Tenders Are Invited For Recruitment Of An Expert Responsible For Developing Technical And Economic Standards In The Plant Sector For The Benefit Of Pajec

Tenders are invited for Recruitment of an Expert Responsible for Developing Technical and Economic Standards in the Plant Sector for the Benefit of PAJEC Recruitment of an Expert Responsible for Developing Technical and Economic Benchmarks in Plant-Based Sectors under the Project to Support Young Men and Women Entrepreneurs in Job-Creating Value Chains (Pajec) in Togo Objective of the Assignment To recruit an individual consultant to develop techno-economic reference frameworks for key plant-based value chains with high employment potential for youth and women. The expert will support ADTPME in assessing the viability of job opportunities, competitiveness, and cluster development in these agro-industrial value chains. Main Responsibilities Support the selection committee in validating priority plant-based value chains with strong economic potential. Characterize employment opportunities in high-potential chains (youth and women focus). Propose development plans for agro-industrial clusters. Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Qualifications and Experience Masters degree (Bac+5 minimum) in agricultural/rural economics, agronomy, agro-industry, agroeconomics, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in agricultural development or agribusiness. At least 5 years supporting enterprises in plant-based value chains. Proven experience (510 years) in agribusiness value chain development. At least 3 years working on multi-stakeholder agricultural projects. Experience in preparing techno-economic reference frameworks for plant-based jobs/sectors under AfDB or similar donor-funded projects. Familiarity with Togolese plant-based value chains and actors. Experience promoting youth and women entrepreneurship in agribusiness. Strong analytical, writing, and coordination skills. Excellent command of French; good computer literacy. Contract Details Location: Lomé, Togo, with frequent field missions in the five regions. Duration: 18 months (initially 12 months firm, renewable based on performance) [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