Terms of Reference:

Request for Proposal (RFP) to Conduct Market Assessment to Identify Market Dynamics and Opportunities for Value Addition in Powered Eggs and Chicken Meat Sausages in Liberia.”

Closing Date: November 8, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Locations: Monrovia, Liberia

Period: November 15 to December11, 2024

• Background

Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) is a Liberian NGO that works for fair and resilient society, founded in 2017 by long-time employees of Finn Church Aid (FCA Finland). The institutional objective of the organization is to promote sustainable change by enabling vulnerable people and communities to improve their livelihoods. SHED’s mission is to take sustainable actions for human empowerment. SHED supports poor communities with sustainable measures to eradicate poverty without negatively affecting their environment. SHED also operates a semi-commercial level poultry farm that functions as a social enterprise and hop for support to other farmers and improving household and community nutritional intake, providing people with increased access to employment and improving their skills for employability and production, and contributing to an overall green economy. SHED works closely with local duty bearers, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Justice, other government agencies, and the private sector through collaboration and partnership.

1.2 Summary of the ASPIRE Project

ASPIRE is a new 5-year project funded by the Embassy of Ireland guided by their country strategy and the global policy A Better World” (ICSP) 2023-27. Responding to increasing food and nutrition insecurity, the overall goal of the project is to increase vulnerable households’ resilience to food and nutrition insecurity by strengthening food systems in District One in Grand Bassa County. To achieve this, the project adopts an integrated Food System for Food security approach which brings together the four food security pillars: availability, access, utilization and stability, using a systems approach. Expected outcomes:

 Increased inclusive climate smart food production (availability)

 Stronger access to markets for those living in conditions of extreme poverty (access)

 Stable consumption of an adequate and affordable diet by all (utilization)

 Evidence generated is used to influence at district and national level (stability)

Each of these pillars do not stand alone; they interact with each other at micro, meso and macro levels, with gender equity and inclusion underpinning all pillars. The project is being implemented by Concern in collaborative partnership with Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) and Community Empowerment for Change (CEC). As well as in collaboration with the District One and Grand Bassa County stakeholders: Statutory and Traditional leaders, the Ministry of Agriculture County Agriculture Officer and extension services, Ministry of Health community health structures and the WASH Commission.

2.0. GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE MARKET ASSESSMENT AND VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS.

The aim of the market assessment is to: (i) identify market dynamics and opportunities for value addition in powdered egg and chicken meat sausages (ii) assess and map the supply and demand relevant to both in targeted areas and (iii) research the potential for the domestic and export markets for both. Value chains of powdered egg and chicken meat sausage based on economic value and potential for growth, relevance to small holder farmers, potential participation/opportunities for women and youth, and high nutritional value justify the targeting.

The study will also seek to understand the challenges and opportunities e.g. in regard to maximising income in the powdered egg and chicken meat sausage value chains with a special focus on the roles of women and youth. The market assessment will support the ASPIRE project overall aim of contributing towards a sustainable partnership with SHED and strengthening of their work to move up the poultry and chicken value chain.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

• We expect a proposal outlining the methodology of the analysis.
• We expect an inception meeting within the month of November.
• A no more than 30 page summary report of the findings guided by the specific objectives and proposed methodology.
• We also expect a presentation of the findings to SHED and Concern Worldwide.
• The proposed timeline, including presentation of findings and final reporting is on or before December 11, 2024.

4. Budget and terms of payment

The total charge to be paid for the consulting assignment will depend on the technical proposal.

Budget

1. Compensation- Includes personnel for technical assistance, data collection, data entry, and analysis, e.g. interviewers, supervisors, drivers, etc
2. Printing- Includes survey questionnaires, interview guides, final reports;
3. Equipment. Includes any equipment the consultant may need to purchase or hire (though this should be minimal at best if they already have the capacity to do the work);
4. Communications. Includes cellphone, computer, radio, postage and e-mail;
5. Supplies. Includes paper, pens, and other materials for field work of the assessment;
6. Per diem and Travel. Includes daily costs for lodging and meals and incidental expenses during training or field work; mode of transportation; vehicle rental; gas etc.

5. Terms of payment

The fees and cost estimates referred to shall be payable to the consultant in a schedule that is agreed-upon by SHED and the consultant/firm. The final payment will be contingent upon the submission of the final report and data of high quality.

6. Required Qualifications

• Post graduate degree in Business Administration or equivalent;
• Prior experience in conducting such assessment, surveys etc.
• Professional competence and technical experience in market system analysis, product quality enhancement through value addition approaches etc.
• Strong communication skills necessary
• Strong written communication and report writing skills in English;
• Ability to work independently without supervision;
• Experience with participatory business/social research methods;
• Familiarity with the Liberian market

• Duration

The assignment will take place during the period 15th November to 11th December 2024.

8. Application/Proposal

Applicants should submit a technical proposal that includes methodology, CVs of key personnel and costs estimates/budget to the Executive Director of SHED

via email: joyce.pajibo@shed-liberia.org , on or before November 8, 2024 @ 4:30 PM.

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