MEDA-Mennonite Economic Development Associates Consultant Jobs in Ethiopia

MEDA-Mennonite Economic Development Associates Consultant Jobs in Ethiopia

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Category: Consultancy and Training, Economics, Research and Development
Location: Addis Ababa and Amhara Region, Addis Ababa
Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
Employment Type: Contract
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Job Description

MEDA Seeks a Consultant to Assist with Research, Documentation and Dissemination of Learning Topics

MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) is a Canadian not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization operating in Ethiopia. Currently, MEDA is implementing a project titled EMERTA: “Ethiopians Motivating Enterprises to Rise in Trade and Agribusiness.”

The project contributes to increased income and employment opportunities for 16,000 individual entrepreneurs and 275 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in three selected value chains: rice, vegetables, and gemstones.

Objective of the Consultancy

The objective of the consultancy is to provide insight into the four learning topics detailed below and make information available in the form of deliverables for use within MEDA’s EMERTA project.

Scope of the Consultancy

MEDA will pursue four learning topics/agendas in 2019, each requiring research and documentation. The consultant will be expected to collaborate with MEDA staff in pursuit of gaining clarity about these four topics.

These are:

1. A comparative study of challenges and strengths against gender strategies within the informal vegetable market;
2. An evaluation of the potential value and interest in the role of a trade association amongst gem (gemstone) exporters/brokers/wholesalers;
3. A review of rice market efficiency (minimal cost, easily obtainable) for enhancement of the sector.
4. Challenges, strategies and value of developing linkage between female small-holder farmers and interested MFIs/other financial institutions.

MEDA estimates up to 40 days’ billable time for this assignment within calendar year 2019, beginning as early as March. Actual days spent on activities related to the learning topics will be agreed to between the consultant and MEDA.

Learning topics 1,3 and 4 above will focus largely on Amhara Region; topic 2 is focused on Amhara Region and other areas such as Addis Ababa.

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