Agriculture Officer

The Agriculture Officer will support the implementation of an agriculture and livelihoods project aimed at strengthening local agricultural value chains in the Baalbek–Hermel area. The project places a strong focus on farmers, women, youth, cooperatives, MSMEs, and agri-food actors. The role combines community outreach, coordination, activity implementation support, and MEAL-related tasks under the supervision of the Field Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Outreach, Community Engagement & Assessments

• Support outreach campaigns targeting farmers, women, youth, cooperatives, and students
• Participate in information sessions, stakeholder meetings, and community consultations
• Support mapping of existing interventions and identification of community needs
• Coordinate with municipalities, local authorities, community leaders, and grassroots organizations

Support to Vocational & Professional Trainings

• Support the organization and implementation of agricultural and agro-processing vocational trainings
• Attend training sessions and ensure proper coordination with trainers and beneficiaries
• Support follow-up with beneficiaries, including youth engaged in cash-for-work / paid internship opportunities
• Liaise with local farmers, cooperatives, MSMEs, and agri-food enterprises hosting youth placements

Support to Women & Youth Small Businesses

• Support beneficiary follow-up during business selection and needs assessment processes
• Assist in coordinating mentoring sessions and business-related support activities
• Conduct field visits to supported small businesses and provide regular feedback to the Field Coordinator

Support to MSMEs & Cooperatives Capacity Building

• Support outreach and registration of agri-food MSMEs and cooperatives
• Assist in needs assessments and follow-up with selected MSMEs/cooperatives
• Support delivery and documentation of trainings and in-kind support
• Maintain regular communication with cooperatives and MSME representatives

Market Linkages & Networking Support

• Support the organization of networking and matchmaking events
• Assist in connecting producers, cooperatives, MSMEs, and new businesses with markets and buyers
• Support coordination for participation in local and national markets and events

Community & Advisory Council Support

• Support the establishment and coordination of the local agricultural advisory council
• Assist in organizing meetings and documenting council recommendations
• Facilitate communication between council members, communities, and the project team

MEAL & Reporting Support

• Support MEAL data collection activities (attendance sheets, surveys, pre/post tests, feedback forms)
• Ensure accurate field data collection and timely submission to the MEAL team
• Contribute to monthly field updates and activity reports in English
• Provide qualitative community feedback in Arabic
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of project-related data

Qualification and Requirment 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Community Development, or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Previous experience working with NGOs or community-based projects is an asset
• Experience working with farmers, cooperatives, women, and/or youth is highly desirable

• Willingness to be based in Baalbek and travel regularly within Baalbek–Hermel
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-stakeholder environment