Greenhouses Specialist Consultant

Founded in 2016, EMPOWER is a Lebanese NGO whose mission is to promote social, economic and cultural development, with a focus on empowering youth and providing tools for employment through capacity building, training and mentorship. Throughout its projects, EMPOWER aims to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) defined in Agenda 2030 - adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 – specifically in SDG1 for Poverty Eradication, SGD4 for Quality Education, SDG5 for Gender Equality, SDG8 for Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG11 for Reduced Inequality. Empower is dedicated to creating solutions for poverty using sustainable development projects, working with rural communities, and targeting mainly youth in local communities by providing training, assistance, and necessary materials to improve their agricultural practices in both plant and animal sectors, aiming towards food security and livelihoods. 

Role and Responsibilities    

• S/he will be in charge of managing production cycles in the greenhouses.
• Reporting weekly and monthly to the Field officer/Project coordinator on all conducted activities, by completing the required reporting forms and databases.
• Providing timely analyzed data.
• Conducting regular follow-up visits to the agricultural center located in Ardeh-Zgharta.
• Providing technical support to the workers.
• Attending EMPOWER staff meetings when required.
• Performing other duties as necessary.

Skills

• Master’s degree in Agricultural engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in Greenhouses Management.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable in terms of work practices and working hours as necessary.
• Commitment to and understanding of EMPOWER’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches and sustainability.
• Prior experience with NGOs is a plus.
• Advanced level of reporting and presentation skills, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

EMPOWER has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries and staff. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during working hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.