CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT) is seeking to hire a Trainer(s) to conduct Animal Anatomy and Physiology training for 46 tutors from Agricultural Training Institutes and Livestock Training Agencies. The trainer (s) is free to use any workable methodologies to conduct the training. These Terms of Reference (ToR) serve as a request for proposals from individual consultants/firms interested in conducting this training.
About CISTI project
Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT), in collaboration with the Division of Training and Research (DTR) of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Directorate of Training, Research and Extension Services (DTRE) of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF), with support from the Liechtenstein Development Service (LED), is implementing the Curriculum Implementation Support for Training Institutes (CISTI) Project. The project aims to strengthen the production of competent technical professionals in Tanzania's crop, livestock, and fisheries sectors who are equipped to meet labour market demands, promote the adoption and scaling of agroecological practices, and contribute to improved livelihoods for smallholder farmers and pastoralists.
The Training Assignment
This training is expected to be carried out for a period of 5 days (from 3rd to 7th August 2026).
The main objective of Animal Anatomy and Physiology training is to equip 46 tutors from ATIs and LITAs with knowledge and skills on Animal Anatomy and Physiology. Training of tutors responsible to train students on Animal Anatomy and Physiology is an important step towards enabling effective delivery of the curriculum. After the training, the tutors are expected to work together to prepare a draft compendium/training manual on Animal Anatomy and Physiology. The developed compendium will be used as a teaching and learning resource to both tutors and students.
At the end of this training, the participants should be able to;
• Apply principles of animal anatomy and physiology in livestock production and healthmanagement
• Use anatomical and physiological techniques to assess body systems, structures, and functional mechanisms in domestic animals (including avian species)
• Apply cytological and histological knowledge in evaluating animal tissues, health conditions, and productivity performance.
• Utilize anatomical terminology, nomenclature, and topographic references in identifying animal species, breeds, and body structures.
• Integrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in decision-making related to animal nutrition, health, and production systems.
Profile/Consultancy requirements
• A minimum of a master’s degree in veterinary medicine, Animal Sciences, and AnimalHealth and Production, or a closely related field, relevant to the objectives and scope of the assignment as outlined in Sections 4.0 and 5.0.
• At least three (3) years of proven practical and/or teaching experience in animal anatomy and physiology, including application in livestock production, animal health management, and training environments.
• Demonstrated experience in training, facilitation, or capacity building for Agricultural Training Institutes (ATIs), Livestock Training Institutes (LITAs), extension services, or related programmes, particularly in animal anatomy, physiology, and livestock systems.
• Proven expertise in animal body systems, structures, and functional mechanisms, including comparative anatomy of domestic animals (bovine, caprine, ovine, equine, canine, and avian species).
• Sound understanding of animal physiological processes, including digestion, respiration, circulation, reproduction, endocrine regulation, thermoregulation, and adaptation to different production and environmental conditions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in cytology and histology, including identification of animal cells, tissues, and basic histopathological assessment relevant to animal health and productivity.
• Proven experience in integrating anatomy and physiology knowledge into livestock production systems, including linkages to animal nutrition, health, breeding, and management decisions.
• Proven experience in developing training manuals, compendiums, curricula, or other teaching and learning materials, particularly for competence-based education and training (CBET) systems.
• Evidence of having successfully completed similar training assignments, including delivery of short courses and development of training resources, with at least three (3) references from previous clients or institutions.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills, with the ability to deliver both theoretical and practical (hands-on) sessions
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, training agencies, and non-governmental organizations, preferably within the agricultural and livestock sectors.
• Familiarity with the Tanzanian agricultural and livestock training curricula, CBET approach, and relevant policies and regulatory frameworks in animal health and production will be an added advantage
Interested qualified trainers are invited to submit their applications. Trainers who meet the requirements should submit the following: application letter (EOI), Curriculum Vitae, conceptual inception report showing how you intend to achieve the stated objectives, previous experience (sample work and references), proposed five days training program and budget for undertaking the assignment. Please send your application electronically via consultancy@kilimo.org by 22nd July 2026 with the subject line of email Animal Anatomy and Physiology Training.
NB: Deadline for submission of EOI will be on 22nd July 2026 at 1700hrs East African Time. Late EOIs and portions of EOI, shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances. Only awarded consultant(s) will be contacted.
