Community-Based Trainer (CBT)

1.IssuingDate1th Feb, 2026ClosingDate07th February, 2026PostTitlePositions of Community-Based Trainers (CBTs)DutyStationSomalilandContractTypeServiceContractDuration11Months Extension if PossibleUnitProgrammeExperience RequiredExtensive ExperienceSomaliland Community Action Network (SCAN)is seeking qualifiedTwo Positions of Community-Based Trainers (CBTs) on based in Boramaand the other oneis based in Hargeisawith 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, therebyPurpose of the PositionThe 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 ResponsibilitiesA. 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 approachesB. 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 initiativesC. 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 actionD. 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

1.IssuingDate1th Feb, 2026ClosingDate07th February, 2026PostTitlePositions of Community-Based Trainers (CBTs)DutyStationSomalilandContractTypeServiceContractDuration11Months Extension if PossibleUnitProgrammeExperience RequiredExtensive ExperienceSomaliland Community Action Network (SCAN)is seeking qualifiedTwo Positions of Community-Based Trainers (CBTs) on based in Boramaand the other oneis based in Hargeisawith 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, therebyPurpose of the PositionThe 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 ResponsibilitiesA. 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 approachesB. 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 initiativesC. 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 actionD. 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