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Greenhouse/Hydroponics Technical Advisor, Lebanon

In anticipation of upcoming opportunities in the Lebanon, ACDI/VOCA is seeking long-term experts with demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

• Hydroponics structures: greenhouse engineering and hydroponic growing systems

• Fruit, vegetable and flower crops using greenhouse and hydroponics principles in a commercial setting

• Demonstrated experience working with commercially grown produce for brand name retail markets.


Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in one or more technical disciplines relevant to the above.

• University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, horticulture, or other relevant field (advanced degree is preferred). Fifteen or more years of demonstrated commercial experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Proven experience with capacity building, training and mentoring in greenhouse and hydroponic production is required.

• Experience working with international and/or regional NGOs and/or companies on USAID-funded projects; ministries of agriculture; and/or private sector actors (farmers, agribusinesses and buyers) is preferred.

• Ability to transfer technical knowledge and trainings to a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Excellent written and spoken English is required.


Please apply online at
http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55565361D43515B7E59192F77561F620062764F. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.