Request for Proposal
Consultancy: Oil Production and Hygiene Refresher Training
Conservation International Suriname (CI Suriname) is looking for a consultant for an Oil Production and Hygiene Refresher Training in Alalapadu
to execute project activities for a period of 2 months.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide a refresher training in Oil Production and Hygiene which aim is to strengthen the technical capacityof the people of Stichting Tuhka and the Brazil nut workers that were already trained in these skills. This refresher training should result in an
increased efficiency and hygiene in the production of the Brazil nut oil and roasted nuts in the Processing unit of Alalapadu. It is also important toimprove a clean and hygienic environment while processing Brazil nuts into highly added value products.
Timeline & Deliverables
No.
Services

Deliverables

1.

Prepare workplan

Workplan

2.

Prepare training manuals

Training manuals inHygiene andProduction of Oiland Roasted Nuts

3.

Provide training inHygiene and Productionof Oil and Roasted Nuts
- Field trip Alalapadu: lastweek July 2022
- Refresher Training ofthe people that attended
the first trainingPrepare final report

Proof of training:
Pictures andattendance lists

4.

Final report

Acceptance Criteria

Due dates

The workplan must contain the following:a) Timelineb) A training plan/program with clearly defined
objectives and day to day activitiesc) A final design for the Certificates of Completiond) A methodology to test if the trainees from the 1 st
training were able to apply the learned subjects andif there were challenges
The training manuals must contain the following:a) Day-to-day training programb) Concepts of hygienec) Practical and theoretical trainingsd) Production of oil and roasted nutse) A test how well the learned subjects from the 1 st
training were applied
Pictures and attendance lists

June 27,2022

The final report must contain the following:a) A summary of the subjects of the trainingb) Participant list, pictures of the training sessions,recordings (if available)c) The next steps and recommendations forimprovement

August 12,
2022

July 11, 2022

August 05,
2022

Requirements
Applicant should meet the following requirements:•A relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Engineering or Agro-processing•A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in NTFP’s processing and in training local communities, especially community development
enterprises in Suriname•
Expertise in hygiene practices•
Dutch and English proficiency, both in speaking and writing•
Excellent knowledge of Sranan Tongo
Selection Criteria•
Overall quality of CV and Cover Letter – 3 pts•
Education Requirement - 3 pts•
Work Experience Requirement- 3 pts•
Experience in NTFP’s processing including the ability to effectively convey complex details or technical information - 3 pts

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Experience with similar projects- 3 ptsUnderstanding of the challenges and cultural background of Indigenous communities - 3 pts
English and Dutch proficiency, both in speaking and writing - 3 pts
Highly familiar employing cultural awareness and sensitivity - 3 pts
Comprehensive technical proposal on how to conduct training in hygiene and production of oil and roasted nuts - 3 pts
Budget – 3 pts

Interested?
Applications should be sent, in English, to ci-suriname@conservation.org on or before 08 June 2022 by 4 PM. Please specify “Oil Production andHygiene Refresher Training consultant + Your Name” in the subject line. Applications should include:(i)
A resume of the applicant providing detailed information on the criteria listed in the “selection criteria” section of the RFP;(ii)
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in NTFP’s processing and in training local communities, especially community
development enterprises in Suriname;
Questions and clarifications regarding the consultancy may be addressed no later than 08 June 2022 to the Technical Manager; Ms. Erlyn Powerby e-mail: epower@conservation.org.