Biovision Africa Trust Advocacy Training Facilitator under Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative at Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT)

Job Description

The purpose of the assignment.

Train BvAT EOA staff on general advocacy strategies. This work will involve the production of training materials and facilitation of a 2 day training workshop. The participants will be trained on advocacy in general, and some of the key cross-cutting issues for advocacy like monitoring and evaluating advocacy; securing and building relationships and partnerships for advocacy, etc.).

The workshop will provide participants the opportunity to learn skills for designing and implementing a structured advocacy strategy, including:

• Choosing advocacy priorities;
• Setting measurable objectives;
• Mapping target audiences;
• Working in partnerships for advocacy and
• Monitoring and evaluating advocacy.
• The workshop will be extremely practical, giving participants the chance to apply the planning approaches to their advocacy issues. Participants will be given the opportunity to work on their own advocacy plan, applying the tools to their country/work context.
• They should be able to leave the training with a draft plan for advocacy on the issue of their choice.
  During the contract period the Consultant will be provided with inputs into the preparation of
  materials and agenda for training. It will also liaise with the BvAT office, to ensure all necessary
  logistics are in place for the workshop and that staff are available to participate.

Expected Outputs

• Develop and submit a draft agenda and programme for the training after discussion with BvAT contact person
• Develop draft training materials for review by BvAT team
• Undertake a 2 day training and cover proceedings
• Document the training proceedings by submitting a training report

Key skills, technical background, and experience required

• Masters or Advanced Degree in development studies or social sciences.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in conceptualizing, designing and implementing successful, evidencebased advocacy strategies.
• Strong communications skills (oral and written) in English are a requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and deliver high quality training workshops.
• Good understanding of EOA work, opportunities and challenges is an asset.