Project officer (Beekeeping)-Mosul

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning and Implementation

• Assist in the design and implementation of beekeeping project activities in line with the project’s overall objectives.
• Provide technical support and training to beneficiaries in all aspects of beekeeping, including hive construction, bee management, honey production, and processing
• Assist with the distribution of beekeeping equipment (e.g., hives, protective gear, tools) to target communities

Capacity Building and Training

• Develop and deliver practical training sessions on modern and traditional beekeeping techniques to enhance productivity and quality of honey.
• Build the capacity of local beekeepers in areas such as colony management, disease prevention, harvesting techniques, and product diversification.
• Foster the formation and development of beekeeping groups and cooperatives to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and improved market access.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor beekeeping activities and provide technical guidance to ensure successful project implementation.
• Collect and analyze data related to hive productivity, honey yields, bee health, and beneficiary satisfaction.
• Prepare regular reports on project progress, challenges, outcomes, and lessons learned.

Product Development and Marketing

• Support beneficiaries in processing and packaging honey and other bee products to meet quality standards for local and international markets.
• Facilitate linkages between beekeepers and potential buyers, cooperatives, and other market actors to enhance income generation.
• Assist with product diversification (e.g., beeswax, royal jelly etc.) and value addition to increase profitability.

Community Mobilization and Awareness

• Conduct community outreach and awareness-raising campaigns to promote the benefits of beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood.
• Engage with local stakeholders, including traditional leaders, to gain community support for project activities.
• Ensure the inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups in project activities, encouraging their participation in beekeeping as a viable livelihood option.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Coordinate with local government authorities DoLSA, DoA, JCF, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with local beekeeping initiatives and policies.
• Work closely with other project teams in same area to integrate beekeeping into broader livelihood strategies.
• Participate in relevant meetings, forums, and working groups related to sustainable livelihoods and beekeeping.

 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in any area of knowledge, preferably in development studies, business administration, economics, social sciences, veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Apiculture, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• Certification or specialized training in beekeeping and apiculture is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in implementing beekeeping or livelihoods projects, preferably within an NGO or community development context.
• Experience working with rural or marginalized communities in beekeeping and sustainable livelihood programs.
• Familiarity with both traditional and modern beekeeping practices and tools.
• Strong technical knowledge of beekeeping, including hive management, bee health, honey production, and value-added processing.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills, with experience in capacity-building for rural farmers or communities.
• Knowledge of beekeeping-related diseases and prevention methods.
• Good understanding of value chains, marketing strategies, and income generation related to honey and bee products.
• Proficiency in data collection, project reporting, and monitoring of agricultural or livelihood projects.
• Languages
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• willing to travel to the project locations in Nineveh.
• Punctuality and respect for rules and procedures.
• Must be able to maintain highest level of confidentiality regarding work-related information and data.
• Excellent coordination and analytical skills. Experience in conflict resolution and problem solving is an asset.
• Experience in project management, planning, and reporting.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Willingness to work in rural and remote locations and travel extensively to project sites.
• Commitment to working in line with humanitarian principles and practices, including gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches
• Very good computer skills in Microsoft office and any other system will be a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English Ability to communicate in English to at least an Intermediate level. Additional languages are a bonus.

Intrested applicants must send their most recent CV to: recruitment.iraq@humanappeal.org.uk 

with (HA-IRQ-2024-011) in the subject of your email Reviewing the application CVs will be on a rolling basis, therefore HA reserves the right to do the interviews for the position before the closing date of the job advertisement, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. *Applications should submit their CVs in English. * Only (Word+ PDF) format of CVs will be considered.CV Application in JPGs format and links will not be considered