Consultancy Services for the Development and Implementation of Management Systems in Six Northern States - RAAMP Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

CONSULTANCY SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION

Project ID: P163353

Issue Date: 26th June, 2025

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF AN INTERIM EXPERT (TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT- NORTH) FOR AGROLOGISTICS UNDER RURAL ACCESS AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PROJECT.

Reference No: NG-RAAMP-FPMU-484173-CS-IND

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has received financing from the World Bank & French Development Agency (AFD) to finance activities under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) and on-let the financing to participating states. The Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the contract for consultancy services for the engagement of an Interim Expert (Technical Assistant - Individual Consultant- North) for Agrologistics Under Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project. A total of 13 State Project Implementation Units (SPIUs), under respective state government ministries in the same number of participating states, are responsible for the physical implementation of the project activities at the state level. The participating states include Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Plateau, Kwara, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Ogun, Oyo, and Ondo

The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve rural access and agricultural marketing in participating states while strengthening the financing and institutional base for effective development, maintenance and management of the rural road network. The project covers 13 states in total, but the scope of this assignment is for the Six (6) Northern states of Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi and Plateau.

The services included under this assignment are as follows;

The Interim Expert (Consultant) appointed at the FPMU level will work with ALCs in the six (6) states (18nos) through ALC Management Team comprising of the State Project Coordinators, the Agro-logistics Officers and the MIS Officers. The Consultant shall provide support to the SPIUs based on the technical needs and challenges of the respective Agro-logistics Officers, market management teams, SMEs, cooperatives and FOs. In that case, the Consultant would be required to move round the state(s) concerned. During trainings and capacity building activities, need may arise to conduct the training in dedicated centres. Participants will be expected to gather at the center for their training. It is expected that the Consultant will operate from any of the states within the zone (North).

In summary, the Consultant shall perform the following specific activities:

• Provide the necessary instruments and guide the SPIUs in the registration of current shop users by category – shops, sheds, hawkers. Thus creating a database of current or existing users;

• Develop the framework and provide guidance to the SPIUs (as applicable) to undertake formation, reorganization, alignment, formal registration and certification of cooperatives as legal entities for competitive agribusiness. This shall include type of cooperative, membership strength and major activities/value chain promoted;

• Develop the framework and assist the SPIUs in the preparation of Market/ALC Management Plan specific to each ALC based on prevailing local conditions. This will include amongst other things the membership of the market management team, governance structure and amounts/percentages set aside for maintenance of market infrastructures;

• Undertake mapping of SMEs in the ALCs according to major enterprises and prioritized value chains;

• Lead and coordinate the development and signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the implementation of market management plan specific to each ALC. The MoU shall be signed at minimum by the Market Leader and the Local Government Authorities.

• In collaboration with the SPIUs, undertake rapid training needs assessment for major stakeholders including market management teams, cooperatives, SMEs, SPIUs and FPMU staff;

• Develop training modules and conduct capacity building programmes for cooperatives/associations, market management teams, SMEs, SPIUs and FPMU staff;

• Facilitate provision of critical services for effective operation and management of the ALCs, including power supply, telecom services and bank/financial outlets;

• Provide guidance and support to SPIUs in the sustainable operation and management of the ALCs and upgraded markets

The Terms of Reference (TOR) that contains more detailed information about project objectives, scope of work, deliverables and other related issues will be provided based on request.

The Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) on behalf of the states now invites eligible Consultant (“Consultants”) 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.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

The following are the minimum qualifications and requirements:

• The Consultant shall have a minimum master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness,

Agricultural Engineering, or other related fields.

• The Consultant must have a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience and competencies in agriculture value chain development, marketing, agro products supply chain, agriculture logistics, operations, post-harvest/storage and rural transport systems in developing countries.

• Working experience in donor funded project (WB/ AFD/ AfDB etc.) will also be an advantage. Must be willing to travel to the SPIU offices in the States, when required. Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team. Experience in use of Microsoft Office, proficiency in database, spreadsheets and presentation software. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Duration of the Service

The consultancy services will be for an initial one year and may be renewed based on performance, and if the project is extended.

Selection Procedure

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (IC) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers fifth edition September 2023.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 to 1700 hours].

Expressions of interest along with Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by courier mail on or before 12 noon prompt 11th July, 2025

The National Coordinator

Attn: Procurement Officer

Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP)

Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU)

1st Floor NAIC House, along Airport Road Central Area Abuja – Nigeria

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +2348035986228, +2347067534777