CIHEAM Montpellier welcomed His Excellency, Abbas Hajj Hassan, Minister of Agriculture of Lebanon
CIHEAM Montpellier welcomed His Excellency Abbas Hajj Hassan, Minister of Agriculture of Lebanon, and one of his advisors, Mr. Salem Darwich, for a 2-day working visit.
The meeting addressed several cooperation areas between the Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier and the Ministry of Agriculture, in particular the extension and possible development of the SupMed project.
Information on the SupMed project: https://www.supmed-project.com/
Aimed at supporting collective and contextualized strategies for resilient and sustainable agriculture, the main objective of this project is to propose, evaluate ex-ante and implement climate change and socio-economic uncertainties adaptation strategies, in conjunction with stakeholders in the field. It is being carried out in parallel in the Bekaa plain in Lebanon and in the governorate of Luxor in Egypt. As part of this project, HE the Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan inaugurated an olive tree nursery in Hermel last spring. HE the Minister and CIHEAM also discussed the development of the soft wheat sector in Lebanon, a project in which the World Food Program could also be involved.
The visit also enabled HE the Minister to meet with the Lebanese students studying in the DATEM Master’s program or pursuing a doctorate.
The DATEM Master’s program is an original and strong collaboration between CIHEAM Montpellier and the Faculty of Agronomy of the Lebanese University of Beirut, which enables 8 Lebanese students to graduate from the two institutions each year. Other Lebanese students are also welcomed into the Institute’s other Masters programs. Some are continuing their studies at doctoral level, contributing to research and cooperation projects run by CIHEAM Montpellier.
For full details of current projects: https://www.iamm.ciheam.org/fr/rd/projets/
NATAE Fostering agroecology transition in North Africa through multi-actor evaluation and networking
CONTEXT
NATAE (Fostering Agro-ecological transition in North Africa through multi-actor design, evaluation and networking) is a project under the Horizon Europe programme. Based on a multi-actor and interdisciplinary approach, this four-year project will generate new insights for assessing practices that are inspired by agro-ecology in a multidimensional way and at multiple scales (from production systems to territory and value chains). The aims are to identify, evaluate and eventually promote the best observed and experimented combinations of practices inspired by agro-ecology in North Africa (i), and to set up a Mediterranean agro-ecological network for knowledge exchanges and advocacy at regional level (ii). The approach is based on Multi-Actor Labs (MALs), as territories that are anchored in specific agro-ecosystems of North Africa.
ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
- Data analysis and building of the farm-typology in the Egyptian Living-Lab;
- Prepare the database for the modelling chain;
- Calibrate the model in the Egyptian Living-Lab;
- Provide regular short progress reports on the advancement of the Living Lab in Egypt and contributions to the corresponding project deliverables.
REQUIREMENTS
The ER candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Master 2 in Economics or Agronomy;
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis;
- Knowledge on farm-typology and bio-economic modelling;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
PERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish and maintain lasting and constructive formal relationships;
- Dynamism, reactivity and autonomy;
- Excellent skills of writing and synthesis (work plans, technical reports and other acts and management, ordinary correspondence, notes, messages, summary sheets);
- Good teamwork abilities, particularly in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary context;
- Ability to propose solutions to problems and critical issues that might arise during the project.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Contract duration: fixed term contract of 12 months’ renewable twice (up to 36 months);
- Full-time;
- Salary: according to experience;
- Location: Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier (Route de Mende, Montpellier, France) with occasional travels in different partner countries.
- This call for applications is compatible with the completion of a doctoral thesis. However, the proposed contract does not correspond to a doctoral contract.
Contact for any information on the project: kleftodimos@iamm.fr
CIHEAM Montpellier is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and gender. Position open to people with disabilities.
SELECTION PROCESS
The application must be written in English and include a CV and a cover letter concerning the missions defined in the job description.
Deadline for Submission: 21st of September 2023
Selection Committee: 25th of September 2023
Starting Date: 1st of October 2023
More details
September 4, 2023
Request for quotation for the organization of events and seminars in the framework of SupMed project activities.
CIHEAM IAMM is looking for a service provider to ensure the organization of events and seminars in the Bequaa Valley and at national level (Beirut) .
To apply, the service provider must send a quote that meets the technical and administrative requirements of the Terms of Reference and used the template providing for quotation.
Deadline for receipt of quotations: September 15th, 2023.
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Compatible with the completion of a doctoral thesis
CONTEXT
RestPoll (Restoring Pollinator habitats across European agricultural landscapes based on multi-actor participatory approaches) is a project under the Horizon Europe programme. RestPoll aims to position Europe as a global leader and set the future agenda for pollinator restoration worldwide. The transdisciplinary RestPoll consortium will develop, test, evaluate and refine cross-sectoral pollinator restoration approaches to conserve biodiversity and to benefit nature and society. RestPoll will co-design measures with stakeholders from local field to farm, landscape and to European scales, from governments to individual land managers, in agricultural landscapes that are dominated by intensively managed crops and grasslands to restore wild pollinator diversity and their vital pollination services. Our holistic approach, informed by cutting-edge transdisciplinary research, will integrate stakeholders and actors at multiple levels as well as natural and social science disciplines to engage in participatory planning and development of new business models. Learning outcomes will be disseminated by regional to European multi-actor partners and collaborators, which will ensure impact beyond the end of the project.
ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
- Data analysis and mapping pollinators dynamics at the landscape;
- Estimating pollination services supply and demand at the landscape;
- Living-Lab organization and management;
- Provide regular short progress reports on the advancement of the WPs and contributions to the corresponding project deliverables.
REQUIREMENTS
The ER candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Master 2 in Geography;
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and GIS;
- Knowledge on pollination services dynamics;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
- Knowledge of French and/or Greek will be a plus.
PERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish and maintain lasting and constructive formal relationships;
- Dynamism, reactivity and autonomy;
- Excellent skills of writing and synthesis (work plans, technical reports and other acts and management, ordinary correspondence, notes, messages, summary sheets);
- Good teamwork abilities, particularly in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary context;
- Ability to propose solutions to problems and critical issues that might arise during the project.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Contract duration: fixed term contract of 12 months’ renewable twice (up to 36 months);
- Salary: according to experience;
- Location: Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier (Route de Mende, Montpellier, France) with occasional travels in different partner countries.
- This call for applications is compatible with the completion of a doctoral thesis. However, the proposed contract does not correspond to a doctoral contract.
- This job offer is subject to Grant Agreement to be signed shortly.
Contact for any information on the project: kleftodimos@iamm.fr
SELECTION PROCESS
The application must be written in English and include a CV and a cover letter concerning the missions defined in the job description.
Deadline for Submission: 21st of September 2023
RestSelection Committee: 25th of September 2023
Starting Date: 1st of October 2023
The application file must be sent by email with the following object “RestPoll RE candidate Vacancy” to emploi@iamm.fr
Plus d’information
September 4, 2023
Request for quotation for the organization of events and seminars in the framework of SupMed project activities.
CIHEAM IAMM is looking for a service provider to ensure the organization of events and seminars in Luxor governorate and at regional or national level.
To apply, the service provider must send a quote that meets the technical and administrative requirements of the Terms of Reference and used the template providing for quotation.
Deadline for receipt of quotations: September 15th, 2023.
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NATAE Fostering agroecology transition in North Africa through multi-actor evaluation and networking
Context :
NATAE (Fostering agroecology transition in North Africa through multi-actor, evaluation, and
networking) is a Research and Innovation project under the Horizon Europe programme funded by
the European Union. NATAE will run for four years (December 2022-November 2026) with the aim to
foster the adoption of science-based, locally-tailored and co-designed agroecology strategies in North Africa. This is planned by creating a comprehensive and quantitative baseline on agroecology, providing a shared understanding, multidimensional performance measures, and analyses of agroecology potential for meeting consumers demand on the market.
Main tasks
The role of the Expert(s) will be to provide in-depth expertise in social acceptability at different stages
of NATAE project, ensuring the coordination and completion of T3.3, under the leadership of CIHEAM
IAMM.
The Expert(s) will be requested to:
1. Elaborate a tailored methodology to assess social acceptability in NATAE project.
2. Prepare detailed data collection tools, such as interviews or focus group guidelines.
3. Test and Implement the research, providing an in-depth focus on social acceptability, on
one or two of the abovementioned Living Lab(s) in agreement and close cooperation with
the Living Lab leader.
4. Refine the methodology and data collection tools based on the first implementation
phase
5. Train researchers designated by the Living Labs leaders in the implementation of the refined
research.
6. Oversee and support the implementation of the research on social acceptability for the
whole project. This includes:
• answering questions which may arise from the implementation of the research in any
Living Lab area;
• fostering collective work, partners dialogue and coherent implementation of the
overall task T3.3, in close coordination with CIHEAM-IAMM and WP3 leader
(University of Thessaly);
• ensuring the quality and consistency of the relevant contributions to project
deliverables as listed below in the section on “Deliverables”.
7. Review analyses on social acceptability developed in Living Lab areas
8. Produce transversal analyses necessary to the deliverables listed in the section below
Deadline for submission: 24 Septembre 2023
Proposals should be submitted in English by email with the subject “NATAE Social Acceptability
Expertise Proposal” addressed to:
Virginie Avignon, NATAE Project Assistant : avignon@iamm.fr and
Rita Jalkh, NATAE Project Manager: jalkh@iamm.fr and
Melanie Requier-Desjardins, NATAE Scientific Coordinator: requier@iamm.fr
For more information on the submission of proposals, please refer to the terms of Reference
Additional information on NATAE project can also be found on NATAE website: https://www.natae-agroecology.eu/
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