EOI- Farmer field schools facilitators

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.  along with Concern Worldwide have jointly launched a 1 year project for 2019, titled, “Strengthening the Resilience of Refugees and Host Communities Impacted by the Syria Crisis ” funded by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung, BMZ (In English: federal ministry for economic cooperation and development). The project is intended to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable individuals and communities impacted by the Syria Crisis through integrated community infrastructure rehabilitation, protection and livelihood interventions.

In second objective of the project, 150 farmers and 450 Syrian and Lebanese workers will be benefitting by increasing their productivity, profitability and employability respectively in agriculture sector.

Individual trainers preferably with strong training and preferably agriculture background are needed to conduct farmers field schools (FFS) extension approach to build capacity of farmers in Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), post-harvest management and integrated pest management (IPM) along with in-kind support.

Who can apply?

1. Minimum 3 years of work experience with farmers or agriculture-based institute (Extension office, LARI, FAO or agri-business) or with community groups.
2. Minimum 2 years’ experience of giving trainings
3. Residents of North Akkar
4. Fluent in English
5. Full Time commitment to training workshops
6. Candidates having their own laptops will be given preference

What to Expect:

1. After receiving CVs shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in training workshop (Halba or Abdeh, Akkar) for 10 days, which may include weekends.
2. At the end of 10 days training final test and evaluation will be conducted. Based on final score limited number of candidates will be invited for panel interview with Concern Worldwide.
3. If qualified 10 individuals will be awarded individual service contracts as “Extension Facilitators” to work in the project.
4. Direct contact with any Concern employee other than HR will lead to disqualification.

What is covered?

1. 100% training cost including coffee and lunches will be covered. Training will take place in Halba or Abdeh. No allowance for transportation or accommodation will be given to the participants