The consultant will provide support in designing farmer training tools (including translating materials to local language), working with the local government to mobilize farmers for farmer-field days, training the farmers about RCC, supporting the farmers to open bank account with the Bank, follow up with the farmers post-implementation.

This will include the following activities:

• Provide inputs on farmer training materials
• Translate the training materials to local language
• Mobilize farmers across two counties for focus group discussions
• Conducting location level training for the farmers about RCC, using different gender appropriate approaches
• Liaise with the two Banks to support the farmers in opening bank accounts
• Support the farmers to apply for loans, and help them in acquiring inputs from local agro-dealers
• Conduct qualitative interviews on gender learning approaches
• Support endline data collection activities

Qualifications:

Qualifications and skills required include:

• Masters’ degree in Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, or related field
• Demonstrated professional experience coordinating farmer training and conducting qualitative surveys.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience in the area of climate risk management.
• Experience in working in sub-Saharan Africa

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Swahili language
• Experience in working in sub-Saharan Africa