Horticultural Crops (Betel, Durian, Pineapples) Expert/Trainer

WWF-Myanmar is now inviting applications for Horticultural Crops (Betel, Durian, Pineapples) Expert/ Trainer who will be working based at Yangon with field visit to project areas.

Background

WWF, an independent conservation organization active in nearly 100 countries, works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. WWF-Myanmar, established in 2014, is focused on halting the loss of the country’s extraordinary biodiversity and ensuring that human use of the country’s natural resources is sustainable and equitable. Preserving the environment in which people live and work is critical for health and wellbeing. Find out more at www.wwf.org.mm.

Objectives

The consultant’s primary objective is to enhance the capacity of local farmers in sustainable betel nut and durian cultivation. To achieve sustainability, it is crucial that local farmer groups possess the necessary experiences and skills to improve crop cultivation. The trainer’s role will be to focus on addressing crop-specific pests, diseases, and other climate change related issues that burden farmers, and to identify effective solutions which help address the agricultural issues of the farmers.

The trainer’s responsibilities include:

- Field visits and designing and delivering interactive and training sessions tailored to local contexts  and specific needs.

- Developing handouts and training materials in Myanmar language.

- Conducting pre- and post-training assessments to evaluate the knowledge improvement of local farmers.

- Providing optimal solutions to farmers’ compliance issues

- Submitting a concise expert/training report with recommendations to address the identified solutions.

The final report is expected to deliver at the end of June and detailed responsibilities, deliverables and timeline can be seen at https://www.wwf.org.mm/en/myanmar_career_page/

Requirements

- A postgraduate degree in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field, or a certification in a relevant discipline.

- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working with farmers.

- Demonstrated experience in training and capacity development, particularly in community-based settings.

- Individuals with substantial and robust experience and capabilities in working with farmers of horticultural crops will be considered for academic qualification with special attention.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. These should clearly demonstrate how the candidate meets the selection criteria, also stating the financial proposal with detailed costs. 

The CV/Resume, cover letter and proposal should be in English and emailed to vacancy.mm@wwf.org.mm by the closing date.

Closing Date: 29 May 2025 (Thursday)

WWF does not discriminate against applicants based on race, gender, physical or cognitive differences, or any other characteristic. ALL are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.