Farmer Field Schools Facilitators – Dairy or Veterinary (6 Positions)

Job Summary

Concern Worldwide is seeking six candidate for the position of Farmer Field School Facilitator to be based in Halba, Akkar, Lebanon with frequent movement in Akkar and T5.  Concern Worldwide Lebanon Livelihoods program is designed around three themes: Skill building and income generation, Sustainable Agriculture and value chain development, and Micro & Small enterprise Development. Concern Lebanon aims to decrease household economic vulnerability and reliance on harmful coping strategies by increasing access to livelihoods and protection information and skills; home-based income-generating activities; and training and career guidance linked to savings and protection.

Under the management of the Livelihoods Agriculture Officer, the FFS facilitator will support the implementation of BPRM-funded activities supporting the dairy value chain falling under Concern’s Agriculture Program. The FFS Facilitator will provide technical and practical trainings on dairy value chain and manage the distribution under the supervision of the agriculture officer.  S/he will coordinate with elected focal points in the area of intervention, monitor attendance of Program Participants to the activities, monitor if objectives are met against target in a timely manner. Concern is looking for an individual with demonstrable technical knowledge and professional experience in dairy sector (cows, goats or sheep). This includes experience in good farming practices in livestock production, herd improvement, reproduction, ruminants’ nutrition and health, and processing sectors of products related to this value chain. S/he will may have experience with working in non-profit or public institutes on livelihoods programmes.

Roles and responsibilities

• Assist in the outreach of beneficiaries and fill the registration forms
• Conduct a focus group discussion with farmers in order to introduce the project as well as the organisation
• Prepare monthly reports to line manager to cover completed activities and problem that may have occurred during the implementation
• Communicate with beneficiaries to set meetings
• Manage the election of the focal points as well as the demo plots
• Support in the implementation of activities in the on-going project
• Enhance knowledge of participants on :
  • Good Farming Practices in Livestock Production
  • Herd improvement
  • Reproduction
  • Ruminants nutrition and health
  • Udder management and milk production
  • General farm management
• Promote decision making and problem solving among livestock holders

 Work Ethic:

• Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and its associated policies.
• Support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and its associated policies to their team, partner and stakeholders and be committed to providing a safe working environment.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum Master’s degree or Engineering degree or equivalent in Dairy and Animal Production Or Veterinary.  
• Proven past technical knowledge and farming experience is a must. Individuals having strong contact with farming community will be given preference.
• Proficient user of Microsoft office package especially of Excel and Word.
• Experience in implementation of community based development projects.
• Minimum 1 years of experience in implementing agriculture training projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to adapt to change and work under pressure.  Strong empathy skills and genuine care and respect for needs of others.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Non-judgmental attitude and respect for Concern’s beneficiaries, other staff and people that Concern deals with.