Investment Readiness and Financial Expert – Sprodeta

CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY

CASA PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

CASA is an FCDO – International Climate Finance (ICF) funded programme driving global investment for inclusive climate-resilient agri-food systems that increase smallholder incomes. CASA makes the case to impact and return-oriented investors for increased investment in agribusinesses that work with smallholder supply chains. The programme achieves this goal by:

• Demonstrating the commercial viability and investment-readiness of small and medium-sized (SME) agribusinesses with significant smallholder supply chains;
• Helping investors to increase the impact of their investments through the provision of inclusive technical assistance;
• Strengthening the socio-legal empowerment of smallholders within value chains; and
• Tackling the information and evidence gaps holding back investment

For demonstrating the commercial and development potential of smallholder sourcing models, CASA focuses on catalytic interventions in the agriculture sectors of Ethiopia, Malawi, Nepal and Rwanda that support agri-SMEs prepare for and secure investment while connecting smallholders to commercial markets.

CASA’s work on research and communications is structured around identifying constraints, opportunities and addressing evidence gaps through research; shaping the debate on smallholder agriculture to influence actions of investors, governments and donors; and creating networking opportunities through events and stakeholder engagement.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The primary objective of this assignment, in line with Activity 2 in the workplan and budget is to make SPRODETA investment ready and provide them with all tools that will enable them to secure commercial investment.

Specifically, the consultant is expected to deliver the following:

• Conduct a business feasibility and investment needs assessment for the company;
• Develop the company’s Strategic Plan;
• Carry out an assessment of the company’s financial statements and develop cash flow projections to support investment application submissions;
• Develop a Business Investment Plan;
• Develop the company’s abridged Business Profile;
• Prepare documents required by targeted potential investors; and
• Link SPRODETA to potential investors.

REQUIREMENTS and EXPERTISE

Key qualifications and expertise for the ideal expert include the following:

• At least a master’s degree in the field of business finance, financial analysis, investment and other relevant fields.
• Strong network and connections within the Poultry Industry and Finance Institutions/Investment Community.
• Demonstrated experience in development of strategic plans, business and investment plans and preparing financial statements for private companies.
• At least 5 years of experience working in the investment and finance sector, excellent sectoral networks and general understanding of CASA’s focus areas of operation.
• Personal and/or organizational experience in conducting investment readiness activities.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting trainings and coaching in investment readiness.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver in a timely manner without compromising quality standards
• Readiness to travel to Mzuzu and around Mzimba
• Practical application of integrating crosscutting themes of gender equality and social inclusion; climate change and environment; and food and nutrition security, particularly in Business Plan Development.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills in English, including excellent drafting and presentation skills

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send an Expression of Interest no more than 7 pages long broken down as follows;

1. A maximum of 1 page EOI submission letter providing an overview of the candidate’s suitability for the role and their preferred daily rate expressed in
2. A maximum of 3 pages outlining a proposed methodology according to their understanding of the assignment and its requirements.
3. A maximum of 3 pages Curriculum Vitae/Resume outlining only the relevant qualifications, experience and attributes for the role. Emphasis should be placed on similar consultancy assignments carried out by the candidate in the past 7 years.

Applications to be sent to rhch@niras.com with title of the position being applied for in the subject line by 15^thMay 2024 – Late applications will not be accepted.

For more details download the TORs using: ToRs for the Investment Readiness Expert under SPRODETA _Approved