Job description
Agronomist Engineer Supervisor – Kwamouth
Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA) is recruiting an Agronomist Engineer Supervisor to provide technical supervision of food security and agricultural support activities in the Kwamouth Territory, Mai-Ndombe Province.
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the technical quality of agricultural activities, supervising field teams and contributing to the monitoring of results among beneficiary communities.
Position information
- Position: Agronomist Engineer Supervisor
- Type of recruitment: External
- Type of contract: Fixed-term contract
- Duration: 9 months, renewable subject to performance and availability of funding
- Number of positions: 1
- Duty station: Kwamouth Territory, Mai-Ndombe Province
- Line manager: Project Manager
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Application deadline: 5 October 2026
About HAA
Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA) is a national humanitarian organization committed to protecting vulnerable populations and improving access to essential services in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
HAA operates in contexts marked in particular by conflict, population displacement and climate shocks, placing dignity, inclusion, responsibility, transparency and accountability to communities at the heart of its action.
HAA applies a zero-tolerance policy against any form of exploitation, abuse, fraud, corruption and discrimination.
Purpose of the position
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Agronomist Engineer Supervisor provides technical supervision of the food security and agricultural support activities implemented in the Kwamouth area.
They ensure the quality of agricultural interventions, provide technical support to field teams and contribute to monitoring results and production indicators.
Main responsibilities
The Agronomist Engineer Supervisor will in particular be responsible for:
- Providing technical supervision of food security and agricultural support activities;
- Developing and monitoring technical itineraries adapted to the crops and to the local agricultural calendar;
- Identifying the households benefiting from agricultural inputs in collaboration with community committees;
- Supervising the receipt, quality control and distribution of seeds, tools and other agricultural inputs;
- Supervising and providing technical support to agricultural facilitators and community relays;
- Organizing training sessions and practical demonstrations as part of farmer field schools;
- Monitoring the areas planted, yields and the main production indicators;
- Contributing to data collection and analysis and to the drafting of technical reports;
- Taking part in the coordination and evaluation meetings organized by the Project Manager;
- Ensuring compliance with humanitarian principles, HAA's protection policies and zero-tolerance policies;
- Contributing to any other technical activity necessary to achieve the project's objectives.
Required profile
Education
Hold at least a degree in Agronomic Engineering (Bachelor's/Graduate) or an equivalent degree in agronomy, rural development or agricultural sciences.
Professional experience
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in implementing food security, agricultural support or livelihoods projects;
- Proven experience in the distribution of agricultural inputs;
- Experience in supervising and managing field teams.
Skills and qualities
- Good command of cropping techniques and technical itineraries adapted to the local context;
- Ability to supervise, train and support teams and communities;
- Good command of monitoring and evaluation and technical report writing;
- Good command of Word, Excel and mobile data collection tools;
- Fluency in French and in the local languages of the area, in particular Lingala and Kiteke;
- Integrity, team spirit and sense of responsibility;
- Willingness to work in rural areas and under field conditions.
Application file
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- A cover letter;
- A detailed CV of a maximum of 2 pages, including professional references;
- Copies of diplomas, certificates and an identity document;
- Any other relevant document that may support the application.
How to apply?
Applications must be sent exclusively by e-mail to: recrutement@h-action-africa.org
Email subject: Application – Agronomist Engineer Supervisor – Kwamouth
No hard-copy applications will be accepted.
The application deadline is 5 October 2026. Any application received after this date will not be considered.
HAA's recruitment process is entirely free of charge. No payment is required at any stage of the process. Any telephone canvassing or any attempt to influence the recruitment process is strictly prohibited and will result in the immediate disqualification of the application.
Equal opportunities
HAA promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities in its recruitment processes. Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
HAA thanks all interested persons for their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
