Request for Proposal
Consultancy: Improve Agricultural and Food Security for Tepu
Conservation International Suriname (CI Suriname) is looking for a consultant to Improve Agricultural and Food Security for Tepu to execute project activities
for a period of 3 months.
The community of Tepu is mostly dependent on growing crops for food supply, and therefore faces big challenges during the big rainy season, because
most of the crops are destroyed due to excessive water. The objective of this consultancy is to improve the food security in Tepu by improving existing andintroducing new agricultural practices which should result in a reliable and nutritious supply of food throughout the whole year.
Timeline & Deliverables
Due dates
No.
Activity
Deliverables
Acceptance Criteria
1.

Review of current agricultural
practices during field trip Tepu: 1stweek October

Field report2.

Prepare Workplan

Workplan

3.

4.

Prepare and conduct training inTepu
Training period:
1st week December 2022

Training manual

Prepare Final Report

Final report

Proof of training:
Pictures and attendance
lists
Short technical report

The field report must contain:- The current agricultural practices- Pictures of the agricultural plots- General suggestions for improvement
The workplan must contain the following:- A timeline- A training plan/program with clearly defined
objectives and day to day activities- A design for certificates of completion
3a) Training manual in improved agricultural
practices (including new tools and techniques),
using visual materials (pictures) with detailed
descriptions.
3b) Short technical report including pictures andattendance lists

Final report, containing (but not limited to):- Final agenda of the training- Summary of the subjects- Next steps and recommendations forimprovement- Participants lists & pictures of the training sessions

October 17, 2022

October 24, 2022

November 07, 2022

December 12, 2022

December 19, 2022

Requirements
Applicant should meet the following requirements:•At least a BSc. in Agricultural Sciences•
A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in the agriculture sector•
Experience in training local communities•
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 agricultural processes including the ability to effectively convey technical information - 3 pts•
Experience with similar projects- 3 pts•
Understanding of the challenges and cultural background of Indigenous communities - 3 pts•
English and Dutch proficiency, both in speaking and writing - 3 pts•
Highly familiar with cultural awareness and sensitivity - 3 pts•
Comprehensive technical proposal on how to conduct training in improved agricultural practices - 3 pts•Budget – 3 pts
Interested?
Applications should be sent, in English, to ci-suriname@conservation.org on or before 22 August 2022 by 4 PM. Please specify “Improve Agricultural andFood Security for Tepu 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 five (5) years’ experience of working in the agricultural sector
Questions and clarifications regarding the consultancy may be addressed no later than 22 August 2022 to the Technical Manager; Ms. Erlyn Power bye-mail: epower@conservation.org.