Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

Country – Commonwealth of Dominica

Implementing Agency: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy

Name of Project – Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods & Climate Resilience Project (P166328)

Loan No./Credit No. IDA-D3060

Assignment Title: Agribusiness Management Specialist

Reference No: DM-MAF-349739-CS-INDV

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to recruitment of an Agribusiness Management Specialist.

Objective of Assignment

Provide specialized agribusiness development services to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP) within the framework of Subcomponent “Improved Market Access and Climate Resilience through Promotion of Productive Alliance” to promote market opportunities for Producer Organizations (POs).

Required Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

• Master’s  Degree  in  Business  Management,  Agribusiness;  Agricultural  Economics,

Agriculture Marketing, or related fields.

Overall professional experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Agribusiness/agricultural value chain development

• Proven experience in the implementation of agricultural, agribusiness and/or agricultural value chain development fields, projects/programs

Specific professional experience:

• Ability and demonstrated minimum 3 years’ experience in the formulation of business plans and projects, preferably in the agri-food sector.

• Demonstrated minimum 3 years’ experience in agribusiness development with producers,

cooperatives, producer organizations and/or buyers at the local, national or export level, preferably in the agri-food sector.

Core Competences

• Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills

• Excellent use of computer software such as MS Office

• Excellent organizing, negotiation, influencing and advisory/coaching skills

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found, on the following https://piu.agriculture.gov.dm/procurement-notices/72-agribusiness-management-specialist; or email dealcrp@dominica.gov.dm cc ealcrpprocurement@gmail.com.

Expression of Interest

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy now invites eligible Individuals to indicate their interests to providing the services. Interested Individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the necessary qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.

The attention of interested Individuals is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment i.e., 3.17 (c) & (d) of the Procurement Regulation.

Further information can be obtained at EALCRP- Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the 1^st Floor First Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street, Roseau at Tel: (767) 266-3981/275-1957 during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays.

Expressions of interest must be submitted by May 15^th, 2023, at 15.00 hrs. Eastern Caribbean time in a written form (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) to the following addresses:

Attn: Project Manager

Emergency Agricultural Livelihood & Climate Resilience Project

First Floor, First Domestic Building

19-21 King George V Street, Roseau

Commonwealth of Dominica

Tel: (767) 266-3981; 3998/275 1957 E-mail: dealcrp@dominica.gov.dm cc ealcrpprocurement@gmail.com