INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A SHORT TERM CONSULTANCY
Background
Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) is a natural resource conservation membership organization registered in 1996. It has diverse membership ranging from CFAs, WRUAs, small-scale farmers, conservancies, tourism-service providers, ranchers, schools, large-scale farmers and other private sector players, families and individuals, among others from Laikipia County and beyond. LWF’s mission is to nurture and support stakeholder institutions that champion wildlife conservation and sustainable natural resource management in Laikipia and among its neighbours.
Among other projects, the LWF is supporting implementation of a project titled “Restoration of Degraded Areas and Improvement in Water Accessibility in Il Ngwesi and Shulumai Community Lands and Institutional Support to Dupoto Co-operative Society in Mukogodo landscape” under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) supported Project on Restoration of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya through Bio-Enterprise Development and other Incentives (GEF-6).
One of the major components in this project is the Institutional Support to Dupoto Beekeeping and Marketing Co-operative Society in Mukogodo landscape. This Co-operative Society is dedicated to the conservation, cultural preservation, and sustainable enterprise development of beekeepers and their livelihoods in the Mukogodo Forest Reserve through the wise management of apiculture.
To ensure the successful execution of this project component, LWF is seeking qualified persons to support this implementation.
Scope of Work: The selected consultant will be responsible for:
- Conducting trainings to the co-operative in areas such as enterprise development, sales and marketing, sustainable income generation, financial management, leadership, governance, and compliance.
- Supporting the operationalization of different aspects of the co-operative’s business plan including establishment of a revolving fund, training on value addition etc.
- Conducting trainings on Co-operative Societies Regulations.
- Developing co-operative profiling and publicity materials, including a logo and brand package.
- Supporting the co-operative access new market segments.
- Supporting the co-operative recruit new members through membership drives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Entrepreneurship, Natural resource management, Co-operative management).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and different age groups.
- Timely reporting skills.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the relevant field, preferably working with marginalized communities.
- Understanding of the Maasai language and familiarity with the project area is an added advantage.
Submission Details: Interested consultants should send their applications to communications@laikipia.org with the subject line “Technical Person-Dupoto Beekeeping and Marketing Co-operative Society” by 13th Feb 2024 close of business.
Required Documents: Include the following documents in your application:
- Organization profile if applying through a company
- CV if applying as an individual
- Past assignments indicating the groups you have worked for.
- Contact information of three clients who have engaged you in similar undertakings previously.
LWF is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.