The consultant will work alongside key project program staff to develop a IPM training curriculum that will address critical weaknesses amongst smallholder farmers. The consultant will assess training needs through a series of field trips and value chain stakeholder workshops. Once gaps and training priorities are confirmed, the consultant will develop an IPM manual tailored to each governorate and specific value chains where the project operates.
Identify training priorities of small holder farmers in IPM, harvest and post-harvest practices through field visits to farmers in Upper Egypt.
Identify training priorities of small holder farmers in IPM practices through stakeholder meetings that involve lead farmers, processors, extension agents and other industry leaders.
Develop an IPM manual that describes all IPM best practices and comprehensive program including all growing stages starting from pre (nursery stage) till harvest and post-harvest.
Develop a ToT curriculum for the local master trainers so the project has the same message to be delivered to farmers.
Assess technical training needs of the ERAS Project farmers and training staff; and provide training to ERAS local trainers in each governorate to ensure that they are capable of effectively implementing the project interventions in their governorates.
Assess implementation of training recommendations.
Identify and resolve any field issue as requested by agronomy team.
Supervise and assess the local master trainers performance.
DELIVERABLES:
Written report on results of training needs assessment;
Field ToT Curriculum
Pre & Post Evaluation tests
IPM manual with detailed description of best practices of every growing stage.
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