Position Information
- VA No.: UNDP/LBN/VA26/082
- Position Title: Agriculture Machinery Expert – Tender Development and Technical Evaluation
- Duty Station: Home based.
- Duration: 3 months (with a total of 10 working days)
- Vacancy Date of Issue: 02 June 2026
- Vacancy Closure Date: 09 June 2026
- National or International consultancy: National consultancy
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Background
Lebanon is experiencing a constantly evolving multi-layered crisis which is exacerbating long-term
structural vulnerabilities and inequalities, leading to acute and increasingly visible humanitarian
needs among the most vulnerable populations.
Lebanon continues to face a protracted economic and financial crisis, which has been compounded
by the aftershocks of conflict in late 2024, further undermining the food security of Lebanese
residents and refugee populations. While hyperinflation has softened from its previous peaks,
persistently high food prices remain a primary driver of food insecurity. As of September 2025, the
year-on-year food inflation rate stood at 23.9%. Along with inflation, currency depreciation, income
losses, damaged infrastructure, and significant cuts to humanitarian food assistance continue to
negatively impact the capacity of different population groups to access food. According to the latest
Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, it was projected that between July and October 2025,
about 1.24 million people (including Lebanese, Syrian refugees, and Palestine refugees) would face
acute food insecurity and be classified in IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse). This corresponds to
23% of the analyzed population, an increase from the 19% recorded in the October 2023 – March
2024 period.
This crisis has disproportionately affected the agricultural sector, exposing a systemic vulnerability:
Lebanon’s critical over-reliance on expensive, imported agricultural inputs, especially wheat seeds.
This import dependency strains national food security, reduces farmer resilience, and hinders access
to locally adapted, high-yield seed varieties. The Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute (LARI), the
public institution mandated to produce certified seeds, is a critical national asset for food sovereignty. However, its national seed program has stalled due to a lack of public financing, creating a
critical gap in the domestic food system.
Within the framework of the Food Security Project, UNDP aims to strengthen the institutional
capacity of the Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute (LARI) to enhance its operational efficiency,
management systems, and service delivery. To achieve this, UNDP seeks to equip LARI staff with the
necessary managerial, financial, and logistical skills through a comprehensive capacity-building
programme. The training will target key personnel involved in management, finance, and operations,
ensuring they acquire practical competencies to support effective project implementation, resource
management, and decision-making. Accordingly, UNDP intends to engage a specialized consultant to
design and deliver tailored training modules, conduct needs assessments, develop relevant
materials, and evaluate the learning outcomes to ensure measurable improvements in LARI’s
institutional performance.
Objectives
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise to support the preparation
of tender documents and the technical evaluation of agricultural machinery and spare parts
procurement under the UNDP Food Security Project for LARI.
Specifically, the assignment aims to ensure:
• Development of clear and compliant technical specifications aligned with LARI’s needs and
international standards
• Conduct of accurate and transparent technical evaluations of submitted bids
• Verification of quality, compliance, and compatibility of equipment and spare parts.
Scope of work
UNDP is seeking a Short-Term Individual Consultant to provide technical expertise for LARI’s
agricultural mechanization. The consultant will update spare parts tender documents to
ensure fleet compatibility, conduct comprehensive technical evaluations for the
procurement of new machinery, and evaluate bids for spare parts. The expert will ensure all
technical specifications meet operational requirements and provide final recommendations
to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of LARI’s agricultural equipment.
A. Update Spare Parts Tender Documents
• Review existing inventory lists and technical specifications for agricultural machinery spare
parts at LARI stations.
• Update tender documents to ensure compatibility with specific make and models(e.g.,
tractors, harvesters).
• Refine the Bill of Quantities(BoQ) and compliance tables to meet international procurement
standards.
B. Technical Evaluation for Procurement of New Agriculture Machinery
• Review all technical bids submitted for the procurement of new agricultural equipment.
• Validate compliance against mandatory technical specifications(e.g., engine power,
hydraulic capacity, safety features).
• Fill in the detailed technical evaluation reporting with clear justifications for the acceptance
or rejection of each bid, in addition to the technical compliance sheet.
C. Technical Evaluation for Procurement of Spare Parts
• Conduct a technical review of bids for spare parts for existing machinery.
• Verify the technical quality, part numbers, and suitability of the proposed items(OEM vs.
equivalent).
• Assess the delivery timelines to ensure they align with LARI’s operational seasons.
• Fill in the detailed technical evaluation reporting with clear justifications for the acceptance
or rejection of each bid, in addition to the technical compliance sheet
REPORTING
The consultant shall submit task-based reports upon each assignment, which may include:
• Tasks performed and number of days utilized
• Technical assessment
• Equipment and asset validation reports
• Photo documentation
• Key findings and recommendations
WORK PLAN
Given the on-call nature of the assignment:
• The consultant shall respond to requests within the agreed timeframe
• Tasks and priorities will be defined by UNDP, following the expected outputs and
deliverables
EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:
1-Finalized Technical Specifications and Updated BoQ for Spare Parts Tender: Development and
submission of complete technical specifications for agricultural machinery spare parts Updated Bill
of Quantities (BoQ).
2-Technical Evaluation Report for procurement of New Agricultural Machinery: Comprehensive
technical assessment of submitted bids for the procurement of new agricultural machinery,
evaluation based on compliance with technical specifications and requirements.
3-Technical Evaluation Report for Agriculture Spare Parts Procurement: Detailed technical
evaluation of bids for the procurement of spare parts for existing agricultural machinery, evaluation
based on compliance with technical specifications and requirements.
REPORTS VALIDATION MODALITIES
UNDP will review and approve submitted deliverables within 5–7 working days from
submission.
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Deliverables are linked to specific assignments requested by UNDP, following the expected outputs
and deliverables;
1-Deliverable 1: Finalized technical specifications (Within one month from contact signature).
2-Deliverable 2: Technical Evaluation Report for procurement of New Agricultural Machinery (Within
three months from contact signature).
3- Deliverable 3: Technical Evaluation Report for procurement for Agriculture Spare Parts
Procurement (Within three months from contact signature).
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
• The consultant will work under the supervision of the UNDP Food Security Project Manager or
their designated representative.
• UNDP will be responsible for providing the contractor with all necessary materials related to
the project in a timely thorough and transparent manner. UNDP will be also responsible to
provide clarifications and facilitation of the work.
• All transportation and site logistic costs shall be borne by the expert (inclusive of the monthly
remuneration).
DURATION OF WORK
The consultant will be engaged for 3months(with a total of 10 working days) from the date
of contract signature.
DUTY STATION
Home-based Assignment
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
· A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any other relevant field.
· A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in agricultural machinery management, maintenance, or procurement.
Language: Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory (both oral and written)
“The Personnel will be covered with Health insurance and Personal accident insurance; the fees shall be deducted from personnel’s monthly payment”.
How to apply
To apply for this position please choose one of the two options below:
1. Link to Apply: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20260602110242/lzwSQPLAIC3nsVOW6e8BTambD
2. You can send your CV with the cover letter to this email: jobs@starsorbit.org. Please write (UNDP/LBN/VA26/082) in the subject of the email.