PurposeThe purpose of this assignment is to prepare a consolidated Agribusiness Investment Deck for selected commodities in which rural and poor women are involved as suppliers in Nigeria.The selected commodities are Ginger, Sesame and Shea Nuts.Expected OutputAgribusiness Investment Deck/Report for Ginger, Sesame and Shea Nuts. The investment deck will include the following components:(i) Industry Reports on Ginger, Sesame and Shea Nut Trade
Value Chain Analysis
Demand and Supply, including determinants and factors
Competition Analysis §Industry Economics
Regulatory Environment.
(ii) Market Opportunity Analysis
Potential Markets (local and international) with key leads
Potential investment segments
Competitiveness of potential segments
Growth potential (iii) Standards & Regulations
Key standards and regulatory requirements for selected commodities
Financial Analysis
Investment and Returns analysis
Revenue model for the selected commodities
Cash Flow Analysis
Human Resource Requirements
Proposed Structure for project team
Key human resource skills requirements
Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Key risks (quality, logistics, competition, international market dynamics) § Mitigation strategies
(vii) Develop and implement a dissemination strategy for the report and linkages for required review of data and evidence.
The consultant is required to make a presentation on the above to potential investors (including PM’s current private sector partners). PM and the consultant will jointly decide on the group of potential investors invited for the investment pitch.MethodologyThe consultant/company may follow a basic research and analysis methodology for this assignment. This will include conducting desk research to elicit existing market information; ensuring key informant interviews and group discussions with all relevant market actors (both local and international); and conduct a thorough investment & financial analysis on the selected commodities.Activities
Collect all relevant market information and data;
Conduct investment and financial analysis;
Conduct risks and opportunities analysis;
Consolidate information and analysis into an Investment Proposal Deck;
Present to a set of pre-selected potential agribusiness investors.
From identified web sites and as part of a wider dissemination strategy put the report ( as a public document) onto these sites along with the PM website.
Monitoring and Feedback
PM team will be working closely with the consultant/company on the assignment. The consultant/company will provide weekly updates on progress to the PM team; and ensure that any amendments to the initially agreed methodology and output are mutually agreed upon and documented.
PM team will also accompany the consultant/company to all key informant interviews and group discussions to ensure that both parties share a common understanding.
Duration of AssignmentThe consultant/company is expected to provide the number of days that may be required for the assignment. The broad deadlines for each of the outputs are as follows:OutputDeadline1. Commodity Specific Quality Standards and Specification requirements15 July 20172. Farm-gate procurement, warehousing and logistics guidelines and manual associated with quality requirements30 July 20173. Training of selected Warehouse managers and staff on qualityrequirements and assurance processes31 July-4 August 2017 Selection CriteriaThe consultant/company will be assessed on the following criteria:CriteriaWeightExpertise and Experience: The consultant/company will be required to have previous experience in conducting quality assurance trainings and tests. Any prior experience in commercial service provisions related to the above with be an advantage. 10Methodology: Proposed methodology of training the target group will be key in this assessment. The target group is relatively low in capacity and thus the materials and means used will need to be targeted to this audience.5 Proposed team: The proposed team should be able to demonstrate the capacity to provide updated guidelines on the above; and conduct the relevant trainings for the QBWA staff. Any prior experience in the same will be an advantage. 5Total Score20Submission DetailsPlease submit a Proposal with the following:Methodology for assignment
Team with CVs and rationale for engagement
A detailed work plan and timeline. The consultant should indicate the number of days required by identified consultants to complete the task and give a time line for the activities.
Budget: The cost of this proposed activity should be broken down into the fee elements (with the cost per named person being given on a per day basis) and the reimbursable cost elements. Exclusions from the list of reimbursable costs should clearly be given
Please submit the proposal by 20 June 2017 to imahmud@propcommaikarfi.org, addressing Iffat Mahmud, Market Section Manager, Propcom Mai-karfi; and iboateng@propcommaikarfi.org addressing Isaac Boateng, Market Section Manager, Propcom Mai-karfi.
Apply via :
imahmud@propcommaikarfi.org
