-oriented production programme of high-value crops, identifying climate resilient crops, varieties and sustainable supply of key inputs.
• Support the District teams with specific knowledge and advise on all aspects of the designed market-oriented crop development, including field and horticultural crops, seed production, tunnel farming, homestead gardening, vegetables seedling production, fruit tree nursery development, etc.
• Liaise with relevant departments of Provincial Governments, research institutions and other technical assistance projects to ensure coordination and collaboration required for implementation of the Project's crop production interventions.
• Provide technical backstopping to Farmer Facilitators and government extension staff on all CRA practices relevant to the cropping systems of the province (cotton-wheat, rice-wheat, sugarcane, high-value vegetables, and homestead gardens).
• Develop recommendations on the design, site selection, installation and management of adaptive research plots for improved crop production as part of the Project's FFS programme.

Farmer Field School (FFS) Programme Support

• Guide and supervise the Project's Farmer Field School (FFS) programme for adaptive research and participatory learning of new and improved technologies and practices to increase crop production of participating farmers), including curriculum development, training of master trainers and FFS Facilitators, implementation and monitoring of FFSs.
• Develop, follow up and monitor the implementation of Farmer Field School activities. Supervise the sound implementation of the FFS days and field demonstrations.
• Ensure the integration of CRA and OFWM practices into FFS curricula for both CBFS and WOS.