CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY : 3 Field Consultants
Project : GIZ SASCI+
Under direction of : Project Coordinator
Department : Impact Programs-APAC
Location : Poso, Sulawesi Tengah
Commitment: : 390 days (February 15, 2025, to October 31, 2026)
1. Background
The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization working to build a future in which nature is protected and biodiversity flourishes, where farmers, workers, and communities prosper, and where sustainable land use and responsible business practices are the norm. We envision a world where people and nature thrive in harmony. In January 2018, the Rainforest Alliance merged with UTZ, a global program and label for sustainable farming. For more information, please visit http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about.
PT Rainforest Alliance is a registered organization in Indonesia, with its main office in Bali. It promotes and supports farmer implementation of the Sustainable Agriculture system for protecting wildlife, ecosystems, worker’s rights, and promoting the well-being of farmers, their families and communities. Farms that meet the rigorous environmental, social and economic criteria are awarded Rainforest Alliance certification. In Indonesia, more than 50,000 farms are certified, producing cocoa, coffee, tea, spices and palm oil.
Cocoa farming in Poso, Indonesia, faces significant challenges due to climate change, environmental degradation, and unsustainable practices, which have reduced productivity and income for smallholder farmers. Many farmers lack access to climate-smart agricultural techniques, sustainable inputs like organic fertilizers, and the knowledge to preserve soil health and manage pests effectively. Strengthening farmer organizations is essential to improve resource management, collaboration, and access to fair markets. With increasing global demand for sustainably sourced cocoa and regulations like the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), it is vital to equip farmers with the tools and certifications needed to meet these standards. This project aims to support 1,000 smallholder farmers in Poso by providing training in climate-smart agriculture, improving access to sustainable inputs, and preparing them for certification, ensuring better market access and long-term sustainability.
Rainforest Alliance received a grant from GIZ SASCI+ to implement a project aimed at increasing cocoa yields, improving environmental sustainability, and promoting the adoption of agroforestry models. By providing training, technical support, and access to sustainable farming inputs, the project seeks to build resilient farming communities that are better prepared to navigate the challenges posed by climate change while contributing to the long-term sustainability of the cocoa sector. The project will be implemented in Poso, specifically in the sub-districts (Kecamatan) of Lore Peore, Lore Utara, and Lore Timur.
To maintain our networks, track field progress through data collection, assist and provide training to cocoa farmers, adoption, and engage local stakeholders, we need support from experienced consultant to manage our field activities.
2. Objectives
Support RA Team Cocoa Manager, Project Coordinator and Cocoa Associate with project planning, monitoring, reporting, organization and implementation of training, data management using IT based monitoring principle, conduct field assessment and communication with stakeholder in project site.
3. Scope of work
From the objectives of this terms of reference, the following tasks should be addressed:
4. Selection Criteria
The consultant will be an individual, the following demonstrated skills and knowledge are required:
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Have at least 3-5 years’ relevant experience of working in cocoa sector is preferred.
Strong knowledge of agroforestry systems and climate-smart agricultural practices.
Having experience working in sustainability program both UTZ or RA, agro finance and sustainable farming environment.
Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and be ready to stay in the project site at maximum 20 days per month.
Experience in farmer training and community facilitation.
Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
Proficiency in local languages is an advantage.
Ability to operate Microsoft Office suite.
Proposal Process and Format
Please send the following documentation to: lukmansyah@ra.org and swero@ra.org, no later than
February 15, 2025. Use the following format in the subject line: “Field Staff GIZ SASCI+ Project”
Proposals should include:
• Daily rate in IDR; include basis for costing i.e. previous rates
• List of previous engagements that addresses the above experience desired
• Current C.V.