Consultant: Agric Mechanization - Kumasi Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Kumasi Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Kumasi, Ashanti Region
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Expression of Interest (EOI) Call for Consultant to Develop Training ManualsProject Title: Strengthened Access to Mechanisation for Agribusiness to Enhance Youth Employment Opportunities in GhanaBackgroundThe Kumasi Institute of Tropical Agriculture (KITA), with funding from AGRA, is implementing a 36-month project aimed at increasing youth employment through improved access to agricultural mechanization services. As part of the project deliverables, KITA seeks to engage a qualified consultant to develop four (4) competency-based training manuals to build the capacity of youth in the following areas: * Agro-processing Equipment: Operation and maintenance of dryers, millers, roasters, dehydrators, pressers, oil extractors, etc.

Post-Harvest Equipment: Operating, maintenance, and care of threshers, transportation systems, bagging, weighing, and moisture testing equipment.
On-Farm Equipment: Operations and maintenance of tractors, planters, tillers, weeders, pruners, earth-moving equipment, and drones.
IoT and AI in Agriculture: Use of IoT devices (soil scanners, bird scarers, weather stations, moisture meters, aflatoxin meters) and AI integration in agriculture.

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Develop four (4) user-friendly, gender-sensitive and inclusive training manuals tailored to youth (ages 18–35), with emphasis on young women and Persons with Disability (PWDs).
Ensure manuals align with AGRA’s project outcomes and Ghana’s agricultural mechanization policies.
Incorporate practical exercises, case studies, and visual aids (diagrams, photos) to enhance learning.
Submit draft manuals for review and finalize based on feedback from KITA and AGRA.

Scope of WorkThe consultant will:

Conduct a desk review of existing materials and project documents.
Collaborate with KITA’s technical team to align content with project milestones
Ensure manuals cover:

Safety protocols in equipment utilization.
Troubleshooting and basic repairs.
Financial access for equipment acquisition.
Integrate KITA and AGRA’s Branding and Safeguarding Policies.

Required Skills or ExperienceConsultant Qualifications

Expertise: Proven experience in agricultural mechanization, IoT/AI in agriculture, and manual development.
Education: Advanced degree (PhD or Master's degree) in Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, or related field.
Experience: Minimum 3 years developing training materials for youth-focused projects.
Language: Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages (e.g., Twi) is a plus.

Salary: GHS 20,000[ad2]

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