1. 1.      Expected outputs/Deliverables:

• Support the field team in the right selection of products in green skill sector.
• Will assess the current skill level of the trainees and devise trainings as per the needs of the 250 beneficiaries.
• Guide instructors to develop and conduct training programs for beneficiaries on modern techniques and product quality improvement.
• Facilitate instructors in identification of consumables and tool kits for specific products.
• Check and verify the received tools kit and consumables, to authenticate that the received materials is as per the standard.
• Maintain close follow-up with the instructors through planned and random visits to ensure that the quality of product development. Offer on-site guidance and support to instructors, addressing their queries and concerns related to product development.
• Make sure that the instructors are moving in right way in the product development as trained and as per the standard.
• Maintain close coordination with project manager to make the product development initiative a major success.
• Collaborate and register women beneficiaries with markets to ensure sustainability.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports detailing activities, achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

The following outputs should be delivered within the given timeframe (120 days a total):

1. 2.      Methodology  

The consultancy should accomplish the tasks in close coordination . Following the project plan given by team  that includes trainings of instructors, follow-up visits, monitoring, market linkages etc.

The technical expert should help in identifying the businesses and value chains that are most able to absorb the project beneficiaries in the country. 

It should specifically aim to collect sufficient information to enable the project team to:

a)       Make an informed decision about the value chains in which to train the beneficiaries.

b)      Better develop skills training for the beneficiaries toward existing market demand as well as opportunities for self-employment and businesses.

c)       Identify the underlying constraints in the market to help beneficiaries cope with the issues in future and help the trainer develop the learning sessions accordingly.

1. 3.      Time Frame:  The assignment will be implemented over a time span of 4 months. The staff must be available as needed during the period earmarked for the consultancy.

1. 4.      Key Qualifications of Consultant

• Minimum 5-7 years’ working experience in the product development and market linkages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel to project areas and understand the culture and Norms of Sindh.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting trainings on product development.
• Proven experience in market linkages.
• Familiarity with the marketing practices in Sindh.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

1. 5.      Reporting Requirements: Reporting to the Project Manager.  

1. 6.      Terms of Payment: The technical expert payment will be comprised of: i. Fee: Payment to cover for the services provided to carry out this assignment as per the TOR. Payment will be made in instalments as follows: 20% will be released on the signing of contract, 30% after the completion of thirty percent work, next 30% mid of assignment and 20% after the successful completion of assignment.

 Note:

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All selected candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks and stringent controls.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage female candidates to apply.

This role needs to be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.