Consultant on Community Enterprise Development

WWF-Myanmar is now inviting applications for Consultant on Community Enterprise Development who will be working for about 3 months in two locations in Myanmar.

Background

We are WWF, one of the world’s leading nature conservation organizations. We have been working for nearly 60 years and have offices in 100 countries, and started the programme in Myanmar in 2014. WWF collaborates with multiple partners and local communities to implement activities. The project is working on (1) agroforestry and community forest management; (2) livelihood improvements; and (3) capacity building of partners. The consultant is expected to perform the following activities by full commitments to respect WWF’s social safeguard policies. Find out more at www.wwf.org.mm.

Objectives of the consultancy

The project intends to establish at least three different value chains in ten different villages. To this end, it is necessary that local actors and intermediaries have the experience and skills to develop business plans across multiple value chains. Development pathways are to be identified and relevant capacities built. By supporting producer groups in enterprise development, necessary skills shall be built to create the conditions for producing locally and selling products to markets.

Detailed objective, scope of work outputs/ deliverables & time schedule can be seen at https://www.wwf.org.mm/en/myanmar_career_page/

Requirements

• Degree in Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or marketing or other related subject areas
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience working in the area of agribusiness, agricultural value chain development and marketing
• Strong research and analytical skills, communication (oral and written), interpersonal and facilitation skill
• Good understanding of agricultural and rural development from both a development cooperation and private sector perspective
• Excellent understanding of agribusinesses and agricultural value chains trends in Myanmar, including major areas of interest and intervention, as well as interactions with private sector
• Good understanding and knowledge of the local context in Myanmar
• Myanmar and one other language skills are a valuable asset.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their application (CV) together with a consultant proposal including financial budget (working days and daily rate) of the assignment to vacancy.mm@wwf.org.mm. Rate history and reference contact should also be included. Should there be travels, in several parts of Myanmar outside of Yangon, related to this engagement, WWF will shoulder the cost.

Closing date is on 13 February 2023 (Monday)