Call for Consultant: ToT Training – Water Management & Eco-Friendly Farming (IKI Katuma Project)

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Training of Water Users on Water Management, Water Use Efficiency and Environmentally Friendly Farming Practices
Project Title: Conservation of Biodiversity in Wetlands through Integrated Water Resources Management (IKI KATUMA)
Implementing Partner: Rikolto in Tanzania

1. General Information

1.1 Background

Rikolto collaborates with diverse food system actors to address complex challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and the lack of access to healthy food. Conserving biodiversity and protecting the ecosystems on which food systems depend are top priorities. Through partnerships with farmers' organisations, Rikolto promotes professionalisation, governance strengthening, and the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices. This includes building the capacity of Water Users Associations (WUAs) to manage water resources sustainably and train their members on water-efficient techniques.

Rikolto in Tanzania, with funding from GIZ, is implementing the IKI Katuma project in collaboration with the Ministry of Water, IUCN, and SNV. The project seeks to enhance the capacity of institutions involved in water and natural resource management and improve the ability of water users to sustainably manage water resources for wetland ecosystem protection and biodiversity conservation.

As part of this initiative, Rikolto will recruit a consultant to train WUA leaders and lead farmers (ToTs) on water use efficiency and environmentally friendly agricultural practices using a training-of-trainers model. The goal is to train 96 ToTs across the Katuma catchment, who will then cascade this knowledge to over 10,000 water users.

1.2 Target Group

The project targets three WUAs within the Katuma catchment: Katuma, Msaginya, and Mpanda. Local communities engaged in farming, livestock keeping, and domestic water use will be trained and supported in adopting biodiversity-friendly and water-efficient practices.

2. Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions to lead farmers and local extension officers on sustainable agriculture, livestock keeping, and water use practices.
2. Train ToTs in regenerative agricultural techniques such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), composting, agrochemical handling, Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM), conservation tillage, and indigenous tree planting.
3. Facilitate the formation of a pool of 96 local trainers (including 6 LGA extension officers) from 18 wards in the Katuma catchment.
4. Conduct technical training to strengthen WUA management capacity in operational, financial, and technical compliance, particularly regarding water abstraction permits.
5. Develop practical training manuals tailored to local needs and aligned with the ToT model for broader dissemination to 10,000 water users.
6. Build ToTs’ capacity on water use efficiency techniques including but not limited to: AWD, drip irrigation, land levelling, direct-seeded rice (DSR), and SRI.
7. Design awareness-raising messages and slogans for community outreach, including brochures and mobile messaging.
8. Support the community in managing water infrastructure, e.g., canals, cattle troughs, and permit compliance.
9. Support the establishment of demonstration plots and facilitate Farmer Field Days in collaboration with LGAs.
10. Provide technical support to WUA leaders to improve their knowledge of water policies and ensure effective knowledge transfer to community members.

3. Deliverables

The consultant is expected to provide the following:

• Inception Presentation outlining methodology, workplan, and execution strategy.
• Inception Report approved by Rikolto, detailing approach, tools, indicators, and training scope.
• Tailored Training Manuals incorporating baseline findings and adapted for the local context.
• Training Plan for ToTs focused on water use efficiency and environmentally friendly practices.
• List of Trained Facilitators: 96 local trainers equipped with knowledge and materials for community dissemination.

4. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, or Irrigation Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in training communities on water use efficiency, agroecological conservation, and resource management.
• Extensive knowledge of Tanzania’s Integrated Water Management Framework and Irrigation Scheme Guidelines.
• Strong facilitation skills in multi-cultural, community-based settings.
• Proven experience in regenerative agriculture, water conservation, and ecosystem restoration.
• Demonstrated collaboration with water authorities and understanding of water abstraction permits.
• Experience facilitating behavioural change and capacity development for WUAs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence local and national actors.
• Proven ability to develop training materials and conduct ToT workshops.

5. Application Procedure

Qualified individual consultants or consultancy firms should submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Technical and financial proposal
• CVs of proposed consultants, including references
• At least three references (with contact details) from recent, similar assignments
• Two to three samples of previous relevant work

Deadline for Applications: 22nd June 2025
Please submit applications by email to: eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org
Include the subject: “Application for ToT – Water Management and Environmentally Friendly Farming Practices”

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