| Consulting Services: | Engagement of an Individual Consultant to Develop key learning Resources into training modules on Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUS) in Africa |
| Name of Project: | Promoting Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species for improved nutrition and livelihoods in Africa |
| Procurement Ref: | FARA/FAO-NUS/IC/2026/01 |
| Date: | 26th March , 2026 |
- The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is promoting Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUS), or “forgotten foods,” to enhance nutrition and livelihoods across Africa. Despite their high nutritional value and adaptability, these crops have received limited attention, and efforts to promote them remain fragmented.
The initiative aims to strengthen coordination by building an evidence based baseline of existing knowledge, fostering regional collaboration, and bridging traditional knowledge with modern scientific research. It also supports advocacy for increased policy attention and investment to integrate NUS into food systems.
A key priority identified in the Africa Manifesto on Forgotten Foods is to raise awareness and promote the value of NUS among civil society. As part of this effort, FARA in partnership with FAO-Regional Office for Africa (FAO_RAF), is implementing a project focused on promoting awareness sharing, and building capacity for the integration of NUS into sustainable food systems. The project also aims to assess continental progress in integrating NUS into the current food systems across Africa.
- This request for Expression of Interest is issued to engage a qualified individual consultant to undertake the assignment in accordance with the Terms of Reference.
- The Executive Director of FARA invites interested and qualified individual consultants to express interest in undertaking this assignment.
- Interested Consultants must submit an Expression of Interest of no more than 10 pages, outlining their proposed methodology, with relevant references from similar assignments, and detailed CV showing experience from similar work and. proposed workplan or schedule . Brochures, CVs, and other supplementary materials submitted will not be counted toward the 10-page limit.
- The assignment shall be undertaken over a total of 20 working days, within a three month period, commencing on April 20, 2026, to July 20, 2026.
- The consultant shall be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in FARA’s Procurement Guidelines.
- Interested consultants may obtain further information from the Director of Research and Innovation (DRI), Oluwole Fatunbi [[email protected]] or Mr. Richard Kombat at [email protected] between 9h00 to 15h00 GMT.
Please download the Terms of Reference below for further information on this opportunity.
- Expressions of Interest should be submitted electronically to [[email protected]] and addressed to Dr. Aggrey Agumya, Executive Director of FARA, No. 7 Flower Avenue, New Achimota, Mile 7, Accra, Ghana, Tel: +233 302 772823/744888
- Submissions must be received no later than 14h00 GMT on Friday, 10th April 2026, at 14h00 GMT. Tel: +233 302 772823/744888
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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