Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Work description
WML will hire a crop science specialist to train farmers in sustainable crop production. The training will be for Ten (10) Lead farmers; one from each Zone and conducted as a training of trainers (TOT). With the help of the field officer, the trained lead farmers will train other farmers in the best agriculture and crop protection practices.
Project title: Mumbwa Sunflower Out grower Project (M-SOP)
Duration of assignment: Maximum 4 weeks
Location: Mumbwa District
Expected start date: 11th November 2024.

1. Introduction and background
Wachi Milling Ltd (WML) is an Agro Processing Company based in Mumbwa District of Central Province. Wachi milling was established in 2000 as sole trader and was registered under business names Act with Companies Registration Agency (PACRA). In January 2021, the Company was legally registered with the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) as a Limited Company. Wachi Milling Limited is currently the one of the leading aggregators of Sunflower in Mumbwa District with a network of over 500 Smallholder Farmers. Our line of products includes processed cooking oil from sunflower and soya beans, paddy rice, peanut butter, breakfast meal and roller milling, cassava and sample milling services through its micro milling branches and soy cake and sunflower cake production for livestock feeds. WML sources 95% of its inputs from smallholder farmers across Central and Eastern Provinces of Zambia.
WML seeks to empower smallholder farmers and improve the living conditions. The goal of the project is to improve the living standards of WML farmer suppliers in Mumbwa District and surrounding areas. Based on this background, WML seeks to engage the services of a consultant to support development of a five-year plan.
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2. Deliverables:
The key deliverable of this assignment is the Training of 10 Lead farmer and 300 Outgrowees in Production of Sunflower, outgrowees Scheme Management and Post Harvest Handling/Management as outlined below:
• Sunflower Production Landscape in Zambia
• Sunflower Enterprise Budgeting and Gross Margin Analysis
• Sunflower Production Acceptable Agronomical Practice
• Sunflower Pest Management and Plant Protection Strategies
• Post Harvest Handling and Management
• Outgrowees Recruitment and Monitoring
• Yield Estimations
• Crop Aggregation and Payment Modalities

3. Requirements:
• Must have a minimum of degree in Agriculture Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Economics or related qualifications.
• A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate experience in sustainable agriculture, agricultural market analysis, value chain development, Agricultural market linkage and sustainability initiatives, preferably with expertise in edible oil or food processing sectors.
• Previous experience in similar consultancy work will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in generating actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent writing skills in English

4. Payment modalities
Payment modalities for the consultant are outlined below:
% Milestones
40%
Following the signing of the Contract on Provision of Services (first installment)
20%
On submission the report and Business Plan (second installment)
40%
After the final report has been approved by Wachi Milling Ltd (final installment) Board of Directors.
5. Evaluation Criteria
a. Academic and Professional Qualifications 20%
b. Previous experience in similar assignments 10%
c. Professional work experience in Value Chain and Agricultural Advisory Services (10 years and above) 20%
d. Price 40%
e. Quality of Expression of Interest 10%
6. Application process

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
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Please submit your applications. Please indicate the following subject of the email: “Business Plan Development Consultancy-Expression of Interest”. The deadline for submission is November 7, 2024 at 17:00 and the application should include the following documents:
• Cover letter highlighting key competencies of the Trainer/s and timeframe for delivery of the report (max. 2 pages)
• CV of the Trainer/s (max. 3 pages) References from previous clients and highlighting professional and academic work experience. CVs for co-trainers may also be included in the application (maximum of 2.).
• A budget outlining trainers fees and all associated costs.

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