Tenders are invited for Trainer Dairy Production Deadline: Wednesday, 01. Oct 2025 Background Mada Association in partnership with WeWorld and LWRO, is implementing SAFE Project Sustainable Agri-Food Economy for Refugee and Local Communities in Lebanon, funded by the Danish MoFA under the European Regional Development and Protection Program (RDPP III). A key component of the project is the delivery of Competency-Based Training (CBT) to vulnerable youth in North and Akkar Governorates to enhance their employability in the agri-food sector. Training topics were selected based on youth interest and market needs while the project will have different programs including greenhouse management, dairy production, and food safety/preservation/processing. Objective Mada seeks a qualified Dairy Production Technical Trainer to design, adapt, and deliver a CBT program for unemployed youth in North and Akkar. The training should combine theory, practical demonstrations, and field visits, ensuring participants acquire the technical and soft skills required for employment in the local agri-food sector. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Under the supervision of Mada Project Manager, the Dairy Production Technical Trainer will be in charge of: Curriculum Development & Adaptation Review existing materials and adapt to local needs and market practices. Prepare a full CBT module on dairy production, including (but not limited to): Milk hygiene & quality: sourcing, acceptance tests, basic microbiology, contaminants. Processing fundamentals: pasteurization/boil-treat, cooling, fermentation. Fresh fermented products: laban, yogurt, labneh (straining methods, yields). Cheese making basics: rennet/cultured cheeses (Akkawi, Halloumi, Nabulsi, baladi), curd handling, brining, salting. Goat/cow milk differences and implications for product recipes. Equipment & small-scale set-up: thermometers, pH meters, vats, strainers, sanitation. Food safety: personal hygiene, cross-contamination, cleaning & sanitation (CIP basics), cold chain. Preservation & shelf life: salt, acidification, refrigeration, packaging basics. Basic production costing & yields to support employability. Integrate soft skills (workplace communication, teamwork, punctuality, problem-solving). Training Delivery Deliver 15 sessions per cycle (theory + practical). Implement 3 parallel cycles within the project period. Facilitate at least 1 field visit per cycle to farms, SMEs, or cooperatives. Ensure interactive, hands-on learning methods tailored to youth participants. Assessment & Deliverables Design and implement pre/post-tests and practical assessments. Monitor attendance and progress; ensure at least 90% attendance. Submit progress reports (attendance, completion, challenges). Provide a final report including methodology, achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations. Duration Assignment duration: 6 months (October 2025 February 2026). Location: North and Akkar Governorate (Tripoli, Minnieh-Dannieh and Akkar) Travel: Frequent travel to training sites required. Trainer covers all related costs. Minimum Qualification and Experience Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Dairy Science, or related field. Minimum 5 years professional experience in dairy production training. Proven ability to design and deliver CBT combining theory and practice. Track record of adapting curricula to local market needs. Experience working with youth, refugees, and vulnerable groups. Excellent facilitation and youth-learning skills (interactive and participatory methods). Strong reporting and communication skills in Arabic and English. Tender Link : https://www.daleel-madani.org/calls-for-proposal
