The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Ghana invites suitable candidates/Organisations to provide consultancy services to conduct market studies, which identify potential profitable business opportunities in Refugee Hosting Areas in the Western, Central, Volta and Brong Ahafo Regions.

•   Under the direct supervision of the Associate Programme Officer, the Consultant shall
•   Review economic and development priorities, right to work and access to land
•   Market assessment - identifying prominent business opportunities through a combination of secondary and primary research.
•   Study and identify potential income opportunities for refugee groups, looking at the demand and supply for products and services in the target areas.
•   Identification   of  business  development services needed to   enhance  the beneficiaries' successful business endeavours.
•   Reviewing livelihood programming and interventions
•   Advise on value chain analysis

Condition:
UNHCR will provide support including relevant background information on Persons of Concern (Refugees) and host communities.

Duration of Consultancy: 20 August 2014 to 24 October 2014

Qualification Required & Experience

Consulting firm(s):

•   Organizational and staff capacity to carry out the study
•   Excellent reputation of institutional capacity
•   Significant experience in market assessments (goods and services) and the design of business development strategies in developing countries
•   Previous experience working with UN agencies is an advantage
•   Excellent report writing and presentation skills in English (and preferably alsoFrench) for the Senior Consultant

Independent consultants:

•   An  advanced  degree  (Master  and/or  Ph.D.) in Business  Administration,
•   Development Studies, Economics or a relevant field
•   Proven research and analytical skills
•   Practical experience in market assessments (goods and services) and the design of business development strategies in developing countries
•   Experience in one or more of the following: enterprise development, market- based livelihood interventions, market mapping, private sector engagements, business development services, market/livelihood assessments/surveys and the formulation of business development strategies in developing countries
•   Practical experience in formulation of business development strategies in developing countries
•   At least 10 years of practical experience in the field of enterprise development.
•   Agriculture and livestock export development experience would be an asset.
•   Experience in value chain analysis is a must and one or more of the following:market-based livelihood interventions, market mapping, private sector engagements, business development services
•   Good knowledge of socio-economic dynamics of the Volta, Western, Central and Brong Ahafo Regions including localities and people, would be an asset.
•   Fluency in English.
•   Knowledge of the French language is an advantage
•   Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submission of report:
The Consultant will be required to submit a report at the end of his assignment (24 October 2014). To enable you submit a proposal, you may request for the comprehensive Terms of Reference which can be obtained from the following contact address:

ghaac@unhcr.org

Manner of submission:
Your proposal shall be sealed in an envelope and be addressed to: Secretary of the Contracts Committee UNHCR Representation in Ghana, 1G Labone Drive, 4 Dade Walk

Or by post to: Private Mail Bag, KiA, Accra, Ghana.
The proposal must be received by UNHCR at the above address

Closing Date: 18 August, 2014

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted