Rural Products Coordinator

 
Association for the Protection of Jabal Moussa (APJM):
The Association for the Protection of Jabal Moussa (APJM) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization created in 2007 for the conservation of biodiversity and preservation of the cultural heritage in Jabal Moussa Mountain and surrounding villages which are part of the Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve (JM BR) under UNESCO-MAB program since 2009. The Jabal Moussa Mountain is located in the Caza of Kesrouan in the North of Mount Lebanon chain, and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna species many of which are of high conservation value (endemic, rare, endangered, etc...)

The mission of APJM is the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of JM BR through participatory and adaptive management, and the sustainable development of the local communities through the creation of income generating and sustainable socio-economic activities.
For more information, please visit: www.jabalmoussa.org
 
 
 
 
Terms of Reference:
As part of the Community Development Project funded by DROSOS Foundation, APJM is recruiting a Rural Products Coordinator who will be in charge of following up on its Rural Products Program. the Rural Products Coordinator will work in close cooperation with APJM management and in particular with the Communication and Ecotourism Manager and will be responsible of:
 
 
 

Supervising with relevant parties the production chain of local products from source (raw materials, production equipments, kitchen, etc ...) to sales (transport system, packaging, pricing, points of sales, e-shopping) and ensuring its successful implementation

Reviewing and improving the sustainability/profitability margin (Selling price, production and distribution costs) of each product and seeking new, more desirable products....

Following up on the products selling process at the local outlets and reserve entrances and the e-shopping;

Working in close cooperation with the accountant to keep the inventory up to date;

Developing material for the marketing of the products, in coordination with the designer and the printing house;

Representing APJM in products-related exhibitions;

Drafting a marketing business plan
 
Requirements:

 
- University Degree in Business, Marketing, Agro-food, Agriculture or related fields - At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience - Previous experience with Food and/or Handicraft products - Strong organizational and planning skills - Strong oral and written communication skills in Arabic, English and French - Physical fitness - Ability to be creative, self motivated - Ability to travel across the country (possession of a car is essential) - Ability to cope and maintain performance expectations under pressure - Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment - Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is a must - Being a resident of  Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve is a plus - Familiarity with the Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve is a plus
 
 
 
Duty Station:
 
Office: APJM-Jounieh Field: Central kitchen (Ghbeleh village); Reserve entrances; Outlets; Exhibitions
 
Contract: 
 
Full time. Flexibility is essential, occasional work on weekends may be required
 
Applications:
 
Interested candidates who meet the selection requirements are requested to submit their CVs and Cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Rural Products Coordinator_CV". Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.