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Request for proposals for Trainer - Olive Agriculture Closing Date: Thursday, 17. Sep 2026 Intervention Sector(s): Development Remuneration range: 1000 to 2000 (USD) Duration of Contract: 2 months The SERA Project (Socio-Economic Resilience for Action) is a Project implemented by DPNA Development for People and Nature Association through the WPHF Fund from UNDP in South Lebanon to support vulnerable women and young women, and host communities affected by the ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis. The project combines emergency response with early recovery and resilience-building approaches to address the growing social, psychological, and economic needs resulting from displacement, instability, and limited livelihood opportunities. Implemented across areas including Saida, Tyre, Nabatieh, and Marjeyoun, SERA focuses on strengthening womens socio-economic resilience through vocational training, Self-Care Training, Sphere Standards Training, and cash-for-work opportunities. The project also supports the establishment of women-led community committees linked to municipalities and local response structures to enhance participation in community decision-making and local peacebuilding efforts. Through a humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach, SERA aims to reduce vulnerabilities, strengthen social cohesion between displaced and host communities, and empower women and youth to play an active role in recovery and community resilience. The vocational training will focus on strengthening participants practical skills through training in olive agriculture and the preparation of olive-based products, including olive soap and preserved/cured olives. Based on the needs assessment survey conducted with participants, olive agriculture and the production of olive-based products were identified and selected as a priority training need. The training therefore aims to respond to participants expressed interests and equip them with practical skills in olive cultivation, harvesting, processing, and the preparation of different olive-based products. Through interactive demonstrations, practical exercises, group activities, and hands-on practice, participants will learn how to: Develop basic knowledge and practical skills related to olive cultivation and care. Identify and safely use the tools, equipment, and materials required for olive farming and processing. Understand basic olive tree care, including pruning, soil preparation, irrigation, and seasonal maintenance. Apply appropriate techniques for harvesting, sorting, cleaning, and preparing olives. Learn basic methods for preparing and preserving olives, including curing and pickling techniques. Develop practical skills in preparing traditional olive-based products, including olive soap. Apply appropriate hygiene, safety, and quality-control practices during the preparation and processing of olive products. Properly store and maintain prepared olive products to ensure their quality and safety. Practice preparing different olive-based products through hands-on activities. The workshop will be delivered at DPNA office in Saida over six days (9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.) starting end of September till Mid-November 2026 and will target 20 women participants aged 18 years and above from different age groups and backgrounds in the Nabatieh Committee. By the end of the training, participants are expected to: (a) Explain key concepts and basic techniques related to olive agriculture, harvesting, and the preparation of olive-based products. (b) Demonstrate basic skills in safely using the tools, equipment, and materials required for olive cultivation, harvesting, and processing. (c) Apply practical techniques for caring for olive trees, harvesting and preparing olives, preserving olives, and producing basic olive-based products such as olive soap How to apply Interested candidates should submit a proposal outlining their approach to the evaluation, a detailed work plan, CV, examples of similar work, and a proposed budget. Deadline for Applications: All applications must be submitted by september, 17 2026 @3 PM. Evaluation and Selection Criteria: Evaluation and Selection criteria will be as follows: Technical 100%. Note: For candidates not registered in MOF, 8.5% will be deducted from the financial fees. Request for Clarifications: For inquiries, please contact Procurement Office on procurement@dpna-lb.org Important: Any Offer received after the deadline will be rejected. Any Offer received without the subject will be rejected. Any offer received to other email addresses will be rejected. DPNA Office working hours is from Monday to Friday (8:30 AM 4:00 PM) Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/development-people-and-nature-association/calls/request-trainer-olive-agriculture
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