Mouneh Production Facilitator - Akkar

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

Mouneh Production Facilitator

CBM-Funded Project

Nusaned – Akkar, Lebanon

1. Background

Nusaned is implementing a livelihood and food processing initiative funded by CBM, aiming to support women in vulnerable situations and promote equitable access to livelihood opportunities for those facing social, economic, or participation barriers through engagement in traditional Mouneh production activities in Akkar.

The project seeks to strengthen women’s participation in income-generating activities by supporting the production of high-quality traditional food products while ensuring food safety, hygiene, accessibility, and inclusive production standards.

To support the implementation of this activity, Nusaned is seeking a qualified Mouneh Production Facilitator to supervise, mentor, and support a diverse group of 10 women throughout the production period, fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment that encourages participation and skill development for all participants.

The assignment will take place in Halba – Akkar over a total of 60 working days.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The overall objective of this assignment is to ensure the effective, safe, and inclusive implementation and supervision of Mouneh production activities through technical guidance, production monitoring, and daily facilitation of the women’s group.

The facilitator will support the participants in maintaining high product quality, food safety, hygiene standards, organized workflows, and timely production processes while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages participation, skill development, and equal engagement among all women involved.

3. Scope of Work

The selected facilitator will be responsible for:

• Supervising, mentoring and guiding 10 women during daily Mouneh production activities.
• Ensuring proper implementation of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards throughout all stages of production.
• Organizing and facilitating daily workflows and production processes to ensure efficiency.
• Monitoring product quality, preparation techniques, packaging, and storage practices.
• Providing technical support, practical coaching and hands-on guidance throughout the production period.
• Preparing weekly production plans and coordinating activities accordingly to meet production targets and timelines.
• Preparing weekly material and procurement requests based on production needs.
• Maintaining attendance records and monitoring participant engagement.
• Coordinating regularly with the Nusaned project team regarding progress, challenges, and production needs.
• Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment that encourages equal participation, teamwork, and mutual respect among all participants.
• Ensuring proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment and tools.

4. Duration and Location

• Location: Halba – Akkar, Lebanon
• Duration: 60 working days
• Working Hours: 4 hours per day
• Starting Date: To be determined based on project implementation schedule.

5. Deliverables

The facilitator will be expected to submit:

• Daily attendance sheets.
• Data entry on a tracker provided by nusaned staff for days calculations for participants.
• Weekly production plans.
• Weekly material request lists.
• Weekly progress reports summarizing:
  • Production activities completed.
  • Products produced.
  • Challenges faced.
  • Recommendations and follow-up actions.
• Final assignment report summarizing:
  • Overall achievements.
  • Production outcomes.
  • Lessons learned.
  • Recommendations for future interventions.

6. Required Qualifications and Experience

The facilitator should possess:

• Proven experience in Mouneh production and food processing activities.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, food safety standards and quality assurance standards.
• Demonstrated experience in applying inclusive and gender-sensitive approaches, with the ability to engage and support participants from diverse backgrounds, including women with and without disabilities.
• Ability to foster an accessible, respectful, and inclusive working environment that promotes participation, dignity, and equal opportunities for all participants.
• Strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize workflows, coordinate tasks, and supervise small production teams.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to operational needs during implementation.
• Previous experience working with NGOs, community-based initiatives, and/or livelihood projects is considered an asset.
• Ability to prepare reports and planning documents in a professional manner.

7. Reporting Line

The facilitator will report directly to the assigned Nusaned project team and coordinate closely with the project coordinator and field staff.

8. Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

• Updated CV.
• Brief expression of interest highlighting relevant experience.
• Financial proposal.
• References and/or evidence of previous experience related to food processing or Mouneh production.

9. Code of Conduct and Safeguarding

Nusaned is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains zero tolerance toward any form of discrimination, harassment, sexual exploitation, abuse, or misconduct.

All selected candidates are expected to comply with Nusaned safeguarding and PSEA policies throughout the assignment.

Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, as Nusaned is committed to promoting equal opportunities, diversity, and meaningful inclusion within its programs and workforce.

Evaluation Grid

Trainer Experience in Mouneh

10%

Hygiene & Food Safety Compliance

10%

Economic Empowerment Outcomes (Short-term)

10%

Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

10%

Participant Attendance & Retention

10%

Reporting Compliance

5%

Trainer & Supervisor Performance

5%

Methodology Alignment with TOR

10%

Community Engagement Strategy

10%

Financial Evaluation

20%

TOTAL

100%