Consultancy Services for Business Plan Preparation on Small-Scale Agro-Mechanization in Zanzibar — Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Natural …

THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF ZANZIBAR

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, IRRIGATION, NATURAL RESOUCES AND LIVESTOCK

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE

Country : Tanzania

Name of Project : Tanzania Food Systems Resilience Program (TFSRP)

Project ID No. : P179818

Assignment Title : Preparation of Business Plans on Small Scale Agro-mechanization Service Provision as Business Enterprises

Tender No. : TZ-MAINRL-406309-CS-INDV

• The Government of United Republic of Tanzania has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Tanzania Food Systems Resilience Program (TFSRP) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of the financing to cover eligible payments under the contract for the consulting services.

• The consulting services (“the services”) include developing a private-sector type of Business Plan that will be used for sourcing financial resources for investment in labour saving technologies for youth and women groups to engage in provision of small scale agro-mechanisation services as business enterprises.

• The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment are available at the office of Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources and Livestock (MAINRL), P.O. Box 159, ASSP Building, Room No. 7, Maruhubi Zanzibar or by emailing [email protected] and [email protected].

• The MAINRL now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Such information should include an updated detailed CV duly signed and copies of academic, testimonial, and professional certificates. The interested Consultants should have the following qualifications and experience.:

i. At least Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics or related fields;

ii. General experience of at least 7-year in business planning, programme/project development of similar magnitude and complexity.

iii. She/he must demonstrate experience business plans in at least two projects of similar nature and magnitude within the last five years.

iv. A solid knowledge and experience in Agricultural Sectors in Africa/ developing countires. Experience in Zanzibar will be an added advantage.

v. A good knowledge and familiarity with national and regional strategies, policies and priorities for agricultural development (particularly agricultural mechanization)

vi. She/He must be proficient in both written and spoken English. Proficient in Swahili language will be an added advantage.

• The attention of interested Individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September, 2023 – Fifth Edition setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

• Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Procurement Regulations.

• Expressions of Interest must be submitted to the office of Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, MAINRL, P.O. Box 159, ASSP Building, Room No. 7, Maruhubi Zanzibar on or before 30th July, 2024 at 14:00 hours. Expression of Interests will be opened promptly thereafter in the presence of consultants who chooses to attend at the Conference Room No. 1, MAINRL, P.O. Box 159, ASSP Building, Maruhubi, Zanzibar on 30th July, 2024 at 14:00 hours. EOI not received and opened in public shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances

• Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 15:00.

Principal Secretary,

Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources and Livestock (MAINRL)

P.O. Box 159

Telephone: +255 (0)713228666

Email: [email protected]

70471 Urban West, Zanzibar

Maruhubi - Zanzibar