Consultant - Trainer of Small scale salt producers on Salt Iodization using Knapsacks
Duration of consultancy: 20 days
Consultancy fee: Negotiable
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The aim of the consultancy is to technically lead training for 30 small scale salt producers on Salt Iodization using Knapsacks sprayer, basic quality assurance and marketing of salt. Concurrently, it is expected the trainer jointly train about 5 experts from FMoH, Afar RHB, MI, UNICEF and EHNRI to retain necessary skills for future undertakings.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POST INCLUDE:
SPECIFIC TASKS
• In consultation with other resource persons, prepare a detailed training plan and necessary training materials, (translation of the materials in to Amharic and reproducing adequate copies may be necessary in case of external trainer) for small scale salt producers and based on the training outline, develop a detailed training schedule (6 days);
• Provide brief orientation for relevant regional stakeholders at Semera and Dobi in Afar (4 days including 2 travel days to Afar);
• Conduct hands on training of salt producers training at Dobi on salt iodization using knapsack sprayers, preparation of iodine solution, and the use of Rapid Test Kits, including proper handling, storage and preventive maintenance (3 days);
• Provide follow-up supervision and support at Dobi (3 days);
• Report writing and feedback (4 days including 2 travel days back to Addis) This section lists the activities of the assignment which will be undertaken by the parties involved.
METHODOLOGY
• Conduct desk review of the relevant documents to prepare training materials and outlines;
• Meet and consult with key resource persons;
• Debrief relevant Federal & regional authorities;
• Travel to Dobi salt production site to conduct the training.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
• Detailed training session plan and outline;
• Appropriate and relevant training materials;
• Thirty salt producers trained on hands-on skill on salt iodization using knapsack and quality monitoring;
• The final report upon the completion of the training (including the names and attendance of the trainers and participants and any follow-up issues).
REPORTING
• The final report upon the completion of the training (including the names and attendance of the trainers and participants and any follow-up issues), training materials and training evaluation report to be submitted on April 25, 2011.
• The report has to be prepared in English and both electronically and the hard copy will be submitted to Nutrition and Food Security Section, UNICEF-Ethiopia.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Educational requirements: Advanced degree in public health, nutrition and/or related field.
Work Experience: Extensive knowledge and experience about IDD and salt iodization techniques, including the use of knapsack sprayers and Rapid Test Kits. Hands-on experience in training and supporting small scale local producers is preferable, excellent training facilitation, communication and negotiation skill.
Language: Fluency in English and local language of the duty station.
Applications along with the updated UN Personal History Form and photocopies of supporting documents including last two Performance Evaluation Reports, if any, should be submitted to the following address before the closing date:
hraddisababa@unicef.org
Please quote the title of the assignment on the subject line of your e-mail applications.
Please quote the job title on the subject line of your e-mail applications.
Consultancy fee: Negotiable
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The aim of the consultancy is to technically lead training for 30 small scale salt producers on Salt Iodization using Knapsacks sprayer, basic quality assurance and marketing of salt. Concurrently, it is expected the trainer jointly train about 5 experts from FMoH, Afar RHB, MI, UNICEF and EHNRI to retain necessary skills for future undertakings.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POST INCLUDE:
SPECIFIC TASKS
• In consultation with other resource persons, prepare a detailed training plan and necessary training materials, (translation of the materials in to Amharic and reproducing adequate copies may be necessary in case of external trainer) for small scale salt producers and based on the training outline, develop a detailed training schedule (6 days);
• Provide brief orientation for relevant regional stakeholders at Semera and Dobi in Afar (4 days including 2 travel days to Afar);
• Conduct hands on training of salt producers training at Dobi on salt iodization using knapsack sprayers, preparation of iodine solution, and the use of Rapid Test Kits, including proper handling, storage and preventive maintenance (3 days);
• Provide follow-up supervision and support at Dobi (3 days);
• Report writing and feedback (4 days including 2 travel days back to Addis) This section lists the activities of the assignment which will be undertaken by the parties involved.
METHODOLOGY
• Conduct desk review of the relevant documents to prepare training materials and outlines;
• Meet and consult with key resource persons;
• Debrief relevant Federal & regional authorities;
• Travel to Dobi salt production site to conduct the training.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
• Detailed training session plan and outline;
• Appropriate and relevant training materials;
• Thirty salt producers trained on hands-on skill on salt iodization using knapsack and quality monitoring;
• The final report upon the completion of the training (including the names and attendance of the trainers and participants and any follow-up issues).
REPORTING
• The final report upon the completion of the training (including the names and attendance of the trainers and participants and any follow-up issues), training materials and training evaluation report to be submitted on April 25, 2011.
• The report has to be prepared in English and both electronically and the hard copy will be submitted to Nutrition and Food Security Section, UNICEF-Ethiopia.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Educational requirements: Advanced degree in public health, nutrition and/or related field.
Work Experience: Extensive knowledge and experience about IDD and salt iodization techniques, including the use of knapsack sprayers and Rapid Test Kits. Hands-on experience in training and supporting small scale local producers is preferable, excellent training facilitation, communication and negotiation skill.
Language: Fluency in English and local language of the duty station.
Applications along with the updated UN Personal History Form and photocopies of supporting documents including last two Performance Evaluation Reports, if any, should be submitted to the following address before the closing date:
hraddisababa@unicef.org
Please quote the title of the assignment on the subject line of your e-mail applications.
How to apply
Send your application to: hraddisababa@unicef.orgPlease quote the job title on the subject line of your e-mail applications.
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