TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
Post Title: Trainer
Assignment: Conduct Handcraft Skills Training Using Usumba and Ukili FOR KIJALUBA iSAVE groups In Unguja and Pemba
Project Title: CADiR – Collective Action for Disability Rights.
Location: Zanzibar
Date: 1st October 2026
1.0: BACKGROUND
Tanzania Media Women’s Association – Zanzibar (TAMWA ZNZ) is a national Non-Governmental Organization established in 1987 and fully operational in Zanzibar since 2004. TAMWA ZNZ works to promote gender equality, human rights, women’s leadership, and social inclusion through the use of media and communication for development.
Currently, TAMWA-ZNZ is implementing the Collective Actions for Disability Rights (CADiR) Program in collaboration with the Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD). The program seeks to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities through advocacy, awareness raising, and strengthening of community-based initiatives
As part of the Economic Empowerment Program (EEP), KIJALUBA iSAVE groups are being supported to strengthen savings, access to productive opportunities, develop income-generating activities (IGAs), improve skills and increase their participation in local economic activities.
Through the implementation of the EEP, needs assessments and consultations with KIJALUBA iSAVE groups have identified various livelihood and business interests, including Handcraft, cosmetics production, food processing and other small-scale enterprises. The identified interests provide an opportunity for group members to develop practical production skills and establish or strengthen small businesses that can generate sustainable income.
As part of these efforts, TAMWA-ZNZ intends to engage a qualified and experienced trainer to conduct handcraft skills training using usumba and ukili. The training will equip participants with practical skills to produce marketable handmade products, including handbags, table mats, dustbins, doormats, and flower pots.
The training is intended to go beyond basic skills development. Participants should acquire practical knowledge and skills to produce, attractive and consistent products that meet basic quality requirements and have the potential to be marketed and sold to consumers.
2.0: OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The overall objective is to equip members of KIJALUBA iSAVE groups with practical handcraft skills that enable them to produce quality, attractive, and marketable products for income generation.
The Consultant/Trainer shall specifically aim to:
Build participants’ practical skills in using usumba and ukili to produce different handcraft products.
Equip participants with skills in product design, creativity, finishing, and quality improvement.
Enable participants to produce handbags, table mats, dustbins, doormats, and flower pots.
Strengthen participants’ understanding of product presentation, pricing, and market readiness.
Promote self-employment and sustainable income-generating opportunities, particularly for persons with disabilities and other KIJALUBA iSAVE group members.
3.0: SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The selected trainer will be responsible for planning, facilitating, and reporting on the handcraft training. The scope of work will include the following:
3.1 Training Preparation
Develop a practical training program and schedule.
Identify the required training materials, tools, and equipment.
Prepare appropriate learning materials and demonstrations.
Ensure the training approach accommodates participants with different abilities.
3.2 Practical Handcraft Skills Development
Provide hands-on training in the use of usumba and ukili to design and produce:
Handbags.
Table mats.
Dustbins.
Doormats.
Flower pots and decorative containers.
3.3 Product Design and Quality Improvement
Demonstrate appropriate techniques for product design, shaping, weaving, assembly, and finishing.
Guide participants in improving product durability, appearance, and quality.
Encourage creativity and the development of products suitable for customer preferences.
3.4 Entrepreneurship and Market Readiness
Introduce participants to basic product costing and pricing.
Guide participants on presenting and displaying their products attractively.
Provide practical advice on identifying potential customers and market opportunities.
Encourage participants to use the acquired skills to develop or strengthen their income-generating activities.
3.5 Inclusive Training Methodology
Apply participatory and practical learning approaches.
Ensure meaningful participation of persons with disabilities.
Provide demonstrations and individual guidance according to participants’ learning needs.
Encourage peer learning and collaboration among group members.
4.0: EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
The selected trainer will be expected to submit the following:
A detailed training program and schedule.
Relevant training materials and practical demonstrations.
Practical handcraft products made by participants during the training.
A brief assessment of participants’ skills and learning outcomes.
A final training report highlighting the activities conducted, number of participants trained, products produced, achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
5.0: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Interested applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:
A certificate, diploma, degree, or relevant professional qualification in handcrafts, vocational training, design, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
Demonstrated practical skills in working with usumba and ukili to produce handcraft items.
Relevant experience in conducting practical skills training for community groups.
Ability to teach participants how to produce quality and marketable handmade products.
Experience working with women, persons with disabilities, or community-based groups will be an added advantage.
Good facilitation, communication, and reporting skills.
Availability to conduct the training in the specified locations and timeframe.
6.0: DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The assignment is expected to be conducted within one week from the date of signing the contract.
7.0: REPORTING AND SUPERVISION
The selected trainer will report to TAMWA-ZNZ through the designated Project Coordinator and will work closely with the project team to ensure that the training is delivered according to the agreed program, objectives, and expected results.
The trainer will also be required to provide updates during implementation and submit the final training report upon completion.
8.0: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested consultants are requested to submit:
Cover letter expressing interest in the assignment.
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Profoma Invoice
Applications should be submitted to:
Kindly submit your application letter and CV before 13nd October, 2026 to
DIRECTOR
TANZANIA MEDIA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION – TAMWA – ZANZIBAR
P.O. BOX 741, TUNGUU ZANZIBAR
Or through email: info@tamwaznz.or.tz or zainamzee@tamwaznz.or.tz
Physical Address: TAMWA – Zanzibar office is located at Tunguu behind State University of Zanzibar – SUZA next to IPA
