TrainingProjectTitle: Ghar Ki Haryali – Gwadar Ki Khushhali (A Community-Led Social Action Project)
Assignment  Location: Baloch Ward, District Gwadar, Balochistan
Project Support: Access to Climate Security and Environmental Justice in Gwadar, Balochistan
Position: Individual Consultant – Kitchen Gardening Technical Trainer
Nature of Assignment: Short-term Consultancy
Target Participants: 80 household representatives, particularly women and youth

1. Background

The project "Ghar Ki Haryali – Gwadar Ki Khushhali" (A Community-Led Social Action Project) aims to strengthen climate resilience and household food security by promoting climate-smart kitchen gardening among 80 households in Baloch Ward, Gwadar. Given Gwadar's hot and dry climate, high temperatures and limited rainfall, the project will promote small-scale gardening using available household spaces, including courtyards, rooftops and verandas.

The initiative contributes to Donor's broader programme, "Access to Climate Security and Environmental Justice in Gwadar, Balochistan," by promoting community-led climate adaptation, environmental awareness, water conservation and sustainable resource management.

Participating households will receive vegetable seeds, grow bags, compost and water-efficient gardening materials. A qualified Kitchen Gardening Consultant will be engaged to deliver practical training on garden establishment, seed selection, efficient watering, composting, organic pest management and sustainable garden maintenance.

2. Objectives of the Assignment

The overall objective is to enhance the technical knowledge and practical skills of 80 household representatives in establishing and maintaining climate-resilient kitchen gardens.

Specific objectives are to:

1. Develop participants' understanding of kitchen gardening techniques suitable for Gwadar's hot and dry climatic conditions.
2. Demonstrate practical methods of seed selection, soil preparation, planting and garden establishment.
3. Promote water-efficient irrigation and sustainable water management practices.
4. Build knowledge of composting, organic fertilizers and environmentally friendly pest management.
5. Strengthen the capacity of women and youth to manage household kitchen gardens independently.
6. Encourage sustainable household vegetable production and improved food security.

3. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

The selected consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:

A. Training Preparation

• Develop a practical training plan and session methodology for 80 participants.
• Prepare training materials and simple guidance on climate-smart kitchen gardening.
• Identify locally suitable, seasonal and heat-tolerant vegetable varieties.
• Adapt the training methodology to the local climatic conditions and available household spaces in Gwadar.

B. Delivery of Practical Training

The consultant will conduct practical training covering the following areas:

1. Introduction to kitchen gardening and its contribution to household food security.
2. Selection of suitable vegetables for Gwadar's climatic conditions, including spinach, coriander, carrots, radish, peas, turnips, green onions, fenugreek, tomatoes and green chillies.
3. Selection and preparation of soil and growing media.
4. Seed selection, seed sowing, transplantation and plant spacing.
5. Establishment of kitchen gardens using grow bags, pots, containers and available household spaces.
6. Water-efficient gardening techniques and water conservation.
7. Preparation and application of compost and organic fertilizers using household organic waste.
8. Natural and environmentally friendly pest and disease management.
9. Garden maintenance, harvesting, seed saving and seasonal planning.
10. Household-level sustainability and continuation of kitchen gardening after project completion.

C. Demonstration and Practical Exercises

• Demonstrate the preparation of growing media and filling of grow bags or containers.
• Demonstrate seed sowing, transplantation and appropriate watering techniques.
• Explain practical ways to maintain kitchen gardens with limited water.
• Provide guidance on the use and maintenance of gardening tools and materials.
• Encourage participants to undertake practical exercises during the training.

D. Post-Training Technical Guidance

• Provide technical recommendations for establishing kitchen gardens among the 80 participating households.
• Guide participants on the appropriate use of seeds, compost and gardening kits.
• Provide recommendations for maintaining healthy plants and addressing common gardening challenges.
• Suggest simple practices for continued household-level gardening beyond the project period.

4. Expected Deliverables

The selected consultant will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Training Plan and Materials: Develop and submit a training agenda, methodology and practical learning materials on climate-smart kitchen gardening.
• Delivery of Training: Conduct practical kitchen gardening training for 80 household representatives, particularly women and youth.
• Practical Demonstrations: Demonstrate seed sowing, soil preparation, composting, water-efficient gardening techniques and kitchen garden establishment.
• Training Documentation: Maintain and submit participant attendance sheets, photographs and relevant training records.
• Final Training Report: Submit a comprehensive report covering training activities, topics delivered, participants, learning outcomes, challenges and recommendations.

5. Training Methodology

The consultant will adopt a participatory and hands-on training methodology, including:

• Interactive presentations and group discussions.
• Practical demonstrations and exercises.
• Question-and-answer sessions.
• Locally relevant examples and case-based learning.
• Pre- and post-training assessments to measure improvements in participants' knowledge.

The training approach must be gender-responsive and accessible to women, youth and other participating household members, with particular emphasis on practical skills that participants can independently apply in their households.

6. Required Qualifications and Experience

The consultant should possess:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Environmental Sciences or a relevant discipline.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in kitchen gardening, horticulture, agricultural extension or climate-smart agriculture.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting practical agricultural or kitchen gardening training for community members.
• Knowledge of water-efficient gardening, organic composting, soil preparation and natural pest management.
• Understanding of vegetable varieties suitable for arid and semi-arid climatic conditions.
• Strong facilitation, communication and community engagement skills.
• Preference will be given to candidates having experience working with women and youth in Balochistan or similar climatic contexts.
• Preference will be given to qualified Gwadar-based local consultants who have a sound understanding of the local context, climatic conditions, community dynamics and agricultural practices.

7. Reporting and Coordination

The consultant will:

• Work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in coordination with the project management team.
• Coordinate training arrangements, participant engagement and logistical requirements with the implementing organization.
• Submit the training plan and materials before the training.
• Maintain proper attendance and photographic documentation.
• Submit the final training report upon completion of the assignment.

All deliverables will be reviewed and approved by the Project Manager.

8. Duration and Location

The assignment will be conducted in Baloch Ward, Gwadar, Balochistan, in accordance with the approved SAP implementation schedule. The consultant will complete the preparation, delivery of practical training and submission of the final report within the agreed assignment period.

9. Financial Arrangements

Payments will be made against satisfactory completion and acceptance of the agreed deliverables, subject to applicable organizational financial and procurement procedures.

Submission: Interested candidates are required to submit their complete applications to the designated contact person of the implementing organization by 19 November 2026. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be assessed based on relevant academic qualifications, practical kitchen gardening experience, training and facilitation skills, proposed methodology and financial offer. Preference will be given to qualified Gwadar-based local consultants to promote local participation, utilize locally available expertise and ensure context-specific technical support.

Note: Preference will be given to local candidates from Gwadar.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All selected candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks and stringent controls. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage female candidates to apply. This role needs to be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.