Green Generation AgriYouth Group ”Agricultural Assistant”

Contract Information:

Area of Activities:  University of Dohuk/College of Agriculture, Semel and Dohuk District

Number of required service providers: 4 Males and 4 Females

Work Schedule: 12 to 18 days a month (6 hours per day) from 8:30 AM to 3:00 AM (half an hour lunch break)

Background and purpose of assignment:

CARE is working in Iraq to ensure that women and girls have real and lasting equity, while also integrating a climate approach into its efforts in line with the principles of CARE Climate Justice Strategy 2030. CARE International in Iraq strategically focuses on addressing the long-term needs of vulnerable populations. This involves a range of interventions spanning humanitarian action, economic justice, climate resilience, women and girls’ empowerment, inclusive decision-making, rights to water and health, data-driven impact assessments, strategic partnerships, and investment in its staff.

In collaboration with Iraq’s Ministry of Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development, and CARE Luxemburg, CARE launched the ‘Generation Green’ project in 2024 for youth climate change mitigation actions in Dohuk and Sumel districts. The project’s primary goal is to build sustainable action in the face of climate change.  Addressing climate change challenges, including rising temperatures, water scarcity, and air pollution, is a major project focus. The project aims to boost climate resilience through climate-smart agricultural practices and support climate mitigation efforts.  Other objectives are empowering youth, ensuring environmental sustainability, providing livelihoods, and fostering community resilience objectives, with a focus on equality between women and men. The project will be implemented through the Green Generation AgriYouth group.

Expected Activities

A. Operation of the Tree Nursery in College of Agriculture (University of Dohuk)

• Seedling Care and Management (Watering, fertilizing, and providing pest and disease management to ensure seedlings develop well).
• Transplanting and Potting (Moving seedlings from seedbeds to containers or directly to field sites, ensuring proper handling and minimal root disturbance).
• Monitoring and Record-Keeping (Regularly checking seedling health, growth rates, and environmental conditions. Keeping detailed records of growth stages, treatments, and observations.
• Hardening-off Process (Gradually exposing seedlings to outdoor conditions to acclimate them before transplanting to field locations).
• Distribution and Planting Support (Providing technical advice and support to farmers, organizations, or government agencies on selecting appropriate tree species, planting techniques, and post-planting care).
• Research and Development (Conducting trials and experiments to improve propagation techniques, develop disease-resistant varieties, or optimize growth conditions for specific tree species.
• Environmental Conservation (Promoting sustainable land management practices through the cultivation and distribution of native or climate-resilient tree species to combat deforestation, soil erosion, and climate change impacts.

  B. Raise Climate Change Awareness

• Facilitate community awareness-raising on climate change resilience sessions with demonstrated experience.
• Ensure training sessions cater to diverse groups including youth, women, and men.
• Develop training materials and content (presentations, worksheets, etc.) aligned with training objectives, with the support of CARE Iraq team.
• Contribute to planning, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating community development initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Introducing smart agricultural techniques to farmers involves leveraging technology and innovative practices to enhance productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in farming