Farmer – Business School Master Trainer at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action – helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farmer, Business School Master Trainer

Location: Damboa, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

General Position Summary

• The Borno Agricultural Development Initiative (BADI) whose goal is to introduce food insecure communities to sustainable, context-appropriate smart agricultural practices and to catalyze the market for seeds and other agricultural markets in Borno State is seeking for the services of a master trainer to strengthening the knowledge and skills of five Agricultural extension workers and four lead farmers Including three Mercy Corps team members on adapting and applying the Farmer Business School (FBS) curricula to provide trainings on modern farming techniques and tested agricultural practices.
• The extension workers and lead farmers will train 40 seed multipliers and 180 selected vulnerable farmer households including IDPs, returnees and host communities to improve their livelihoods for increase income.

Trainers’ Responsibilities

• The trainer will use Farmers Business School training manual to provide the training and should be able to use both or any of the local language (s) – Hausa, Margi, Kanuri, Fulani.
• The Trainer will facilitate off-field training on post-harvest management, farm record keeping and documentation.
• All trainings will be in collaboration with the Agric Extension Workers (AEWs) assigned to the project.

Master Trainers Deliverables:

• Communicate to Mercy Corps the results of pre and post-tests.
• Conduct 6 days training using the Farmer Business School (FBS) training manual.
• Developed and share training reports in soft and hard copies (3 bound).

Required Qualifications
The master trainer should have the following qualifications:

• University degree in Agricultural Economics, Business Management, Marketing, or related field. Candidates with MSc and above will have an added advantage.
• Good understanding of the Nigerian agricultural sector, rural development and good knowledge of prices for the crops mostly plant in Northern Nigeria specifically Maize/Rice/ Legumes / Cowpea/Vegetables production and marketing in North East Nigeria region.
• About 3-4 years previous experience in conducting FBS training
• Good understanding of the concept, methodology and tools use for FBS training.
• Proven experience in developing and conducting participatory training methodology
• Very good command of Hausa and English; additionally, knowledge of cultural and gender sensitivity of Northern Nigeria are must.
• The consultant certification and testimonies on FBS training knowledge and skill as well as engagement as FBS trainer is an input.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2020.