Consultant - Linking Smallholder Farmers to Public Procurement at World Food Programme (WFP)

JOB PURPOSE

The consultant will facilitate the process of strategy development between May - June 2017 that will guide direct procurement by government institutions from smallholder farmers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Analysis Trends & Innovations Unit and the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer – Agricultural Market Access and Linkages (AMAL), the consultant will facilitate the government to develop a strategy to guide direct procurement by government institutions from smallholder farmers. The strategy will be cognizant of international standards and practices and Kenyan context and policy direction. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

1. Develop a road map for development of the implementation strategy in liaison with MOALF.
2. Perform analyses and detailed conceptual work putting together comprehensive reports identifying opportunities for effective operationalization of the new strategy.
3. Convene consultative meetings with stakeholders to discuss preparation of the strategy, with clear milestones, accountabilities and deliverables;
4. Identify information requirements for development of the strategy and facilitate data/information gathering from government offices for use in developing the strategy;
5. Summarise information relevant to partners (trends, regulations, practices) to enable supervisor(s) to efficiently make informed decisions and enhance partner relationships.
6. Organise and facilitate workshops to develop the strategy. This will entail developing terms of reference, budgets, guiding discussions, providing substantive advice and technical guidance to inform the strategy, leading the writing workshop reports etc.;
7. Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor progress and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
8. In collaboration with government and development partners, consolidate inputs from partners and provide leadership to draft the strategy;
9. Prepare final strategy PowerPoint presentation for the validation workshop.
10. Support Government focal point with organization and preparations for the high-level validation workshop as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics or related studies.
• At least 5 years’ experience in smallholder market development, food supply chain management.
• Experience in developing policies and strategies for both private and public sectors.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Practical experience in food quality management will be an added advantage