Farmers Assessment Expert

Project Main Activities implemented by RMF:

The Economic Development and Food Security project is aimed at sustaining agricultural production and increasing economic resilience for farmers, agricultural service providers and agro-processing MSMEs. The project will achieve this through three main activities; (1) supporting 150 farmers in Akkar and the North with training, agricultural inputs and subsidized labor therefore increasing their production yield, enhancing the quality and decreasing their production costs of vegetables; (2) engaging 60 service providers in short term employment opportunities therefore increasing their income and enhancing their economic resilience and (3) empowering 6 MSMEs with training and equipment therefore reducing their production cost and enhancing their productivity.
Areas of intervention: Akkar (Bhanine, Bqarezla, Jdayde, Cheikh Taba) and the North (Arde, Kferdlekous, Kferhabou, Mejdlaya, Rachine, Deir Nbouh, Besebeel, Daraya and Arjess).
Project donor: Norwegian Church Aid (NCA).
Consultancy duration: 14 days starting September 2025.

Objective of the Consultancy:

RMF is seeking to recruit an expert to assess the selected 150 vegetable farmers (both greenhouse and open field production) in order to identify their needs.

Scope of Work:

The expert will complete the below tasks:

• Develop a farmer assessment form.
• Assess the farmers’ needs in terms of GAP training and agricultural inputs through visits to farmers.
• Produce a list of required input supplies (including the technical specs).
• Submit a report detailing the assessment findings.

Competencies, skills and experience:

• A background or bachelor 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 the vegetables value chain.
• Knowledge about crop diseases and identification is a plus.
• Knowledge in GAP procedures is a plus.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Experience to write clear and concise reports (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

Submission – Requested Documents:

The consultant should provide the following:

• CV / Resumé highlighting previous experience in undertaking a similar project
• References
• Financial offer