JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Food Security, Livelihood Development, Environmental Science, or related fields.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in food security, livelihood projects, or agricultural initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable farming, nutrition, and community-led food production.
• Experience working with school-based programs and local community engagement.
• Excellent report writing, project coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferable Skills:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage student and PTA committees.
• Effective communication and training capabilities for diverse community groups.
• Ability to work in conflict-affected and rural environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data collection tools.

Fluency in Arabic and English languages is an advantage.

. Supervision and Support for School Garden Committees

• Lead the establishment and maintenance of school gardens in targeted schools.
• Identify suitable agricultural techniques for sustainable food production.
• Coordinate with teachers, students, and community members to manage school gardens effectively.
• Oversee student and PTA committees responsible for managing school gardens.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to committee members on sustainable farming practices.
• Ensure effective coordination between committees, schools, and local agriculture partners to maximize garden productivity.

2. Capacity Building & Training

• Conduct training sessions for pupils and PTA committees on agriculture, nutrition, hygiene, and sustainable food production.
• Provide technical support on composting, irrigation, pest control, and seed selection.
• Develop educational materials tailored for school garden sustainability and practical food preparation.

3. Market Linkages & Food Security Strengthening

• Facilitate partnerships with local farmers to integrate fresh produce into school meal programs.
• Promote income-generating activities linked to school gardens for community and school benefit.
• Conduct market price monitoring to ensure stable food supply chains and accessibility.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure school garden success and contributions to school meals.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess garden management and productivity.
• Prepare progress reports highlighting garden performance, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

5. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with NGOs, government agencies, school administrations, and community leaders to align school garden activities with national food security policies.
• Organize community awareness sessions to encourage participation in school garden projects.

Represent the program in technical forums and stakeholder meetings related to food security and school feeding.