Location: Tanzania (Remote, with limited field engagement in Northern Tanzania)Duration: 3–6 weeks (Short-term consultancy)Organization: Savannas Forever Tanzania (SFTZ)  BackgroundSavannas Forever Tanzania (SFTZ) is seeking a qualified consultant to design a participatory enterprise and microfinance curriculum tailored for Maasai youth and women under 30 who are engaged in restoration-linked seed and forage enterprises.This curriculum will support emerging seed champions and forage producers to strengthen their business capacity while reinforcing sustainable rangeland restoration outcomes.Scope of WorkThe consultant will design a practical, field-ready curriculum that strengthens participants’ capacity in:

• Value chain literacy (native seed → forage production → livestock productivity → market linkages)
• Basic business planning and financial management
• Savings groups and internal lending models (including VSLA-style approaches)
• Pricing, profit calculation, and simple financial record keeping
• Risk planning and enterprise diversification
• Youth leadership, accountability, and group governance

The curriculum will be delivered in person and must be adapted for rural, low-literacy contexts, using highly participatory and visual methods. Materials will be developed primarily in Swahili, with integration of Maa terminology and cultural framing where appropriate.Expected Deliverables

• Structured training curriculum with session plans and facilitator guide
• Participant-friendly training materials (low-literacy adapted tools)
• Practical exercises, case studies, and group activities
• Simple templates for budgeting, savings tracking, and profit calculation
• Suggested monitoring indicators for enterprise growth

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in enterprise development, microfinance, or VSLA programming
• Experience working with rural and/or pastoralist communities
• Strong participatory curriculum design skills
• Fluency in Swahili
• Maa language skills (strongly preferred)

How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit:

• CV
• Brief statement of approach (1–2 pages)
• Relevant work samples
• Proposed timeline
• Proposed daily rate

Applications should be sent to: jovit.felix@sftz.org