Capacity Development Expert - Zamfara

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Agriculture / Agribusiness, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in capacity development, training, or related roles, preferably in the agricultural sector.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and foster participatory learning environments.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience in developing interactive and experiential training programs.
• Familiarity with gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches to capacity development is desirable.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Agriculture / Agribusiness, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in capacity development, training, or related roles, preferably in the agricultural sector.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and foster participatory learning environments.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience in developing interactive and experiential training programs.
• Familiarity with gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches to capacity development is desirable.

Role Summary

• The Capacity Development Expert will lead efforts to build the technical and managerial capacities of project participants, including youth and women entrepreneurs, farmer organizations, and agribusiness enterprises.
• This individual will design and deliver training programs, provide technical assistance, and facilitate peer learning activities to enhance the skills and knowledge of project beneficiaries.

Key Duties

• Assess the capacity development needs of project participants and develop tailored training programs and materials to address identified gaps.
• Deliver training sessions on topics such as good agricultural practices, business development, financial literacy, and technical skills in processing and post-harvest management.
• Provide individualized technical assistance and mentoring to project beneficiaries to support the implementation of newly acquired knowledge and skills.
• Facilitate peer learning and knowledge exchange among project participants through workshops, study tours, and community-based learning initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of capacity development activities and make adjustments as needed to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback, pre-and-post assessments, performance metrics and training report.
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to trainees to reinforce learning outcomes and facilitate the application of new knowledge and skills in their activities.
• Work together with the project team leader to coordinate with relevant government agencies and departments to ensure alignment and integration of capacity building initiatives with broader project goals and strategies.
• Coordinate with other project staff to ensure integration of capacity development activities into project interventions.
• Document best practices and lessons learned in capacity development for knowledge sharing.
• Develop/contribute to the development of knowledge products and ensure effective dissemination.