Training Facilitator for Farmers Field Schools on Climate Smart Farming on Commercial Production of Export crops and Food crops in Solio, Laikipia

ASSIGNMENT TITLE*: Training Facilitator for Farmers Field Schools (groups) trained on Climate Smart Farming on Commercial Production of Export crops and Food crops in Solio Settlement.***

LOCATION*: Laikipia County**, Solio Settlement (Village 3- Bahati, village 5-Mathingira, village 6-Mukandamia, village 7- Baraka).*

Introduction

Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to facilitating access to decent and affordable shelter for low-income families. HFHK has been actively involved in various development programs in Laikipia County and other regions in Kenya since 2016. These programs encompass home construction, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), school infrastructure, access to finance through savings groups, land rights advocacy and Disaster Risk Reduction and Response.

Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK) under BMZ Lions in Laikipia is implementing a 39-month project to Improve the resilience to climate change for rural people in Solio settlement scheme. The 3-year and three months project aim to rehabilitate non-functioning boreholes in 4 villages, construction of 3 new boreholes and four 1,000m3 water pans to support climate smart farming activities, identification and provision of access to financial services and capacity building of community members on financial skills to ensure good management of income from agriculture and agro-forestry activities.

The project seeks 2 trainers who will facilitate a 4-day community training in Climate Smart Agriculture in Commercial Production of Export crops and Food crops in Solio Settlement. The facilitators will prepare and share training materials with HFHK beforehand for review. They will develop and administer tools to assess the level of knowledge and understanding of Climate Smart Farming before the training and a post evaluation after the training. The facilitators will train the farmers in 4 days, different farmer field groups every day in Solio Settlement.

Day 1- Village 3, Bahati; 4 women groups with an average of 80 members.

Day 2- Village 7, Baraka; 4 women groups with an average of 80 members.

Day 3- Village 6, Mukandamia; 4 women groups with an average of 80 members.

Day 4- Village 5, Mathingira; 4 women groups with an average of 80 members.

Day 5- Comprehensive report Writing and submission of a final report with a summary of key achievements.

The trainers are expected to provide a quality report with quality pictures within 2 days after the training.

Scope

Habitat for Humanity Kenya intends to engage 2 trainers who will facilitate a 4-day community training in Climate Smart Agriculture in Commercial Production of Export crops and Food crops in Village 3-Bahati, Village 5- Mathingira, Village 6- Mukandamia and Village 7- Baraka in Solio Settlement in Laikipia County. The primary objectives of the Climate Smart Farming Facilitator are as follows:

• Prepare and share training materials/training modules with HFHK prior to the training for review and approval.
• Conduct a pre-evaluation and post-evaluation with support of the HFHK Monitoring and Evaluation to assess the level of knowledge and understanding of Climate Smart Farming before the training and after the training.
• Train the 16 women groups farmers in 4 days.
• Submit a quality report with photos within 2 days after the training.

Available Budget; is a maximum of Kes 5,000 per day per facilitator for 5 days.

Deliverables and Timelines

The selected facilitator(s) will be responsible for delivering the following:

• Submission of detailed training materials/notes/training modules 3 days prior to the training.
• A comprehensive report with clear photos detailing the activities accomplished during the training.
• Submission of a simple pre and post evaluation tool to assess the impact of the training based on the scope and project objectives.
• Any other roles and responsibilities assigned by the HFHK Livelihood team/ Projects Coordinator.

The training will be held on 25th to 28th March 2025, the facilitators are required to provide a quality report with clear photos after the training alongside the invoice.

Qualifications and experience

The potential Consultant should have the following qualifications.

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agronomy and Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management, General Agriculture and any other related field. A master’s degree in Agronomy and Agroforestry, Agro-Economics and Agricultural Extension & Education or a related field can be an advantage.
• Experience working in ASAL areas
• At least 5 years of experience in the Agricultural field.
• Have excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively both orally and in writing
• Proven computer literacy skills in Ms Office.
• Qualitative research skills, including conducting KI interviews and focus groups.