A consultancy firm, based in Nairobi has been contracted to
review and develop a strategic action plan and business plan for agricultural
corporations in the region, is looking to engage the services of a
consultant or key expert in the agriculture industry in a short
term ( 60 man days contract).
Prior experience in the coffee research sector is desirable.
Experience in policy formulation would be an added advantage.
Those employed in the public sector are encouraged to
apply.
Those who applied in the past ad should not apply again for
their applications have been stored in our database.
Your responsibilities shall include:
1. Engage
stakeholders to develop, review and update strategic action
plan for an agricultural corporation and focus on technology transfer
priorities, financial forecasts with respect to the costs generated by the
organisations activities, revenues collected, etc.
2. To
identify possible adjustments on costs and revenues that are necessary to
guarantee financial sustainability in the medium and the long term and
determine the risks that are associated with different scenarios (risk
analysis) and recommend financial options.
3. Develop
strategic business plan for the corporation
4. Propose
and develop budgets that are aligned to the strategic plan. Establish current
comprehensive cost structure.
5. Prepare
gap analysis showing how existing programs will contribute to goals and targets
of agriculture sector in the beneficiary states.
6. You
will develop acceptable methodology and the timetable for delivering the
outputs specified in a fixed time of up to 60 person days.
7. Organisation
and facilitation of stakeholder workshops during the project to ensure all
inputs from stakeholders are considered and included in the plan.
8. Preparation
of comprehensive reports that will include annual action plans and budgets and
elaboration of likely scenarios for future developments regarding cost and
revenues.
Your work will involve travelling in the East African region
when required.
Note: The
appointment will be a Short Term Consultant contract initially for a maximum of
60 days.
You will work together with our team of professionals to deliver
outputs specified above.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed
applications highlighting specific expertise in strategic planning, business
planning, financial analysis, research management to: kendacho@yahoo.com &
jane@quadzconsulting.com