Consultant- Ethiopia Crop Production Mapping & Assessment-Remote
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| Job Ref: | 68704523 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | Mercy Corps |
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Equipment - Machinery Grain Irrigation Manufacturing Production Seed Supply Chain – Distribution – Shipping Vegetables |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Country: | United States |
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Description About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Background Mercy Corps, in partnership with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), is implementing the 44-month, 'Strengthened Socio-Economic Development and Better Employment Opportunities for Refugees and Host Communities (STEDE) in the Jigjiga Area' Action ("action"). The action aims to improve employment and livelihood opportunities for up to 54,000 vulnerable refugee and host community in Fafan Zone which hosts about thirty-six thousand refugees in the three camps of Awbarre, Sheder and Kabribeyah towns. Mercy Corps, in partnership with CARE, is implementing the USAID-funded Feed the Future Resilience in Pastoral Areas (RiPA-North) project in the region. The RiPA program aims to improve the resilience capacities of households, markets and governance institutions in the region, collectively contributing to enhanced food security and inclusive economic growth for over 129,000 households. The RiPA program targeted 11 woredas in three zone (Siti, Fafan and Degahabur zone) in Somali region. A key sector identified by the STEDE and RiPA programs with significant growth potential is the agro processing sector (e.g. sesame, vegetables etc.). This can increase demand for high-quality and increased production on the farmer supply side, and create employment opportunities on the processing side. The programs would like further explore these opportunities through a deeper analysis in the real potential level of production for the selected types of crops, investment requirements and the enabling environment that supports interventions. Mercy Corps is seeking an international consultant to work remotely with a team of local consultants and Mercy Corps team members in designing, undertaking and writing-up the assessment findings. Consultant Objectives There are three main objectives of the consultancy:
The aim of this objective is to identify current and potential crop production in all the six Woredas of Fafan Zone to inform decision-making about support for agro inputs (e.g. seed) production and agri-processing enterprises in the targeted zone. This objective will include:
Consultant Activities The Consultant will:
Consultant Deliverables The Consultant will be responsible, with the national consultant, to deliver the following
Timeframe This consultancy is to be completed on the 31st December 2020. The consultant(s) should propose a detailed work plan including the Level of Effort (# of days) required to complete each task in the Scope of Work. Required Experience & Skills The ideal consultant will have the following experience and skills:
English fluency required; Somali language skills are a strong added advantage All deliverables must be approved by: MC Director of Programs Chief of Party - RiPA to be considered final. The Consultant(s) will report to: STEDE program, consortium Manager MC Ethiopia Senior Advisor - Market Systems Development Component three Team lead, RiPA The Consultant(s) will work closely with: STEDE program , consortium Manager MC Ethiopia Senior Advisor - Market Systems Development Leads from RiPA Mercy Corps Diversity Statement Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world's most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. | |
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