Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: November 28, 2024
Job Description
BACKGROUND
Promoting Economic Transition to Circular Options (PETCO Ethiopia) is a non-for-profit organization that promotes a circular economy system to assure products and materials are kept in circulation through circular designating, maintenance, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture, recycling, and composting.
PETCO Ethiopia seeks to enhance sustainability measures so as to minimize the environmental, social and economic impacts of irresponsible utilization of natural resource through promoting behavioral shift towards principles of circular economy among communities, and industry players; supporting existing and create green jobs for women, youth, and marginalized people; promoting exercise of self-regulation for sustainable business in industries and institutions and serving as trusted source of data in circularity. PETCO Ethiopia is fostering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) capacity development initiatives through skill trainings, market link, access to finance and policy development initiatives. We support MSMEs development in Ethiopia across agro-processing & food, handcraft, textile & garment, solid waste management, and leather sectors.
PETCO Ethiopia plans to procure a consultancy service that conduct raw material needs assessment for SMEs in specified clusters for the recently commenced five-year youth job creation program entitled “Enabling Young Women and Men to Find Dignified and Fulfilling Work in Manufacturing.”
OBJECTIVES OF CONSULTANCY SERVICE
The aim of the study is identifying and addressing raw material needs for SMEs in specified clusters by assessing current requirements, gaps, and supply chain dynamics. It will map value chains, evaluate suppliers, and provide SMEs with relevant information to support informed decision-making. Recommendations will focus on optimizing sourcing, cost management, and inventory practices to enhance competitiveness and product quality. Additionally, sustainable sourcing aligned with circular economy principles will be promoted, offering strategies to improve SMEs’ economic stability, job creation, and resilience while addressing challenges and proposing practical solutions for raw material issues.
DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND CONDITIONS
- The consultancy service will be operating for a period of 1 month commencing December 1, 2024
Position: consultancy
Organization: PETCO Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa
Terms of Contract: 1 month
Closing Date: November 28, 2024
About You
CONSULTING FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIREMENTS \
- The Service provider firm must have practical experience in similar areas.
- A strong understanding of raw materials needs for the SMEs is essential.
- The Service provider should be capable of providing the full range of services described in this TOR and propose qualified, experienced, and certified professionals.
- The Service provider company must be a registered limited company or institution and have fulfilled all administrative requirements
Required Skills
- Agile Business Analysis
- Training and Development
How to Apply
Interested and qualified consulting firms are invited to collect terms of reference from PETCO Ethiopia head office and submit technical and financial proposal separately sealed and stamped on or before 28 of November, 2024 by courier to PETCO Ethiopia Head office.
PETCO Ethiopia Office Location: Salitemihret to Jacross road near to the terrific light, Abem building 3nd floor; Tel: 251-116-660162