CALL FOR SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY SERVICE
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SUB-CONTRACTING ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN MSEs and LARGE COMPANIES in the LEATHER SECTOR
BACKGROUND
People in Need (PIN), as lead, together with Volontariato Internazionale Per Lo Sviluppo (VIS), Concern Worldwide (CWW), and CHADET are implementing a project titled “Job Creation for Potential Migrants in Addis Ababa” in four sub cities (Yeka, Arada, Addis Ketema and Kirkos). The project is part of Stemming Irregular Migration from Northern and Central Ethiopia (SINCE) Programme, which is funded by the European Union Trust fund for Africa and is implemented by the Embassy of Italy in Ethiopia.
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the reduction of irregular migration from Northern and Central Ethiopia by improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable population, including potential migrants, returnees and refugees with specific focus on youth and women.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNEMENT
The Job Creation for Potential Migrants in Addis Ababa aims to create additional demand for employment opportunities through capacitating micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Therefore, the project has a plan to improve MSEs capacity and to improve large companies’ perception of MSEs work. In that sense, the project will provide tailored support to MSEs including capacity building trainings and market supports. Most importantly, the project will conduct a feasibility analysis to understand what are the constraints and barriers impeding collaboration (sub-contracting arrangements) between MSEs and large companies. The feasibility study will ascertain the viability of sub-contracting arrangements as a strategy to achieve the objective of creating additional job opportunities for potential migrants, will allow understanding existing relationships, incentive, experience and entry points to strengthen this collaboration, and will provide recommendations on how to improve such collaboration.
DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT: 09/09/2018-31/10/2018
STARTING DATE OF THE STUDY: 09/09/2018
FINAL REPORT SUBMISSION: 31/10/2018
REPORTING: the consultant will report to PIN, Stemming Irregular Migration in Northern and Central Ethiopia (SINCE) Project Manager/Consortium Coordinator.
TASKS
· Systematically identify the constraints and barriers impeding collaboration (sub-contracting arrangements) between MSEs and large companies (barrier analysis)
· Systematically identify common interests of MSEs and large companies to work in collaboration
· Explore and ascertain the validity of sub-contracting arrangements between MSEs and large private companies engaged in the leather sector
· Provide actionable recommendation to be done to improve the sub-contracting arrangements between MSEs and large private companies
· Present the finding of the study to project partners and stakeholders with the main purpose of collecting feedback and inputs
· Revise the study based on the feedback and inputs provided from project stakeholders
· Submit and present the final study to PIN on 31/08/2018
QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCES
A competent firm or individual/s consultant with extensive experience to undertake the sub-contracting arrangements feasibility study. The consultant needs to demonstrate knowledge and experience undertaking similar studies.
o At least 5 years of work experience in conducting sub-contracting arrangements study (preferably in leather sector)
o Desired knowledge on and experience with MSEs and large companies in the leather sector
o Commendable understanding of the leather sector in Ethiopia
o Technical and financial proposal with CV of the consultant(s) including details of similar experiences
o MA or higher degree in relevant social studies
o Reliable and effective consultant(s) with reasonable experience in conducting similar studies
o Ability to provide samples and testimonial of different studies and feasibility studies in sub-contracting arrangements is an advantage
o Renewed license and TIN certificate/number if any
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language
Ability to deliver quality work on tasks within tight deadlines
TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS
All proposals should include the following sections and should not exceed 10 pages
· A technical proposal that consist
ü One page Abstract
ü Description of how the consultant intend to conduct both tasks (barrier analysis and feasibility study)
ü Description proposed study design and methods
ü Work plan of the study with detail activity description
ü Curriculum Vitae of the researcher/s
ü Prior researches conducted as testimonies
· Financial proposals with detail cost break down
PIN Procurement Department can access you the terms of reference for this consultancy service