Post Title
Positions of Community-Based Trainers (CBTs)
Duty Station
Somaliland
Contract Type
Service Contract
Duration
11 Months Extension if Possible
Unit
Programme
Experience Required
Extensive Experience
Somaliland Community Action Network (SCAN) is seeking qualified Two Positions of Community-Based Trainers (CBTs) on based in Borama and the other one is based in Hargeisa with strong experience in climate-smart agriculture, farmer training, and horticulture drip irrigation to support food system resilience initiatives. The CBTs will facilitate and mentor Climate-Adapted Village Savings and Loan Associations (CA-VSLAs), support savings meetings, record keeping, group governance, and provide frontline monitoring and reporting while serving as a key link between communities and project technical teams. In addition, they will deliver hands-on technical support to crop and livestock cooperatives to promote improved practices, strengthen governance, and integrate financial services with food system activities, thereby
Purpose of the Position
The Community-Based Trainer (CBT) will provide frontline technical and facilitation support for WFP-supported resilience and livelihoods activities. The CBT will strengthen climate-smart agricultural practices, support Climate-Adapted Village Savings and Loan Associations (CA-VSLAs), and link savings groups with cooperative-led food system and livelihood activities.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems Support
· Deliver farmer training on climate-smart agricultural practices aligned with WFP resilience programming
· Support horticulture production, including drip irrigation systems and water-efficient technologies
· Promote improved crop and livestock management practices to enhance food security and nutrition
· Support demonstration plots and farmer-to-farmer learning approaches
B. CA-VSLA and Financial Inclusion Support
· Facilitate formation and mentoring of Climate-Adapted VSLA groups
· Support savings and loan meetings, record keeping, and financial transparency
· Promote linkages between CA-VSLAs and household food system activities
· Encourage inclusion of women and youth in savings and livelihoods initiatives
C. Cooperative and Livelihood Development
· Provide hands-on support to crop and livestock cooperatives
· Strengthen cooperative governance, leadership, and accountability
· Support integration of VSLA services with cooperative-led enterprises
· Promote market-oriented production and collective action
D. Monitoring, Reporting, and Coordination
· Conduct frontline monitoring of WFP-supported activities
· Collect routine field data, beneficiary feedback, and success stories
· Report progress, challenges, and lessons learned to project supervisors
· Act as a key liaison between communities, SCAN technical teams, and WFP-supported interventions
4. Qualifications and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture , Business Administration, Rural Development, or any related field
· Practical experience in climate-smart agriculture and farmer training
· Experience working with VSLA groups, cooperatives, or community-based organizations
· Prior experience with UN agencies, or INGOs is a strong advantage
· Ability to work effectively in rural and resource-constrained environments
· One of them Based in Awdal Region and Other is based on Maroodijeex Region
5. Core Competencies
· Strong community facilitation and participatory skills
· Technical knowledge of climate-smart and resilience-focused agriculture
· Good communication, mentoring, and reporting skills
· Commitment to accountability, inclusion, and humanitarian principles
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. Code of Conduct and Safeguarding
The CBT will adhere to SCAN and WFP policies on protection, safeguarding, accountability to affected populations (AAP), prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and humanitarian principles.
