Invitation to Bid - Agricultural Expert & Trainer for Cash for Work Project - TOR Ref#005

1. Description

The project comprises three types of cash for work activities targeting 900 workers: food production activities, including the production and distribution of daily meals and preserves baskets to 500 vulnerable families in targeted neighborhoods; agricultural activities including urban farming, small-scale farming; and crafts activities.  Food production activities and Agriculture will run for 5 cycles, while the craft activities will run for 4 cycles.  Each cycle will start with a period of training, part of which will be technical, and will differ from one sub-activity to another, and part of which will be cross-cutting across all sub-activities, over two days. The latter part will include onboarding training on PSEA, code of conduct, non-violent communication, work ethics and well-being. Once training is complete, the workers will move on to the production phase.

2. Objectives

 The use and management of agricultural land are counseled by agricultural advisors. Their objective is to   assist landowners, farmers, and everyone interested in agriculture in making sure that land-based   enterprises are profitable.

3. Responsibilities

• The training will be for 3 days on-site each cycle, so a total number of 15 days.
• The Expert should come to the field 3 days per week over the length of 5 cycle (each cycle is 40 days)
• Train and equip the staff members to ensure proper maintenance and utilization of each agricultural component.
• Manage 375 beneficiaries over five batches of 75 participants each, with a total duration of 200 days.
• Provide comprehensive training to beneficiaries on various aspects of agriculture, including urban farming practices, land agriculture techniques.
• Teach good agricultural practices and develop skills that can be applied beyond the program to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Oversee the daily agriculture activities of the beneficiaries to ensure the best outcome and increase potential yield.
• Assist in the selection of suitable land for agriculture activities, considering factors such as soil quality, water availability, and proximity to the Ruwwad al Tanmeya facility.

4. Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor degree in Soil/earth Sciences, agriculture, horticulture, crop/plant science.  If you’ve studied any business modules or got business experience, highlight this in your CV.

 5. Reporting and Supervision

 Regular progress reports, including monthly reports, will be shared with Ruwwad al Tanmeya, providing   detailed updates on project activities, milestones, challenges, and recommendations.

 Daily communication and support will be provided by the expert, including engineers and project   managers, addressing any technical issues, concerns, or questions that may arise.

 6. Duration and Remuneration

 The Agriculture Expert will sign a contract with Ruwwad Al-Tanmeya for the duration of the 5 cycles.