Consultant -Pfumvudza (Conservation Agriculture) Implementation Support

Objectives of the Assignment
CSJ requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to provide technical expertise and guidance to support the implementation and scale-up of the Pfumvudza model by:
• Mobilizing and engaging stakeholders.
• Facilitating learning/sharing events and field exposure.
• Overseeing the development of targeted communication material.
• Supporting private sector and development partner engagement.
• Facilitating adaptive and responsive implementation aligned with field realities.

Scope of Work
The preferred Consultant will deliver the following responsibilities:

Stakeholder Mobilization and Engagement
• Identify and mobilize key stakeholders including agribusinesses, district production departments, CAs, and agricultural livelihood partners in the refugee settlements
• Organize and conduct stakeholder engagement events and field exposure visits.

Communication & Media Coordination
• Oversee the development of agribusiness and smallholder farmer-targeted communication materials in collaboration with the communications team. (e.g., videos, how to guides).
• Manage engagement with other consultants and the technical team.
Support to Adopters
• Provide tailored information or technical assistance to agribusinesses and livelihood partners in refugee settlements.
• Gather and respond to feedback from adopters to refine implementation.
• Track progress on adoption.

Deliverables
The Consultant will deliver the following in execution of the Scope of Work:
• One stakeholder engagement plan and schedule.
• Three stakeholder engagement events:
– Smallholder-focused
– Agribusiness-focused
– Development partner-focused
• Ongoing inputs and support to Communications Business Model Specialist in production of Pfumvudza-focused communication materials, including guides and videos
• Monthly activity reports to keep the team at CSJ abreast of progress and challenges.
• Summary Report on engagements with adopters including feedback received.

Required Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will exhibit the following competencies:
• Achieve Results: Sets and aligns challenging, achievable objectives in performance of tasks having lasting impact.
• Think Innovatively: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
• Learn Continuously: Create opportunities to help teams expand horizons, diversify experiences.
• Adapt with Agility: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
• Act with Determination: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
• Engage and Partner: Politically savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion wider collaboration.

Required Skills and Experience
The preferred Consultant shall present the following skills and experience:

Skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to dynamic field conditions.
• Familiarity with agricultural development and refugee contexts.
• You are not required to have prior knowledge of the Pfumvudza Model; the successful candidate will be mentored to understand it.
• Knowledge of refugee settlement ecosystems and experience delivering programs targeting refugees and host communities is critical.
• Existing relationships with key stakeholders in these contexts is highly desirable.

Experience
• Educational experience in Agriculture, Development Studies, Communications, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project implementation, stakeholder engagement, or agricultural extension.
• Experience working with media and communication teams.
• Knowledge of conservation agriculture and smallholder farming systems
• Fluency in English: knowledge of any of the local languages in refugee settlements in NU is an added advantage.

Assignment Timeline
The assignment will be up to 15 days a month across three months