Agronomist Field Officer (National)

About the role

The Agronomist Field Officer will provide technical support for agricultural kits, farming practices and training delivered under the project in Akkar, Lebanon. Reporting to the Project Manager and working under the Agriculture Advisor, the role ensures that interventions match beneficiaries' needs and the local agro‑ecological context.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, register and assess the suitability of farmers and their kits, ensuring alignment with agro‑ecological conditions and value‑chain targets.
• Support community entry, sensitisation and dissemination of project information to local authorities and beneficiaries.
• Evaluate and approve the composition of agricultural kits (drip irrigation, seeds, fertilizer, beekeeping, greenhouse materials, etc.) before procurement and distribution.
• Plan and implement on‑site technical training and coaching for approximately 250 farmers across 12 cycles (≈288 training hours).
• Develop or adapt training content on sustainable practices for olive, fruit, vegetable, cereal and beekeeping value chains.
• Monitor kit usage, identify technical issues, and propose corrective actions.
• Provide ad‑hoc technical support to field coordination, distribution and partner activities, including post‑harvest equipment and irrigation canal rehabilitation.
• Contribute agronomic input to TVET curricula and on‑the‑job training components.

Required profile

• Reports to the Project Manager and works under the technical supervision of the Agriculture Advisor.
• Available to work in the Akkar region of Lebanon for a six‑month fixed‑term.

Required skills