Consulting Services for Increasing Agricultural Productivity through Innovation: Agricultural Mechanization Leasing Project

Title: Consulting Services for Increasing Agricultural Productivity through Innovation: Agricultural Mechanization Leasing Project

Reference Number: BMZ201468354

Brief description of the contract: The project aims at the promotion of agricultural mechanization through leasing in form of Hire-Purchase transactions. The purpose of the project is to expedite the import of long-lasting and adequate agricultural machines and implements, to support DBE and the relevant line ministry (Ministry of Agriculture, MoA) by building internal capacities, procedures, know-how etc., which are required to offer leasing for agricultural machines and implements in a sustainable manner and by organizing awareness / information events for the broader public. Requested Consultant services: The program will contain the following five work packages: Work Package 1: Project Design: The Implementation Consultant (IC) will contribute to the concretization and finalization of the project design by proposing definitions leading to a framework for the project implemen­ tation and by establishing suggestions for the necessary processes at the stakeholders Work Package 2: Capacity Building for DBE: The IC shall set up a training program in up to four modules for DBE’S staff. The capacity building measures shall lead to increased internal understanding as well as technical know-how of leasing structures and analysis, closure and subsequent administration of leasing projects. Work Package 3: Information and Awareness Events for Lessees and other Stakeholders: The IC shall plan and organize workshops in an event format in each of the 12 districts. These events shall have an awareness rais­ ing character but should also be used to inform and educate players in the agricultural sector. Work Package 4: Organisation of Exposure Visits: The IC will be tasked to organize up to two suitable expo­ sure visits for selected DBE staff and representatives from MoA aimed at learning best practices in agricultur­al leasing institutions. Suitable leasing institutions / financial institutions offering equipment leasing prod­ ucts (preferably in the agricultural sector) shall be proposed by the IC. Work Package 5: General Administrative Support of DBE: The IC shall support DBE in fulfilling several adminis­ trative tasks