Consultancy to Provide Business Development Services (Bds) and Business Related Information to Young Agripreneurs

• Country: Kenya
• Summary: Consultancy to Provide Business Development Services (Bds) and Business Related Information to Young Agripreneurs
• KET Ref No: 53908039
• Deadline: 13 Jun 2021
• Financier: Other Funding Agencies
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
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• Description:
• Tenders are invited for Consultancy to Provide Business Development Services (Bds) and Business Related Information to Young Agripreneurs in Kisumu and Homabay Counties Specific Objectives To increase income of young men and women at individual and HH level To increase the number of young men and women engaged in environmentally sustainable agribusinesses. To this end, the project has identified three results in different target areas and these are: Result 1: At least 600 youth in 2 counties in Kenya (Kisumu and Homabay) engaged in Agri-business (off farm/on farm) as a viable livelihood option. Result 2: Increased farm productivity from agro-ecological practices amongst the youth. Result 3: A strengthened policy environment for youth in agribusiness. Objectives and scope of service provision As per the Terms of Reference the objective is to a) develop a precise framework for the BDS provision. b) Plan of Operation describing all activities including a time schedule, reporting structure and responsibilities c) Ascertain mentors- information and capacity development needs, d) Support businesses to expand their business by providing tailored advice, information, training, referrals and support. e) Provide small group/individualized training and advice f) Assist the developmental processes of the establishment of enterprises, including: Act as a sounding board and referral agent for income generation/enterprise/employment ideas, Monitor the progress of initiatives and referrals, g) Build capacity and provide guidance to mentors to undertake various business tasks which will be achieved by mentoring clients in business skills, advice, connections to local networks, resources, opportunities and more lucrative markets. h) Support the Youth Economic Empowerment Committee to take action to improve the business environment based on the good business environment strategy, by providing support, information, networks, information i) Link/refer individual mentors to local service providers such as banks and training organisations j) Create linkages/networks with financial institutions and/or other advisory organisations or bodies that can assist in stimulating or advancing business development in the target areas. k) Encourage commercial and industrial businesses in the area to provide their expertise and facilities to micro business providers (e.g. mentoring programs) l) Set up an effective monitoring, learning and evaluation plan and tool to monitor business progress of all young business owners in Kisumu and Homabay counties m) Identification and description of methods and skills required to monitor the present and potential information demands of mentors Timeline Service delivery will start in July for not more than 90 days. The project will however determine when to or if to terminate service provision if agreed upon deliverables or predetermined quality standards are not met How to apply: A consultant who meets the above requirements and is available within the time limit indicated above should submit the following: Proposal highlighting his/her understanding of the assignment and proposed methodology Capability statement with 2 reports highlighting similar work in the past 5 years Detailed financial proposal in Kenyan Shillings for coaching 150 business enterprises Annexed to the proposal should be a CV of the lead consultant for the assignment. The completed bid shall be submitted through email to recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke with subject line “Consultancy to provide BDS Services in Kisumu and Homabay Counties-- so as to reach Practical Action on or before 13th June, 2021. At Practical Action, we treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in Kenya.
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