Tenders Are Invited For Service For Technical Support For The Implementation Of Demonstration Plots And Experiments On Apple Trees As Part Of The Sustainable Qadisha Program

Tenders are invited for Service for Technical Support for the Implementation of Demonstration Plots and Experiments on Apple Trees as Part of the Sustainable Qadisha Program Closing Date: Sunday, 02. Mar 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Agriculture Remuneration range: > 6000 (USD) Duration of Contract: Fin 2026 The Sustainable Qadisha Programme aims to promote environmental sustainability, heritage preservation and responsible development in the Qadisha Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lebanon. It focuses on protecting the natural and cultural resources of the valley while supporting local communities through ecological practices, sustainable tourism and infrastructure improvements. This project is based on partnerships between French and Lebanese institutions and organizations, with the support of the federations of municipalities of the cazaas of Bcharré and Zgharta. It promotes socio-economic development through the establishment of common governance at the level of the Qadisha Valley, thus facilitating the implementation of territorial development initiatives. The development of Qadishas destination brand will enhance its attractiveness, boost existing economic sectors and provide new training and employment opportunities, while enhancing and preserving its environment. Component 3 of the Qadisha Durable project aims more specifically to support and enhance local production in order to secure farmers incomes and keep the populations in the valley. As apple growing is highly developed in the two cazas, it was chosen as a pilot sector, this work making it possible to promote by example and outside the scope of this project similar approaches in other agricultural sectors. Objectives and actions expected from the service Objective 1: To manage the implementation of demonstration and experimental plots and to ensure their technical follow-up Action: installation and production of the pilot plots (March-April 2025) Objective 2: to support farmers involved in the project and wishing to benefit from the technical lessons learned from these pilot plots Action 1: training of farmers who own plots (throughout the duration of the service) Action 2: preparation and facilitation of learning sessions for producers in the region (June-September 2025, to be repeated in 2026) Action 3: Write technical monitoring and analysis reports (throughout the duration of the service) 2. Possible methodologies and expected deliverables: Collection of primary data from field data and secondary data from trusted sources. Use of quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. Available: A tool for monitoring plots (regularity of filling to be specified at the time of the mission). Technical monitoring reports for the pilot plots (status of the plots and results obtained), at least one report per year, to be specified at the time of scoping the mission. Support documents for learning sessions and field visits (end of June/beginning of July and beginning of September 2025). Calendar of field visits for the year 2026. The service provider must specify in its offer the number of days (with the daily cost) necessary to achieve the objectives mentioned above. How to apply Please consult the attached specifications. Interested bidders must send their application before the mentioned deadline, by e-mail to: [email protected], indicating the following title: "Consultant for technical support demonstration boards". [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/chambery-solidarite-internationale/calls/prestation-de-service-pour-laccompagnement-technique-la-mise-en-oeuvre-de-parcelles-de-demonstration