Tenders Are Invited For Recruiting A Consultant- An Apple Value Chain Expert For Its Project Strengthening R ... in Lebanon

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Tenders Are Invited For Recruiting A Consultant- An Apple Value Chain Expert For Its Project "Strengthening Rural Development In Lebanon: Boosting The Sustainable, Inclusive And Resilient Agricultural Economy" Funded By The Spanish Agency For International Development Cooperation (Aecid) Closing Date: Wednesday, 12. Mar 2025 Intervention Sector(S): Agriculture Remuneration Range: 1000 To 2000 (Usd) Duration Of Contract: 1 Year The Rene Moawad Foundation Is Recruiting A Consultant- An Apple Value Chain Expert For Its Project "Strengthening Rural Development In Lebanon: Boosting The Sustainable, Inclusive And Resilient Agricultural Economy" Funded By The Spanish Agency For International Development Cooperation (Aecid). Project Main Activities Implemented By Rmf In The North And Akkar: The Strengthening Rural Development In Lebanon Project Is Aiming To Create A New, More Equitable And Resilient Production System In The Apple Value Chain Both At The Individual Level (Small-Scale Agricultural Producers) And Collectively (Through Cooperatives). This Will Be Achieved By Improving The Productivity And Implementing Good Agricultural Practices Through Capacity Building And The Adoption Of Techniques That Allow Obtaining Products Of Higher Quality And Competitiveness In The Local Market. This Will Include Training And Technical Support To Maximize Agricultural Yield And Reduce Negative Impacts On The Environment, As Well As Improving Farm Management. It Will Contribute To The Renovation Of Apple Trees And Guaranteeing Their Access To Innovative Equipment To Increase The Productivity, Profitability And Competitiveness Of Apple Producers. Objective Of The Consultancy The Main Objective Of This Consultancy Is To Recruit An Apple Value Chain Expert That Will Conduct A Comprehensive Capacity Building Program Consisting Of Gap Theoretical Trainings As Well As Extension Services Tackling Technical Know-How, Field Applications Based On Best Practices, Tailored Personalized Coaching And Online Support. Scope Of Work The Project Is Targeting 300 Apple Producers In Barka, Deir El Ahmar, Ainata, Ehden, Kfarzghab And Bsharri. The Scope Of Works Includes: The Consultant Will Be Responsible For Developing Gap Training Modules And Delivering The Trainings For The Selected Farmers. Topics Will Include Fertilization, New Plantations, Weed Management, Irrigation, Pruning, Thinning, Pests, Harvesting, Post-Harvest, Diversification And Resilience To Climate Change And Biodiversity Enhancement. The Consultant Will Also Provide Personalized Technical Assistance And Support To The Farmers Directly In Their Orchards To Ensure That They Are Able To Apply The Knowledge And Skills Acquired During The Training. The Consultant Will Be Required To Provide Regular Updates And Progress Reports On The Training Activities. The Consultant Will Report To The Project Manager At Rmf And Will Work Closely With The Project Team. Competencies, Skills And Experience All Applicants Must Have: At Least 10 Years Of Relevant Experience, Including Experience In Capacity Building, Development And Consultancies Experience In Developing Training Materials And/Or Performing Coaching Experience In Project Design, Implementation, Monitoring And Reporting Good Knowledge Of The Lebanese Climatic And Environmental Conditions Excellent Communication And Facilitation Skills Excellent Writing And Presentation Skills In English And Arabic University Degree In Agronomy, Agricultural Value Chain Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering Or Related Fields. MasterS Degree Or Phd Will Be Highly Considered. Submission Requested Documents The Consultant Should Provide The Following: Cv / Resumé Highlighting Previous Experience In Undertaking A Similar Project References Proposed Work Plan Financial Offer (Segregated On Item Level) How To Apply Submissions Should Be Made Via Email To Procurement@Rmf.Org.Lb. Only Short-Listed Candidates Will Be Contacted. Tender Link : Https://Daleel-Madani.Org/Civil-Society-Directory/Rene-Moawad-Foundation/Calls/Apple-Value-Chain-Expert

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