GNFF is looking for an experienced and ambitious Mid-level Agricultural Engineer to help the anticipated 4-year AFD-funded BASATINE Project (Bolstering Agriculture Systems’ Ability to Invest, Nourish, and Employ). This project aims to immediately address food insecurity and provide needed income and technical support to farmers to survive this tumultuous time, as well improve the capacity of food systems to maintain employment and growth in the longer term via stronger domestic production and system linkages.
The agricultural engineer will work closely with BASATINE Team of Engineers, he/she should be able to:
- Conduct field visits to different sites (Akkar and the Beqaa)
- Participate to the TOTs
- Train farmers according to the TOTs (IPM and GAP principles, composting, etc)
- Assist farmers in conserving the biodiversity and implementing techniques that conserve soil and water.
- Assist with R&D
- Take part in developing and administering training material.
- .Provide recommendations on potential crops for different plots
- Take part in designing and monitoring demonstration plots in the mentioned areas
Intervention Sectors
Agriculture
Location
- Lebanon
- Aakkar
- Aakkar
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
800 to 1200 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
For the past 22 years, GNFF has been active in initiating, investing in and operating projects in economic development, education, agriculture, culture, and youth empowerment. GNFF’s programs aim at creating sustainable development and stimulating job creation in the targeted sectors. The ultimate objective is to improve and maximize the potential of every person across different Lebanese communities.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Mid-level Agriculture Engineers, with 3 years of experience working with farmers, and preferably with NGOs,
Knowledgeable in the below sectors:
• Vegetables production (Greenhouses and open fields)
• Cereal crop production
• Nursery management is a plus
• Very good computer skills using MS office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Good communication skills
• Active and self-motivated.
• Able to negotiate different opinions and points of views with groups of farmers
• Multitask
Knowledgeable in the below sectors:
• Vegetables production (Greenhouses and open fields)
• Cereal crop production
• Nursery management is a plus
• Very good computer skills using MS office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Good communication skills
• Active and self-motivated.
• Able to negotiate different opinions and points of views with groups of farmers
• Multitask
Arabic
Excellent
English
Good
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No