Terms of Reference (ToR)
GOAL is Seeking Consultancy Services for Market Analysis in Marsabit
Context: GOAL is currently implementing an Integrated Action to End Child Violence project in Nairobi County and Marsabit central Sub County, through funding from the European Union.
One of the project’s intervention result area is to improve income opportunities for parents and vulnerable children and youths within the target communities.
To fully realize this result GOAL is seeking to undertake a market analysis in the targeted areas to inform business training and livelihoods interventions programme for the beneficiaries.
Objectives of the Consultancy
- To identify commodities and services that are in demand, assess jobs opportunities, gaps between supply and demand, potential vocations and income streams.
- To gather information on market and employment trends and identify possible institutions and employers that may be targeted for participation in business forums to support enterprise development in Marsabit County.
- The result of the market analysis is to inform and guide the design and choice of businesses, apprenticeships and vocational skills training options for the beneficiaries targeted by GOAL livelihoods project interventions in Marsabit central.
Expected Outputs
- A comprehensive market analysis report and presentation.
- A risks management matrix of potential risks of trading in the target area,
Timeframe for Consultancy: One month beginning 1st October 2014.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of a post graduate degree in related field
- At least five (5) years’ experience in undertaking market surveys or similar assessments.
Please send an email to consultancy@ke.goal.ie for a detailed ToR.
Submit your application to keapplications@ke.goal.ie by 19th September 2014.
Please put the consultancy title, “MARKET ANALYSIS” in the subject line of the email.