Job Description
SNV is a non-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV Ethiopia is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org.
Realizing Aspiration of youth in Ethiopia through Employment (RAYEE) is a five-year (Nov 2019 to October 2024 Inclusive) youth employment creation project implemented by SNV-Ethiopia in collaboration with Mastercard Foundation. RAYEE overall objective is to secure dignified and fulfilling employment and income for 240,000 youth (of which 70% are women) in the selected woredas of five regions and one administration, namely, Oromia, Amhara, SNNPR, Sidama, Tigray and Dire Dawa administration of Ethiopia.
Consultancy Objective
The main objective of this TOR is to hire a highly competitive, experienced, and capable service provider, to undertake a market assessment for supply and demand mapping for agricultural inputs market in RAYEE selected woredas. This will help to identify the locations and type of inputs to be supplied for youth led MSEs through establishment and strengthening of 30 input suppliers to fill the current gap in selected woredas of Amhara, Oromia, Sidama and SNNPR regions and Dire Dawa Administration.
Job Requirements
The tasks will be undertaken by a consulting firm with Clear knowledge and understanding of the constraints and challenges of MSEs in terms of accessing agricultural inputs specially youth led MSEs. Additional · Integrity, timeliness, openness to learn, willingness to have long term engagement with SNV Ethiopia.
The team must consist of the following fields of qualification and expertise:
MSC degree in Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Economics, and developmental Economics and at least 10 years’ experience, knowledge and skill in value chains and business development; Specifically in input supply system
The team members should have experience in conducting Market assessment, value chain analysis, and Business planning
How to Apply
The detailed terms of reference and information on how to apply can be obtained by clicking the following link:
Both the technical and financial proposals should be in a separate sealed and stamped envelope by writing the name of the specific assignment.
2% withholding tax will be deducted from the consultant fees at the source and will be paid by SNV – Ethiopia, assuming a TIN number and license can be provided.
Proposals must be received by SNV Addis Ababa office to the address below no later than 17 February 2023, 4:00 PM.
All submissions should be sent to: SNV Ethiopia, Roosevelt St. | On the way from AU to Mexico Square, next to Shebele Clinic; telephone: +251 (0)11 616 6232
For any clarification and questions use the following email: egebre@snv.org.
SNV Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
NB. All submissions shall be in hard copy. Soft copy submission will not be accepted.