Expression of Interest For Recruitment Of An Expert Responsible For Developing Technical And Economic Reference Frameworks For Livestock And Fisheries Value Chains For Pajec

Expression of Interest for Recruitment of an Expert Responsible for Developing Technical and Economic Reference Frameworks for Livestock and Fisheries Value Chains for Pajec Scope of Services The expert responsible for developing technical and economic reference frameworks for livestock and fisheries value chains will work within ADTPME, providing support on the viability of employment opportunities in value chains and agro-industrial clusters, as well as the competitiveness of livestock value chains. The expert will report to the Director General of the Agency. The specific responsibilities include: - Supporting the SME selection committee in validating or selecting livestock and fisheries value chains with high economic potential for young people and women. - Characterizing employment opportunities in livestock value chains with significant potential for young people and women. - Proposing development plans for value chains and agro-industrial clusters. - Contributing to the projects monitoring and evaluation activities. 4. Required Qualifications The assignment will be carried out by an individual consultant who meets the following educational and professional experience requirements: - Hold at least a Masters degree (Bac+5) in agricultural or rural economics, agronomy (animal production/animal science), agro-industry, agricultural economics, veterinary science, or another related field. - Have at least seven (7) years of professional experience in livestock and fisheries resource development or agribusiness. - Demonstrate good knowledge of Togos territory, the livestock and fisheries value chains developed in Togo, their associated value chains, and the relevant institutional, economic, and academic stakeholders. - Have at least two (2) years of experience implementing multi-stakeholder projects in agropastoral value chains involving individual producers/breeders, producer/breeder organizations, very small, small and medium-sized enterprises (VSSMEs/SMEs), distributors, banks/microfinance institutions (MFIs), support organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. - Have completed at least one assignment involving the development of technical and economic reference frameworks for jobs or occupations in livestock and fisheries value chains under projects financed by multilateral development partners, particularly the African Development Bank or similar institutions. - Have substantial experience implementing projects targeting young men and women. - Demonstrate knowledge of developing networks between public and private stakeholders, as well as innovative economic dynamics and approaches. - Have excellent written and spoken French skills and proficiency in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar tools. - Possess strong analytical, summarization, and report-writing skills. [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