Who are we :

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organisation, and was founded in 1968. Concern Worldwide currently operates in a number of countries across the globe, with its Head Office in Dublin. We work with the poor and vulnerable in the world’s poorest countries to help them bring about long-lasting change in their lives and realise their fundamental human rights; to food, to health, to education, and ultimately to a life of dignity. Together with local and international partners, and with the beneficiaries themselves, we respond to emergencies and undertake long term development work.  We work across the world to promote a better understanding of extreme poverty, and we campaign for local and global action that will help reduce this.

Job Summary:

Concern Worldwide is seeking a candidate for the position of Livelihoods –Agriculture Specialist (agro-food) to be based in Halba, Akkar, Lebanon. Concern Worldwide Lebanon Livelihoods program is designed around three themes: Skill building and income generation, Sustainable Agriculture, and Micro & Small enterprise Development. Concern Lebanon aims to decrease household economic vulnerability and reliance on harmful coping strategies by increasing access to livelihoods and protection information and skills; home-based income-generating activities; and training and career guidance linked to savings and protection for adolescents. Under the direct guidance of the Livelihoods Program Manager, the Livelihoods –Agriculture Specialist (agro-food)  will support the implementation of Concern’s dairy production and processing project. The Livelihoods –Agriculture Specialist (agro-food) will provide technical expertise and recommendations on the design of the project and the implementation of its activities.  S/he will support in all aspects of project management including coordination with other actors, financial and procurement processes in order to ensure agreed objectives are effectively met and in a timely manner. Concern is looking for an individual with demonstrable technical knowledge and professional experience in the dairy production and processing sectors. S/he will have solid project management experience and experience working in dairy-based agriculture and/or food processing and may have experience with working in non-profit or public institutes on livelihoods programmes.

Land O'Lakes International Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening agriculture from farm-to-folk, helping businesses grow, and linking farmers to markets. Since our start in 1981, we have been leveraging nearly 100 years of expertise in dairy, animal nutrition, crop inputs and agricultural insights from our close affiliate, Land O’Lakes, Inc., a farmer-owned agribusiness committed to fulfilling its purpose of feeding human progress.

 Our team is made up of nearly 350 employees who are committed to market-led approaches, and passionate about collaborating locally to create lasting inclusive economic growth. By unlocking the potential of agriculture for the last 36 years, the lives of more than 3 million people have been transformed through nearly 300 programs in more than 80 countries.

Working with the Chief of Party (COP), the Business Development and Marketing Senior Manager will lead implementation significant elements of the project’s Components 1 and 2 to enhance the growth of agro-food entities and increase competitiveness. Of these, component 2 will include a targeted investment grant program. He/she will collaborate significantly with the project’s food safety and quality staff expertise and integrate activities into Component 3, a Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting component as well as outreach to industry stakeholders. The project will make extensive use of volunteer and short-term technical expertise sourced within Lebanon and worldwide.

The freelance graphic designer will be involved with the CNTPL members in implementing their visibility plan. The designer will conduct brainstorming sessions with the CNTPL to identify a communication plan. The graphic designer must then follow on the implementation of this plan by designing attractive and promotional materials and delivering creative and innovative ideas for digital and printed visuals highlighting CNTPL’s mission and scope of work and promoting its products, where LRI and CNTPL will be providing the designer with all the needed material that would fit into the communication plan. The graphic designer will also follow the branding strategy of the CNTPL to target specific audiences and customize corresponding messaging content.

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.  

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat