AgriDev was commissioned by Mercy Corps to provide technical assistance and project management support for an agricultural initiative targeting approximately 300 fruit tree farmers in Arsal. The scope of work included:
- Survey Tool Review & Input: Reviewing and refining the initial agricultural survey tool to identify farmer needs and establish transparent selection criteria.
- Data Analysis & Selection Criteria: Providing technical input into survey data analysis and contributing to the development of farm selection criteria.
- Farm Visits & Needs Assessment: Conducting visits to shortlisted farms to confirm tree removal and planting requirements, identify equipment and training needs, assess agricultural asset rehabilitation (e.g., irrigation systems, greenhouses, farm roads), and gather farmer suggestions for potential cash-for-work projects.
- Training Recommendations: Analyzing assessment data to propose tailored training programs for low-skill workers to enhance employability and improve farm productivity.
- Bill of Quantities (BoQs): Preparing BoQs for trees, agricultural equipment, asset rehabilitation, and materials required for cash-for-work projects.
- Distribution & Planting Plan: Developing a distribution plan for purchased trees and providing guidance to ensure successful tree planting activities.
- Final Work-Plan Validation: Reviewing and validating the final project work-plan to ensure all key considerations for agricultural support and sustainability are addressed.
