Technical Expert for the Optimization of the Products

1. Objective

The global objective of the project is to provide a long-term response to the crisis for food producers in the Bekaa region in order to maintain their production while enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities, stimulate the local economic growth and promote Bekaa’s culinary heritage.

By increasing numbers of visitors in the region, this project will support Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and contribute to the long-term sustainability of local agriculture and food systems, while promoting social and economic inclusion of vulnerable population in particular youth, women and refugees

1. Scope of work

•  Support for the activity diversification

In light of the needs assessment, technical coaching (one to one session) will be directly calibrated to address farmers and producers ,

• Technical for the optimization of products

The consultant will dedicate 27 days of a period of 3 months to develop and implement the intervention with beneficiaries of the project

1. Outcomes

• To optimize the product diversification activity
• To provide them with the needed skills and knowledge to deal or behave around tourists. Coaching will accordingly allow MSMEs to adapt their products in light of the business plan drafted during the design sprint phase

•  Deliverables

• To prepare the workshop material for the sessions
• To prepare the pre-post test and evaluation for each of the sessions

1. Qualifications

• Degree in food production, or related fields
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a trainer
• Proven knowledge of Fair Trade principles
• Proven presentation skills
• Drives results
• Proven knowledge of Fair-Trade principles
• In depth knowledge of the Lebanese context
• Proven presentation skills
• Drives results

1. Skills

• Adheres to FTL values
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Engaged in developing self and others
• High degree of self-motivation
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
• Good time management
• Organized and able to create multiple timelines and schedules
• Good knowledge of Arabic and English