The Position
Objective of the assignment
The consultant will undertake two key tasks to develop an investment plan for Low Emissions Interventions in the Kenyan Livestock Sector, namely
Building on estimates of farm-level profitability from the feasibility analysis, conduct business case analysis for private investments included in the implementation plan. Including costs, likely returns, and risks for:
Farmers
Input suppliers (of both agronomic supplies and financial services)
Value chain actors (e.g. cooperatives, processors, traders, where relevant)
Other private finance sources
Building on cost-benefit analysis from feasibility studies, conduct cost-benefit analysis for public investments included in the implementation plan (e.g. credit guarantees, technical assistance, national or county policies, development finance).
Final products
Submit work plan for analysis
Collect information needed for analysis
Submit draft analysis and meet with ILRI colleagues to discuss
Submit final analysis
Essential Skills And Qualifications Will Include
Post-graduate degree in Economics, Finance or Business
Demonstrated experience developing investment plans for the agriculture sector
Demonstrated expertise in cost-benefit analysis
Fluent spoken and written English
Post location: Flexible but several weeks in Nairobi, Kenya are essential.
Consultancy Fee: A lump sum amount shall be made based on the deliverables met.
Duration: From July to September 2017
Expected places of travel: Nairobi, Western Kenya
