Farmer Field Schools (Ffs) Training Workshop

  Who are we    Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organisation, and was founded in 1968. Concern Worldwide currently operates in a number of countries across the globe, with its Head Office in Dublin. We work with the poor and vulnerable in the world’s poorest countries to help them bring about long-lasting change in their lives and realise their fundamental human rights; to food, to health, to education, and ultimately to a life of dignity. Together with local and international partners, and with the beneficiaries themselves, we respond to emergencies and undertake long term development work.  We work across the world to promote a better understanding of extreme poverty, and we campaign for local and global action that will help reduce this. Description: Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.  along with Concern Worldwide have jointly launched a 2.5 year project, 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 2nd objective of the project 250 farmers and 1500 Syrian workers will be benefitting by increasing their profitability and employability respectively in agriculture sector. Individual trainers preferably with strong training and preferably agriculture background and are needed to conduct farmers field schools 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: Minimum 5 years of work experience with farmers or agriculture based institute (Extension office, LARI, FAO or agri-business) or with community groups. (10 points) Minimum 2 years’ experience of giving trainings (10 points) Residents of North Akkar (5 points) Fluent in English (5 points) Full Time commitment to 10 days training workshop starting from the end of month (5 points) Candidates having their own laptops will be given preference What to Expect: 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. 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. If qualified 10-15 individuals will be awarded individual service contracts as “Extension Facilitators” to work in the project. Direct contact with any Concern employee other than HR will lead to disqualification. What is covered? 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