Job Title: OXFAM Research Consultant on Agricultural Inputs Support Program in Nigeria
Locations: Adamawa and Kebbi
Type: Consultancy
Career Category: Program / Project Management
Theme: Agriculture
Background
- Since the inception of the project in 2016, it has continuously supported over 70,000 rural farmers with training using FFTS modules and delivery of quality inputs for both wet and dry seasons farming, this has resulted to increase in Agricultural productivity. Recent researches indicated over 250% yield increased by rice and maize farmers in Adamawa and Kebbi states.
- The original plan by the project is to provide 35,000 bags of fertilizer to rural farmers in 4 years, but the project was be able to deliver 78,414 bags of fertilizer for 2017/18 season; 22, 860 bags for 2018/19 and 24, 439 bags of fertilizer for 2020 farming season. The project has delivered 125,713 bags of quality fertilizer to small holder farmers in 3 years for both wet and dry seasons farming.
- To boost Agricultural productivity and encourage dry season farming among small holder farmers in the two states, over 600 water pumping machines were made available to them1. Similarly, 70 sets of milling and grinding machines were also delivered to farmers to reduce the hardship in transporting the farm produce for long distance for processing, this has not only enhanced Agricultural production but also served as a source of income to farmers and feed became readily available to Livestock during the dry season when fodders are scarce2.
Qualifications and Requirements of the Consultant
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- The consultant is required to possess at least a Degree in Agric Economics, Development Studies, climate change or any other related fields. Previous proven experience in related research work is an added advantage.
The Consultant is also required to possess the following:
- Ability and proven experience in handling similar research related to Good Agricultural Practices, out-growers programme, Agric Extension, input support intervention with technical understanding of impact of input to increased yield to smallholder farmers.
- At least (5) years’ of proven experience in value chain assessment;
- Excellent communication, analysis, writing and report presentation skills in English;
- A proven record in working for a development sector, NGOs and/or inter-governmental agencies
- Capacity to carry out field research in Nigeria.
- Ability to deliver high quality work in a timely manner
- Ability to relate and communicate in local language (Hausa) is an added advantage.
Procedures for selection of Consultant:
The list of criteria below will be used to evaluate the bids submitted:
- Viability of the methodology in relation to the Agricultural input support program in Nigeria to small holder farmers.
- Well-structured work plan with phases and deadlines for the results, detailed timeline.
- Complementarity of the expertise of the team members
- Viability of the methodology in relation to the time available for the assignment.
- Clearly methodological proposal.
- Evidence of similar study.
- Experience of working in Northern Nigeria
- Experience in out-growers program.
- Knowledge of Agricultural input support policies in Nigeria.
- Adaptability of proposal in relation to available funds.
- Adequacy of the methodology in responding to specific objective defined in the ToR.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their expression of interest, technical and financial proposal to: [email protected] and are expected to download the full RFQ package in the link below.
Click here to download the full RFQ Package
Questions:
- All questions would be received in writing and sent to [email protected] on or before 5th October 2020. Responses would be sent by COB of 6th October 2020.
Important Notice
- Proposed methodology should demonstrate; Clear understanding of the ToR (sampling framework, data collection strategy and analytical methods);
- CV(s) of consultant(s) who will undertake the study, including full name, physical addresses, telephone number(s);
- References of two or three previous clients (if available);
- Evidence of previous similar assignments successfully undertaken;
- Proposed budget indicating clearly all cost.
- Filled Request for quotation form
Deadline: October 11, 2020
Job Features
Deadline | 11th October, 2020. |