Technical Agriculture and Water Assistant
Beirut
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Beirut
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Environment
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Closing Date: 2025-10-24
IMPORTANT NOTICE\: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Lebanon is implementing the project 'Increasing Resilience of Lebanon’s Water and Food Sector' (GCP/LEB/049/MUL), funded in part by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The project aims to strengthen food security and livelihoods through climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable water governance in three major irrigation schemes\: Yammouneh, Arqa, and Canal 900. The project adopts a Water-Energy-Food Nexus and Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus approach
Reporting Lines
The Technical Agriculture and Water Assistant will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Lebanon, the direct supervision of the Liaison and Resilience Officer, the technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO), and in close collaboration with the Technical Coordinator for Water and Irrigation and the project team.
Technical Focus
The Assistant will provide technical and operational support for beneficiary mobilization, field implementation, procurement and service provider management, as well as monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of project activities in close coordination with MoA, local authorities, and stakeholders.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Technical Agriculture and Water Assistant will\:
• Support beneficiary mobilization and selection in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), local authorities and cooperatives, ensuring transparency and adherence to agreed criteria.
• Assist in the planning and organization of project activities, meetings and field visits to ensure timely and efficient implementation.
• Support technical field follow-up, including coordination with beneficiaries and stakeholders to monitor progress, identify constraints and propose practical solutions.
• Assist in the drafting and finalizing Letters of Agreement (LOAs) and contracts with Service Providers (SPs), ensuring compliance with FAO rules and standards.
• Assist in the preparation of technical specifications for goods and services to be procured under the project and follow up on procurement processes.
• Monitor performance of contracted SPs, verifying timely delivery and quality of outputs in line with project requirements.
• Assist in the organization and delivery of field activities, including input distribution and facilitation of training sessions.
• Contribute to data collection, compilation and reporting, consolidating information from SPs and project teams for internal and donor reports.
• Support in Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and assist in evaluating the impact and benefits of project activities using relevant performance indicators.
• Assist in administrative and logistical processes, including procurements, payments, logistics, travel arrangements, and coordination with partners as needed.
• Provide comprehensive project assistance encompassing documentation, effective communication, and preparation for meetings.
• Perform any other related duties as required to ensure effective project implementation.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation/Water Resources Engineering, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in agriculture and/or irrigation project implementation
• Working knowledge (level C) in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
• Experience with a UN Agency or International NGO is desirable.
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Suite.
• Proven experience in irrigation schemes, water distribution networks, or climate-resilient agriculture.
• Experience in field monitoring, beneficiary engagement, and coordination with government and local institutions.
• Ability to generate concise technical reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations
• Proven skills of report writing and communication
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance\: https\://fao.service-now.com/csp
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.