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NEWEST Rice Project

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation is coordinating a multiple-partner collaboration to develop genetically improved African rice varieties with enhanced agronomic traits, specifically nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE), water use efficiency (WUE) and salt tolerance (ST) in NEWEST Rice Project. The goal of the NEWEST Rice project is to secure environmental release for NUE and NEWSET trait, introgression of traits into farmer preferred varieties and release at least one NUE variety in at least one project country. The Project will develop and implement stewardship plan, build capacity of at least four seed companies and 500 farmers on handling and utilization of NEWEST transgenic rice seed and produce at least 60 tons of transgenic NUE rice for the benefit of small holder farmers through private seed companies by 2024. Collaborating to achieve this goal are African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Arcadia Biosciences, the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda. Financial support is coming from the USAID’s ‘Feed the Future’ initiative

To facilitate commercialisation of the project and ensure that the products coming from the project are demand driven and market preferred, AATF is seeking a consultant to carry out a Market study to map out the market potential and ensure that better products are developed to fit into the needs of the consumers.

Specifically, the Terms of References for this assignment are:

  1. Assess data and information on rice value chain with respect to value chain players, production, marketing, distribution and utilisation in Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda
  2. Develop profiles for the available varieties with details of prices, market value, key biotic and abiotic stresses, market segments etc.
  3. Prioririze the main biotic and abiotic stresses and the different interventions in place for each stress.
  4. Identify key rice attributes that farmers and stakeholders are looking for which can assist in developing better varieties through NEWEST Rice
  5. Map out target market segments for commercialisation of NEWEST rice in the respective countries
  6. Identifying possible market and product specific entry barriers and opportunities
  7. Compile and submit the market study report to AATF management within 4 months of commencement of the assignment

Specific tools of the study will be developed in close consultation with the NEWEST Rice project team to ensure detailed coverage of all objectives. Relevant literature will also be provided to the consultant for secondary data

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

A study inception report and tools to be submitted and approved within one month after awarding the consultancy

  1. A market report to be submitted as stipulated in the contract. The report must incorporate all terms of references covered in detail
  2. The data collection tools used, raw data and analyzed data in soft copy including database tables as collected and captured in electronic format using an agreed upon database management software.

Final reports will be scanned for plagiarism when submitted.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. The consultant(s) should possess minimum Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or any other related field.
  2. Demonstrated knowledge of seed systems, agricultural markets and value chains in Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda.
  3. Experience in working in rice value chain is added advantage
  4. Extensive experience in carrying out agricultural market surveys.
  5. Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection analysis using statistical software.
  6. High degree of independence, flexibility and ability to meet strict deadlines.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Interested consultants should submit detailed technical and financial proposals (not more than 8 pages) covering:

  1. Capacity statement
  2. Demonstrated understanding of the terms of reference
  3. Proposed methodology
  4. A detailed work plan
  5. A detailed financial proposal

The proposal should be accompanied by the below as annexes:

· Curriculum Vitae (s)

· Two reference letters from recent clients with contact details of the referees.

TIMELINE

The time period to complete this assessment begins no later than August 1st, 2019 and ends in October 31st 2019.

How to apply:

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Applications should be submitted to AATF Procurement Officer at: [email protected] by COB 26th July 2019 with the subject head ‘NEWEST Rice Market Study’ AATF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and empowers both males and females from all religious and ethnic backgrounds and any other diversity groups..

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African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)

In Sub-Saharan Africa, the resource-poor smallholder farmer battles against weeds, diseases and adverse weather conditions leading to poor harvests. Their counterparts in Asia, Latin America and elsewhere in the developing world enjoy improved crop yields through the aid of modern agricultural technologies. Working with the resource-poor smallholder farmer in mind, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit foundation, managed and led by Africans to foster public-private partnerships for the access and delivery of appropriate technologies for improved agricultural productivity. AATF was incorporated in the United Kingdom in January 2003 and registered in Kenya, its host country, in April 2003. AATF is also registered as a charity under the laws of England and Wales. The Nairobi-based AATF's vision is prosperous farmers and a food secure Africa, enabled through AATF's catalytic role in bringing innovative technologies to smallholder farmers. The structure and operations of AATF draw upon the best practices and resources of both the public and private sectors. In line with its mission the AATF:Links the needs of resource-poor farmers with potential technological solutions Acquires technologies from technology owners through royalty-free licenses or agreements along with associated materials and knowhow for use on behalf of Africa's resource-poor farmers Establishes partnerships with existing institutions to adapt agricultural technology for use by farmers in Africa Ensures compliance with all laws associated with the use of these technologies Promotes the wide distribution of the technologies as appropriate By linking food security, poverty reduction, market development and economic growth, AATF aims to change the widespread conventional approaches employed by African producers engaged in agri-business to make these activities sustainable over time.What makes AATF unique?Apart from AATF's progressive and pragmatic approach at tackling food security and poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa, AATF is unique in that:The model for AATF was developed through consultation with African, North American and European stakeholders, giving the foundation a well-rounded perspective. It provides a ‘one-stop-shop' for structuring and accessing agricultural technologies, materials and know-how. It works along the complete product value chain, from product creation, through distribution, to creation of markets for the product. The AATF serves as a catalyst for reforms and the creation of agricultural markets. The AATF, in its partnerships and sub-licensing functions, seeks to assist existing institutions to self-organise efficiently and to effectively absorb new technological concepts and adopt them for productive use.

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NEWEST Rice Project

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation is coordinating a multiple-partner collaboration to develop genetically improved African rice varieties with enhanced agronomic traits, specifically nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE), water use efficiency (WUE) and salt tolerance (ST) in NEWEST Rice Project. The goal of the NEWEST Rice project is to secure environmental release for NUE and NEWSET trait, introgression of traits into farmer preferred varieties and release at least one NUE variety in at least one project country. The Project will develop and implement stewardship plan, build capacity of at least four seed companies and 500 farmers on handling and utilization of NEWEST transgenic rice seed and produce at least 60 tons of transgenic NUE rice for the benefit of small holder farmers through private seed companies by 2024. Collaborating to achieve this goal are African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Arcadia Biosciences, the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda. Financial support is coming from the USAID’s ‘Feed the Future’ initiative

To facilitate commercialisation of the project and ensure that the products coming from the project are demand driven and market preferred, AATF is seeking a consultant to carry out a Market study to map out the market potential and ensure that better products are developed to fit into the needs of the consumers.

Specifically, the Terms of References for this assignment are:

  1. Assess data and information on rice value chain with respect to value chain players, production, marketing, distribution and utilisation in Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda
  2. Develop profiles for the available varieties with details of prices, market value, key biotic and abiotic stresses, market segments etc.
  3. Prioririze the main biotic and abiotic stresses and the different interventions in place for each stress.
  4. Identify key rice attributes that farmers and stakeholders are looking for which can assist in developing better varieties through NEWEST Rice
  5. Map out target market segments for commercialisation of NEWEST rice in the respective countries
  6. Identifying possible market and product specific entry barriers and opportunities
  7. Compile and submit the market study report to AATF management within 4 months of commencement of the assignment

Specific tools of the study will be developed in close consultation with the NEWEST Rice project team to ensure detailed coverage of all objectives. Relevant literature will also be provided to the consultant for secondary data

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

A study inception report and tools to be submitted and approved within one month after awarding the consultancy

  1. A market report to be submitted as stipulated in the contract. The report must incorporate all terms of references covered in detail
  2. The data collection tools used, raw data and analyzed data in soft copy including database tables as collected and captured in electronic format using an agreed upon database management software.

Final reports will be scanned for plagiarism when submitted.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. The consultant(s) should possess minimum Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or any other related field.
  2. Demonstrated knowledge of seed systems, agricultural markets and value chains in Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda.
  3. Experience in working in rice value chain is added advantage
  4. Extensive experience in carrying out agricultural market surveys.
  5. Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection analysis using statistical software.
  6. High degree of independence, flexibility and ability to meet strict deadlines.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Interested consultants should submit detailed technical and financial proposals (not more than 8 pages) covering:

  1. Capacity statement
  2. Demonstrated understanding of the terms of reference
  3. Proposed methodology
  4. A detailed work plan
  5. A detailed financial proposal

The proposal should be accompanied by the below as annexes:

· Curriculum Vitae (s)

· Two reference letters from recent clients with contact details of the referees.

TIMELINE

The time period to complete this assessment begins no later than August 1st, 2019 and ends in October 31st 2019.

How to apply:

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Applications should be submitted to AATF Procurement Officer at: [email protected] by COB 26th July 2019 with the subject head ‘NEWEST Rice Market Study’ AATF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and empowers both males and females from all religious and ethnic backgrounds and any other diversity groups..

 2019-07-27

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