Expression of Interest for Recruitment of an Expert in Charge of Developing Technico-Economic Reference Frameworks for Animal and Fisheries Value Chains under PAJEC Description of Services The expert in developing technico-economic reference frameworks for animal and fisheries value chains will work within ADTPME and provide support on matters related to the viability of job opportunities in value chains and agro-industrial clusters, as well as the competitiveness of animal value chains. The expert will report to the Director General of the Agency. Specifically, the expert will: Support the selection committee of MSMEs in validating or selecting animal and fisheries value chains with high economic potential for youth and women; Characterize jobs in animal value chains with high potential for youth and women; Propose development plans for value chains and agro-industrial clusters; Contribute to the projects monitoring and evaluation activities . Required Qualifications The position will be filled by an individual consultant with the following qualifications and professional experience: Hold at least a Masters degree (Bac+5) in agricultural or rural economics, agronomy (animal production / zootechnics), agro-industry, agroeconomics, veterinary sciences, or any related field; Have at least 10 years of professional experience in animal and fisheries resource development or agribusiness; Demonstrate a strong knowledge of Togos territory, animal and fisheries value chains, related value chains, and institutional, economic, and academic actors; Have at least three (3) years of experience implementing multi-stakeholder projects in agropastoral sectors (individual producers/breeders, producer organizations, MSMEs, distributors, banks/MFIs, support structures, etc.); Have completed at least one assignment involving the development of technico-economic reference frameworks for jobs/occupations in animal and fisheries sectors on projects financed by multilateral development partners (such as AfDB or similar institutions); Have relevant experience implementing projects targeting youth and women; Demonstrate knowledge in developing networks between public and private stakeholders and fostering innovative economic approaches; Have excellent written and spoken French and be proficient in computer tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Obtaining the Terms of Reference The Terms of Reference (ToR) can be obtained on request from: Agency for the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ADTPME) Secretariat Boulevard Faure Gnassingbé, Avédji (across from Casa de Papel Restaurant) 4th ADTPME Building (white), left-hand side, about 350 m, Lomé, Togo Tel: (+228) 70 49 67 55 Email:
[email protected] Additional information may be obtained at the above address during working hours: 08:0012:00 and 15:0017:00 GMT. 9. Submission Deadline and Address Expressions of interest must be submitted in French, either in person or by email, no later than November 17, 2025, at 16:00 GMT, to the address above and must clearly bear the following mention: RECRUITMENT OF AN EXPERT FOR DEVELOPING TECHNICO-ECONOMIC REFERENCE FRAMEWORKS IN ANIMAL AND FISHERIES VALUE CHAINS FOR PAJEC [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement
