PPP Financial and Business Consultant

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations


Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/109/2013

                                                                                                    Issued on: 19 August 2013

                                                                                        Deadline For Application: 30th August 2013


Position Title:
PPP Financial and Business Consultant
Grade Level:             
Local Consultancy

CONTRACT TYPE:

Local Consultancy

Duty Station:

Nairobi with Travel to Somalia
Organizational Unit:
 FAO-Somalia
Duration:
30 Days
Eligible Candidates:
Kenyan/ somali nationals
Anticipated start date:

 Immediately

Under general supervision of the Officer in Charge for Somalia, with functional guidance from the Livestock Sector Coordinator and under the direct supervision of the SEED Programme Manager and working in close collaboration with the SEED Conflict Advisor,  the consultant will develop methodology for the financial analysis/business plan development;( in the interim the proposed data collection methodology entails 2 focused group discussion and 10 key informant interviews per location, and 1 feedback session to present preliminary thoughts on financial viability of proposed Public- Private Partnership projects).

Background:
The SEED Programme is implemented by FAO-Somalia, and funded by DFID. The programme is aimed at improving livelihood and increasing employment opportunities through developing markets and supporting the investment climate and regulatory framework. The Programme which is expected to result to economic growth and stability in Somalia, is implemented along  the livestock in Somaliland, Fisheries Sector in Puntland and the Agriculture Sector in South Central Somalia.

For effective  Programme  implementation it is crucial that all partners clearly understand the context of operation, while at the same time seeking to conceptualize the existing relationship between livelihood interventions and conflict. This therefore means that all socio-economic aspects of the project areas have to be clearly defined and understood with a view to ensuring that the project does not exacerbate some of the challenges that potential beneficiaries are currently experiencing.

It is in view of the above that the SEED Programme under Livestock Sector of FAO/UN-Somalia is calling for applications from qualified consultants to undertake the task of undertaking a financial analysis and developing business plans for  Public Private Partnership projects in the  Livestock and fisheries sectors. The facilities  are currently under rehabilitation before being subjected to  a Public- Private Partnership process. These include a meat market and a livestock market in Hargeisa, a meat Market in Burco (all in Somaliland), and a fish market in Bossaso, Puntland.

Roles, Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                     
The financial analysis should include Revenue Analysis/Projections, Profit-Loss projections, Operational/Administrative Costs, Depreciations and taxations, Sustainability, strategies for enhancing profitability, and guidance on financial management including accountability and record keeping. The Consultant is expected to present a consultancy report and financial analysis/business plans for each of the projects.

Key Functions:
1.        Design and present a  methodology for financial analysis/business planning  and tools of data collection Review existing literature on PPP within Somalia and beyond (3 days)
2.        Undertake data collection using the approved methodology (15days)
3.        Present 4 financial analysis reports and business plans one for each of the four projects  with concrete recommendations on new areas of focus and ways of improving sustainability and profitability. (8 days)
4.        Prepare and deliver a PPT presentation of the findings at FAO Nairobi Office (1 day)
5.        Submit draft consultancy report for review and finalization (3days)

Minimum requirements:
Education:               MBA or Masters degree in a Business-oriented discipline i.e. Economics, Finance, Accounting or Economic Development.

Experience:            At least 5 years of proven experience in Financial Analysis and Business Planning for  Public Private Partnership Projects and undertaking consultancy assignments in the areas of strategic planning, business/market analysis, business process analysis and improvement, competitive analysis, conducting specific market research on agribusiness and infrastructure markets will be considered as an added advantage.

Expected outputs:    Study methodology and Data collection tools
One (1) Consultancy Report
Four (4) Financial analysis and business plan reports

Language:               Knowledge of English and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Selection Criteria:
§  Ability to analyze profitability and performance, and proposing improvements;
§  Ability to analyze performance across revenue and expenses lines, variances compared to prior periods, and trend data;
§  Skills in coordination of planning/ forecasting process and assessing the viability of value-chain products;
§  Skills in corrective action and identifying cost savings opportunities;
§  Knowledge of compliance with local budgetary reporting requirements and internal controls;
§  Skills in providing consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses;
§  Experience relevant to conflict in Somalia is desirable

 



TO APPLY:

Send your application to:
               
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/109/2013 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available at  http://www.fao.org/employment/en/  E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org

Applications must be received by the deadline.  Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.







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