Tenders are invited for Technical Assistance Consultancy for Production Efficiency, Market Expansion and Team Capacity Building for Malab Dairy Company. Closing Date: 19 Jan 2025 Type: Consultancy Background of the program: The Inclusive Resilience in Somalia (IRiS) Program Activity aims to accelerate economic development for marginalized households most affected by droughts and other shocks in targeted areas of geographical focal zone (GFZ). This will be done by increasing individual, household, business, community, and system-wide resilience through rural and urban livelihood diversification and promoting inclusive economic market systems. The program will be implemented across targeted USAIDs Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) Focal Zones, IRiS works with a range of institutions and partners to deliver a suite of flexible and context-relevant interventions at Community, State, and Federal levels. This Activity will also align with Somalias development priorities which are captured in its National Development Plan 9 (NDP 9) covering 2020-2024. IRiS Program Consortium led by DT Global is a five-year program Funded by USAID/UKAID with Mercy Corps part of the program as per signed sub award agreement. The duration of the IRiS Program is from July 1st, 2022, to May 15th, 2027. The IRiS program is designed to use market system development (MSD) approach to strengthen the local market systems of the productive sectors including Fishery, Agriculture and Livestock to deliver long lasting system wide change targeting marginalized groups. The program is currently partnering with Malab dairy company, a private sector actor to deliver sustainable impact in the milk value chain and carry out other intervention complimentary activities. Under the IRiS program consortium Mercy Corps is leading in the implementation of livestock sector activities across the target GFZ of the program and minor components of Energy and financial services. About Malab Dairy Company Malab Dairy Company is a growing player in the dairy sector, specializing in the production of high-quality dairy products. With a strong commitment to delivering fresh and nutritious products to the market, Malab has established itself as a reliable source of dairy in the region. The company blends locally sourced milk with imported ingredients to maintain consistent production levels and meet the growing demand for its products. Current Production: Malab Dairy currently produces approximately 1,500 cartons of yoghurt daily, offering various sizes including 500ml, 200ml, and 150ml to cater to different market segments. Though the company has market-tested cheese, it has yet to fully scale up its cheese production line. Malab sources about 150 liters of milk from local outgrowers, while 350 liters are supplied from its own farm. To meet production needs, the remaining raw materials are imported skimmed milk, ensuring the company consistently meet its daily production targets. Market Size: The company has a robust market for its products, with over 90% of its output consumed regularly. However, about 7.5% of production sometimes goes to waste, particularly during the slower months of June, July, and August. During these periods, any sour milk is churned into butter to minimize wastage and diversify product offerings. Products: Malab Dairys product portfolio includes yoghurt in various sizes. While yoghurt remains the flagship product, the company continues to explore opportunities in expanding cheese production as part of its growth strategy especially fresh UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) milk, and cheese Objective: The primary objective of this Terms of Reference is to hire a dairy processing expert under the IRiS programs livestock component. The expert will support Malab Dairy Companys restructuring and growth by enhancing production efficiency, developing an expansion plan, and creating a comprehensive marketing strategy. The consultant will also assess Malab Dairy, competitive advantage and a leader among aggregators, and small-scale milk producers in its catchment area, improving Malabs market positioning and operational understanding. Additionally, the expert will provide capacity-building support to boost operational efficiency and strengthen the milk value chain, fostering a sustainable and inclusive market system. Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4124479/technical-assistance-consultancy-production-efficiency-market-expansion-and-team-capacity-building-malab-dairy-company
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