Sustainable Agriculture Vocational Trainer – Youth Program

1. Background

Farah Social Foundation is implementing a youth-focused vocational training program aimed at building practical skills in sustainable agriculture and improving employability and self-reliance. The program combines theory, hands-on practice, and market-oriented approaches and leads to a MEHE-certified certificate upon completion.

2. Objective of the Assignment

To design and deliver a 150-hour Sustainable Agriculture vocational training that equips youth with practical, environmentally responsible agricultural skills aligned with labor market needs and national certification standards.

3. Scope of Work

The trainer will be responsible for:

Designing and delivering the full 150-hour training program

Ensuring alignment with MEHE vocational certification requirements

Combining theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice

Using participatory, youth-friendly teaching methods

Integrating environmental sustainability and climate-smart practices

4. Training Structure

Total duration: 150 hours

Daily schedule: 5 hours per day

Target group: Youth from 15 to 25 years old

Training modality: In-person (classroom + field/practical sessions)

5. Key Training Topics (Indicative)

The trainer may adapt content based on context, but must cover:

Principles of sustainable and climate-smart agriculture

Soil health and soil conservation techniques

Water management and efficient irrigation systems

Organic farming and reduced chemical inputs

Crop selection, seasonal planning, and basic crop management

Integrated pest management (IPM)

Post-harvest handling and basic value addition

Occupational health and safety in agriculture

Introduction to agri-entrepreneurship and market access

6. Deliverables

The trainer is expected to deliver:

Training curriculum and session plans (before training starts)

Training materials (presentations, handouts, practical guides)

Delivery of 150 hours of training in Arabic 

Pre- and post-training assessments

Attendance sheets and session reports

Final training completion report

Support documentation required for MEHE certification

7. Duration & Level of Effort

Total duration: As per training schedule (150 hours)

8. Coordination & Reporting

The trainer will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and MEAL Officer. Regular progress updates will be required.

9. Qualifications & Experience

The trainer must have:

University degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainable agriculture

Proven experience in vocational or youth training

Strong practical field experience

Familiarity with MEHE vocational training standards (asset)

Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk youth (asset)

10. Payment Terms

Payment will be based on actual training hours delivered

Payment schedule to be defined in the contract, subject to deliverables approval

⚠️ Tax Compliance Note:
In case the selected trainer does not have an MOF registration, a tax deduction of 8.5% will be applied to the total contract value, in accordance with applicable regulations.

11. Ethical & Safeguarding Considerations

The trainer must adhere to the organization’s Code of Conduct and PSEA throughout the assignment.