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Training in Queen-Bee Rearing and Colony Multiplication
Location: Labe
Assignment Number: GUI301
Volunteers Requested: 1
Recruiter: Sherri Kabaou | SKabaou@winrock.org | 501.280.3019
Winrock
International requests the support of a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer for a 15-day volunteer assignment (including travel)
located in
Therefore, the volunteer must be an expert in training an adult audience, semi-literate, meaning some participants will know how to read and write (in French), some will not. The training material must be adaptable and easily replicated.
The volunteer should have the following qualifications and background:
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A University
degree in Apiculture, Entomology, Biology, or a related field that can provide
a solid foundation in the theoretical aspects of beekeeping.
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5+ Years of extensive
hands-on experience in beekeeping, focusing on queen-bee rearing and colony
multiplication.
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A minimum of 15
years of work as a beekeeper or apiarist, demonstrating a deep understanding of
bee behavior, hive management, and the intricacies of colony dynamics.
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Experience
working in Sub-Saharan Africa/Western Africa.
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Fluent in French
preferred. A translator will be provided to facilitate the training if needed.