Terms of Reference for Consultancy to Develop Farmers’ Training Manual on Good Agricultural Practices (Gap) Adapted to High Iron Beans

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Job Description

The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a practical, user-friendly, and technically sound Farmers’ Training Manual on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) specifically adapted to High Iron Beans production and post-harvest handling in Rwanda. The manual should support improved farmer knowledge, adoption of recommended agronomic practices, productivity enhancement, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, climate resilience, and market-oriented production.

Job Industry

Agriculture, Apiculture, Agronomy, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting

Job Salary Currency

RWF

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  1. Review existing national and international GAP materials relevant to bean production and biofortified crops. 
  2. Develop a comprehensive training manual tailored to High Iron Beans production systems in Rwanda. 
  3. Integrate climate-smart agriculture, gender, nutrition, and environmental sustainability considerations into the manual. 
  4. Develop practical farmer training modules and extension materials. 
  5. Ensure the manual is participatory, easy to understand, and suitable for adult learning approaches. 
  6. Facilitate stakeholder validation and incorporate feedback into the final manual.

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Agriculture, Apiculture, Agronomy, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting Advanced degree in agronomy, agricultural extension, crop science, agricultural education, Rural Development, or related field Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrated experience in development of agricultural training manuals, farmer extension and adult learning methodologies, bean or legume value chain development, climate-smart agriculture, smallholder farmer capacity building, Proven experience working in Rwanda, Strong knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Integrated Pest Management, Nutrition-sensitive agriculture, Rwanda agricultural systems and extension approaches Excellent facilitation and technical writing skills. Excellent report writing and communication skills in English. V

Application Process

Close Date

28/05/2026