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Project Title:
Reviving Sustainable Family Farming for Earthquake-Affected Recovery
Implementing Organization:
AMAL Organization for Relief and Development
Project Location:
Azmarin – Idlib Governorate (Northwest Syria)
Assignment Title:
Training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Marketing for Smallholder Farmers and Women Participants
Duration of Contract & Level of Effort:
• Training: 5 consecutive days (two daily sessions) covering 5 farmer groups (total 230 farmers).
• Implementation Window: Within the project period 15 Sept 2025 – 15 May 2026 (final calendar to be agreed with
AMAL).
Background
Following the February 2023 earthquake, AMAL is implementing an agricultural recovery project in Azmarin to restore sustainable
family farming. This includes providing agricultural kits and drip irrigation systems to 230 vulnerable households, combined with
practical training on climate-smart practices and linkages to local markets.
The Good Agricultural Practices and Marketing Trainer will deliver structured training to farmers on soil management, pest control,
irrigation, intercropping, and marketing to empower them economically and environmentally.
Equip farmers with sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices adapted to small-scale and home gardens.
2. Introduce techniques for soil fertility, integrated pest management, irrigation efficiency, and crop diversification.
3. Strengthen farmers’ capacity in post-harvest handling, local marketing, and income generation.
4. Empower women-headed households and vulnerable groups to participate actively in agricultural and market activities
5. Provide practical demonstrations within training sessionsTarget Group & Modality
• Participants: 230 farmers divided into 5 groups of approximately 46 farmers each.
• Training Arrangement:
o The training will run for 5 days total.
o Each day will have two sessions (morning and afternoon) with different groups.
o Over the 5 days, each group of farmers will attend two complete training sessions (covering GAP + Marketing)..
Scope of Work
A. Training Sessions (Delivered across 5 days):
• Soil management, organic fertilization, and composting.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and safe use of inputs.
• Intercropping and reuse of agricultural residues.
• Efficient irrigation methods (drip irrigation).
• Post-harvest handling and food safety basics.
• Marketing and local market linkages: pricing, packaging, sales strategies.
• Women’s empowerment in sustainable agriculture and marketing.
B. In-Session Demonstrations (within training days)
The trainer will provide practical demonstrations during training to reinforce key practices.
Trainer Responsibilities
• Submit bilingual (AR/EN) training methodology, agenda, and modules for AMAL approval before delivery.
• Prepare and distribute Arabic handouts for all participants.
• Design and administer pre/post tests to measure learning outcomes.
• Deliver participatory and field-based demonstrations emphasizing “learning by doing” during training days.
• Provide attendance sheets and training summary for each day.
• Submit a final report including: methodology, attendance, test results, and recommendations.
Expected Deliverables
• Approved AR/EN training package (syllabus, slides, handouts).
• Pre/post tests with summary analysis.
• Attendance sheets and photos for all training sessions.
• Farmer-friendly GAP & Marketing Guide (draft).
• Final narrative report with recommendations
Qualifications
• Proven expertise in Good Agricultural Practices, sustainable farming, and agri-marketing.
• Experience in training smallholder farmers, including women-headed households.
• Familiarity with climate-smart and environmentally friendly practices.
• Fluency in Arabic; English proficiency desirable.
• Prior work in post-crisis rural contexts is an asset.
Equal opportunities and non-discrimination:
Amal dedicated to promoting equal opportunities in our recruitment practices so the maintaining equal opportunities and
nondiscrimination is a foundational principle:
Discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, social status, origin, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any
other grounds is strictly prohibited across all aspects of employment, organizational practices, work arrangements, salary, dismissal,
and service provision.
Preference among employees or candidates for employment may be granted based on objective criteria and qualifications essential
for the job, and such preferences do not constitute discrimination.
In instances where specific provisions apply to contracting concerning gender, qualifications, working conditions, or contract type
(daily, weekly, seasonal), rights and responsibilities remain equitable.
Protection from harassment and sexual exploitation:
Amal Organization is dedicated to fostering a secure and respectful environment for employees and those they interact with in the
course of their work. The recruitment, retention, and promotion of staff are inherently tied to maintaining high ethical standards and
a commendable reputation. Amal Organization unequivocally prohibits and will not tolerate (zero tolerate) any form of
discrimination, abuse, harassment (whether sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age,
sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. Employees and associated personnel must strictly
refrain from engaging in any discriminatory, harassing, or abusive behavior, whether physical, sexual, verbal, or otherwise, both
within and outside the Amal organization.
Child safeguarding:
Amal Organization recognizes that ensuring a secure environment for children begins with the recruitment of qualified employees
equipped with the necessary competencies and skills to perform their duties effectively, safely, and reliably. This commitment is
geared towards safeguarding children from all forms of exploitation, labor, or potential harm.
In our dedication to children's safety, our selection process incorporates comprehensive background checks, underscoring our
unwavering commitment to preventing abuse and ensuring the well-being of children.Safeguarding employee relations:
In line with our commitment to fostering a secure and respectful work environment, the post holder is required to adhere to Amal's
anti-harassment policy. This policy underscores our dedication to safeguarding the well-being of our staff by promoting a workplace
culture characterized by mutual respect and professionalism. The role holder plays a vital part in this commitment, ensuring a
supportive atmosphere and actively contributing to the safeguarding of their colleagues through the promotion of positive employee
relations.
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