<\/span><\/span><\/div>The purpose of this consultancy is to curate, prepare,\nco\-facilitate, and synthesize a five\-part virtual learning series for the\nDigital Integration of Agricultural Supply Chains Alliance (DIASCA), focused on\nstrengthening supply chain integrity and interoperability in agrifood systems.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>Building upon existing DIASCA knowledge products and\ntechnical work, the consultant will support the design and delivery of a\npractical learning process that translates lessons learned, approaches, and\nrecommendations into actionable insights for partners, implementers,\npolicymakers, donors, and private\-sector actors.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>The\nconsultancy will also produce a concise working paper that captures key\nlearnings, practical examples, and an agenda for action to strengthen supply\nchain integrity, interoperability, data governance, and digital approaches\nwithin agrifood supply chains.<\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/div>2. The key contact people for the Consultant, and the frequency and mode of\ninteraction with the person supervising the consultancy assignment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/span><\/div>Hiring Manager:<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>Brian King, Senior Manager of Technology Integration.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Bi\-weekly virtual coordination meetings.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Email communication as required for review and feedback.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Review sessions prior to the submission of each deliverable.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>3. The deliverables<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Deliverable 1:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Inception Note and Refined\nWorkplan<\/span>
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Format: Written report (Word/PDF)\nand presentation deck.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> Contents: Brief note confirming the learning series approach, overarching\ntheme, suggested session topics, timeline, roles, and expected outputs. <\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Deliverable 2:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Two Virtual Learning\nSessions<\/span>
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Format: Virtual webinars/workshops\nand supporting materials.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> Contents: Preparation and co\-facilitation of two virtual webinars or workshops\nof 90 to 120 minutes each, organized around the overarching theme of supply\nchain integrity and interoperability.<\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Deliverable 3:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Three Virtual Learning\nSessions<\/span>
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Format: Virtual webinars/workshops\nand supporting materials.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> Contents: Preparation and co\-facilitation of three virtual webinars or\nworkshops of 90 to 120 minutes each, organized around the overarching theme of\nsupply chain integrity and interoperability.<\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Deliverable 4:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Summary Working Paper<\/span>
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Format: Written working paper\n(Word and PDF).<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> Contents: A concise working paper drawing on the learnings from the working\nsessions, capturing DIASCA approaches, lessons learned, practical examples, and\nan agenda for action on supply chain integrity and interoperability.<\/span>
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4. The calendar of activities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/span><\/div>Six (6) months from contract signature.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>- Month 1 \- Inception note and refined workplan approved<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Months 2 \u2013 3 \- First two virtual learning sessions prepared\nand co\-facilitated<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Months 4 \u2013 5 \- Remaining three virtual learning sessions\nprepared and co\-facilitated<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Month 6 \- Summary working paper submitted and approved<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>5. Duty Station<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/span><\/div>Home\-based\n/ Remote consultancy.<\/span><\/span><\/a>
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Requirements<\/h3>6. The required expertise, qualifications, and expected experience to\nproduce the expected output or deliverables<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Advanced university degree (PhD and/or Master) in\nInternational Development, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy,\nCommunications, Knowledge Management, Information Systems, Agribusiness, or\nrelated fields.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Demonstrated experience designing and\nfacilitating virtual learning processes, webinars, workshops, communities of\npractice, or multi\-stakeholder dialogues.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Strong ability to synthesize technical,\ngovernance, and policy\-oriented content into practical learning products and\nknowledge outputs.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Familiarity with agrifood systems, digital\ntransformation, traceability, supply chain integrity, interoperability, digital\npublic infrastructure, sustainability, or data governance.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Experience producing working papers, guidance\nnotes, learning products, or knowledge\-management outputs for international\ndevelopment, donor\-funded, or multi\-stakeholder initiatives.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Excellent writing, facilitation, presentation,\nand communication skills in English.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Ability to work independently while coordinating\neffectively with international and multidisciplinary teams.<\/span>
