INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN COUNTRIES IN TRANSITION (TSF III)
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH (CDTO) COMPACT
FORUM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN AFRICA (FARA)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
SECTOR: Agriculture
CONSULTANCY SERVICES: Individual Consultant to Undertake Scoping Studies and Develop Inclusive Business Model to Strengthen Agricultural Innovation Platforms
This request for expression of interest (REOI) follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org) 1st August 2022.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technical Assistance for Agricultural Transformation in Countries in Transition (TSF III) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for the Individual Consultants to undertake scoping studies and develop inclusive business model to strengthen Agricultural Innovation Platforms. IITA signed a sub-agreement with Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) as implementing partner for CDTO Compact.
The assignment is to engage an individual consultant to undertake scoping studies and develop inclusive business model to strengthen Agricultural Innovation Platforms. The objective of this assignment is to strengthen Innovation Platforms (IPs) by undertaking assessments, collecting data, and developing an inclusive business model for establishing and operationalizing Agribusiness Learning Alliances to support Innovation Platforms for five value chains in Burundi, DRC, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Togo, and Zimbabwe. Specifically, the consultant will, among others: conduct assessment of IPs in Burundi, DRC, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Togo, and Zimbabwe; collect up-to-date data about the platforms; develop an inclusive business model for establishing and operationalizing Agribusiness Learning Alliances; participate in field assessments for Innovation Platforms when needed; support the establishment of agribusiness learning alliances by facilitating the application of the business model developed; support the implementation of the business model to enhance market access and profits for the innovation platform members and service providers (SMEs). The consultant will also facilitate a 2-day interactive seminar with innovation platforms, business service providers, and extensionists from target countries on establishing and operationalizing agribusiness learning alliances.
The duration of the assignment is 15-man days, and would commence in April 2024. Selected consultant will report to the CDTO Compact Coordinator.
The selected consultant should possess an advanced university degree in agriculture economics, business and administration, development studies, or any other related disciplines. The ideal candidate should be highly knowledgeable in agribusiness development in Africa, with demonstrated experience working on innovation systems approaches and innovation platforms in particular; experience in the development, testing, and operationalization of business models in the African context, and should have adequate knowledge and skills to undertake assignments remotely such as conducting studies virtually. The consultant should have a track record in conducting field-based studies, with demonstrated capacity to facilitate international workshops on agricultural development issues in Africa, and strong writing skills with experience in donor reporting. S/he must possess fluency in either English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
FARA now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (including their detailed CV, Workplan and financial proposal).
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN COUNTRIES IN TRANSITION (TSF III)
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH (CDTO) COMPACT
FORUM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN AFRICA (FARA)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
SECTOR: Agriculture
CONSULTANCY SERVICES: Individual Consultant to Validate a Template and Develop a Gender-Sensitive Web-Based Database for Registration of Farmers and Other Value Chain Actors.
This request for expression of interest (REOI) follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org) 1st August 2022.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technical Assistance for Agricultural Transformation in Countries in Transition (TSF III) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for the Individual Consultants to Validate a Template and Develop a Gender-Sensitive Web-Based Database for Registration of Farmers and Other Value Chain Actors. IITA signed a sub-agreement with Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) as implementing partner for CDTO Compact.
The assignment is to engage an individual consultant to validate a template and develop a Gender-Sensitive Web-Based Database for Registration of Farmers and other value chain actors to enhance agricultural productivity in target countries of DRC, Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo, Guinea Bissau and South Sudan, and for the larger online stakeholders across Africa. The consultant will among others: organize the validation of the draft Farmer registration template and develop a mock-up for the database with clear linkage with the existing FARADataInformS IP portal; work with the Commodity Compacts and partners to develop the database based on the mock-up; organize a workshop to validate the database; develop database user guide, migration and submission of final report including source code, and organize a webinar to present and validate the draft template and receive feedback to finalize the mock-up with initial participants target from AFAAS, PAFO network, IPs and stakeholders especially from DRC, Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo, Guinea Bissau and South Sudan.
The duration of the assignment is 15-man days, and would commence in April 2024. Selected consultant will report to the CDTO Compact Coordinator.
The selected consultant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Web Design, Social Science Discipline or its equivalent; Strong proficiency in designing and developing databases, particularly relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server; Knowledge of database design principles, normalization, indexing, and data integrity; Proficiency in relevant programming languages such as Python, Java, or C# for creating the backend logic and APIs; Experience with web development frameworks like Django, Flask, or Spring Boot to build the application’s backend; Familiarity with data security best practices, encryption methods, and techniques to ensure the protection of sensitive farmer information; Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements, such as GDPR or HIPAA; Ability to design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for farmer registration and data management; Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant frameworks like React or Angular; Experience with data import/export processes and integration with external systems, if necessary; Understanding of data transformation, data cleansing, and data validation techniques; Knowledge of geospatial databases (e.g., PostGIS) and geospatial libraries (e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox) could be valuable; Strong project management skills to ensure the development process is well-organized, milestones are met, and the project stays on track; Effective communication skills to understand the requirements of stakeholders, gather feedback, and explain technical concepts to non-technical team members; Familiarity with agriculture and farming processes to better understand the specific needs and functionalities required in the farmer registration database; Ability to identify potential challenges, propose solutions, and think creatively to address unique requirements; Ability to provide references or examples of previous projects that demonstrate the consultant’s ability to develop similar databases or applications; with Sample links to databases developed in the past, if any. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing skills with experience in donor reporting, with fluency in either English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
FARA now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (including their detailed CV, Workplan and Financial proposal)
This request for expression of interest (REOI) follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org) 1st August 2022.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technical Assistance for Agricultural Transformation in Countries in Transition (TSF III) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for the Individual Consultants for the Development and Packaging of Gender-Sensitive Info-Packs and Audio-Visual Materials. IITA signed a sub-agreement with Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) as implementing partner for CDTO Compact.
The assignment is to engage an individual consultant for the Development and Packaging of Gender-Sensitive Info-Packs and Audio-Visual Materials. The objective of this assignment is to provide content to support outreach and extension service delivery by undertaking the development and packaging of gender-sensitive info-packs and audio-visual materials for at least one selected proven climate-smart agricultural production technologies along targeted commodity value chains to enhance agricultural productivity in target countries of DRC, Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo, Guinea Bissau and South Sudan, and for the larger online stakeholders across Africa. The selected consultant will: Identify and map the target audience (including IPs) for each technology in DRC, Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo, Guinea Bissau and South Sudan in line with the appropriate package for each commodity; Identify and map out dissemination channels to be used to ensure that the technology reaches the target audience; develop and package (infopack and audiovisual) the technology package based on the needs and preferences of the target audience; facilitate a webinar session with each Compact stakeholder and selected users to validate packages, participate and disseminate packages at a side event in an African extension conference.
The duration of the assignment is 15-man days and would commence in April 2024. Selected consultant will report to the CDTO Compact Coordinator.
The selected consultant should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agricultural communications, agribusiness, agricultural extension, knowledge management or a related field is highly beneficial – specialized degrees in technology, engineering, or business can also be valuable; Expertise in agricultural technologies, knowledge management of agricultural development, such as precision farming, automation systems, etc. Knowledge of the latest trends and innovations in the agricultural sector, including sustainable and climate-smart technologies; Prior experience working in the agriculture industry, including working on farms, with agricultural technology companies, extension service delivery or in research and development related to agriculture; Knowledge of the TAAT programme is an added advantage; Familiarity with product development processes, from ideation to prototyping, testing, and final packaging; understanding of market research and consumer needs to create viable and marketable agricultural technologies; Proficiency in business planning, financial analysis, and budgeting. Ability to create a comprehensive business strategy for launching and marketing agricultural technologies. Knowledge of supply chain management and distribution channels for agricultural products; Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to clients, investors, and stakeholders; Ability to develop clear and concise product documentation and user manuals; Capacity to identify agricultural challenges and develop innovative solutions using technology; Analytical skills to assess the feasibility and viability of agricultural technology projects; An entrepreneurial mindset is valuable for managing projects, clients, and resources effectively; Building a network within the agricultural and technology sectors can provide valuable opportunities for collaborations and project partnerships. The ideal candidate should possess fluency in either English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
FARA now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (including their detailed CV, workplan and financial proposal).
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN COUNTRIES IN TRANSITION (TSF III)
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH (CDTO) COMPACT
FORUM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN AFRICA (FARA)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
SECTOR: Agriculture
CONSULTANCY SERVICES: Individual Consultant to develop web-based tools and protocols for accreditation of agro-input dealers on maize, wheat, rice and cassava, and aquaculture.
This request for expression of interest (REOI) follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org) 1st August 2022.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technical Assistance for Agricultural Transformation in Countries in Transition (TSF III) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for the Individual Consultants to develop web-based tools and protocols for accreditation of agro-input dealers on maize, wheat, rice and cassava, and aquaculture. IITA signed a sub-agreement with Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) as implementing partner for CDTO Compact.
The assignment is to engage an individual consultant to undertake the development of web-based tools and protocols for accreditation of agro-input dealers on maize, wheat, rice and cassava, and aquaculture, to enhance agricultural productivity in target countries of DRC, Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo, Guinea Bissau and South Sudan, and for the larger online stakeholders across Africa. These and protocols should be linked and compatible with the Farmer Registration database and interoperable with FARADataInformS. The consultant is to: develop the mock-up, information architecture and detailed plan to execute the task; work with the TST Compacts and partners to develop the database based on the mock-up; organize a workshop for accreditation of database; and develop database user guide, migration and submission of final.
The duration of the assignment is 10-man days and would commence in April 2024. Selected consultant will report to the CDTO Compact Coordinator.
The selected consultant should possess a minimum of a university diploma in IT, web development, Knowledge Management, agricultural information management and/or relevant advanced degree in Agriculture and relevant related fields; Strong proficiency in designing and developing databases, particularly relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server; Knowledge of database design principles, normalization, indexing, and data integrity; Proficiency in relevant programming languages such as Python, Java, or C# for creating the backend logic and APIs; Experience with web development frameworks like Django, Flask, or Spring Boot to build the application’s backend; Familiarity with data security best practices, encryption methods, and techniques to ensure the protection of sensitive farmer information; Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements, such as GDPR or HIPAA; Ability to design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for farmer registration and data management; Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant frameworks like React or Angular; Experience with data import/export processes and integration with external systems, if necessary; Understanding of data transformation, data cleansing, and data validation techniques; Knowledge of geospatial databases (e.g., PostGIS) and geospatial libraries (e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox) could be valuable; Strong project management skills to ensure the development process is well-organized, milestones are met, and the project stays on track; Effective communication skills to understand the requirements of stakeholders, gather feedback, and explain technical concepts to non-technical team members; Familiarity with agriculture and farming processes to better understand the specific needs and functionalities required in the farmer registration database; Ability to identify potential challenges, propose solutions, and think creatively to address unique requirements; Ability to provide references or examples of previous projects that demonstrate the consultant’s ability to develop similar databases or applications; S/he must possess fluency in either English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
FARA now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (including their detailed CV, proposed workplan and financial proposal).
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)
TECHNOLOGIES FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TAAT) PHASE II
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH (CDTO) COMPACT
FORUM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN AFRICA (FARA)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
SECTOR: Agriculture
CONSULTANCY SERVICES: Individual Consultant to provide technical support to develop extension materials and messages for the Capacity Development Interventions in selected countries in Eastern Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Uganda).
This Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org) 12th August 2022.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for the Individual Consultant to provide technical support to develop extension materials and messages for the Capacity Development Interventions in selected countries in Eastern Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Uganda). IITA signed a sub-agreement with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) as an implementing partner for the CDTO Compact.
The assignment is to engage a consultant to identify and map the target audience for each technology in Eastern Africa particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Uganda; to identify and map out dissemination channels to be used to ensure that the technology reaches the target audience; collaborate with TAAT Compacts and Country stakeholders to develop extension materials and messages based on need and preferences of target audiences; and facilitate webinar sessions, validate contents and disseminate packages at relevant conferences. The consultant will work virtually from the place of domicile with virtual linkages to FARA secretariat and physical participation when needed.
The duration of the assignment is 20-man days; the selected consultant will report to the CDTO Compact Coordinator/Leader. The assignment is expected to commence on April 01, 2024.
The selected consultant should possess at least a master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural communications, agribusiness, agricultural extension, knowledge management or a related field. Specialized degrees in technology, engineering, or business can also be valuable. The ideal candidate should possess technical expertise in agricultural technologies, and knowledge management of agricultural development, such as precision farming, automation systems, etc. Knowledge of the latest trends and innovations in the agricultural sector, including sustainable and climate-smart technologies. Prior industry experience working in the agriculture industry is crucial. This can involve working on farms, with agricultural technology companies, extension service delivery or in research and development related to agriculture. Knowledge of the TAAT programme is an added advantage. Familiarity with product development processes, from ideation to prototyping, testing, and final packaging is required including understanding market research and consumer needs to create viable and marketable agricultural technologies. The consultant must show proficiency in business planning, financial analysis, and budgeting, with the ability to create a comprehensive business strategy for launching and marketing agricultural technologies. Knowledge of supply chain management and distribution channels for agricultural products, needed. The selected consultant must have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to clients, investors, and stakeholders; and show ability to develop clear and concise product documentation and user manuals and the capacity to identify agricultural challenges and develop innovative solutions using technology, with analytical skills to assess the feasibility and viability of agricultural technology projects. S/he must possess an entrepreneurial mindset which is valuable for managing projects, clients, and resources effectively. The selected consultant must show the capability of building a network within the agricultural and technology sectors that can provide valuable opportunities for collaborations and project partnerships; and the ability to stay updated on the latest agricultural technology developments with cutting-edge solutions is an added advantage. Fluency in both English and French is required.
FARA, now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (including their detailed CV and letter of motivation detailing past related experience similar to this assignment.).
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (0800-1630hrs).
Eligibility criteria, the establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations, October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement/new-procurement-policy.
Consultants interested in this call must provide an Expression of Interest no longer than 10 pages, outlining proposed methodologies, references related to the execution of similar assignments, experience in similar areas, or evidence of knowledge and a proposed timeline. Brochures, CVs, and other supplementary materials submitted shall not be accounted for as part of the 10-page limit.
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