Port Vila, Efate
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - VALUE CHAIN ASSESSMENT PACKAGE A ( EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES )
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development • Contract
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The Government of Vanuatu, through MALFB and the IFAD/GAFSP-funded Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) project, is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to conduct a comprehensive Value Chain Assessment for Package A – Export Opportunities. This assignment will cover Cocoa, Apiculture/Honey, Noni & Tahitian Lime in the AIM-N target provinces of Malampa, Penama and Tafea.
Scope of Work:
- Map the complete value chains, key actors, product flows, governance arrangements and market linkages for the assigned commodities.
- Assess domestic and export market opportunities, demand, pricing, buyer requirements, export readiness, standards and market-access constraints.
- Assess production, post-harvest handling, processing, storage, packaging, transport and logistics, and identify opportunities for value addition and competitiveness.
- Assess farmer organizations/cooperatives, MSMEs and relevant service providers, including capacity gaps, access to finance and opportunities for inclusive Public–Private–Producer Partnerships (4Ps).
- Integrate gender equality, youth engagement, nutrition-sensitive agriculture and climate resilience throughout the assessment.
- Develop practical, prioritized, cost-cutting and time-bound Strategy and Action Plans for the assigned commodities.
Key Deliverables:
- Inception Report
- Fieldwork Progress Report
- Draft Assessment Report
- Validation Report
- Final Assessment Report
- Strategy & Action Plan
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in agricultural economics, agribusiness, rural development, business administration, gender studies or a closely related field.
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in value chain analysis, establishing partnerships, market systems, farmer/cooperative capacity development and/or MSME/business development services.
- Demonstrated experience in participatory research, stakeholder consultations and preparation of evidence-based strategies and action plans.
- Experience in Pacific Island countries or comparable IDS, and familiarity with Vanuatu’s agriculture sector, are strong advantages.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Bislama is an advantage.
Assignment Details
- Duration : Approximately September–December 2026
- Field Coverage : Malampa, Penama and Tafea Provinces; field travel is required
- Application Deadline : 04 th September 2026
How to Apply
Requirements: Please provide a valid and up to date VFSC certificate or business license certificate. Hard or soft copy of any previous consultancy tasks you’ve undertaken within the last 2 years.
- Applications to be addressed to AIM-N PMU Office, MALFB, PMB 9039, Independence Park, PORT VILA and contact numbers: 33220 / 5303492 / 7764389 / 7315008 before COB Friday 04 th September 2026.
- Applications without complete information as mentioned above will not be considered
- Only shortlisted individuals/firms will be contacted
- Full ToR available on request by emailing kleisong@vanuatu.gov.vu or kamos@vanuatu.gov.vu
Requirements
- Map the complete value chains, key actors, product flows, governance arrangements and market linkages for the assigned commodities.
- Assess domestic and export market opportunities, demand, pricing, buyer requirements, export readiness, standards and market-access constraints.
- Assess production, post-harvest handling, processing, storage, packaging, transport and logistics, and identify opportunities for value addition and competitiveness.
- Assess farmer organizations/cooperatives, MSMEs and relevant service providers, including capacity gaps, access to finance and opportunities for inclusive Public–Private–Producer Partnerships (4Ps).
- Integrate gender equality, youth engagement, nutrition-sensitive agriculture and climate resilience throughout the assessment.
- Develop practical, prioritized, cost-cutting and time-bound Strategy and Action Plans for the assigned commodities.
- Inception Report
- Fieldwork Progress Report
- Draft Assessment Report
- Validation Report
- Final Assessment Report
- Strategy & Action Plan
- Advanced degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in agricultural economics, agribusiness, rural development, business administration, gender studies or a closely related field.
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in value chain analysis, establishing partnerships, market systems, farmer/cooperative capacity development and/or MSME/business development services.
- Demonstrated experience in participatory research, stakeholder consultations and preparation of evidence-based strategies and action plans.