National Consultant (Training on successful farming practices and strategies for improving efficiency in small household operations)

Dnipropetrovska

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Dnipropetrovska
  • Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Agriculture and Forestry
    • Education, Learning and Training
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope
The overarching goal of the “Piloting sustainable solutions for economic recovery and reintegration in Dnipropetrovska oblast” project funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic is to contribute to improving the conditions for sustainable economic recovery and reintegration of war-affected communities in Dnipropetrovska oblast. The Project Interventions will focus on revitalizing livelihoods and boosting employability in a context-sensitive and demand-driven manner, that actively supports national government efforts in strengthening local economies.

IOM will implement a community-based approach to deliver localized livelihood assistance to rural households/farms and small holders in the targeted hromadas. To strengthen food security and income generation, IOM will provide cash grants and training on agricultural livelihoods to rural households engaged in small-scale farming. Training program is aimed at optimizing the capabilities of beneficiaries and communities where they live. The selected beneficiaries will receive technical training to improve their livelihoods and enhance the productive capacities of targeted households. The training will cover various key areas, including successful farming practices, developing strategies for improving efficiency in small household operations, and discussions on enhancing current activities. 
 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Migration, Sustainable Development, & Livelihoods (MSDL) Unit, Project “Piloting sustainable solutions for economic recovery and reintegration in Dnipropetrovska oblast”. 

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Deliverable 1 by January 31, 2026:

  • Develop training materials on successful farming practices and strategies for improving efficiency in small household operations, including training agenda, training presentation, and hand-out materials with description of practical cases.

Deliverable 2 by February 28, 2026:

  • Conduct 10 (ten) specialized in-person 4-hours training sessions for the selected beneficiaries including the facilitation of discussions on enhancing current household activities of the beneficiaries.
  • Compile, review, and consolidate the inputs from the trainings into training monitoring report including challenges occurred and lessons learned.
 
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
  • 1 training agenda is developed. 
  • 1 presentation and accompanying materials onsuccessful farming practices, as well as strategies for improving efficiency in small household operations, are developed and agreed with IOM Ukraine. 
  • Successfully delivered 10 in-person 4-hours training sessions. 
  • Monitoring report including challenges occurred and lessons learned provided to IOM within 1 week after all training completion.

Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferably in social sciences, political sciences, public administration, economics, law, international relations from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant work experience.
Experience
  • Experience in developing training courses on farming, enhancing household activities, strategy development etc.;
  • Experience in conducting training session;
  • Experience of working in employment and/or business support initiatives is an advantage;
  • Excellent Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel skills;
  • Experience in working with UN or NGOs is an advantage.
Skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent reporting skills. 
Languages
  • Fluency in Ukrainian.
  • Knowledge of English will be an advantage.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
 
Travel required
Yes, it is expected that the National Trainer (Consultant) will perform their services offline with duty travels to the hromada locations identified in in Dniprovskyi and Kamianskyi raion of Dnipropetrovska oblast in close coordination with IOM and/or its implementing partners operating in the Oblasts. The consultant will be responsible for the associated travel costs and arrangements.
 
Required Competencies
 
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
 
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
  3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
  4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
  5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
  6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
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