Agroecology & Food System Training Facilitator at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agroecology & Food System Training Facilitator

Location: Abuja

General Objective

• The main objective of the training is to strengthen the technical capacity of ACF FSL partner staff on the adoption of agricultural practices that prioritize dietary diversity.
• To promote crop diversification as a strategy for improving food security, enhancing resilience to environmental challenges, promote long-term sustainability and food security in agricultural communities.

 Specific Objectives:

• Train staff in the principles of agroecology (13 principles), Including sustainable land management and climate risk assessment.
• Provide training on the principles and benefits of agroforestry systems
• Educate staff on the benefits of crop diversification for pest and disease management and for enhancing soil health.
• To promote practices that reduce greenhouse emissions and enhance carbon sequestration such as conservation tillage and agroforestry,
• Educate staff on the integrated water resource management technique to optimize the use of available water resources.
• Provide training on best practices for maintaining and improving soil health such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and organic amendments.

 Training Modules

• Train staff in the principles of agroecology (13 principles), Including sustainable land management and climate risk assessment.

Thematic Modules to be covered:
Nutrition-sensitive Agroecology & Food System Training:

• Module 1: Introduction to Agroecology:
  • Principles and concepts of Agroecology
  • Historical development and global perspectives
  • Importance of biodiversity in agroecosystems
• Module 2: Agroecology & Nutrition
• Module 3: Soil Health and Management:
  • Soil fertility management
  • Soil conservation techniques
  • Understanding soil pH, redox potential, and nutrient cycles
• Module 4: Water Management in Agroecology:
  • Techniques for water conservation
  • Irrigation methods suitable for Agroecological systems
  • Impact of water management on crop yield and quality
• Module 5: Agroforestry Systems:
  • Integration of trees into agricultural landscapes
  • Benefits of agroforestry for soil health and biodiversity
  • Case studies of successful agroforestry practices
• Module 6: Pest and Disease Management:
  • Ecological pest management strategies
  • Biological control methods
  • Crop rotation and intercropping to reduce pest pressure
• Module 7: Crop Diversification and Rotation:
  • Benefits of crop diversity for ecosystem resilience
  • Designing effective crop rotation plans
  • Examples of polyculture systems
• Module 8: Agroecological Solutions to Climate Change:
  • Adapting farming practices to climate change impacts
  • Carbon sequestration techniques in agriculture
  • Role of cover crops in climate resilience
• Module 9: Economic Viability and Market Access:
  • Economic principles of sustainable farming
  • Accessing markets for Agroecological products
  • Value addition and branding strategies
• Module 10: Community Engagement and Policy Advocacy:
  • Engaging local communities in Agroecological practices
  • Policy frameworks supporting sustainable agriculture
  • Advocacy skills for promoting Agroecology at various levels
• Module 11: Hands-on Training and Field Visits:
  • Practical sessions on implementing Agroecological techniques
  • Field visits to model farms practicing innovative Agroecology
  • Sessions on developing personalized farm plans

Deliverables
The Facilitator is expected to deliver the following:

• Inception Report:
  • A detailed plan outlining the methodology, expected work plan, and timeline for the facilitation.
• Training Materials:
  • Comprehensive training modules;
  • Supporting materials such as handouts, visual aids, and practical guides in soft copy.
• Training Sessions:
  • Successful delivery of training sessions.
• Final Report:
  • A comprehensive report detailing the training conducted, feedback received, and recommendations for future training and capacity-building initiatives.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2024.