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Terms of Reference (ToRs)
Assignment Title: Field Consultant (Agribusiness Mobilization)
Background:
The Provincial Government in partnership with the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) is implementing KP-Rural Economic Transformation Project throughout the province to address the main causes of rural poverty and food insecurity. The Project (KP-RETP) aims to uplift rural communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by fostering agribusiness development.
Objective of the assignment:
The Agribusiness Mobilization Consultant will be instrumental in mobilizing farmers into Professional Farmers Organization (PFOs), articulating project objectives, scope and operational guidelines and building collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector entities and other development actors to empower PFOs and farmers.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
The Agribusiness Mobilization Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Identify potential areas and value chains that align with project objectives.
- Identify progressive farmers in the target areas.
- Sensitize and mobilize them to form Professional Farmers Organizations (PFOs) and 4Ps.
- Conduct meetings with farmers and stakeholders.
- Explain project scope, objectives, and PFO formation process.
- Educate farmers on the necessary documents required for PFO registration.
- Support in preparation and compilation of required documents related to PFO registration.
- Assist the election process for the selection of the management committee.
- Orient management committee on their roles and responsibilities.
- Facilitate bank account opening of PFO.
- Lead PFO registration process with the Cooperative Department.
- Facilitate PFO in organizing regular review meetings.
- Ensure compliance at each registration stage.
- Assist PFOs with record-keeping and documentation.
- Assist farmer engagement and their registration with Farm Services Centers.
- Assist the election process for the selection of the management committee.
- Inform farmers about the benefits of FSCs with regard to inputs availability, crop production, and agribusiness development.
- Assist in development of business plan for PFOs and FSCs.
- Assist in implementation of business plans.
- Organize capacity building of PFOs/FSCs and assist in staffing.
- Conduct training need assessments (as per business plans).
- Mobilize farmers for 4Ps and coordinate with private sector lead companies/enterprises
Duration and Reporting:
- The duration of the engagement is initially for a period of one year which will be extended on yearly basis subject to satisfactory performance.
- The Agribusiness Mobilization Consultant will report to respective Regional Coordinator and provide regular progress reports outlining activities, achievements, and challenges encountered.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 16 years of education in Agriculture Sciences or Social Sciences.
- At least 05 years of experience in social mobilization, preferably mobilization of farmers and formation of farmer organization.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including farmers, government officials, and private sector representatives.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in local language and proficiency in English and Urdu;
Evaluation Criteria
The number of points to be assigned shall be determined considering the following relevant percentage weights for further assessment:
| No. | Criteria | Weight |
|---|
| 1 | Relevant Qualification | 15% |
| 2 | Additional relevant higher qualification | 5% |
| 3 | General Experience | 5% |
| 4 | Specific Experience as per TOR of the assignment | 50% |
| 5 | Required Relevant Certification/Diploma | 5% |
| 6 | Interview | 20% |
| Total weight | 100% |
|---|
Please note that a candidate having irrelevant qualification and or possess minimum required relevant experience shall not be evaluated further and will be considered failed at preliminary stage.
Deliverables:
- Submit monthly work plans and report to the RCUs at the end of each month for tracking progress.
- Submit relevant information with regard to members registry in FSCs, PFOs, 4Ps.
- Submit relevant documents related to PFO registration.
- Provide reports of formation and registration of the PFOs
- Farmers are mobilized for 4P.
- Documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
- Formation & registration of professional farmers organizations as per the work plan.
- Assist and support the PFOs in the preparation of Business plans.
Remuneration:
- PKR. 110,000/- with PKR. 30,000/- as mobility allowance.
Work Location:
Newly Merged Districts.
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