Gender Equity (GE) & Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) and Private Public Partnership (PPP) Support Consultant at International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

Position summary

The consultant, in close collaboration with the Gender coordinator, is responsible for steering the GE & WEE agenda in the assigned countries. He/She is expected to provide required technical support to 2SCALE country teams by ensuring women's (as small holder farmers, processors, traders and other Entrepreneurs, and employees) and other actors terms of inclusion are improved. She/he will stimulate country teams with innovative approaches and strategies to balance private sector business interest with GE & WEE goal. She/he is responsible for providing needed support to the assigned country teams to reach the targets, planned results and impact.

Main tasks:

Working in close cooperation 2SCALE's Inclusive business advisors and Business Champions (SME or PO) the consultant will ensure GEE &WEE in the following 2SCALE thematic areas: BoP marketing, youth inclusion, financial inclusion, agribusiness cluster formation, business support services, coaching, loyalty and trust building and increased productivity. She/he will work closely with 2SCALE technical specialists in above mentioned thematic areas to facilitate the integration of the thematic-related strategies in the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). The incumbent will support IAAs in providing day to day management of the current portfolio as assigned. This will include compiling M&E data, organizing and participating in field activities etc.

In addition, the consultant will accomplish the following specific tasks:

Ensure women inclusion in PPPs and participation in Agribusiness Clusters:

• Help build relevant technical skills for women to increase their production and income.
• Prepare training materials and work as trainer in areas related to agribusiness in all regular training topics of the champion.
• Support inclusive business advisor and Agribusiness Cluster Coaches to deliver gender training and report on training activities.
• Support and facilitate women entrepreneurship and leadership development in 2SCALE partnerships.
• Support linkages with financial institutions and other actors targeting women in relevant value chains. Based on country context, support/promote savings and lending associations as a starting point to financial access and inclusion.
• Support private sector development and engagement with women entrepreneurs to promote and distribute products in BoP markets.
• Support women participation in governance meetin

Required Experience

• Master's degree/Bachelor's degree in Gender or Women Studies, Gender, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Studies, Economics Studies, Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, or Agricultural Economics.
• Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• At least 5 years work experience in entrepreneurship in agro-processing and gender mainstreaming.
• Experience of leading, supporting, managing, inspiring and coaching staff with different disciplines and backgrounds.
• A good understanding of the cultural barriers affecting women efficacy and agency in developing countries.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, planning and coordination skills.
• Project management cycle knowhow is an added advantage.
• Strong communication (written and oral), presentation and report writing skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, Fluency in French is an asset