Agriculture Area Coordinator - North

Order of Malta Lebanon; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization in Lebanon is seeking an experienced individual to supervise and coordinate agriculture projects. The role involves establishing networks with local actors, engaging health centers, and reporting to the agriculture manager. Qualified candidates should have a degree in Agriculture Engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and fluency in Arabic and English. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to important agricultural and humanitarian efforts in the region.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience, with 3 in Project Coordination.
• Ability to develop and interpret schedules and action plans.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises agricultural activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Participates in needs assessment and project ideas development.
• Provides weekly and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Project Coordination

Collaboration and Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Fluent in Arabic and English

Good knowledge of targeted regions

Education

Advanced university degree in Agriculture Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA/ ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON HAS A VACANCY

ABOUT US

The Order of Malta is present in Lebanon since 1953, it currently manages a network of 60 different operations through which it assists and supports, across the Lebanese territory, every person in need, regardless of their backgrounds, personal beliefs, or affiliations. Its service provision to the vulnerable revolves around three main pillars: The Healthcare Pillar, the Social Pillar and the Agro-humanitarian Pillar, all while establishing a benchmark of excellence, respecting diversity, and serving with humility.

In this framework, the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta / Order of Malta Lebanon is looking for an experienced.

Locations

North

Summary

Supervises and oversees the planning and implementation of agriculture activities with main stakeholders (coops, MOA, etc.) and direct beneficiaries at regional level.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a network of local agriculture actors to support and participates in the implementation of agriculture activities.


• Establishes positive relations and closes collaboration with municipalities, local communities and other organizations involved in agriculture & livelihood projects in the region.


• Guides the outreach of beneficiaries within the catchment areas of LAKM primary healthcare centers according to the criteria set by the national office


• Engages LAKM PHCs managers in the communication with local stakeholders to ensure harmony between agriculture and health activities


• Participates in needs assessment and analysis (including value chain assessment, baseline studies, etc.) and contributes to the development of new project ideas


• Supervises the establishment of service provision units that are expected to be implemented in several areas at regional level. This includes day to day follow-up with employees and farmers and other actors at the value chain level


• Co-designs technical guidelines that outline processes, procedures, and strategies for project implementation


• Contributes to the capture and collection of data essential for the proper monitoring and evaluation of agriculture activities


• Participates in identifying potential locations and partners to establish interactive spaces and provision service units


• Ensures collaboration with interagency coordination units and represent LAKM in regional meeting


• Ensures communication of project information with LAKM communication department, stakeholders’ advice, prepares and performs info sessions when needed


• Participates in preparing agricultural training curriculums and presentations in collaboration with consultants and implementers partners


• Ensures linkage for collaboration and supports in different projects implemented units


• Provides weekly and monthly reports to the agriculture manager, highlighting individual performance and progress with respect to milestones and targets


• Performs other related duties requested by the Program Manager


• Applies and follows code of ethics, values, mission, and vision of Order of Malta – Lebanon

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Agriculture Engineering, Environment, rural development or any related field.


• Overall, 5 years of experience, 3 of which in Project Coordination


• Good knowledge of various regions targeted in the project


• Ability to develop and interpret schedules, flowcharts, and action plans


• Collaboration and Teamwork


• Organizational skills and multitasking skills


• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint ...)


• Fluency in Arabic and English are a must. French is a plus.