Consultancy for  needs and market assessment of the Pyrethrum Sub-sector in Kenya

Purpose of the consultancy The purpose of the consultancy is to undertake • A comprehensive pyrethrum market systems mapping and analysis that expounds on the framework1 conditions and impediments limiting growth of the pyrethrum sector in Kenya. [...] Pyrethrum market systems mapping: • Map existing players in the pyrethrum market systems • Assess the barriers and drivers hindering growth of the sector at each level of the market system • Assess the regulatory framework supporting or limiting the growth of the sector • Identify any gaps including regulatory frameworks affecting producers and consumers safety • Assess the state and non-state act. [...] • Elucidate on the production barriers limiting productivity and commercialisation of the sector • Identify and document the value and volume (current and potential) for the local, county, national, regional and international markets for pyrethrum and pyrethrum products. [...] Budget and Payment • The consultant(s) will receive remuneration under the following terms of payment, which will be based on the output of the work and not on the duration that it might take: • This task is projected to fall within 15 consultancy days • 30 % of the total consultancy value (including withholding tax) shall be paid upon signing of the contractual agreement. [...] Expression of Interest and Proposal All expressions of interest should include: • Technical Proposal: Brief explanation about the consultants (s) with evidence of previous experience in this kind of work; profile of the consultancy firm to be involved in undertaking the consultancy; understanding of the TOR, the task to be accomplished as well as draft consultancy framework and plan and at least t.