TRAINER (S) TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON HUMAN NUTRITION FOR AGRICULTURAL TUTORS FROM 29 AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTES (EXTENSION.....)

Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT) is seeking to hire a Trainer(s) to conduct human nutrition training for tutors from 29 Agricultural Training Institutes. The trainer(s) is free to use any workable methodologies that will be used in the training. These Terms of Reference (ToR) serve as a request for proposals from individual consultants/firms interested in conducting this training.

The objective of the assignment 

The main objective of human nutrition training is to equip 29 agricultural tutors with knowledge and skills on human nutrition. Training of tutors responsible to train students on human nutrition is an important step towards enabling effective delivery of the curriculum. After the training, the tutors are expected to work together to prepare a draft compendium/training manual on human nutrition. The developed compendium will be used as a teaching and learning resource to both tutors and students.    

Expected deliverables 

The following deliverables are expected from the facilitator/trainer:

• Inception report indicating the detailed training methodologies, training contents, sources, five-day training program and training materials will be discussed and approved by SAT team before training starts
• Carry out face-to-face training to trainees for 5 days
• Comprehensive training report of the training assignment
• Deliver notes which may be shared in soft or hard copy materials
• An electronic copy of all training materials and contents including presentations, videos and other resource relevant on human nutrition
• Technical advice on human nutrition compendium development to SAT management and the task team
• Proof-reading of the draft compendium on human nutrition once developed by the task team

‍Note:

The training report will be produced after one week from the date of the training closure. Training notes and other resource materials should be provided during or at the end of the training.

Time span of the training

This training is expected to be carried out for a period of 5 days (from 9^th to 13^th September 2024).

Profile/Consultancy requirements 

• A minimum of a master’s degree in human nutrition, food science, agricultural science or any relevant field related to the objectives and scope of the assignment as outlined in items 4.0 and 5.0
• Extensive experience (minimum of 3years) in the human nutrition and food science
• Proven track record of conducting training or workshops in agricultural education, specifically on human nutrition
• Extensive knowledge of human nutrition, including diet history methods, meal planning, nutritional status assessment, and food security
• Proficiency in using Food Composition Tables (FCT), Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), and other relevant nutritional assessment tools
• Demonstrated experience and proven records in undertaking similar assignments, clear evidence of such assignment completion should be submitted while applying
• Experience in the field of facilitation of training and especially human nutrition
• Experience of designing training content, manual and guideline
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, reporting and facilitation skills, including working in multi-cultural settings
• Evidence of having undertaken similar assignments, at least 3 references of clients, and
• Working experience with senior officials within the government and non-government organizations

Proposed modality of payment 

Upon signing of the contract before the start of the assignment, a first installment of 50% of the agreed sum amount will be paid, and then 50% after finishing the entire assignment and handing over the reports for the assignment. 

Application and documentation 

Interested qualified trainers are invited to submit their applications. Trainers who meet the requirements should submit the following: Application letter (EOI), Curriculum Vitae, conceptual inception report showing how you intend to achieve the stated objectives, previous experience (sample work and references), proposed five days training program and budget for undertaking the assignment. Please send your application electronically via consultancy@kilimo.org by 26^th August 2024 with the subject line of email Human Nutrition Training.

NB: Deadline for submission of EOI will be on 26^th August 2024 at 17.00 h East African Time. Late EOIs and portions of EOI, shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances. Only awarded consultant(s) will be contacted.

We are open to receive questions for clarifications if any through consultancy@kilimo.org until 23^th August 2024 after which no further questions will be received. No in-person or phone follow up is accepted.

PLEASE FIND THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE TRAINER (S) TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON HUMAN NUTRITION FOR AGRICULTURAL TUTORS FROM 29 AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTES HERE:

TERMS OF REFERENCE