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SNV

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies
practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living
in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply
and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local
contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa
and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses
project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work
efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim
for systems change during project preparation and implementation – by
strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to
escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as
a premium organisation and invest in making knowledge flow to and from the
frontline.

Job Description

Assignment Background

IAP program launched a second round of call for inclusive business and
innovation proposals and subsequently started the process to select qualified
inclusive business applications with the aim of contracting and co-funding to
implement their inclusive businesses. This process of selection involves
action steps and deliverables which include; eligibility screening and concept
note evaluation, concept note pitching and shortlisting, Full business plan
development, due diligence, selection and contracting. In order to deliver on
these stages IAP team will seek the service of qualified external business
development consultants to support the full business plan development
stage*> . The service of the external business development consultants is to
ensure that the shortlisted applicants prepare and submit technically sound
business plans.

Scope of the assignment

As described in the assignment background; IAP Project seeks the services of
external consultants to offer technical support of shortlisted applicants
during full business plan preparation and submission. The IAP team will
evaluate the applications and shortlist applications for full business plan
development. The full business plan (FBP) development requires that the
applicants are technically supported to provide the right content as per FBP
template and also follow through timely submissions. The external BDS
consultant will play a great role in ensuring this deliverable is realised.

Expected results

Shortlisted applicants have developed technically sound full business plans
(FBP) as per IAP standard and submitted timely. The number of the FBPs to be
delivered by the consultant shall be determined by the number of applicants
shortlisted. However, we anticipate not to have more than twenty (20) FBPs
developed.

Qualifications

Consultants’ technical specifications

> The external business development service provider should be technically sound in understanding commercial enterprises in the 3 sectors of Agriculture, WASH and Energy.
> He/ she should also be sound in understanding the concept of triple line business modeling (commercial, social and environment impact business model- also referred to as inclusive business model).
> The consultant must have an understanding of investment planning and analysis, marketing strategy development, distribution of products to the last mile consumer and general business system operations management.
> Excellent organizational and time management skills
> Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
> Excellent presentation skills
> Critical thinker and problem solver
> Should be able to demonstrate a minimum of five years’ experience in providing business development services supported by a minimum of (2) referees
> Demonstrated experience in business and/ or entrepreneurship training supported by at least two (2) references.
> Proven experience in report writing.
> Experience working with an International NGO is desirable
> Possession of a degree in Commercial Studies or any other related field will be an added advantage.

Additional Information

Geographical scope

Depending on the shortlisted applicants’ business locations and target
markets, the geographical scope for carrying out this assignment can be in any
location within Zambia. However, the anticipated geographic scope is Lusaka,
Eastern, Central, Copperbelt, North Western and Southern Provinces. The
consultant is therefore to provide costs based on both the scenario of working
with the applicants close to their normal operational areas or outside of the
normal operational areas.

Budget and payments for the assignment.

The IAP project has a predetermined budget lumpsum to cater for the cost of
this assignment, since it is not possible at this stage to determine the
number of FBPs to be technically supported, the consultant is therefore
required to provide the cost of delivering the technical support for each FBP
development support exercise and reporting . As indicated under the
geographical scope, it may be important to provide costing proposals based on
two scenarios delivering the services within greater Zambia and upcountry
locations.

Payments shall be made against clear deliverables which are IAP team approved
FBP developed and submitted by the applicants. In addition, as support; the
consultant is expected to provide proof of meetings/workshops conducted to
provide technical support to the applicants during full business plan
development and these should reflect in the report. The evidence must be
certified by the applicant supported.

Reporting during the assignment

During the period of doing the assignment the consultant shall report directly
to IAP Country project Manager and shall provide weekly updates on progress as
may be required.

Interested Consultants or firms are requested to submit

Consulting Firms and Individual Consultants are requested to submit their
expression of interest via SmartRecruiters on or before 29th July 2020.
Interested parties are requested to upload the following documents to the
platform

> Expression of Interest
> Company Profile incl. capability Statement*> (if the interested party is a firm)
> CV*> of potential Lead Consultant(s) / Individual Consultant
> Financial proposal

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

NB Only shortlisted will be contacted

To apply please visit [ jobs.smartrecruiters.com
](https//jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SNV/743999715638674-call-for-consultancy-
to-support-the-development-of-business-plans-for-our-potential-investees) .

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