National Expert on Gender and Minority Rights to ensure the TOT Curricula Developed Under the Climate Foresight Component
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
National Expert on Gender and Minority Rights to ensure the TOT Curricula Developed Under the Climate Foresight Component of the Project and Other Agrometeorological Tools are Accessible to Women and Other Minority Farmers and Local Value Chain Actors.
Contract/Level: Individual Consultant (IC)
Duration: 150 working days for 12 months from October 2025 to September 2026
Duty station: GDA, MAFF, Phnom Penh
- Training materials and training methodology on topics of gender equality, social inclusion and gender considerations in agrometeorology, and standard operating procedures on four crops are developed and implemented.
- Guidelines and approaches for the efficient and effective dissemination of climate advisory information to women and minority farmers, as well as for their involvement in consultations, workshops, and trainings, are developed and approved.
- Completion of a series of training workshops for trainers at provincial and district levels, along with detailed reports documenting participant engagement, training outcomes, and recommendations for further improvements.
- A set of practical recommendations and guidelines for effective outreach strategies, identifying suitable channels and approaches to disseminate climate advisory services to women, youth, and indigenous farmers in target communes and districts.
- A report on the development and implementation of feedback and monitoring mechanisms that assess the effectiveness of the trainings, with specific emphasis on the participation of women and minority farmers. This report should also outline adjustments made based on feedback.
- Final report on the implementation of trainings, including evidence that 50 percent of women and minority farmers were invited to consultations, workshops, and trainings on Standard Operating Procedures for the four crops.
- Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Social Development, Social Sciences, Rural Development, Agriculture, or a related field, with a strong focus on gender equality, social inclusion, or community development.
- Proven experience in mainstreaming gender and social inclusion in agriculture, agrometeorology, disaster and risk management, and crop production systems, with a minimum of 5 years working on projects related to gender equality, minority rights, and inclusive development.
- Previous experience in designing and implementing training and capacity building materials on gender equality, social inclusion, and minority rights.
- Previous experience in writing guidelines for ensuring involvement of women and minority farmers in the agrometeorology and farmer field schools.
- Strong Knowledge of Agrometeorological Advisory Services and Agricultural Value Chains, especially related to crops like cashew nut, organic rice, mango, and vegetables, with an understanding of how these services impact smallholder farmers.
- Demonstrated Skills in Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation, with a proven track record of working collaboratively with local communities, farmers, NGOs, and government institutions to ensure inclusive participation.
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills, with the ability to develop accessible training materials and communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including those with varying literacy levels.
- Proficiency in English and Khmer, along with Cultural Sensitivity, with a deep understanding of local contexts and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities in the target areas.
