Request for Expression of Interest - Individual Consultant
Support implementation and monitoring of methane-reducing agricultural practices.
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Overview
Support implementation and monitoring of methane-reducing agricultural practices.
You have:
- Advanced degree in relevant field – e.g., Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management, Statistics/Data Science or related discipline.
- Minimum of Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in agricultural or Environmental project implementation, Monitoring and evaluation in Agricultural Research.
- Demonstrated expertise in Methane Reduction & Climate-Smart Agriculture, Data Collection and Tool Design, and Data Analysis.
- Excellent analytical, Data analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Previous experience working with international organizations, donor-funded projects, or research institutions will be an added advantage.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking to engage the services of an Individual Consultant to support the implementation and monitoring of methane-reducing agricultural practices under the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP).
The purpose of this assignment is to support the Methane Expert in collecting and analyzing data from training programs, design assessment tools, and generate actionable insights to inform scaling strategies for methane mitigation in alignment with the project’s overall goals and donor requirements.
In line with this, we invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals to express their interest in providing the required services.
Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Support the Methane Expert in collecting data on the training programs in Ogun and Taraba States.
- Design tools to assess the uptake of methane-reducing practices in consultation with the Methane expert.
- Support in analyzing the data, reporting results, and making recommendations.
Duration and Location of the Assignment
The consultancy is expected to last for 30 days.
Application Procedure
Interested individuals are invited to submit the following documents in response to this EOI:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
- A brief technical statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining understanding of the assignment and proposed approach to achieving the deliverables.
- Financial proposal indicating the consultant’s expected professional fees.
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced degree in relevant field – e.g., Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management, Statistics/ Data Science or related discipline.
- Minimum of Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in agricultural or Environmental project implementation, Monitoring and evaluation in Agricultural Research.
- Demonstrated expertise in Methane Reduction & Climate-Smart Agriculture, Data Collection and Tool Design, and Data Analysis.
- Excellent analytical, Data analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Previous experience working with international organizations, donor-funded projects, or research institutions will be an added advantage.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with methane reduction strategies in agriculture? | The interviewer wants to understand your relevant experience in implementing such practices. | Explain specific projects or roles you have had related to methane reduction. |
| What methods do you use for data collection in agricultural settings? | To assess your methodological skills and understanding of data collection processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you evaluate the success of a training program? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a tool you have designed for assessing agricultural practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach data analysis for large datasets? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've made recommendations based on data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in implementing climate-smart agricultural practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on advancements in agricultural research and practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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