Skip to main content

Enset Market Systems Development Terms of Reference (TOR)

Save This Job Search Jobs by Category

Role description

Objective: To conduct a comprehensive Market System Development Study on the Enset value chain to develop a return on investment model tailored for smallholder farmers, MSMEs, and financial service providers participating in the commercial Enset product value chain.
Use the link to get the detail TOR:
TOR on Enset Commercial Feasiblity Study-June 4, 2026.docx
Key Deliverables During and After The Assignment
Before starting the assignment the successful consultant should be required to read Tearfund Policy and Regulations to adhere with the organisation data protocol  and compliance issues. Then  the consultant shall submit the following documents to enable Tearfund to provide the necessary support during the assignment period. These documents will also guide Tearfund to develop a client-centric and sustainable financial  product for small holders farmers and MSMEs who will be engaging in Enset product value chain.
Inception Report :
before commencing the study the consultant will deliver an inception report that captures a detailed work plan, assessment methodology, research questions, and list of stakeholders to be interviewed. This document will be reviewed by Tearfund to make the necessary adjustments to fit into the objective of the study.
Economic Feasibility Assessment of Enset Products:
This is a strategic document that will be  developed by the consultant at the end of the exercise. The consultant will propose the structure and the content of this strategic document upon signing the contract which will be further validated by Tearfund.  However, this particular document should indicate
A detailed Enset value chain analysis in the geographic areas targeted for this study and identify the key Enset products that have local, regional and national market demand
[1]
The key challenges faced by  smallholder farmers, MSMEs, wholesalers and retailers  with in Enset product value chain from Production,  Processing, Aggregation, Value addition, and Marketing perspective
The key strategic enablers (actors)
[2]
with in the Enset value chain and the type of support they can provide to smallholder farmers, MSMEs, wholesalers and retailers as part of establishing  a more robust, client-centric, commercially viable, and self-sustaining, market system for Enset products
A comprehensive return on investment calculation for each Enset product demonstrating significant market value, predicated upon a detailed Enset value chain analysis. The return on investment must explicitly indicate the stability of the value chain, the projected income from Enset production and product processing, the requisite cash flow and liquidity modeling from local financial service providers, and the anticipated timeline for loan repayment
Financial products that Tearfund could jointly develop with local financial service providers, tailored to the financial requirements of smallholder farmers, MSMEs, within the Enset value chain. The suggestion needs to clearly indicate the risk-sharing mechanism pursued for local financial service providers and the communities that will be engaged in the Enset product value chain. It would be advisable, the consult suggestion considers a financial modeling that transits from  donor dependency to commercially viable, self-sustaining financial products indicating a mechanism for market adoption, institutionalization, and private-sector incentives necessary to ensure continued provision after Tearfund support to the community ends.
[1]
This include  Kocho, Amicho, Bulla, and Fiber depending on the market demand
[2]
The study requires a detailed stakeholder analysis for each targeted region mapping key actors involved in enhancing the Enset value chain  from Production,  Processing, Aggregation, Value addition, and Marketing perspective. This exercise helps Tearfund to identify key public and private stakeholders within the targeted regions as part of developing a sustainable market system for Enset product value chain
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit
A Technical proposal not more than six pages highlighting how they are planning to conduct the activity highlighted in the TOR
A brief description of at least 3 testimonials  that demonstrate a proven track record in similar tasks in the past engagement
Financial proposal not more than 3 pages that shows a detailed budget breakdown to deliver the assignment, clearly indicating all financial requirements.
Renewed license copies ( Business License, Registration of Certificate, VAT and TIN)
The consultant  will directly report to Tearfund Program Director: Ebisa Gashu  Email :
ebisa.gashu@tearfund.org
Coping Tearfund Country Director Simba Nyamarezi Email:
simba.nyamarezi@tearfund.org
Business Developments lead:  Namrud Getachew Email :
namrud.yimer@tearfund.org
and Tearfund DMEAL Manager
Lemma Terfassa
Email:
lemma.terfassa@tearfund.org
Skills (mandatory):
consultancy
Work experience:
1-3 years
Apply Now!