Climate Resilient Agronomist
Quick answer
FAO is hiring a Climate Resilient Agronomist in Multan, Pakistan, to support climate-resilient agriculture and water management technologies, with a focus on training farmers and developing adaptive research plots. The position is full-time and requires an advanced degree and 8 years of experience in Pakistan's agricultural sector.
- Role
- Climate Resilient Agronomist
- Organization
- FAO
- Location
- Pakistan-Multan
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Climate Resilient Agronomist will support the implementation of climate-resilient agriculture and water management technologies in Punjab, Pakistan, focusing on training farmers and developing adaptive research plots.
What you'll do
- Design, support and supervise the implementation of a climate-resilient and market-oriented production programme of high-value crops
- Support the District teams with specific knowledge and advise on all aspects of the designed market-oriented crop development
- Guide and supervise the Project's Farmer Field School (FFS) programme for adaptive research and participatory learning
- Develop, follow up and monitor the implementation of FFS activities
- Ensure the integration of CRA and OFWM practices into FFS curricula
- Support the establishment and management of demonstration plots for adaptive research
What it takes
- Advance University degree in plant/crop sciences, agronomy, climate smart agriculture
- 8 years of proven experience in Pakistan's agricultural sector, specializing in crops, marketing, with a minimum of 3 years in practical field experience in Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) and at least 5 years in training extension staff on Climate Smart Agriculture
- Fluent working knowledge (reading, writing, speaking) of Urdu/Punjabi/Saraiki (for Punjab) or Sindhi (for Sindh)
- Practical knowledge of field crops, homestead gardening, Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA), community organization skills in arid and semi-arid agro-ecological zones of Pakistan
- Track record experience in crop diversification, preferably in climate smart/resilient crops technologies and practices
- Ability to work with small farmers, farmers groups and Farmer Field Schools
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Multan, Pakistan.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in plant/crop sciences, agronomy, climate smart agriculture, and 8 years of proven experience in Pakistan's agricultural sector.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 09/Oct/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on FAO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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