Urban Agriculture & Composting Trainer

Requires a Cover Letter?: 
no
Application Submissions Guideline: 

CVs should be sent to [email protected] and shortlisted applicants will be contacted to submit consultancy quotations. 

Contact Person Name: 
Carine Kiwan
Contact Person Position: 
HR Officer
Contact Person Email: 
Description: 

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Providing overall leadership and guidance in regards to the peri-urban agriculture component;
  • Contributing technical expertise in all aspects of the peri-urban agriculture component;
  • Design and lead technical training sessions for potential stakeholders;
  • Coordinate with other project staff, consultants, and partners at all levels and assist with the development of project work, reports and strategic plans;
  • Coordinate and integrate activities with other organizations and the private sector that are currently operating in or have the potential to contribute to this space.
  • Ensure that urban and peri-urban agriculture value chain components are developed and supported in ways which ensure long term sustainability after the project ends;
  • Lead and technically supervise designated special projects and pilots
  • Ensure the timely and quality completion of all designated deliverables.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Organizational

  • Understand and support the mission.
  • Understand and adapt to changes in the strategic and/or operational direction of the organization.
  • Abide by the employee handbook and established GCYC policies and procedures.
  • Work collaboratively in a team setting serving the needs of youth.
  • Serve as a role model for youth and community.
  • Maintain current and accurate statistical documentation of programs offered and participant outcomes.
  • Accurately complete administrative tasks related to management of urban agriculture programming, including internal and external reporting.
  • Maintain organized and clean indoor and outdoor working spaces.
  • Manage daily program operations, funding requirements, data collection, evaluation and administrative duties.
  • Participate in special events, trainings, meetings and other duties as assigned.
  • Develop and implement urban agriculture curricula and program.
  • Work both independently and with youth to lead urban agriculture tasks including plant propagation, site preparation/maintenance, planting/transplanting, weed management, integrated pest and disease management, irrigation, harvesting, washing and packing, distribution and food safety.
  • Lead volunteers, groups, tours, workshops and demonstrations

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

  • Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
  • Foster academic and non-academic skills and broaden participant horizons.
  • Demonstrate classroom management skills that are engaging and age appropriate.
  • Demonstrate appropriate conflict resolution strategies.
  • Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants.
  • Develop leadership, team-building and self-advocacy skills among participants.
  • Demonstrate cultural competency with a dedication to working with youth, families and community members.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, stakeholders and families.
  • Write accurate data-driven reports and communication.
  • Strong organizational project management skills.
  • Analyze and prioritize situations to identify and solve problems.
  • Demonstrate initiative by taking ownership of work and following through.
  • Team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Collaborate effectively by building relationships to accomplish goals.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).

 

  Education / Experience / Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in agriculture education (urban agriculture; urban planning; urban environment management), environmental science/studies, sustainability or related field required.
  • Minimum of five years’ professional work experience, with a minimum of 2 years working directly with youth.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience as instructor of urban agriculture or related field.
  • Knowledge of local flora and fauna, to include trees, shrubs, perennial plants.
  • Experience participating in / leading FFA –FFT and other agriculture education programs is preferred.
  • Previous work experience on dedicated urban and peri-urban agriculture preferred,
  • Strong team leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills.
  • Previous experience on NGO projects preferred.
  • Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Fluency in English required.
Expired

NOTE:

Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.

Last modified: 
22 Dec, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Agriculture
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 22 December 2020
Contract Type:
Consultancy
Period of Employment:
to be specified based on submitted quotations
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1500 to 2000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
3 to 5 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Basic
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
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