Surveyor - North Akkar (Consultancy)

About the Project 

The Sustainable Fodder Production for Livestock Resilience in Akkar project, funded by the UN World Food Program and implemented by Relief International (RI), aims to enhance the resilience and livelihoods of small-scale livestock farmers in Akkar, North Lebanon. The project focuses on improving fodder production through land reclamation, developing irrigation infrastructure, and introducing high-nutritious animal feed and climate-resilient fodder crops. It also promotes gender equity and economic inclusion.

Objective of the Consultancy

Relief International will start implementing a project that aims to address one of the key challenges faced the livestock farmers: access to nutritious fodder. RI will support women to cultivate the reclaimed land and support the adaptation of sustainable cost efficiency methods of fodder production. To this end, RI will contract a surveyor to assist in mapping, assessing, and set clear boundaries for communal lands targeted for reclamation, ensuring the process is efficient, inclusive, and in line with legal and environmental considerations

Scope of Work

The surveyor will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Comprehensive Land Survey and Mapping
   • Conduct a detailed land survey using GPS, GIS, or other appropriate technologies.
   • Identify and map communal lands, areas for lined ponds, and ponds requiring rehabilitation.
   • Analyze and utilize survey data to produce accurate maps, plans, and digital models.
2. Boundary Delineation and Dispute Resolution
   • Mark and set clear boundaries for communal lands and pond areas.
   • Document findings and agreed boundaries in line with technical and environmental considerations.
3. Land Assessment
   • Assess topography, soil quality, and existing infrastructure or land use within the communal lands.
   • Provide recommendations for reclamation and pond development based on findings.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
   • Collaborate with local authorities, community members, and stakeholders to validate boundaries, land usage patterns, and proposed reclamation plans.
   • Facilitate discussions to resolve disputes and gain consensus.
5. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
   • Ensure all survey activities adhere to local laws, regulations, and standards.
   • Prepare documentation for official approval and recognition of boundaries and maps.

Deliverables:

• • Detailed maps of the surveyed communal lands (soft and hard copies).
  • Clear and agreed-upon boundary markers on the ground.
  • A technical report covering:
    • Survey methods and findings.
    • Assessment of land quality and suitability for reclamation.
    • Recommendations for reclamation and division.

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