Consultancy – Value Chain Analysis – Poultry and Cosmetology 69 views0 applications

Alight, Horn of Africa, on behalf of one of our affiliate partners, ORAM, is seeking to engage experienced personnel to provide services as detailed below:

Title: Value Chain Analysis – Poultry and Cosmetology

Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp and Nairobi

Reporting Lines: East Africa Program Manager

Duration: 3 Months – Mid July – Oct 2025

Budget: Appx $10,000

Eligibility: This consultancy is only open to Kenyan Nationals or Kenyan-based firms.

About ORAM

Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration (ORAM) protects and empowers vulnerable and marginalized asylum seekers and refugees globally, creating sustainability and systemic change. We assist our clients with every step of their journey, working primarily in transit countries. Further details about ORAM can be found on their website.

Project Background

ORAM is committed to fostering self-reliance and improving the livelihoods of marginalized and vulnerable refugees. In Kenya, ‘ORAM’s target clients’ often face compounded challenges related to their refugee status, limited freedom of movement, and social stigma and discrimination, which significantly impede their access to safe and sustainable income-generating opportunities.

This project aims to address critical barriers by identifying and developing viable entrepreneurial and employment pathways within the poultry and cosmetology sectors. ORAM clients in Nairobi’s urban areas and Kakuma refugee settlements have demonstrated significant interest in these sectors through the establishment of businesses such as poultry farming (meat and egg production), nail parlors, makeup artistry, massage services, wig installation, and hairdressing etc. ORAM has supported almost 100 clients with relevant vocational skills training, basic business management training, and seed funding to establish these small enterprises.

A nuanced understanding of how the poultry and cosmetology value chains operate, including their barriers and opportunities, coupled with a deep consideration of the safety and unique needs of ORAM’s clients, is essential for designing effective and inclusive interventions.

Purpose and Scope of Work

This analysis will specifically identify and detail actionable and practical safe, viable, and inclusive income-generating opportunities, explore potential for business diversification, and unearth innovative business ideas for ORAM’s clients-refugee entrepreneurs, while also examining concrete avenues for their safe employment within these value chains. The consultant is expected to provide specific, evidence-based insights into how these opportunities can be realized, including the necessary steps, resources, and potential returns.

Activities & Responsibilities:

The Consultant(s) will undertake the following activities:

• Inception Phase: Inception meeting, comprehensive document review, detailed work plan and methodology development (emphasizing secondary data and stakeholder KIIs), inception report submission
• Permits: Acquire all necessary permits and approvals required to undertake the assignment in compliance with local regulations.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Extensive secondary data collection and review: Conduct a systematic and in-depth review of existing reports, studies, and data of private sector analysis reports, sector enterprises, key humanitarian agencies, market assessments, livelihood surveys, and program evaluations related to refugee livelihoods, economic activities, and market dynamics in Kenya, with a specific focus on urban refugees in Nairobi and Kakuma.
• Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with relevant stakeholders who possess deep knowledge and experience regarding programming for Queer persons and refugees, and the target value chains. These stakeholders include Private sector actors (e.g., training centers, wholesalers, suppliers, major retailers, digital entrepreneurs, Kenyan entrepreneurs operating in the general Nairobi and Kakuma markets) to understand broader market dynamics relevant to the value chains.
• Value Chain Mapping and Analysis: Map poultry and cosmetology value chains in Nairobi and Kakuma, identifying key actors, relationships, and market flows.
• Practical Recommendations & Approaches: The development of draft strategies will focus on translating identified opportunities into concrete, step-by-step guidance for ORAM’s clients to engage in entrepreneurial activities and employment within these sectors.
• Reporting and Presentation: Preparation and submission of inception report, separate value chain analysis reports, separate upgrading strategy reports, a comprehensive final report, and presentations to stakeholders.

Expected Results:

• Specific, practical, and viable income-generating opportunities for ORAM’s target populations at micro, small, and medium scales. This includes detailing safe entry points such as home-based or mobile cosmetology, small-scale home poultry, larger-scale and online sales, along with clear outlines of the initial capital requirements, key steps for implementation, and potential profitability for each identified option.
• Detailed practical guidance on market demand, competition, and growth potential for these opportunities
• Recommendations of specific niche markets within refugee and host communities that present tangible income prospects.
• Recommendations for actionable group initiatives to foster mutual support and safety among entrepreneurs.
• Identify “safer spaces” or modes of engagement (e.g., home-based, group-based, specific community niches, online platforms) that minimize these risks.

Deliverables:

• An inception report outlining the consultant’s detailed work plan, methodology (aligned with secondary data and KII focus), data collection tools, and timeline.
• Draft Value Chain Analysis Report: Covering all aspects outlined in the scope of work for both poultry and cosmetology in Kakuma and Nairobi**.**
• Validation Workshop/Presentation: Facilitate a workshop or presentation with key stakeholders to discuss findings and gather feedback on the draft report.
• Final Comprehensive Report, include a summary in PowerPoint.

Methodology

The consultant is expected to propose a detailed methodology in their technical proposal. This can be readjusted after the inception meeting to ensure alignment with the context, where necessary. Throughout, strict ethical considerations and a clear safety and privacy strategy for all participants are paramount. In line with its collaborative approach to partnerships and engagements, ORAM will accommodate flexibility in the methodology, scope, and work plan to facilitate the optimal realization of the project’s intended objective

Additional Information

The consultant will cover their team’s transport, meals and accommodation during this assignment.

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in relevant fields (Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Development Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Value Chain Management).
• Specific expertise and certification in value chain analysis and development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in value chain analysis, market linkages, and upgrading strategy development.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic and policy context of Kenya, regarding urban and camp-based refugee populations, is highly desirable**.**
• The consultant should demonstrate good knowledge of new, emerging and evolving economic practices related to sustainable income generation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by ORAM’s target population will be considered an added advantage.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• This consultancy is only open to Kenyan Nationals or Kenyan-based firms.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis from diverse secondary sources.
• Should have excellent collaboration skills.
• Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills in .
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
• Open heart and open mind.