Trainer/Consultant for Olive Farming Workshop

Solidarites International is an International NGO working with vulnerable populations, mainly victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters. Specialized for nearly 40 years in the coverage of vital needs, S.I. takes charge of emergency and reconstruction programs.

With respect for cultures and being close to the people, Solidarites International implements its programs by combining its skills with those of its employees and local managers.

Solidarites International's teams, made up of around 270 expatriates and nearly 2200 local employees, are today present in 18 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America where they are particularly committed to fighting diseases related to unsafe water but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

SI is currently operating WASH, Food security, Livelihood and agriculture programming in Lebanon, focusing on refugees and vulnerable members of the host community in rural and urban settings. The FSL activities include the distribution of food voucher, ready-to-eat meals, and food parcels, along with nutrition awareness sessions, Technical and In kind support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), empowering farmers through capacity building in environmentally friendly practices via farmers field schools (FFS),  capacity buildings in Agri- Businesses Practices through farmer Business schools (FBS), creation of market linkage between farmers and processors, provision of agriculture inputs.  SI maintains offices in 3 governorates, including Beirut, Akkar, and Bekaa

The ongoing project aims to reduce poverty and enhance resilience among vulnerable communities in rural areas of Lebanon (Hasbaya, Chouf, Aley and central and west Bekaa), particularly focusing on small-scale farmers. Within this context, small vulnerable farmers will be empowered through the implementation of agroecology by promoting sustainable farming practices and enhancing the quality of production.  As part of this initiative, SI, using the Farmers Field Schools approach, plans to deliver tailored training to olive farmers in various rural areas of Lebanon to strengthen their know-how and address production challenges through sustainable agriculture

The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide two comprehensive training: one for the FSLA and LRI staff and another for the farmers targeted in the project in sustainable olive cultivation and oil production.  The training should focus on enhancing their knowledge, skills, and practices to increase productivity, improve the quality of olive oil, and adopt sustainable farming systems with a specific focus on the challenges and disruptions faced by the farmers in each stage of the value chain from the production till access to the identified markets. In addition, advising and training the participating farmers on some topics such as pruning and grafting throughout practical sessions and field visits.