1. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to strengthen the business knowledge and practical skills of targeted MSMEs in key market access areas, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, competitiveness, and readiness to engage with local markets.
2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities
The Master Trainer will be responsible for the following tasks:
2.1 Training Design and Preparation
- Review project documents, MSME profiles, and needs assessment findings.
- Develop or adapt context-specific training modules and materials aligned with project objectives.
- Design training content covering, at a minimum:
- Business planning and business model development
- Financial literacy, budgeting, and basic financial management
- Product quality standards and standardization
- Digital marketing, branding, and basic e-commerce
- Regulatory compliance and local market requirements
- Prepare practical tools, exercises, case studies, and handouts suitable for adult learners and the local context.
2.2 Training Delivery
- Deliver structured and participatory training workshops for 8 selected MSMEs.
- Apply interactive and gender-sensitive facilitation methods that encourage peer learning and practical application.
- Ensure each training session includes hands-on exercises linked directly to participants’ businesses.
- Adapt training methods and pacing based on participant needs and feedback.
2.3 Coordination and Technical Support
- Coordinate closely with OWE project staff to ensure alignment with the overall project workplan.
- Provide technical guidance to ensure consistency between training content and subsequent mentoring activities.
- Contribute to improving training approaches based on lessons learned during delivery.
2.4 Reporting
- Submit brief training reports after each workshop, including attendance lists, topics covered, key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Provide technical inputs for project progress and final reports upon request.
3. Deliverables
- Context-specific training curriculum and training materials.
- Delivery of the agreed number of training workshops.
- Training reports and participant feedback summaries.
4. Duration and Level of Effort
The assignment will involve intermittent inputs throughout the project period, including preparation time and delivery of multiple training workshops. Each workshop is expected to last 2–3 days.
