Scope of Work & Deliverables
- The selected consultants will design, draft, and finalize a highly competitive, multi-million-dollar funding application targeted at institutional commodity and development donors.
- The assignment requires delivering a complete proposal package that addresses agricultural value chains, smallholder resilience, and sustainable economic development.
Inception & Concept Note: Milestone 1.
- Develop a 3-page project concept note and Theory of Change ToC aligning market-systems development with climate-smart agriculture.
Technical Narrative Draft: Milestone 2.
- Draft the complete technical proposal, including the LogFrame, indicators, and risk mitigation matrices, focusing on local value addition, agtech integration, and gender-lens business solutions.
Financial & Business Model Alignment: Milestone 3.
- Co-design a financially viable business model showing clear economic returns for smallholders alongside commercial sustainability.
Final Compliance Review & Package: Milestone 4.
- Package the final proposal, addressing all institutional donor compliance metrics, ready for submission.
Required Qualifications
- Proven Track Record: Documented history of winning major institutional grants e.g., USAID, EU, World Bank.
- Sector Expertise: Minimum 5 years of experience in agricultural value chains, regenerative economies, or digital agtech tools.
- Strategic Writing: Mastery of logical frameworks, complex narratives, and public-private partnership models.
