Terms of Reference (ToR) for Agricultural Extension Expert – Smart

Agriculture Toolkit Development
Position Title: Agricultural Extension Expert – Smart Agriculture Toolkit Developer
Project: Chilonga Community Resilience Project
Location: Chilonga, Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe
Duration: 7 working days
Reports to: Project Manager – Citizens In Action Southern Africa (CIASA)
Languages Required: English and Local Language (Shangani/Chilonga dialect)

5. Requirements
 Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Natural Resources Management, or related field.
 Minimum 5 years’ Experience in agricultural extension services and CSA
programming.
 Demonstrated Experience working with smallholder farmers and indigenous
communities.
 Knowledge of Zimbabwe’s agro
• ecological zones, particularly Region V.
 Proficiency in participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools.
 Ability to communicate effectively in English and the Chilonga dialect preferred.
 Must have a recommendation from the Chilonga community with a long history of
previous work in support of the community climate smart agricultural initiatives.

1. Experience
The Chilonga region faces climate
• related agricultural challenges that threaten food security
and livelihoods. CIASA is establishing Agricultural Field Schools to introduce climate
• smart
agriculture (CSA) practices that are sustainable, indigenous
• friendly, and adaptive.
2. Purpose of the Assignment
To develop a Smart Agriculture Toolkit/manual tailored to the agro
• ecological and cultural
realities of Chilonga, and usable for field training sessions. This toolkit will serve as the core
manual for building climate
• resilient farming knowledge.
3. Scope of Work
 Conduct a rapid participatory assessment of local agricultural practices and climate
vulnerabilities.
 Liaise with Agritex, traditional leaders, and farmers to document indigenous farming
practices and climate adaptation needs.
 Design a comprehensive Smart Agriculture Toolkit/manual covering:
o. Conservation farming
o. Agroforestry and permaculture
o. Water harvesting and soil management
o. Crop and livestock diversification
o. Post
• harvest handling and value addition
 Integrate gender
• sensitive and youth
• inclusive approaches.
 Develop training content for community
• level Agricultural Field Schools.
 Translate key sections into the Chilonga local language for use in field
demonstrations.
 Train CIASA staff and local facilitators on the toolkit application.
4. Deliverables
 Inception report with methodology and stakeholder engagement plan.
 Draft Smart Agriculture Toolkit/manual.
 Final version incorporating feedback from CIASA and community validation.
 Translated guide in the Chilonga language (summary version for field use).
 Training
• of
• trainers (To. T) session for CIASA and local field facilitators.
 Provide a comprehensive report for the sessions facilitated.

6. How to Apply
Send an email with your cover letter and profile to comms@ciasa.org.zw on or before 20
June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processes.
Contact Emails: comms@ciasa.org.zw