Crop Water Requirement and Irrigation Scheduling Consultant

• Country: Lebanon
• Summary: Crop Water Requirement and Irrigation Scheduling Consultant
• LBT Ref No: 93606917
• Deadline: 19 Dec 2023
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
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• Description:
• Tenders are invited for Crop Water Requirement and Irrigation Scheduling Consultant Closing Date: Tuesday, 19. Dec 2023 Intervention Sector(s): Agriculture Under Output 1.3. SADDER will Conduct Capacity Building program to selected farmers on GAP techniques including a water and irrigation management chapter for the 900 new farmers across the 4 targeted VCs and an Advanced Water & Irrigation management and scheduling package for the 800 maintained farmers from previous: “Strengthening Exports Project”. The capacity building program will be implemented through a hybrid Training and Extension package tackling technical know-how, field and practical applications based on best practices, tailored personalized coaching, and online continued support by experts. Technical proposal content Develop and propose a full training package for one to one, group and online Capacity building. Include topics, sections and method of delivery in the technical proposal. Provide recommendations on Efficient irrigation practices, methods and technologies minimizing losses in the supply and distribution of irrigation to avoid unproductive irrigation water losses and adopt water-saving measures and recycling where possible; Provide necessary and external training materials, among these, presentations, exercises, tools and handouts for attendees. Support the preparation of knowledge products and develop illustrated brochures or fliers that contain comprehensive information about all topics related to irrigation per value chain. Develop methodology (survey, questionnaire, data collection procedure…) to conduct a thorough assessment of the current irrigation infrastructure and practices for the farmers involved in the project. Training package/curriculum for trainers (ToT). Conduct the training for up to 20 trainers and deliver the content in an interactive approach by using advanced techniques and methodologies. Analysis and evaluation of the assessments results. Provide correction measures and recommendations for the design of irrigation systems taking into consideration all aspects (design considerations, flow, application rates…) Consult on data interpretation from moisture sensors and advise on irrigation scheduling. Develop irrigation scheduling based on value chains and regions Recommend and draft tenders with specifications and, if necessary, assist in the procurement and installation of advanced irrigation technologies. Design, advise and participate in establishing demo plots for smart irrigation scheduling. Develop pre- and post-evaluations to assess the base line and improve capabilities of the trainees on Advanced Irrigation and to monitor their progress during training sessions. All applicants must have: At least 10 years of relevant experience, including experience in capacity building, development and consultancies Experience in developing training materials and/or performing coaching Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and reporting Good knowledge of the Lebanese climatic and environmental conditions Excellent communication and facilitation skills Excellent writing and presentation skills in English and Arabic University degree in environment/soil sciences or water management or Agriculture. Master-s degree in irrigation or PhD will be highly considered.
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