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.
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.
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
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
