Islamic Relief Kenya Tender

Pre-qualification are invited for Conduct market assessment for conducting market assessment for economic potential value chains and marketing of the produce. Objective of the Assignment Rapid market assessment to analyze the economic potential of the targeted area with the aim of identifying high potential value chains as well as complementary and alternative employment and entrepreneurship and optimal investment choices based on cost benefit analysis. Identify end products, market channels, buyer requirements, constraints and opportunities for strengthening especially market information system and credit schemes for agricultural producers and traders in dabel location. Scope of Work The scope of this assignment includes the following tasks that should be undertaken by the consultant: i. Analyze the supply and demand of the agricultural products and traders in dabel location. ii. Conduct market assessment for the agricultural producers and traders to determine their customers, markets and product niche. iii. Identify any gaps including regulatory frameworks affecting producers and consumers safety. iv. Mapping out the current state of play in the market with respect to local skills marketing channels, buyer requirements and opportunities. v. To ascertain different products farmers are producing and seasonality production calendar. vi. Establishing the source routes of the products, their quality and quantity and seasonality of their supply vii. Identify marketing outlets and trading potential in dabel location. ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE,