Training Specialist

Organizational Setting:

The main aim of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO’s) Representation in Egypt, which is headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist the Government of Egypt to develop policies, programmes and projects to improve food security and nutrition, promote sustainable agricultural development, reduce rural poverty, develop inclusive agri-food systems and strengthen livelihood resilience – in line with the Organization’s Strategic Objectives and United Nations’ global and Government of Egypt’s national Sustainable Development Goals.

FAO is planning to implement a project titled “Enhancement of Agricultural Productivity" OSRO/EGY/041/JPN, is an emergency project supported by the Government of Japan. The project would help vulnerable agricultural households in Upper Egypt and the Nile Delta regions of Egypt, which are threatened by crises, climate change, and insufficient water supplies, become more resilient and less dependent on government assistance. This contribution will be made by enhancing the use of water for farming, increasing agricultural production for smallholder farmers, increasing incomes, and providing impoverished rural households with economic opportunities. The project will work towards achieving increased crop yields per unit of irrigation water used over time and improving food security and income generation in selected Haya Karima villages of Minya, Qena, and Kafr El Sheikh Governorates through the upscaling of tested and validated modern irrigation technologies (such as solar-powered pumps and hybrid (low energy drip and/or sprinkler) irrigation systems), climate-smart water management (CSWM) practices, and good agricultural practice (GAP) principles.

The position is located in the FAO Office in Cairo, Egypt.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of FAOR-EGY, the direct supervision of the project Manager, the technical supervision of the senior water resources management officer (FAO-SNG), and the technical senior land and water officer (FAO-RNE), and in close collaboration with the FAO country office and project personnel, as well as Government counterparts and all stakeholders, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks for the project to increase agricultural and water productivity in the aforementioned governorates in the designated locations in Menia, Qena, and Kafr El Sheikh governorates

Technical Focus

The incumbent will mainly need to be able to assess needs for the development of tailored capacity development program to the various targeted groups, as well undertaking the training sessions and their evaluations.

Tasks and responsibilities

• The main objective of this assignment is to provide technical support in the design and delivery of training programs to enhance the capacity of farmers and other stakeholders in the target regions. • Conduct a needs assessment to identify the training needs of farmers and other stakeholders in the target regions. • Develop training materials and curricula for the identified training needs, including training modules, presentations, handouts, and other materials. • Follow up training agenda as well as conducting workshops, field demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions with different stakeholders. • Design training programs that are tailored to the specific needs of farmers in the region. The programs will cover a range of topics, including farming techniques, crop management, irrigation systems, and marketing strategies. • Deliver training sessions to farmers and other stakeholders, including extension agents, input suppliers, and local government officials. • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the training programs, including the impact on farmers' adoption of modern agricultural practices and technologies. • Provide recommendations for the continuous improvement of the training programs, based on the evaluation results. • Prepare regular reports on the progress of the training programs and provide recommendations for future improvements.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in irrigation engineering, water management, agriculture, agribusiness, or a related field. • 10 years of relevant experience in designing and delivering training sessions with a focus on technology transfer and agricultural extension for smallholder men and women farmers and rural livelihoods. • Working knowledge of English and Arabic languages. • National of Egypt

FAO Core Competencies

• Results focus • Teamwork • Communication • Project management skills • Building effective relationships • Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; • Experience in report writing and data analysis • Computer literacy in standard office software and proficiency in project management tools and software

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.