State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP)

RECRUITMENT: Training Specialist - 1 position

BACKGROUND
The Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project is an IDA grant in the amount of US$ 58 million prepared to support Tajikistan for the purpose of foundations for a more resilient agriculture sector refer to the availability of public agricultural services, including improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials; agri-logistical services; agro meteorological information, soil testing, locust control and crop protection.

The project is implemented by the State Institution Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU).

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The development objective of the proposed project is to strengthen the foundations for a more resilient agricultural sector in Tajikistan.

State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) now invites qualified specialists with relevant work experience to participate in the competitive selection for the vacant position of the Training Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The key objective of this assignment is to assist the SRAS Project Coordinator and AED PMU Director with coordination of the training program. Delivery will include a combination of classroom and field sessions in order to provide both theoretical information and practical examples. Training topics under the components will be defined through provision training needs assessments. Development of the Training Program is a responsibility of the Project Technical Service Provider. In close cooperation with the Technical Service Provider the Training Specialist will be responsible for coordination of trainings delivered by the Training Service Provider under project components. The Technical Service Provider will support the TSP to prepare trainers who will deliver trainings to beneficiaries. The trainers will be recruited in close collaboration with the Training Specialist. This is a full-time position. The Training Specialist is expected to work in AED PMU offices and be available for extensive travel. The Training Specialist will report directly to the SRAS Project Coordinator and AED PMU Director and will undertake the following responsibilities:
• Coordination of trainings, monitoring of actual training events (attendance, quality, reporting);
• Conduct needs assessment for trainings among beneficiaries;
• Closely work with the international Technical Service Provider to develop training materials, handbooks and others;
• Analyze feedback from training participants and present to management;
• Supervise the TSP in identification of potential trainers for the TOT program;
• Coordinate establishment of Demonstration Plots, field days visits, environmental and social assessment;
• Monitor the TSP’s performance and verify that it conforms to the technical requirements and quality standards agreed to in the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement;
• Ensure collaboration, interaction and continued information exchange with the Agricultural Officers at Rayon and Jamoat level;
• Carry out review of overall and annual work plans from TSP, ensure that any revision to the work plan is coordinated with AED PMU and closely monitor progress of the TSP work against the work plan;
• Ensure that all training events are organized in a manner which encourages participation of young people and women and that the environment provided for the participation of women is safe, secure and appropriate for their participation;
• Ensure that all training events include the need to encourage people considering environmental and social requirement in accordance with the project ESMF, coordinate for this purpose with the environmental consultant and social consultant;
• Provide expert opinion on technical matters related to the SRASP implementation;
• Ensure that training presentation are recorded and made available on Project Website, video/CD together with supporting written documents for further distribution;
• Identify and disseminate project achievements, success stories and best practices;
• Ensure the link between the training planning and delivery and the support to the agriculture sector development;
• Undertake regular visits to the Project area and develop mechanisms for participatory monitoring of activities supported under the Project and receive feedback from the target beneficiaries for making any relevant corrections;
• Review and comment TSP reports, and contribute to project progress reports

LANGUAGES
The Training Specialist shall work in the Tajik and Russian languages. Documents shall be prepared in the Tajik and Russian Language.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• University diploma in agriculture, economics, business administration or equivalent;
• Prior experience in coordination of training programs (preferably, with donor organizations), including planning the training, monitoring implementation, and ensuring the feedback mechanism
• Minimum 5 year experience in public and/or private sector development;
• Minimum 3 year experience working with the World Bank or other donor organizations;
• Experience in Value Chain Development is desirable;
• Good Computer skills MS Word, MS Excel;
• Fluent knowledge of Tajik and Russian.

APPLICATION PROCESS
A cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume (3 pages maximum) clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria should be submitted to: State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Training Specialist” in the subject line by no later than March 14, 2022 until 5:00 pm. Only full packages will be considered.
Applicants for the position of the Training Specialist will be selected in accordance with the procedures specified in the "Guidelines for the selection and hiring of Specialists by the World Bank.

You can get acquainted with the full Terms of Reference (Terms of Reference and Scope of Services) of the Training Specialist in the SI AED PMU at the address: Rudaki district, Jamoat Russia, Village 1-may, 432. Republic of Tajikistan, State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Contact phone: + Tel / fax: (44) 6100013; (44) 6100014; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.