Job ID
24034
Job Title
Trainers on Water and Farming Topics
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Der Al Zour
Field of Work
Agriculture
Job Type
Training
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Oxfam will conduct special training for the targeted farming households in Al Mayadin District to ensure that farmers, particularly those who benefited from rehabilitation of irrigation canal, utilize water and other agricultural inputs wisely, and practice environmentally sensitive. Oxfam will aim at training 960 farmer households through a series of 4 training sessions, which will be held throughout the rest of 2020 (and possibly the first two months of 2021).
Methodology and scope of work
Under the supervision of Oxfam expert(s), and in close cooperation with Oxfam team, the trainer will be entitled to do the following tasks:
• train farmers on sustainable farming
• train farmers on poultry farming
• train farmers on maintenance of irrigation facilities
• train farmers on recycling practices
• train farmers on agri-business management
The training sessions will be led by trained facilitator(s). The training materials, training aids (visuals, printed documents, PowerPoint slides …etc.) will be prepared in in advanced in coordination with Oxfam’s expert(s). Oxfam will be responsible for all logistic issues connected to the implementation of tasks.
Trainer deliverables
The following will be the expected deliverables of the trainer:
• drafting training materials for at least 2 topics of the training program (one topic is enough in case of veterinary trainer for poultry farming); the materials will be reviewed and can be modified by Oxfam’s agriculture consultant
• successful performance resulting in beneficial training
• interactive collaboration with Oxfam’s expert(s)
• building a teamwork environment with other trainers and Oxfam staff
• efficient utilization of training aids
• technical advice and support to participants during the training
• final report on implementation of tasks after finishing the training
• design pre- and post-evaluation for training
Duration and time frame
The training sessions shall be expected to be completed within 8 working days at least (the period can be extended). Each day of the training days will contain 4 training sessions (2 morning sessions and 2 afternoon sessions). The training sessions shall commence no more than 2 weeks after signing of the contract.
The final report
The deadline for sending the final report is 3 days after completion of training sessions. Approval of the final report by Oxfam expert(s)will be the basis for issuing the final payment. The final report is a 2-4 pages document and is expected to include the trainer’s notes about the training and the trainees, including their responses and suggestions, as well as the trainer’s own conclusions and recommendations.
Methodology and scope of work
Under the supervision of Oxfam expert(s), and in close cooperation with Oxfam team, the trainer will be entitled to do the following tasks:
• train farmers on sustainable farming
• train farmers on poultry farming
• train farmers on maintenance of irrigation facilities
• train farmers on recycling practices
• train farmers on agri-business management
The training sessions will be led by trained facilitator(s). The training materials, training aids (visuals, printed documents, PowerPoint slides …etc.) will be prepared in in advanced in coordination with Oxfam’s expert(s). Oxfam will be responsible for all logistic issues connected to the implementation of tasks.
Trainer deliverables
The following will be the expected deliverables of the trainer:
• drafting training materials for at least 2 topics of the training program (one topic is enough in case of veterinary trainer for poultry farming); the materials will be reviewed and can be modified by Oxfam’s agriculture consultant
• successful performance resulting in beneficial training
• interactive collaboration with Oxfam’s expert(s)
• building a teamwork environment with other trainers and Oxfam staff
• efficient utilization of training aids
• technical advice and support to participants during the training
• final report on implementation of tasks after finishing the training
• design pre- and post-evaluation for training
Duration and time frame
The training sessions shall be expected to be completed within 8 working days at least (the period can be extended). Each day of the training days will contain 4 training sessions (2 morning sessions and 2 afternoon sessions). The training sessions shall commence no more than 2 weeks after signing of the contract.
The final report
The deadline for sending the final report is 3 days after completion of training sessions. Approval of the final report by Oxfam expert(s)will be the basis for issuing the final payment. The final report is a 2-4 pages document and is expected to include the trainer’s notes about the training and the trainees, including their responses and suggestions, as well as the trainer’s own conclusions and recommendations.
Qualifications
• university degree in agricultural sciences (or veterinary science in case of training on poultry farming);
• extensive experience (at least 5 years) in field of agriculture
• extensive knowledge of rural society in Deir ezZor
• demonstrated high level of professionalism and ability to work constructively with colleagues in high pressure situations under tight deadlines
• good inter-personal communication skills
• ability to utilize training methods and techniques, as well as training aids
• experience in training and building capacity is a plus
• extensive experience (at least 5 years) in field of agriculture
• extensive knowledge of rural society in Deir ezZor
• demonstrated high level of professionalism and ability to work constructively with colleagues in high pressure situations under tight deadlines
• good inter-personal communication skills
• ability to utilize training methods and techniques, as well as training aids
• experience in training and building capacity is a plus
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply specially female candidates.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply specially female candidates.
Salary and Benefits
As per Oxfam Pay
About us
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
Required employees number
4
Posted On
Oct 19, 2020
Expiry Date
Nov 05, 2020
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CV Language
English