LOCATION: UGANDA
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered in Kenya with country offices in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Malawi, DR. Congo and Zambia. We are inviting qualified ToTs to participate in a capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of export-oriented staple food value chains in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. This opportunity is part of the project named, “Strengthening Competitiveness in Export-Oriented Staple Food Value Chains in East Africa”. The project focuses on improving the capacity of smallholder farmers to aggregate and market grain, reduce post-harvest losses, access finance, and establish structured trade relationships.

Scope of Work
Selected persons will first undergo a ToT training and thereafter will be expected to conduct training for smallholder farmer organizations (G-HUBs) and grain business hubs in the following areas:

• Organizational Development
• Business Management
• Good Agricultural Practices (incorporating climate adaptation)
• Post-harvest Management
• Grain Marketing
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  Deliverables and Expectations
  The Trainer is expected to deliver the following:
• Support the mobilization of G-hub members.
• Identify suitable training venues with EAGC field officers.
• Deliver comprehensive training, including theory and practical applications.
• Ensure that course content is accurate and up to date.
• Submit attendance forms, photo evidence, and a summary report of each training.
• Qualifications
  The Trainer is expected to possess:
• Be resident of the region within which the farmers training will occur.
• A certification in reference to the specific training courses from reputable Technical
  Training Institute, College or University.
• Practical hands-on experience in training adult (men and women) and youth learners in the
  relevant field of specialization.
• Previous EAGC-GBI trained alumni will have an added advantage.
• A track record of undertaking similar activities is required, especially the practical aspects.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Facilitation
EAGC shall provide a stipend as per the project policy.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV with a valid email address and contacts, cover letter, and relevant certifications with the subject line,” CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: TRAINING OF TRAINERS UGANDA (Indicating the Region You are applying for)” to hr@eagc.org by Close of Business 23rd September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.