Development of Sustainable Food Processing Business Models for Tree-Based Food Crops under the [...]

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF); Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research organization in forestry seeks a consultant to develop business models for community-based food processing enterprises in Germany. The role requires advanced agribusiness expertise, with a focus on sustainability and post-harvest loss reduction. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience and strong skills in food processing and market analysis.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 8 years' experience in agribusiness development and food processing.
• Proven experience with community-based enterprise development.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality standards, and certification systems.

Aufgaben

• Quantify post-harvest losses and processing potential.
• Identify high-value processed products with market demand.
• Evaluate processing technologies and infrastructure requirements.
• Create viable business models for food processing enterprises.
• Develop implementation strategies for community enterprises.

Kenntnisse

Agribusiness development

Food processing

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Knowledge of food safety standards

Community-based enterprise development

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in Agribusiness

Food Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

1. Value Chain and Loss Assessment

Quantify current tree-based food crops' production, post-harvest losses, and processing potential across target communities in the Knuckles Region (Kandy and Matale District).

• Output: Comprehensive lists of potential abundant tree-based food crops with processing viability

2. Market Opportunity Analysis

Identify high-value processed tree-based food products with strong market demand and competitive positioning potential.

• Output: Prioritized lists of tree-based food crops with strong market demand and export potential
• Combined Output from Objectives 1 & 2: Selection of 4 potential food crops to be further refined as comprehensive business models, validated through District-level stakeholder consultation

3. Technical Capacity, Technology, and Infrastructure Assessment

Evaluate appropriate processing technologies and infrastructure requirements for community-scale operations, with emphasis on :

• Technical capacity building requirements
• Green and climate-smart technologies (zero waste, zero pollution, renewable energy integration)
• Certification, standards, and protocols (including vegan HACCP)
• Packaging and packaging standards requirements

4. Business Model Development

Create viable processing enterprise models for individual, group, and cooperative levels with comprehensive financial projections, including :

• Appropriate channels for raw material supplies and product sales
• Distribution channels and market linkage strategies
• Investment requirements and financing solutions targeting smallholders and MSMEs
• Green and climate-smart implementation strategies

5. Implementation Strategy

Develop detailed implementation plans with capacity building, partnership development, and sustainability frameworks, including :

• Employment generation and social impact assessments
• Long-term sustainability mechanisms
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks

SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The consultant will develop business models for community-based food processing enterprises that reduce post-harvest losses, create value-added products, generate sustainable income streams, and implement green & climate-smart business practices (zero pollution, minimized wastes, resilience to weather changes). The assignment covers technical, financial, market, and operational aspects of food processing development within the context of climate adaptation and forest conservation objectives.

Note : Objectives 3-5 will be focused on each of the 4 selected tree-based food crops identified in Objectives 1-2.

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• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
• EXPECTED INTEGRATION
• SUCCESS CRITERIA

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Agribusiness, Agrotechnology, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in agribusiness development and food processing.
• Proven experience with community-based enterprise development in Sri Lanka or similar contexts
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality standards, and certification systems (HACCP, organic, fair trade)
• Experience with small-scale processing technology and equipment selection
• Financial modeling and market analysis capabilities
• Understanding of green technologies and sustainable processing methods