- Introduction
AATF is an international not-for-profit organization that is empowering smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa with a wide choice of agricultural innovations that contribute to food and nutrition security to generate health and wealth for their families and communities. Established in 2003 as an African-led entity, AATF works with public and private partners across the full food value chain to access, develop, deliver, and commercialize innovative technologies that bring meaningful change to Africa’s agriculture. AATF is driven by a vision of a prosperous and food secure Africa, one where millions of smallholder farmers can transform African agriculture with the same innovations that are transforming food production around the world. AATF believes the farmers in Africa will become globally competitive through use of the best technology, optimal agricultural practices, strategic product value addition and boosted access to efficient markets within and outside Africa.
- Background of the assignment
AATF is conducting an Outcome-Impact Assessment of the Pod Borer Resistant Cowpea commercialization in Nigeria, targeting farmers and seed companies. This assessment aims to provide valuable insights into the economic impact, adoption rates, and overall effectiveness of PBR cowpea, identify best practices and areas for improvement, and guide future biotechnological interventions. Additionally, understanding the impact on farmers and seed companies will strengthen advocacy efforts and support evidence-based decision-making, ultimately contributing to the sustainability and scalability of PBR cowpea.
Overall objective for the assessment
To provide evidence-based decision making on project implementation and evidence-based advocacy based on the impacts arising from PBRC interventions.
The specific objectives and research question for the study are as follows:
Assess the economic benefits of PBR cowpea among PBRC farmers VS Non PBRC farmers
Research Questions
a) What is the average yield and spraying regime for PBR cowpea?
b) How does the adoption of agronomic practices affect PBRC yield?
c) What are the drivers and barriers to PBRC adoption by farmers in Nigeria?
d) Market Demand for PBRC- how is the output market of PBRC grain?
Assess market demand for PBR cowpea
Research Questions:
a) What is the awareness level of PBR cowpea among farmers?
b) What is the estimated demand for PBR cowpea?
c) How acceptable is PBR cowpea to consumers?
d) What is the condition of the output market for PBR cowpea?
Assess the uptake of PBR cowpea among the seed companies
Research Questions:
a) How has PBR cowpea seed penetrated different agroecological zones and what is the current distribution?
b) What benefits does PBR cowpea bring to seed businesses?
c) What are the drivers and barriers to the commercialization of PBR cowpea by seed companies?
In this regard, we are seeking a consultant to support data analysis and report writing based on the collected data.
Scope of work:
- Conduct data analysis and report writing as per the study objectives.
- Develop three comprehensive manuscripts based on study findings
- Ensure the manuscript is structured according to the target journal’s guidelines/or as agreed with AATF based on the knowledge product to be developed.
- Editing and proofreading the manuscript.
- Formatting the manuscript as per journal requirements.
Key deliverables
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Submission of analysed data and narrative report based on the study objectives.
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Submission of 3 draft manuscripts for review
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Final 3 manuscripts edited and submitted for publication
Required skills and competencies
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Over 7 years’ experience in conducting agricultural socioeconomic studies including data analysis using econometric models
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Good experience in scientific report writing and publication
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Experienced in publications in peer-reviewed journals
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Expertise in the field of agriculture economics and data story telling.
Timeframe
The consultancy will commence at the time of contract signing. The delivery milestones will be discussed and agreed upon in the inception meeting.
Application Requirement
Technical & Financial Proposal (Not more than 5 Pages)
- Clear work plan and timelines describing the proposed methodology to undertake this assignment.
- Proof of experience in handling similar projects by providing a list of past three recent publications.
- Indicate qualifications of the lead team and support team, with CVs and functional responsibilities of the key people to be engaged.
- Breakdown of the financial proposal
Terms and conditions of the proposal
AATF reserves the right to request new or additional information regarding each service provider and any individual or other persons associated with its project proposal. AATF reserves the right not to make any appointment from the proposals submitted.
Service providers shall not make available or disclose details pertaining to their Project proposal with anyone not specifically involved, unless authorized to do so by AATF. Service providers shall not issue any press release or other public announcement pertaining to details of their project proposal without the prior written approval.
AATF Service providers are required to declare any conflict of interest they may have in the transaction for which the tender is submitted or any potential conflict of interest. AATF reserves the right not to consider further any proposal where such a conflict of interest exists or where such potential conflict of interest may arise.
- Confidentiality statement
All data and information received from AATF for the purpose of this assignment are to be treated confidential and are only to be used in connection with the execution of these Terms of Reference. All intellectual property rights arising from the execution of these Terms of Reference are assigned to AATF.
How to apply
Submission
Applications should be submitted to AATF Procurement Office at procurement@aatf-africa.org before or by COB 2nd February 2025 with the subject head “PBR Cowpea Impact Assessment Survey”