81305897-Improving resilience of smallholder farms and competitiveness of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in Northern Uganda

This tender is part of the project Promotion of Rural Development II (PRUDEV II) in Uganda.

The overall objective of the tendered consultancy is:

i. To facilitate the strengthening of the technical and local capacities of smallholder farms and their organizations to address yield gaps and adopt agroecological practices for climate smart farming and sustainable use of natural resources. The facilitated actions such as promotion of use of quality and climate adapted inputs, prevention of post-harvest losses, soil conservation and improvement practices will improve farmers resilience and thus contribute to the transformation of the agriculture and food system.

ii. To improve the competitiveness of 570 agro-based MSMEs, thereof 60 run by women and 106 by young people, through the supply of non-financial and financial services and promotion of inclusive market led models for green products. The aim of the support of these MSMEs in improving their competitiveness is - amongst others - to create 2,000 additional decent jobs.

The contractor will be responsible for providing the following work packages that contribute to the achievement of PRUDEV II outcome indicators 1, 2, 3, and 4, and the indicators of Output 1, 2 & 3 (see results matrix):

Work Package 1: Improving resilience of small holder farms Resilience: Activity 1.1: Promote climate-smart farming practices among smallholders, with a focus on women and youth. Provide technical support and training. Activity 1.2: Address yield gaps and improve post-harvest handling through training and technology adoption. Activity 1.3: Strengthen Local Seed Businesses to increase access to quality seeds. Develop a sustainability strategy.

Work Package 2: Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness: Activity 2.1: Strengthen MSMEs through capacity building and green business development services. Facilitate access to non-financial and green financial services. Activity 2.1.1: Facilitate MSMEs' access to formal financial services by analysing available options and developing strategies. Activity 2.1.2: Assist MSMEs in reducing carbon emissions through tailored methodologies and support for implementing energy-efficient technologies.

Work Package 3: promotion of inclusive market led models for green products: Conduct market study to identify opportunities for green products in Northern Uganda. Develop strategies to support young people and women-led green micro-enterprises.

Human resources: For the realisation of the consultancy tendered here, 5 long term experts based in Gulu, Northern Uganda and a pool of up to 7 short term experts are foreseen.