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Description: 

Organization:

CARE International in Lebanon

Department/Division:

Program

Unit:

Economic Empowerment

Category:

Specialist – National

Work Location:

National – Based in Beirut (With Frequent visits to North and South)

Supervisor:

Agriculture Value Chain Project Manager  

Posting Restrictions

None

Job Summary:

CARE is a leading relief and development non-governmental organization working to end global poverty. Established in 1946, it is now a confederation composed of 14 members and 4 affiliates. Working in over 95 countries around the world, CARE is reaching more than 83 million people through its programs. With more than 11,000 employees worldwide, we have a strong local presence: 95% of our staff are nationals of the countries where our programs are implemented.

 

CARE International in Lebanon (CiL) is part of a regional response to the Syrian Crisis to meet the immediate and most urgent needs of those who have fled Syria and provide support to local vulnerable host populations. CARE’s programs are also designed to meet longer term needs. Working with partners in WASH, Shelter, Protection, Livelihoods and economic opportunities in the North, South, Beirut, and Mount Lebanon Governorates CARE has a special emphasis on working with women and girls.

 

CARE is implementing a capacity building and livelihood community-based agriculture project that seeks to address critical capacity gaps along targeted value chains at both the individual, communal and institutional levels This position is responsible for the full Implementation of a CARE International project based in that spans over the North, Mt. Lebanon, and the South. The PM will be accountable for the overall management of the project in line with CARE’s contractual agreements, donor requirements, and best practice and as per the Government of Lebanon standard operation procedures. The PM is to assure a strong relation with the relevant private sector, local partners, relevant national ministries, implement common projects and activities, and enhance business capacity.

Supervisees :

None

Duration of Contract:

One Year

Contract Type:

Contractual

Other contract elements:

NA

The direct supervisor reserves the right to adapt this job description at any time during employment according to needs.

Any extension of this contract is dependent on performance review and funding availability.

Education & Certification:

Bachelor or Master degree in agriculture engineering, horticulture or equivalent. Alternatively, bachelor or Master degree in agriculture, or urban planning.

Minimum Education Level:

Bachelor degree with five years of experience, or MS degree with three years of experience

Proven Experience:

•  At least 5 years of experience as a technical specialist in preferably in an international NGO in Agriculture value chains

• Operational experience in urban economic development programming in middle income countries

• Excellent skills and experience working in a range of economic empowerment and/or local economic development programs including public-private partnerships; women’s economic empowerment opportunities; micro and small business start-ups; microfinance; agriculture projects,

IT / Software / Technical Skills:

Familiarity with MS Office software.

 

Competencies

  • Strong capacities in project cycle management and budget follow-up.
  • Strong capacity to coordinate with a team, coalition and consortium.
  • Outstanding skills in establishing partnerships and strengthening capacity of local partners with private sector actors and players, as well as with Local Communities and Local & National CSO.
  • Excellent capacity to supervise, staff local partner organizations in a sub-grantee relationship and provide information in a timely manner to CARE’s international partners and senior management.
  • Strong understanding of the needs and challenges of the Agricultural SME Sector
  • Familiarity with the Lebanese economy, market, Labor Market and Social Entrepreneurship.
  • Very good communication, coordination and diplomacy.
  • Integrity, fairness and impartiality.
  • Ability to manage sensitive cases and confidential information.
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the main Lebanese economic sector, Business environment and common practices in Lebanon, and of international guidelines.
  • Demonstrable experience in engaging with private sector and micro enterprises (Knowledge and Technology Transfer as well as access to finance)   
  • Experience in managing large grants (preferably EU)
  • Knowledge of the socio-economic circumstances in Lebanon  

Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks

Responsibility #1: Technical Support

  • Provide direct technical assistance to value chain actors to assist in upgrading activities and overseeing implementation in appropriate locations based on final value chain selection.
  • Design, implement, and oversee relevant capacity building to agriculture and agri-food actors (including farmers, producers, and resellers)
  • Consult with businesses and value chain actors, analyze business models and financial information, determine appropriate products and services, and provide coaching to beneficiaries to improve productivity and profitability of selected businesses.
  • Research supply and demand of targeted commodities and promote ways to improve buyer-seller intermediation for all targeted value chains.
  • Implement recommendations for farmers and MSMEs to partner with financial institutions resulting in increasing access to and use of financial services within the region and determine viable opportunities for organizations to prepare all required applications, loan documents, and business plans
  • Collaborate with bilateral projects across the region to strengthen higher ends of value chains..

Responsibility #2: Agriculture Component Implementation

  • Ensure the agriculture support component elaboration phase as per donor agreement, CARE guidelines, and agreed implementation strategy.
  • Manage agriculture team in their field efforts with regards to outreach, training, and other related activities
  • Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in programme and materials based on observations and discussions with stakeholders
  • Develop a strong approach for a better community mobilization and participation (Through local stakeholders as well as with Right Holders/or local population) in order to improve the access to livelihoods.

Responsibility #3 : Representation and Coordination

  • In close collaboration with sector Coordinator, ensure CARE representation in the relevant technical coordination meetings at the Technical committee’s level.
  • Liaison with relevant government actors and agencies to design and deliver program activities
  • Support in the organization of field visits by donors, peer agencies, CARE Members, Media, etc.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with program staff and senior management, public and private sector partners, and value chain actors.

Responsibility #4: Reporting & Information sharing

  • Ensure partner NGOs regularly report to CARE according to established procedures.
  • Draft narrative and quantitative reports as per CARE internal requirements and donor requirements.
  • Ensure internal communication and data sharing on project with relevant departments specifically MEAL, grants, communications, and advocacy
  • Draft narrative and quantitative reports as per CARE internal requirements and donor requirements.

 

The specilist will also have to fulfill any other task as requested by her/his supervisor depending on the programmatic priorities in the Field Office.

 

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, color, religion, and sex.

Expired

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Last modified: 
03 Sep, 2018
Intervention Sector(s):
Agriculture
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
One year
Salary
As per CIL Salary Scale
Salary Range:
2500 to 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
3 to 5 years
Arabic Language:
Excellent
English Language:
Excellent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut
  • Beirut
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