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  • Posted: Oct 18, 2017
    Deadline: Oct 29, 2017
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    The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit organisation that facilitates and promotes public/private partnerships to access, develop, adapt and deliver appropriate agricultural technologies for sustainable use by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is headquartered in Nairobi, and its mandate covers sub-Saharan Africa...
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    Terms of Reference For updating the AATF Resource Mobilization Strategy

    Purpose of the Assignment

    AATF is therefore seeking the services of a consultant to assist the Resource Mobilization Director in the process of updating the Resource Mobilization Strategy. The main task will be to assist in updating the donor mapping that has been done on various occasions, latest in 2015 and to review some donor’s strategy more in detail. In addition specifically looking at opportunities in Asia Middle East and Africa and accessing resources from financial institutions like International Finance Corporation, World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) through African Governments. Most of the work will be done through desk research however interviews may also be conducted together with the Resource Mobilization Director. In addition some sections of the RM Strategy may be drafted by the consultant.

    Required skills and competencies:

    • The prospective consultant should have a proven track record in Fundraising/ Resource Mobilization for an NGO.
    • Experience of accessing funds from African (including African Governments), Asian and Middle Eastern sources will be an asset
    • Experience of Impact Investing is also an asset
    • Experience in conducting and facilitating similar assignments.
    • Good knowledge of the trends in the global agriculture sector especially in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) in line with AATF area of work.
    • Strong analytical and report writing skills.
    • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
    • Strong understanding of agricultural development issues and needs of farmers in SSA.
    • Tasks and Estimated Time

    The consultancy is scheduled to begin in November 2017 for a period of approximately 5 weeks. The draft schedule and time required is shown in the table below:

    • Suggested Actions Date for Completion Estimated time
    • Induction to AATF and the assignment and commence planning Nov 6 4 hours
    • Work plan completed by consultant and report format agreed with RM Director Nov 8 4 hours
    • Donor mapping: Review of existing data, data gathering and analysis, calls or meeting updates with RM Director Nov 28 Max 15 days
    • Report writing, submission of draft report Dec 1 2 days
    • Discussion with RM Director and Final report submitted Dec 4 1 day
    • Support in completing the RM Strategy Document Dec 8 1-2 day
    • TOTAL Approx. 21 Days

    Deliverables

    • Agreed Work plan and report format
    • Donor Mapping Report
    • Agreed section of the RM Strategy document drafted

    Submission Requirements

    Following information will be required with the proposal to undertake the assignment:

    • Profile of the consultant
    • Experience in handling similar projects. (List of past and present clients for which the consultant has already conducted similar assignment).
    • Description of experience with Asian, Middle Eastern and African donors if available
    • Sample donor mapping report format that has been used in previous assignments
    • Suggested process of completing the assignment
    • Anticipated cost to undertake the activity.
    • Any other information to support your proposal.

    Confidentiality Statement

    All data and information received from AATF for the purpose of this assignment are to be treated confidentially and are only to be used in connection with the execution of these Terms of Reference. All intellectual property rights arising from the execution of these Terms of Reference are assigned to AATF.

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants should send a proposal on how to accomplish the tasks detailed above. Expressions of interest, clearly marked ‘RM Strategy should reach AATF Procurement Office c/o ILRI, Kabete Campus, Old Naivasha Road, Nairobi by email at: procurement@aatf-africa.org by the 29th of October 2017

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