Climate Smart Agriculture-National Consultant- Iraq – Mosul

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Oxfam is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in Iraq since 2014 implementing multi-sectoral programmes including livelihoods and food security, water access, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), protection, gender, and advocacy. With funding from SIDA, Oxfam is implementing a 24-month project to promote economic resilience, gender equality and social cohesion through increased livelihood opportunities for women in the agricultural sector in Ninewa Governorate.

About the project

The overall objective of the project is to promote economic resilience, gender equality and social cohesion through increased livelihood opportunities for women in the agricultural sector in Ninewa Governorate.

The primary outcomes are:

• Women’s Economic Empowerment is strengthened in target communities through improved access to safe and sustainable livelihood opportunities
• Increased social cohesion in target communities through increased opportunities for women focused community engagement

Purposes of the Climate-smart agriculture consultancy

• Develop a Climate-smart Agriculture and Good Agriculture practices related to vegetables and livestock training manual in Arabic (Technical content and learning methods/ structure)
• Develop and deliver ToT program to Oxfam staffs, government extension workers, farmer association and lead farmers (30 participants) in Ninewa governorate
• Enhance the technical capacity for the targeted trainee’s through mentoring and coaching sessions.

Expected output

• Develop and submit Climate-smart Agriculture training curriculum (English and Arabic language) to Oxfam

• 30 participants are trained in Climate-smart Agriculture

Deliverables

• Develop Climate-smart Agriculture training materials and structure
• Deliver ToT of the Climate-smart Agriculture training to Oxfam staffs, extension workers, lead farmers and farmers association
• Pre and post-training test and evaluation result to be submitted to Oxfam with recommendation on training and learning
• Final report of the trainer (on the provided training topic, attendance list)

Methodology  

• Training modules should cover all areas of climate-smart Agriculture. Oxfam will review the training curriculum and proposed methodology for the selection of applicants.
• The training should follow the contemporary and interactive training provision style which is based on ‘sharing’ or ‘learning togethertogether’ or acting as a ‘facilitator’, rather than the conventional approach of ‘giving’ in a training situation. The role of a facilitator is to encourage participation without being judgmental and by listening with interest and empathy to help the trainees (participants) to tap into the reservoir of their own abilities gained through their experiences.
• Other training methods such as practical events, scenarios, use of pictures and even stories about the subject matter and group work should be incorporated. The practical part of the training should be given paramount importance to develop the skill of trainees on the training topics.
• Provide the handouts of the material for the participants during the training session
• Provide a soft copy of the materials for Oxfam staff in Arabic version and English (would be preferable) for the review and approval before the launch of training.
• The trainer should conduct pre-and post-training tests to evaluate the success of the training.

The Role

We are looking for a Climate-smart Agriculture-National Consultant

Specific tasks for the trainer

• Design and prepare the action plan (agenda) of the training
• Prepare pre-and post-training forms and make sure all trainees fill it before and after the training
• Prepare all the documents required to deliver the climate-smart agriculture
• Conduct the training
• Write and submit training report to Oxfam by latest 10 days after the training is completed

What we are looking for

Eligibility and Qualification Requirements

The major criteria to evaluate the institutes/individuals competing for the assignment will include the following.

• Good reputation in delivering climate-smart agriculture and good agricultural practices
• Experienced trainers holding certifications as master trainers or proven experience to develop and deliver ToT programs.
• Presence in the area of operations or willing to move easily to the area of operation for the period of assignment.

The trainer should have

• History or general experience of the firm in the field of the assignment
• Over 3 to 5 years of delivering similar assignment/ consultancies
• Education background, master’s degree or bachelor’s in agriculture or agronomy, natural resource management or environmental science.
• Appreciation of the Assignment and terms of reference
• Methodology to be used to execute the training
• Willing to work with multi-cultural context
• Good command of English and Arabic

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in career development, to act as a key contributor to the Livelihood team, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields, training, and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

 Interested and qualified applicants with the required expertise to deliver the training should submit their application with detailed methodology on the training delivery, to [email protected]  by 12:00 am Iraq time by 18th May 2021 or directly through Logistics Department in Oxfam Ninewa office.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believes poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

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