Inclusive Business Plan at TechnoServe Kenya

• The IBP Consultant will work with a CASA TAF inclusive business manager and agribusiness advisor to develop a relationship with fund managers and agribusinesses, including significant time spent in the field engaging with management and staff, as well as smallholder producers within and outside the business’ supply chain. This role offers an excellent opportunity to engage with management of a mid- to large sized agribusiness operating in rural Africa, as well as the smallholder suppliers to these businesses.
• The Consultant will be able to draw on analytical resources from within the CASA TAF team as well as technical advisors from TechnoServe more broadly (e.g. gender, inputs, extension, access to finance etc). The manager will work very closely with CASA TAF management and experts in TechnoServe to understand existing frameworks and technical assistance approaches, and how they can be applied or adapted to deliver on the Inclusive Business Plans outlined above.

The IBP Consultant will be co-located at the agribusiness’ offices and collaborate closely with agribusiness teams on the ground. Specifically, the Consultant will conduct activities such as, but not limited to:

• Reviewing existing business plan materials to ensure robustness, challenging and working with the business to refine assumptions where appropriate
• Supporting the client in further development of the business plan, including specification of critical components of the proposed solution (e.g. technology, services, etc.) and plan for implementation
• Identifying any requirements for further investment or technical assistance from Technoserve or third parties to achieve commercial and impact objectives
• Summarising the overall business plan as a comprehensive document for use in generating internal alignment around strategy, and in crowding in further funding from external funders

Illustrative Expected deliverables

• To be defined in further detail with client, but expected to include:
  • Review of existing business plan assumptions
  • Inclusive Business Plan assessment materials
  • Inclusive Business Plan document (draft and Final typically ~50 pg Powerpoint deck backed by financial and impact model)
• The project may also include other ad hoc deliverables, e.g., workshop materials on specific components of the scope

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience
• Advanced degree in business management or other relevant field preferred
• 3-4 years prior strategy consulting experience at a top-tier firm preferred
• Experience in or passion for implementing field work in a developing country required
• Experience working with corporations around shared value initiatives preferred
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, and responsively
• Ability to adapt to changing working conditions
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines