Composting Trainer for Cash for Work Project

1. Description

The project comprises three types of cash for work activities targeting 500 workers: food production activities, including the production and distribution of daily meals and preserves baskets to 400 vulnerable families in targeted neighborhoods; agricultural activities including urban farming, small-scale farming and composting; and crafts activities including quilting, and possibly wood work, pottery, shoemaking, or copper production. In addition, we propose a Full-Stack Web Development VT targeting 25 women from vulnerable neighborhoods. All sub-activities will run for 3 cycles, and each cycle will start with a period of training, part of which will be technical, and will differ from one sub-activity to another, and part of which will be cross-cutting across all sub-activities, over two days. The latter part will include onboarding training on PSEA, code of conduct, non-violent communication, work ethics and well-being. Once training is complete, the workers will move on to the production phase.

2. Objective:

The primary objective of hiring a Composting Trainer is to raise awareness and knowledge about composting as an effective method of organic waste management. The trainer will be responsible for imparting practical skills, providing hands-on training, and promoting the adoption of composting practices to reduce waste, enhance soil health, and contribute to a more sustainable environment.

Scope of Work:

The Composting Trainer will be responsible for the following tasks:

a. Curriculum Development:

Collaborate with our team to design a comprehensive composting training curriculum suitable for local community cash workers.

Develop training materials, visual aids, and resources to support the training sessions.

b. Training Delivery:

Conduct interactive composting training sessions, workshops, and demonstrations.

Educate participants about the importance of composting, the composting process, and the benefits of using compost in gardening and agriculture.

Provide hands-on training to participants in compost pile setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting common composting challenges.

c. Compost Quality and Safety:

Instruct participants on maintaining compost quality and ensuring safety measures to avoid potential health and environmental hazards.

Address concerns related to composting odors, pests, and appropriate composting methods for different waste materials.

Qualifications and Expertise:

The ideal candidate for the Composting Trainer position should possess the following qualifications and expertise:

A background in environmental science, agriculture, horticulture, or related fields with a focus on composting and waste management.

Proven experience as a composting instructor, waste management educator, or demonstrable expertise in composting practices.

Strong knowledge of various composting techniques, including aerobic and vermicomposting methods.

Familiarity with different composting systems and their suitability for different settings (e.g., urban, rural, small-scale, large-scale).

Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying composting concepts to diverse audiences.

Ability to lead hands-on composting demonstrations and practical training sessions.

Passion for environmental sustainability and waste reduction.

Duration and Remuneration:

The Composting Trainer will be at Ruwwad Al-Tanmeya for 4 days