Project Coordinator (Agriculture)

. Project Background

The project aims to improve food security among
vulnerable populations in Akkar and Bekaa by promoting sustainable agricultural
practices and providing targeted nutritional and livelihood support. The
intervention will strengthen the capacity of 150 small-scale farmers through
the provision of agricultural inputs, technical training, greenhouses, complete
irrigation systems, and solar-powered pumping solutions. By addressing both
immediate needs and long-term sustainability, the project contributes to strengthening
local food production systems and supporting the Lebanese economy through
resilient and sustainable agriculture.

2. Purpose of the Position

The Project Coordinator with proven experience of agriculture
will play a central role in planning, implementing, monitoring, and supporting
agricultural interventions under the project. The position will provide
hands-on technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to targeted farmers,
ensuring effective utilization of inputs and adoption of sustainable practices.
The Project Coordinator will also represent the organization in relevant
national and sub-national coordination platforms and maintain close collaboration
with government institutions and stakeholders.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Coordination and Beneficiary Identification

• Maintain close
  coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), FAO, and other
  relevant stakeholders.
• Support the
  identification and selection of smallholder farmers through the MoA farmers
  registry.
• Conduct
  Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments (VCA) to identify eligible and
  vulnerable households according to the selection criteria.
• Coordinate with
  municipalities, community leaders, and local partners to validate
  beneficiary selection.
• Ensure
  transparent, accurate, and well-documented beneficiary targeting
  processes.

B. Agricultural Implementation and Inputs Distribution

• Coordinate
  directly with farmers to assess needs and identify appropriate
  agricultural inputs.
• Provide
  technical recommendations to refine farmers’ requirements in line with
  project objectives.
• Support
  procurement processes by providing technical specifications and input
  validation.
• Ensure proper
  delivery, distribution, and utilization of agricultural inputs.
• Provide ongoing
  technical mentoring, coaching, and follow-up support to farmers.
• Maintain
  detailed documentation of all distribution and follow-up activities in
  compliance with project standards.

C. Training and Capacity Building

• Deliver regular
  mentoring and coaching sessions to selected farmers.
• Coordinate with
  MoA focal points on the planning and delivery of farmer trainings.
• Facilitate and
  support technical training sessions in collaboration with MoA and other
  partners.
• Assess farmers’
  existing knowledge and tailor training approaches accordingly.
• Conduct pre- and
  post-training assessments to measure knowledge acquisition and impact.
• Follow up with
  farmers to ensure practical application of acquired skills and knowledge.

D. Monitoring, Coaching, and Technical Support

• Conduct regular
  field monitoring and coaching visits across Akkar and Bekaa.
• Identify
  technical challenges and propose practical, context-appropriate solutions.
• Collect accurate
  and timely agricultural and technical data during field visits.
• Provide
  technical advice on soil conservation and sustainable land management
  practices.
• Advise farmers
  on water conservation, irrigation planning, drainage systems, and
  efficient water use.
• Recommend
  practices to reduce crop losses during harvesting, handling, sorting,
  packing, and processing.
• Contribute to
  the identification of emerging needs and new intervention areas and
  support agricultural assessments and diagnostics.

E. Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare weekly
  and monthly technical reports outlining progress, achievements,
  challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Contribute to
  project visibility and communication by documenting success stories, best
  practices, and technical insights.
• Ensure timely
  submission of all reports in accordance with project and donor
  requirements.

F. Coordination and Representation

• Maintain regular
  coordination with community leaders, municipalities, and agricultural
  stakeholders.
• Participate in
  internal coordination meetings and external forums as required.
• Represent the
  organization professionally during field activities and community
  engagements.

4. Qualifications and Competencies

Education

• Bachelor’s
  degree in social sciences, agriculture or a closely related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–4
  years of relevant experience in agricultural or rural development
  projects, preferably with NGOs or community-based programs.

Technical Expertise

• Strong practical
  experience in olive cultivation, fertilization, irrigation systems, and
  orchard management.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong
  communication and facilitation skills in Arabic and English, with proven
  ability to train and support farmers.
• Excellent
  organizational, monitoring, and reporting skills.
• Strong
  interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with communities and
  local institutions.

Other Requirements

• The position
  will be based in Beirut
• Willingness and
  ability to travel extensively within Akkar and Bekaa.