INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)
TECHNOLOGIES FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TAAT) PHASE II
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH (CDTO) COMPACT
FORUM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN AFRICA (FARA)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
SECTOR: Agriculture
CONSULTANCY SERVICES: To facilitate writeshop on harmonization of IP training manuals, develop knowledge products and support the uploading of TAAT knowledge products on e-library
Grant No.: 2100155041681
Project ID No.: P-Z1-AZ0-0139
This Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org) 12th August 2022.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for the Consultant to facilitate writeshop on harmonization of IP training manuals, develop knowledge products and support the uploading of TAAT knowledge products on e-library.
IITA signed a sub-agreement with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) as implementing partner for the CDTO Compact.
The assignment is to engage a consultant to: Review existing training manuals, extension messages, and digital assets related to TAAT technologies and IPs; Engage with stakeholders (FARA, CGIAR Centers, SROs, NARES) to understand needs and priorities; Design the writeshop agenda and participatory methodology; Lead sessions on harmonizing manuals, extension messages, and digital assets in line with TAAT II and CSA principles; Guide participants in developing standardized training materials for dissemination; Support the creation and refinement of digital assets for knowledge transfer and scaling; Compile a comprehensive report summarizing outcomes, including finalized manuals, messages, and digital tools; Provide recommendations for sustaining harmonization across TAAT countries; Compile a comprehensive report summarizing outcomes, including finalized manuals, messages, and digital tools; and Provide recommendations for sustaining harmonization across TAAT countries.
The duration of the assignment is 60-man days; the selected consultant will report to the CDTO Compact Coordinator/Leader. The assignment is expected to commence in February, 2026.
The selected consultant should possess: Advanced degree in agricultural economics, agricultural extension, agronomy, or business management with at least five years’ post-qualification experience; Familiarity with the TAAT ecosystem and the Africa Emergency Food Production Facility (AEFPF) / Dakar II Goals; Knowledge of contemporary issues in African agriculture and demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, capacity development, and knowledge packaging; Familiarity with commodity compacts, country IPs, and mechanisms for private sector engagement; A track record of writing reports evidenced by publication records as books and chapters in books, conference papers, and journal articles; Ability to travel to TAAT IPs and facilitate multi-stakeholder processes; and Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
FARA, now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Consultants interested in this call must provide an Expression of Interest no longer than 10 pages, outlining proposed methodologies, references related to the execution of similar assignments, experience in similar areas, or evidence of knowledge and a proposed timeline. Brochures, CVs, and other supplementary materials submitted shall not be accounted for as part of the 10-page limit.
Interested consultants may obtain further information via Terms of Reference or at the address below during office hours (0800-1630hrs).
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s Procurement policy framework, October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement/new-procurement-policy.
Expressions of interest should be completed and submitted at [email protected]; and [email protected] on or before 31st December 2025.
Dr. Abdulrazak Ibrahim
TAAT-CDTO Compact Leader,
Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)
PMB CT 173, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
Telephone: +233596912196; +2347034589199
Email: [email protected]; Copy: [email protected]
FARA Affirmative Action Statement on Recruitment: there is no discrimination based on gender race, religion, ethnic orientation, disability, or health status.
Executive Director of FARA
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