Job Responsibilities

• Coordination and Technical Assistance\:
Coordinate with key stakeholders including MOA, MOAWR-KRG, local authorities, and beekeeping associations to ensure alignment of project activities.
Provide technical Inputs to the development of the Beekeeping Registry System, ensuring it meets the needs of beekeepers and stakeholders.
• Needs Assessment and Survey Design\:
Conduct a needs assessment to identify the requirements for the Beekeeping Registry System.
Design and implement a survey for apiaries to gather baseline data for the registry system.
• Beekeeping Registry System Development\:
Assist in finalizing the first draft of the Beekeeping Registry System, ensuring it is user-friendly and practical for beekeepers.
Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure the registry system is aligned with local beekeeping practices and the project's goals.
• Workshop and Consultation Facilitation\:
Organize and facilitate workshops on the use of the registry system, beekeeping practices, and related topics.
Conduct consultation sessions with beekeepers, extension workers, and stakeholders to refine the system.
Ensure feedback from workshops and consultations is incorporated into the system's development.
• Digital System Development\:
Support the creation of a digital management system for monitoring and reporting beekeeping activities, including production, health monitoring, and pest control.
Ensure the digital system is compatible with smartphone devices for easy access by beekeepers.
• Capacity Building and Training\:
Provide training to beekeepers and extension workers on the use of the Beekeeping Registry System and best practices in apiary management.
Conduct practical and theoretical training sessions on the topics of pest and disease control, hive management, and honey production.
• Monitoring and Reporting\:
Assist in monitoring the progress of the registry system’s implementation and the capacity building activities.
Provide quarterly progress reports on the development of the Beekeeping Registry System and training outcomes in both English and Arabic.
Submit a final report at the end of the consultancy period, summarizing achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future steps.
• Other Tasks\:
Support in organizing awareness workshops on beekeeping and its role in agriculture.
Any other tasks related to the development of the Beekeeping Registry System as assigned by the FAO team.