Mapping Expert Identifying Agricultural and Abandoned Lands and Mapping Agroecological Initiatives

Objective

The project aims to enhance agricultural sustainability in vulnerable communities using permaculture for climate resilience. It involves young people, runs community awareness campaigns, and utilizes permaculture techniques for effective water management. Additionally, it engages local stakeholders to tailor project technologies to their specific needs and conducts educational programs about climate change and sustainable farming.

Location: Lebanon – Bekaa Region
Project Title: Permasoil 
Type of Contract: Consultant
Starting Date:  19 August 2024
End Date: September 2024
Contact: [email protected]

Scope of work

The consultant will conduct meetings and field visits with farmers and relevant stakeholders to evaluate agricultural lands, taking into account specific criteria such as sustainability, productivity, and environmental impact. The consultant will identify agricultural and abandoned lands and mapping agroecological initiatives. The consultant will coordinate with FTL team, especially to integrate agroecology principles. FTL will then select 2 available lands in order to implement permaculture and agroecology pilot projects.

Outcomes

The consultant will thoroughly assess each identified piece of land to create a detailed map of abandoned agricultural lands and identify any existing agroecological initiatives. This will involve evaluating the land's condition, its agricultural potential, and any environmental or ecological initiatives in place.

Deliverables

• To create the assessment tool in close coordination with FTL team
• To produce the assessment report for the lands
• To map the abandoned lands and agroecological initiatives

Qualifications

• Higher university degree in agriculture, social sciences, statistics, or any relevant field  
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a consultant
• Experience using data analysis tools and software such as KOBO, SPSS, and others
• Extensive experience interacting with and relating to gender professionals and international stakeholders at senior level
• Able to synthesize large data sets to reach conclusions and strategic recommendations
• Proven knowledge of Fair-Trade principles
• In-depth knowledge of the Lebanese context
• Proven presentation skills
• Drives results

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