A career opportunity awaits at World Vision International (WVI) — they are hiring a Terms of Reference (TOR) for Business Development Services Consultancy in Somalia & Somaliland. Candidates should bring 7 - 8 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Business sector. Submit your application by Jul, 24 to be considered for this role.
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TENDER NO. : WVSOM/18/FY26
DESCRIPTION: Business Development Services Consultancy
Terms of Reference (TOR) for Business Development Services Consultancy
- Project Background.
SOMREP is implementing a sustainable livelihoods SIDA funded
Inclusive livelihoods for vulnerable pastoral groups
project,
aimed at
promoting economic empowerment among vulnerable individuals in
Somaliland
including pastoral, agro pastoral
, host community
and poor and marginalized women and youth. We achieve this through capacity building and support of market-linked skills development, development of new income-generating activities (IGAs), MSMEs and access to services to support growth of existing, high-potential IGAs and MSMEs. These efforts are intended to support self-sufficiency and sustainability among target beneficiaries by expanding their access to economic and social resources.
all this is under outcome 3 of the project which is:
Outcome 3: Improved capacity of pastoralist, agropastoral, and peri urban households, to engage in strategies for sustainable livelihoods and economic growth to enhance food security and resilience (Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Growth)
Many factors are important to the success of these economic activities, including
recording keeping, market driven business models
access to markets, quality of products (quality inputs, standard production and processing skills), market demand, competitiveness and compatibility, easy availability of raw material/inputs and market trends/polarity, etc. In addition, activities and considerations related to vulnerable groups e.g. obstacles, risks, and opportunities that are unique to
pastoral, agro pastoral,
men or women, youth or adults, people with disabilities, and/or other marginalizing characteristics. Thus, a robust
digitized recoding keeping for MSMEs, business mentorship/coaching on the same and Market linkages will be key under this consultancy
.
Purpose and Objective
The project seeks to engage a qualified consultant to support in the development of a
digitized
recording keeping system for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs),
provision of business development services that will assist the target organizations (MSMEs) in identifying growth opportunities, enhancing operational efficiency, improving market positioning, and achieving long-term sustainable success for job creation and economic growth.
The objectives of the consultancy include:
•
Assess
MSMEs
in
retail trade within
project locations
to support the development of
income
growth strategies to enable job creation.
•
Develop simplified recording keeping system for MSMEs
•
Identifying potential markets and growth opportunities for the targeted enterprises.
•
Providing insights and recommendations to optimize business processes.
•
Developing strategies to enhance revenue generation and business sustainability.
•
Advise of
f
ostering strategic partnerships and alliances.
•
Provide mentoring and coaching
on Digitized record keeping system
Scope of Work
The consultant will cover the following areas:
Business Model Assessment
Conduct an in-depth assessment of the current business models of
retail trade related
enterprises to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and areas for improvement. The assessment will guide the development of tailored interventions that align with the businesses’ goals and market realities.
Develop a digitized recording keeping system for MSMEs
The consultant will develop a simplified recoding keeping for MSMEs which will support them in their day-to-day operations including business records management. This will help them calculate profits, track expenses but overall ensure MSMEs have a clear picture of the business in terms of costs and expenses and how to manage the same.
Mentoring and Coaching
Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to business owners to help them build leadership, strategic, and operational skills. This support will focus on enhancing decision-making, improving business practices, and overcoming challenges in a sustainable manner.
Market Linkages
Through the assessment advise on
connections between enterprises and key markets, industry stakeholders, and other critical ecosystem enablers. The consultant will work to unlock opportunities for business expansion, improved market access, and collaboration with partners that can support the enterprise’s growth and job creation objectives.
Deliverables
The consultancy will provide the following deliverables:
The following deliverables are envisioned under this consultancy:
1.
Inception report
2.
Digitized recording keeping system
3.
Business model assessment
4.
Mentorship and coaching support
5.
Draft and
Final report
- to be finalized after inputs from SOMREP
6.
All resources developed for this assignment
Duration of Consultancy
The consultancy services are expected to be completed within a period of
30 days
which can be staggered but not exceed 60 days.
6
. Reporting and Communication
The consultant will report to the
Economic development and Market systems advisor. The consultant is expected to update advisor
on a regular basis and submit progress reports according to an agreed schedule. Any issues, delays, or obstacles should be communicated promptly to ensure timely resolution.
About Somalia & Somaliland
This position covers operations across both Somalia and Somaliland, offering a dynamic and impactful work environment. The Horn of Africa region presents unique professional challenges and opportunities in humanitarian response, development programming, governance, and private sector growth.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): La-talin • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Soomaaliya