RFP500125 - Consultant Technical Expert in Sustainable Cocoa Value Chains Project
RFP500125 - Consultant Technical Expert in Sustainable Cocoa Value Chains Project
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Job Description
The Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) deliver researchbased solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
The Alliance works with local national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean Asia and Africa and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a foodsecure future dedicated to reducing poverty enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.
With novel partnerships the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet drive prosperity and nourish people in a climate crisis.
The Alliance is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a foodsecure future.
About the position
The Alliance is seeking a Consultant to support the project development phase for the Sustainable Cocoa Value Chains in West Africa project. The incumbent will bring expertise in cocoa value chain analysis and sustainable development in the cocoa sector in West Africa with a focus on Ivory Coast Guinea Ghana and Cameroon. This role will directly support efforts to enhance cocoa productivity improve farmer livelihoods and promote climate resilience in the sector.
This position is preferably based in Europe (remote) or in Abidjan C te d Ivoire with extensive field missions under the supervision of the Senior Manager Partnerships & Innovative Finance.
Responsibilities
Cocoa Value Chain Analysis
- Assess agronomic practices market access and socioeconomic dynamics impacting cocoa producers in West Africa.
- Identify inefficiencies environmental challenges and opportunities to enhance productivity and sustainability.
- Provide actionable recommendations to align cocoa production with international sustainability standards including EUDR compliance.
- Analyze data on climate impacts pest/disease challenges and yield trends to support adaptive strategies.
Technical Support
- Help conduct cocoa climate risk assessments to inform adaptation and mitigation strategies in cocoa production and identify business models.
- Support the development of baseline studies to assess the existing infrastructure and resources along the cocoa value chain in target countries.
- Review and advise on national regional and international policy frameworks to ensure alignment with global sustainability goals including SDGs and climate action commitments.
Market System Analysis
- Analyze cocoa market trends pricing and the role of cooperatives to identify opportunities for improving farmer incomes and market access.
- Explore opportunities for improving traceability and transparency in the cocoa value chain to ensure compliance with sustainability standards.
Reporting and Documentation
- Provide detailed technical reports outlining findings including suggested actions to address identified issues within the cocoa value chain.
- Prepare documents such as Terms of Reference (ToRs) project progress reports and policy briefs related to cocoa sustainability and value chain development.
- Assist in drafting technical briefs summarizing findings and recommendations for partners government agencies and other stakeholders involved in the cocoa sector.
- Any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor s degree complemented by Master s degree in Natural Resources Management Agriculture Climate Change Sustainable Development International Development or in any relevant field.
- Previous professional work experience (minimum 8 years) with a focus on cocoa value chain development in West Africa.
- Fluency in both written and oral English and French is essential.
- Indepth knowledge of sustainable cocoa production systems value chain dynamics and environmental sustainability standards.
- Proven ability to analyze and assess cocoa sector policies market systems and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with policies and procedures of international donors particularly the Italian Climate Fund and other climate funds.
- Sound interpersonal communications and teamwork skills; courtesy tact and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
- Sound personal organization priority setting and problemsolving skills.
- Sound judgment and initiative; ability to work independently within assigned areas.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and take ownership of deliverables and manage multiple concurrent projects independently.
Desirable Requirements
- Knowledge of local West African languages is a plus.
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a remote full time 9month international consultancy opportunity preferably based in Europe (remote) or in Abidjan C te d Ivoire with extensive field missions renewable based on extended needs and requirements. All consultancy fees and conditions will be administered in line with the Alliance approved policy for consultants.
Applications
Please apply online through the website (careers) including reference number RFP500125 in the Cover Letter (CL) no later than 24 January 2025 attaching the following:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter (CL) (using the candidate s last name first name for ease of sorting).
- In the CV including the names and email addresses of three professional referees who have worked with you and are knowledgeable about your skills and professional abilities.
- Proposed consultancy fees for the period indicated in daily USD.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 24 January 2025
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