Agriculture Assistant

Position: Agriculture Assistant

Location: Bekaa & Baalbeck Region, Lebanon

Reports to: Senior Humanitarian Officer/Head of Programme

Contract Duration: 4 Months (Jan-April 2026)

1. Background

The Agriculture Assistant – Olive Specialist will support the implementation of agricultural activities under ongoing livelihood and resilience projects in the Bekaa and Baalbeck regions. The role focuses on identifying vulnerable farmers, supporting olive plantation activities, and ensuring effective follow-up and technical coaching to enhance agricultural outcomes and community resilience.

2. Purpose of the Position

The Agriculture Assistant will play a key role in planning, implementing, and monitoring olive-related interventions. The position ensures that targeted households receive appropriate technical guidance, inputs, and follow-up support to successfully establish and maintain olive plantations.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Field Assessments and Targeting

• Conduct Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments (VCA) to identify eligible and vulnerable households.
• Coordinate with local stakeholders, including municipalities, community leaders, and partners, to validate beneficiary selection.
• Maintain clear and transparent documentation of the targeting process.

B. Agricultural Implementation & Inputs Distribution

• Support the distribution of olive plants and cash-for-fertilizer assistance to selected beneficiaries.
• Provide technical guidance on plantation requirements, spacing, irrigation, and fertilization.
• Ensure proper documentation of all distribution activities in compliance with project standards.

C. Monitoring, Coaching, and Technical Support

• Lead regular field monitoring and coaching visits to households and farmers across Bekaa and Baalbeck.
• Assess plantation progress, identify challenges, and propose practical technical solutions.
• Support volunteers engaged in field activities, including data collection, distribution of inputs, and follow-up exercises.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of agricultural and technical data during field visits.

D. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly and monthly technical reports highlighting progress, achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Contribute to project communication and visibility by documenting success stories, best practices, and technical insights.
• Submit all required reports on time and in line with project and donor requirements.

E. Coordination & Representation

• Coordinate regularly with community leaders, municipalities, and relevant agricultural stakeholders.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required by the project team.
• Represent the organization professionally during fieldwork and community interactions.

4. Qualifications and Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience in agricultural projects, preferably with NGOs or community-based interventions.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge and practical experience in olive plantation techniques, fertilization, irrigation, and orchard management.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills in Arabic and English Languages, with the ability to train farmers and households effectively.
  • Excellent organizational, monitoring, and reporting abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with communities and local actors.
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to travel extensively within Bekaa and Baalbeck.
  • Residency in the Bekaa region is prefered.