About the Organization:
WorldFish is a nonprofit research and innovation institution that creates advances and translates scientific research on aquatic food systems into scalable solutions with transformational impact on human well-being and the environment. We envision an inclusive world of healthy, well-nourished people and a sustainable blue planet, now and in the future. Our research and innovation work spans climate change, food security and nutrition, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, the blue economy and ocean governance, and it integrates evidence and perspectives on gender, youth and social inclusion. Our purpose is to accelerate the sustainable transformation of global food systems toward nutritious diets that sustain the health of people and the planet. Our research data, evidence and insights shape better practices, policies and investment decisions for sustainable development in low- and middle-income countries.
Project background:
Empowering Women Fish Retailers known for short as; EWFIRE project, funded by Europe Aid was launched in April 2018 for promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) among existing and new fish retailers in Sharkia, Egypt. With objective to support vulnerable women fish retailers and processors to develop profitable businesses through establishment of five women-led fish processing and retailing centres in five sites in Sharkia governorate, Lower Egypt. Through technical and social assistance, the project aims to generate (n=300) FTA and improve profitability of (n=150) women fish retailers.
The EWFIRE’s outputs is cross-cutting with the state roadmap illustrated in Egypt’s vision 2030 for empowering vulnerable collectives at poor and remote areas through establishment of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The project is aligned with a set of work packages allocated as follows:
- Establishment of five women-led training and processing centres;
- Improved profitability of community-based fish processing and fish retail businesses; and
- Integration of women-led fish retailers and processors into formal markets.
Position Objective & Scope of Work:
This consultancy is to be carried out by either individual consultant or consultancy firm. The Entrepreneurship/ Business Development Services (BDS) expert will provide on-going technical support to project sub-grantee community development partner, Life Makers Association (LMA), and project direct and in-direct beneficiaries as well as relevant stakeholders. The expert will have extensive knowledge in providing sustainable business development support services for (SMEs) owned and led by women entrepreneurs working in blue economy sector.
The consultant is expected to be familiarized with project outcomes and outputs through desk review of project key documents (e.g. technical project reports, database, M&E and KPIs among others), while deliverables are to be carried out through field visits in Sharkia.
Deliverables:
The Entrepreneurship/BDS Consultant or Consultancy firm will be responsible for:
- Plan, direct and coordinate adequate operations for entrepreneurship opportunities
- Provide business development services by formulating policies, managing operations, and planning for the best practices according to available materials and human resources
- Design of entrepreneurship business module via allocation of valid resources to identify challenges and opportunities (i.e. SWOT analysis) to foster business development of project beneficiaries ‘women-led SMEs’
- Liaise with project sub-grantee partner, Life Makers association and other relevant stakeholders in Sharkia to deliver a set of workshops for project beneficiaries
- Submit a final report of 7-10 pages to highlight specific-impact achieved across project outputs and outcome’s indicators
Requirements
- Masters’ Degree or equivalent in business development, economics, business management, or related field in business;
- Minimum +4 years’ work experience in entrepreneurship, BDS, marketing and/or business contexts;
- Proven record in business development and development of curriculums and/or modules for BDS (e.g. MSMEs);
- Preferably; experience with business development of (WEE) projects and/or accelerating development of enterprises within blue sector.
Location and Duration
- This consultancy will be carried out between December 2022 till the end of January 2023 for a total number of (25) working days
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for virtual interviews by mid of December
- The selection of consultant will be based on the relevant qualification and experience, and the most competitive proposal
Interested consultant/(s)/consultancy firm are invited to submit the following information online by latest 15 December 2022:
- Technical offer explaining on your background and list of prior experience that ensures they are qualified to carry out the scope of work;
- Financial offer (incl. daily rate in EGP), with a detailed workplan;
- Detailed CV(s), plus profile for firms highlighting relevant experience.
The screening will start as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Only selected consultant candidates will be contacted.
Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment. WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization.
We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions. People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity. We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified people from developing nations to apply.
More Information
- Job City Egypt