Sudan: Terms of Reference (ToR) for Trainers & Experts in Livelihoods, Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship

Oct 14, 2025 (Deadline: 2025-10-31) | STOOS CONSULTING
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STOOS Consulting seeks Sudan-based trainers and experts to deliver TVET, entrepreneurship, agriculture/livestock, VSLA, financial literacy, and market systems training that strengthens resilience and self-reliance for women, youth, farmers, and micro-enterprises.

Description of the Tasks

• Conduct needs assessments and market/value-chain appraisals in priority states.
• Localize Arabic curricula and practical toolkits (farmer field demos, enterprise SOPs, safety guides).
• Deliver field-based trainings and on-site coaching (farms, workshops, cooperatives).
• Establish/strengthen VSLAs (governance, savings/loan cycles, crisis-response).
• Integrate climate adaptation/DRR into livelihoods and agribusiness practices.
• Facilitate market linkages (buyers, input suppliers, service providers) and finance access.
• Apply pre/post tests, competency checks, and learning analytics.
• Produce structured reports with action plans, risks, and coordination asks for partners.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Residence in Sudan; Arabic fluency.
• Degree/TVET in Business, Agriculture, Livestock, Economics, Finance, TVET or related.
• 5+ years designing/delivering livelihoods/TVET/enterprise training and mentorship.
• Strong adult-learning, community engagement, and safeguarding/CHS application.
• Experience with rural delivery, low-infrastructure logistics, and conflict-sensitive approaches.
• Proficiency in MEL/reporting and partner coordination (NGOs/INGOs/private sector).