Summary
[ GHANA JOBS Consultant Forming ]Terms of Reference (ToR), Consultant for forming a National Advisory Committee – Ghana
Salary range:N/A, Job type: Contractor/Consultant, Location:Accra , Agency:Fertilizer Canada. Application close date:Expires Apr 07, 2020
GHANA JOBS Consultant Forming
Background
The 4R-Nutrient Stewardship Project (4R-NSP), is a five-year initiative funded by Global Affair Canada (GAC) with contribution from the Co-operative Development of Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) and Fertilizer Canada (FC). The goal of the project is to improve socio-economic well-being and resilience of 80,000 (50 per cent women) smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal through improved agricultural productivity and sustainability.
One key result area of the project is to increase integration of gender sensitive 4R principles in relevant standards and policies (globally and nationally). The 4R-NSP is a science-based use of fertilizer (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place ®) that improve environmental sustainability, improves farmer productivity, and increase farmer-based income and profitability. Therefore, the intention of the national advisory committee is to support and advocate for the adoption of the 4R principles into national policy.
Purpose
Through communication and advocacy initiatives Fertilizer Canada’s role is to lead policy advocacy of the integration of 4R principles into national policies and standards in Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal. In light of this fact, Fertilizer Canada is seeking to form a National Advisory Committee (NAC) to support its advocacy initiative in Ethiopia and Ghana.
It is with this background that FC is seeking to hire a short-term (maximum of three working months between April 2020 – June 2020) local consultant to lead the formalization of the NAC.
Key activities and roles of the incumbent
Research, select and liaise with potential members of the NAC
Preliminary meetings and Presentation of the purpose of the NAC to the potential members
Develop engagement framework (agreement), highlighting the role and responsibilities of the NAC, FC and CDF Canada
Develop engagement strategy and plan
Present engagement framework to the NAC
Facilitate the signing of the engagement framework
Launching of the NAC (call the first meeting)
Deliverables
NAC formed
Engagement framework developed, agreed and signed by all members
NAC strategy developed
NAC launched – first meeting held
Reporting
For day to day matters, the incumbent will directly report to the CDF Canada- Country Manager
The incumbent will be strategically supervised/reported by/to Fertilizer Canada
The Consultant is expected to use own computer and other equipment required for the task
The Consultant will undertake mix of in-country and distance mode of working, such as virtual meetings on skype, Watsapp, Microsoft Team etc. from time to time with Fertilizer Canada
Scope of financial proposal
The Consultant will be offered a lump sum fee inclusive of any per diems, travel cost
The payments will be made in installments based upon outputs/deliverables specified in the payment schedule of this ToR
Payment schedule
20% on signing the contract and submission of a draft methodology for forming the NAC
40% on developing and signing of the Engagement Framework by NAC
40% on completion of the NAC strategy and launch of NAC
Required Skills or Experience
Master of Science (MSc) in agricultural science or relevant fields, with minimum of 7-year senior level experience working for government ministries.
Proven communication and presentation skills
Strong experience in coordinating stakeholder engagement
Proven track record in working confidently and constructively with senior/high level individuals, ministries, institutions and academics
Relevant regional and international experience will be an added advantage
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How To Apply
The closing date for submitting Expression of Interest is Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Expression of Interest must include:
An explanation of how you fulfil the consultant profile criteria and your relevant skills/experience
A description of how you would approach this task, timeframe and total fess for completion of tasks above (a technical proposal)
A CV with two references
Please email Expression of Interest to:Labonya Nirjan, Email: lnirjan@fertilizercanada.ca