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nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men
and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and
industries. By linking people to information, capital and markets, we have
helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and
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nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men
and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and
industries. By linking people to information, capital and markets, we have
helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and
communities. TechnoServe has earned a 4-star rating from independent evaluator
Charity Navigator for the last 10 years, placing us in the top 1 percent of all
its rated nonprofits.
Terms
of Reference (TOR) Market Systems Facilitation Consultant
of Reference (TOR) Market Systems Facilitation Consultant
Title: Market
Systems Facilitation Consultant
Systems Facilitation Consultant
Location: Kigali
Travel: Regularly
outside Kigali
outside Kigali
Reports’: Acting
Country Manager
Country Manager
I.
TechnoServe Background:
TechnoServe Background:
TechnoServe
works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive
farms, businesses, and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that
develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information,
capital and markets. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe
in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive
farms, businesses, and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that
develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information,
capital and markets. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe
in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
II.
Program Description:
Program Description:
Livestock
Systems Innovation Lab Project (LSIL) has a goal of contributing to efforts for
enhancing the quality and consumption of milk for improved income and nutrition
in Rwanda. Increasing the quality, marketing and consumption of animal source
foods (ASF), including milk is an important research for development priority
for Rwanda as was identified by Rwanda’s multi-stakeholder Innovation Platform
convened by the LSIL. The project is led by International Livestock Research
Institute and implemented in collaboration with RTI International, University
of Rwanda and TechnoServe by applying an interdisciplinary approach.
Systems Innovation Lab Project (LSIL) has a goal of contributing to efforts for
enhancing the quality and consumption of milk for improved income and nutrition
in Rwanda. Increasing the quality, marketing and consumption of animal source
foods (ASF), including milk is an important research for development priority
for Rwanda as was identified by Rwanda’s multi-stakeholder Innovation Platform
convened by the LSIL. The project is led by International Livestock Research
Institute and implemented in collaboration with RTI International, University
of Rwanda and TechnoServe by applying an interdisciplinary approach.
The
project will achieve its overall objective by generating and communicating
evidence on:
project will achieve its overall objective by generating and communicating
evidence on:
- The
impact of nutrition education on ASF consumption and nutritional status
of 6-23-month-old children and pregnant and lactating women in
poor households that have received a dairy cow, - The
impact of selected capacity development interventions on the marketing
performance of dairy cooperatives, - The
viability of supplying quality milk.
The
proposed project draws upon the work and lessons of the Government of Rwanda
(GoR) program- the One Cow per Poor Family (Girinka), and a recently concluded
USAID Feed the Future funded program known as the Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness
Program (RDCP II) to achieve each of the project’s specific objectives. To
ensure sustainability of the project’s impacts, project design has taken into
consideration the role of three important cross-cutting themes: the
role of gender in livestock systems, human and institutional capacity
development and human health and nutrition.
proposed project draws upon the work and lessons of the Government of Rwanda
(GoR) program- the One Cow per Poor Family (Girinka), and a recently concluded
USAID Feed the Future funded program known as the Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness
Program (RDCP II) to achieve each of the project’s specific objectives. To
ensure sustainability of the project’s impacts, project design has taken into
consideration the role of three important cross-cutting themes: the
role of gender in livestock systems, human and institutional capacity
development and human health and nutrition.
III.
Position Description:
Position Description:
The
project is interested in testing the impact of market systems facilitation
(MSF) in ensuring sustainable access to capacity building services by targeted
producer organizations (PO). This will be done through the adoption and application
of MSF approaches principles and best practice in capacity building
of POs. The MSF consultant will work closely with the TechnoServe Senior
Business Advisor in the LSIL Project to ensure private service providers
to provide demand-driven services to producer organizations aimed at
improving PO capacity and business performance.
project is interested in testing the impact of market systems facilitation
(MSF) in ensuring sustainable access to capacity building services by targeted
producer organizations (PO). This will be done through the adoption and application
of MSF approaches principles and best practice in capacity building
of POs. The MSF consultant will work closely with the TechnoServe Senior
Business Advisor in the LSIL Project to ensure private service providers
to provide demand-driven services to producer organizations aimed at
improving PO capacity and business performance.
IV.
Scope of Work
Scope of Work
Working
closely with LSIL Senior Business Advisor, the consultant will be responsible
for the following:
closely with LSIL Senior Business Advisor, the consultant will be responsible
for the following:
- Lead
development of an MSF strategy and learning questions for LSIL PO capacity
building component.
Supply
side
side
- Develop
a comprehensive profile and mapping of dairy private sector providers
targeting POs with different types of services. These partners may include
processors, input providers, equipment suppliers, MFIs among others. - Determine
the specific services that the private companies are providing the POs.
This should include embedded services. - Identify
the needs of dairy private sector providers as well as the incentives that
would motivate them to work more with POs - Lead
the selection of potential private sector companies/providers that are
willing to provide services and capacity building to POs
Demand-side
- Determine
the services that target POs are currently receiving and who is paying for
those services. - Determine
the priority needs of current POs which will build onto AgPOSA assessment
results - Lead
the exposure of selected private sector providers and target POs to MSF
approach and the benefits of cultivating mutually beneficial relationships
between private sector providers and POs. - Develop
a sustainable PO capacity building strategy using MSF approach. This will
be based on priority needs and AgPOSA assessment. This should be done in
collaboration with selected private sector players and POs. - Lead
facilitation of capacity building of target POs using MSF approach. This
will include a clear plan and program showing the
participation of the private sector players. The plan needs to show
who will pay for services. - Lead
creation and strengthening of linkages between target POs and private
service providers (buyers, inputs, finance etc.) Private sector providers
and POs need to sign roles and responsibilities agreements. - Lead
identification and adoption of innovative approaches to capacity building
of POs which can include the use of ICT. - Support
private providers to develop services that are appropriate for POs - Support
LSIL Senior Business Advisor to set-up a simple system of tracking and
monitoring the impact of the capacity building of POs using MSF
approach.
V.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables:
Expected Outputs and Deliverables:
- High-level work
plan - For
the MSF strategy development - Comprehensive
analysis of dairy private sector providers (processors, input providers,
equipment suppliers, MFIs among others) operating with the POs and their
competitiveness as well as needs. - Recommendations
on priority impact areas for capacity development of the POs and private
sector providers using MSF approach based on priority areas as well as AgPOSA
assessment. - Analysis
of TechnoServe’s role and involvement including the design of a detailed
implementation model vis-à-vis MSF approach and AgPOSA assessment. - Needs
and opportunities to engage with the POs and private sector providers to
positively influence outcomes. - Presentation
and submission of all documents to Senior Business Advisor - Final
MSF report and presentation - Summary
of all interviews - Binder
and e-library of relevant documentation, studies, research etc.
VI.
Required Skills and Experience:
Required Skills and Experience:
The
successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
- A
Masters level degree qualification in agriculture, agribusiness, sales,
and marketing or related and relevant field with at least 5 years’
working experience in the agriculture-marketing sector - Advanced
market systems facilitation (MSF) training and experience or M4P training - Preferable
experience in industrial competitiveness and/or marketing
strategy - Willing
to travel out in the field - Outstanding
communications and interpersonal skills - A
commitment to TechnoServe’s vision, mission, and code of conduct - Previous
experience with NGOs in community-based work
VII.
Success Factors:
Success Factors:
Competency
is a combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) directly
related to successful performance on the job.
is a combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) directly
related to successful performance on the job.
Core
Competencies include:
Competencies include:
- Diversity/Inclusiveness: Demonstrates
an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity
efforts. Interacts effectively with and inclusively with people of all
races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders. - Communication: Expresses
ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Listens effectively;
shares information, ideas, and arguments; adjusts terminology,
language and communication modes to the needs of the audience; ensures
accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates the
open exchange of ideas and information; use appropriate
non-verbal communication. - Decision
making/Problem Solving: Is
able to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues,
establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a
logical, practical and acceptable solution. Is able to make
effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions,
demonstrating sound judgment in escalating issues where
necessary. - Results
Oriented/ High-Quality Deliverables:
Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results
consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the
ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome
obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas
involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job;
accurately checking processes and tasks.
VIII.
Application Instructions:
Application Instructions:
Qualified
and interested applicants should submit a non-returnable single document
consisting of the cover letter and resume to HR/Admin
Coordinator Mkayiranga@tns.org The
final deadline for application is October 1st, 2018.
and interested applicants should submit a non-returnable single document
consisting of the cover letter and resume to HR/Admin
Coordinator Mkayiranga@tns.org The
final deadline for application is October 1st, 2018.
