FIELD AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER
Applicants should send their CVs to apply@rmf.org.lb and procure.du@rmf.org.lb and mention in the email subject the Job Title and the Duty Station applying for i.e.: “FIELD AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER – SADDER – SOUTH LEBANON”.
The Rene Moawad Foundation (RMF) is seeking to recruit a field agricultural engineer in the South of Lebanon for its project SADDER.
About Rene Moawad Foundation (RMF)
The Rene Moawad Foundation (RMF) was established in 1991 with the Mission of Promoting social, economic and rural development in Lebanon and the MENA region and contributing in building a responsible civil society that promotes democratic values, justice, pluralism and moderation. RMF works in 5 core areas including Livelihood and Economic Growth, Decentralization and Governance, Health and Social Safety Net, Education and Protection and Agriculture.
About “SADDER”
“SADDER” - Sustainable Agricultural Development to Diversify and Export Regionally (2023-2027) is a project funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by the Rene Moawad Foundation (RMF). "SADDER" will incorporate enhanced methodologies and best practices. It will aim to support Lebanon's economy through the agriculture sector by assisting stakeholders within the selected value chains, Table Grapes, Avocados, Cherries, and Apples, in meeting both local and export market requirements, ultimately leading to increased income, self-sustainability of various agricultural sectors, as well as job creation and retention.
Major Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the area manager, the field agricultural engineer will support in the implementation of the project activities as stipulated in the work-plan and ensure quality deliverables at all levels. Moreover, she/he will be following upon the day-to-day field activities related to the different beneficiaries, contributing towards the creation of the capacity building programs, monitoring agricultural practices at the designated areas of intervention, and ensuring transparent processes and strong relationships with the different actors and stakeholders.
Scope of work:
In the course of the execution phase of the project, the field agricultural engineer will:
- Support the AM to implement, and monitor activities to meet project deliverables based in line with the project work plan.
- Support in the development and implementation of the monitor procedures & templates.
- Participate in the briefing and outreach sessions.
- Actively engage in the identification and assessment of beneficiaries, in line with the assignments given by the AM.
- Monitor and control the different agricultural activities from capacity building to technical consultancy with the different beneficiaries and their corresponding stakeholders.
- Conduct regular field visits to the projects location to ensure proper flow of work and smooth implementation.
- Assists and accompany the different experts during their visits and ensure data collection procedures.
- Troubleshoot any problems encountered at the field level or with other staff members and report directly to the AM.
- Participate in team planning and coordination meetings and trainings.
- Assist in filing and record keeping, and contribute to monthly reports and other ad hoc reports to meet donor and internal requirements.
- Ensure collection and submission of M&E related material along with Identification and reporting on success stories.
- Provide verbal and written reports on the activities to the AM as and when needed
- Other assigned tasks, as necessary.
Education and Professional Skills
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.
- At least 3 years of experience preferably in funded projects’ activities.
- Prior similar experience and responsibilities is a plus
- Familiarity with the agricultural sector especially Orchards and Vineyards
- Knowledge about crop diseases and identification is a plus.
- Knowledge in GAP procedures is a plus.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Experience to write clear and concise reports on project activities (required) as well as research and data collection (desired).
- Fluency in both Arabic and English languages, both written and verbal
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
ملاحظة:
دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.
- Lebanon
- الجنوب