Call for Consultancy Service to conduct Raw Material Needs Assessment for SMEs

BACKGROUND     

Promoting Economic Transition to Circular Options (PETCO Ethiopia) is a non-for-profit organization that promotes a circular economy system to assure products and materials are kept in circulation through circular designating, maintenance, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture, recycling, and composting.

PETCO Ethiopia seeks to enhance sustainability measures so as to minimize the environmental, social and economic impacts of irresponsible utilization of natural resource through promoting behavioral shift towards principles of circular economy among communities, and industry players; supporting existing and create green jobs for women, youth, and marginalized people; promoting exercise of self-regulation for sustainable business in industries and institutions and serving as trusted source of data in circularity. PETCO Ethiopia is fostering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) capacity development initiatives through skill trainings, market link, access to finance and policy development initiatives. We support MSMEs development in Ethiopia across agro-processing & food, handcraft, textile & garment, solid waste management, and leather sectors.

PETCO Ethiopia plans  to procure a consultancy service that conduct  raw material needs assessment  for SMEs in specified clusters for the  recently commenced five-year youth job creation program entitled “Enabling Young Women and Men to Find Dignified and Fulfilling  Work in Manufacturing.”

OBJECTIVES OF CONSULTANCY SERVICE 

The aim of the study is  identifying and addressing raw material needs for SMEs in specified clusters by assessing current requirements, gaps, and supply chain dynamics. It will map value chains, evaluate suppliers, and provide SMEs with relevant information to support informed decision-making. Recommendations will focus on optimizing sourcing, cost management, and inventory practices to enhance competitiveness and product quality. Additionally, sustainable sourcing aligned with circular economy principles will be promoted, offering strategies to improve SMEs’ economic stability, job creation, and resilience while addressing challenges and proposing practical solutions for raw material issues.

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT  AND CONDITIONS 

• The consultancy service will be operating for a period of 1 month commencing December 1, 2024

 

Position: consultancy 

Organization: PETCO Ethiopia 

Location: Addis Ababa

Terms of Contract: 1 month 

Closing Date: November 28, 2024