Tender # – ICARE-PR/018/AM/25

Overview:

Job type: Agricultural Consultant – Implementation of an Integrated Disease and Pest Management, Early Warning System (with frequent travel nation-wide)
Location: Proshyan, Kotayk marz, Armenia
Contract type: up to 50 expert days within 30 months

Job Description:
“International Center for Agribusiness Research and Education” (ICARE) Foundation is looking for an experienced and proactive Agricultural Consultant – Implementation of an Integrated Disease and Pest Management, Early Warning System (Agricultural Consultant) to support the implementation of the DEMONSTRATING CLIMATE-SMART PRACTICES IN HORTICULTURE IN ARMENIA Project, within the framework of PROGRESS – Promoting Green Deal Readiness in the Eastern Partnership Countries programme commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN).

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in close coordination with the Project Coordinator, the Agricultural Consultant will provide specialized technical expertise in pest and disease management, early warning systems, and demonstration site development. The Consultant will play a key role in ensuring the effective design, implementation, and knowledge transfer of innovative climate-smart solutions, contributing to the successful achievement of project outputs.

Job responsibilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of Integrated Disease and Pest Management (IDPM) models at project demonstration sites.
• Oversee the selection, installation, and operation of automatic weather stations and digital monitoring tools to support the Early Warning System (EWS).
• Organize information sessions, trainings, and on-site guidance for farmers on sustainable and innovative pest and disease management practices.
• Conduct a market overview of farmers engaged in fruit production; study the geographical parameters of their farms; and develop criteria and approaches for selecting demonstration sites and potential beneficiary farmers.
• Analyze and interpret field and weather station data and provide tailored recommendations to farmers.
• Document and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented models and prepare recommendations for scaling up and replication.
• Develop training materials, protocols, and guidelines for the use of IDPM and EWS solutions, in collaboration with external experts and universities, to ensure effective knowledge transfer and academic integration.
• Contribute technical inputs on IDPM and EWS activities to project progress and final reports.
• Coordinate closely with project staff and experts to ensure the timely and effective delivery of their contributions and activities.
• Support knowledge-sharing and dissemination of project results through aygi.am, Agri Corners, etc.

Required qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Agronomy, Plant Protection or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in plant protection, pest and disease management, or horticultural consultancy.
• Proven expertise in climate-smart agriculture and/or sustainable farming practices.
• Practical experience with digital monitoring tools, weather stations, and early warning systems is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and training skills for working with farmers and stakeholders
• Fluency in Armenian; working knowledge of English.
• Good knowledge of MS office sofware.
• Willingness to travel across Armenia for fieldwork.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Application procedures:

Interested applicants are requested to send their 1) CV and 2)Price Quotation  – in AMD to the ICARE office in a closed envelope until September 25, 2025, indicating “Agricultural Consultant” on the envelope; otherwise, your application will be rejected.