TRAINER(S) TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON RECORD KEEPING IN AGRICULTURE FOR AGRICULTURAL TUTORS FROM 29 AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTES

Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT) is seeking to hire a Trainer(s) to conduct record keeping in agriculture 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 primary objective of this consultancy is to equip 29 agricultural tutors with essential knowledge and skills in record keeping in agriculture. This training will enhance the tutors' capacity to effectively deliver the curriculum content related to record keeping in agricultural production. Post-training, the tutors are expected to collaboratively develop a draft compendium or training manual that will serve as a valuable teaching and learning resource for 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 recordkeeping in agriculture
• Technical advice on record keeping in agriculture compendium development to SAT management and the task team
• Proof-reading of the draft compendium on record keeping 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 23rd to 27th September 2024).

Profile/Consultancy requirements 

• Minimum of a master’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, or a related field to the objectives and scope of the assignment as outlined in items 4.0 and  5.0
• Extensive experience (minimum of 3 years) in record keeping in agriculture
• Proven track record of conducting training or workshops in agricultural education, specifically on record keeping in agriculture
• In-depth understanding of agricultural record-keeping practices, including farm operations records, input data management, and inventory of farm assets
• Proficiency in using digital tools and software related to record keeping in agriculture
• Ability to design training materials that align with the learning outcomes specified in the agriculture production curriculum
• Demonstrated experience in developing training manuals, learning resources, or compendiums for agricultural education
• 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 record keeping in agriculture
• Experience of designing training content, manual and guideline  
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, reporting and facilitation skills, including working in multi-cultural settings  
• Professional certification or training in record keeping, data management, or farm management is an added advantage
• Evidence of having undertaken similar assignments, at least 3 references of clients, and  
• Working experience with senior officials within the government and nongovernment organizations

Proposed modality of payment 

Upon signing of the contract before the start of the assignment, a first instalment 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 18^th September 2024 with the subject line of email Record Keeping in Agriculture Training.

NB: Deadline for submission of EOI will be on 18^th September 2024 at 1700hrs 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 16^th September 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

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