Descriptions

WorldVeg is looking for a consultant to assist with business development in Africa.

 

 

Applicants are
invited to submit:

·        
A cover letter explaining:

o    Suitability for and interest in the assignment.

o   Proven competence in written and spoken
English, good writing and editorial skills.

o   Proven skills in developing and writing
successful funding proposals.

o   Have high energy, confident presenter
who is able to engage people and get them to commit funding/and or to
partnering with WorldVeg.

o   Strong organizational and time
management skills, and very strong networking skills and excellent
interpersonal relationship skills.

o   Ability to work effectively across multiple
functions, locations and cultures.

·        
An updated curriculum vitae showing:

o   Master’s degree in Social Science,
Business Management, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related
field.

o   Minimum 8 years of demonstrated
experience in developing fund-raising strategy and institutional resource
mobilization, understanding of the development sector and grants management.

o   A proven track record of fundraising
from major donors, corporate and foundations.

o   5-10 years business/management experience.

o   Fluency in French will be an added
advantage. 

 

The application
should be submitted to WorldVeg HQ Procurement (purchasing@worldveg.org) with “PR 1067640 Consultancy—Business
Development in Africa” in the subject line.

 

Closing date to
receive applications is COB 11 May 2024.

 

Evaluation criteria (QBS only):

Individual applications
will be evaluated based on:

Technical/Quality Criteria	Score Weight (%)
Education background Social Science, Business Management, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.	15
Demonstrated experience in developing fund-raising strategy and institutional resource mobilization, understanding of the development sector and grants management (8 years minimum)	40
Proven track record of fundraising from major donors, corporate and foundations.	20
Experience in business management (5-10 years minimum)	10
Strong motivation and communication and language skills	15
TOTAL	100

 

WorldVeg reserves the right to invite shortlisted candidates for
interviews should the need arise.

 

Questions about this Request for Applications can be sent before COB 11
May 2024 to WorldVeg HQ Procurement (purchasing@worldveg.org) with “Questions about PR 1067640 Consultancy—Business Development in
Africa” in the subject line.

WorldVeg’s
procurements are carried out in compliance with public procurement principles. Procurement
related complaints can be filed using the process described in the Procurement
Page of WorldVeg’s website.