TRAINER (S) TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON ANIMAL FEEDS AND FEEDING FOR AGRICULTURAL TUTORS FROM 29 AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTES

Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT) is seeking to hire a Trainer(s) to conduct Project planning and management 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 Animal feeds and feeding training is to equip 29 agricultural tutors with knowledge and skills in agricultural extension. Training of tutors responsible to train students on animal feeds and feeding 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 animal feeds and feeding. The developed compendium will be used as a 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
• Carryout 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 materials on animal feeds and feeding
• Technical advice on animal feeds and feeding compendium development to SAT management and the task team
• Proof-reading of the draft compendium on animal feeds and feeding 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 19^th to 23^rdAugust 2024).

Profile/Consultancy requirements 

• A minimum of a master’s degree in animal science, veterinary 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 field of animal feeds and feeding
• Proven track record of conducting training or workshops in agricultural education, specifically on animal feeding techniques
• Extensive knowledge of animal feed quality control, feed preparation, feed utilization, and feed storage techniques, along with familiarity with current best practices and innovations in animal nutrition and feeding strategies
• 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 animal feeds and feeding
• 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 7^th August 2024 with the subject line of email Animal feeds and feeding Training.

NB: Deadline for submission of EOI will be on 7^thAugust 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 5^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 ANIMAL FEEDS AND FEEDING FOR AGRICULTURAL TUTORS FROM 29 AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTES HERE:

TERMS OF REFERENCE