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Feminist Republik Healing Farm
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Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF)
Remote (local)- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Consultancy
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Deadline: 30/09/2023
- Location: Central Africa
The Objectiveof the Healing Farm Consultancy
UAF-Africa is searching for a qualified firm or a group of consultants with relevant experience to create a comprehensive business plan for the Farm. The consultants will collaborate with UAF-Africa to develop a sustainability model that guarantees the Farm's long-term viability. The plan should concentrate on attaining social, political, and economic sustainability, which is crucial for any successful enterprise. The firm/consultants will be required to:
• Conduct a desktop review of UAF-Africa policies and strategic documents that inform the setting up of the Farm.
• Engage in conversation wit the UAF-Afric team, AWHRDs, and thought leader to understand the proposed sustainability business plan for the Farm.
• Conduct a sustainability assessment of the Farm, including an analysis of the Farm's financial, environmental, and social impacts.
• Obtain insights from successful African social justice and feminist leaders who have launched and managed social enterprise initiatives alongside running and managing non-governmental organisations.
• Use the information from these conversations to create a sustainable business plan and model to help the Farm become self-sufficient.
The business plan should:
UAF-Africa is searching for a qualified firm or a group of consultants with relevant experience to create a comprehensive business plan for the Farm. The consultants will collaborate with UAF-Africa to develop a sustainability model that guarantees the Farm's long-term viability. The plan should concentrate on attaining social, political, and economic sustainability, which is crucial for any successful enterprise. The firm/consultants will be required to:
• Conduct a desktop review of UAF-Africa policies and strategic documents that inform the setting up of the Farm.
• Engage in conversation wit the UAF-Afric team, AWHRDs, and thought leader to understand the proposed sustainability business plan for the Farm.
• Conduct a sustainability assessment of the Farm, including an analysis of the Farm's financial, environmental, and social impacts.
• Obtain insights from successful African social justice and feminist leaders who have launched and managed social enterprise initiatives alongside running and managing non-governmental organisations.
• Use the information from these conversations to create a sustainable business plan and model to help the Farm become self-sufficient.
The business plan should:
- Develop a sustainability plan outlining the steps the Farm needs to take to become self-sustaining during its operation.
- Recommend a feasible legal framework for the registration of the farm that considers critical factors such as legal status, regulatory framework, tax implications and related party considerations for the Farm and UAF-Africa.
- Develop concrete strategies for income generation to cover the Farm’s operational costs.
- Propose an appropriate governance structure for the Farm aligned with UAF-Africa’s mandate and structure.
- propose a transition plan for the Farm, clearly highlighting the short-, medium-, and long-term relationship between UAF-Africa and the Farm, clearly defining UAF-Africa’s role in each stage.
- Propose marketing and branding strategies for the Farm that are inspired by African perspectives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations summarising the findings, recommendations, and content of the sustainability plan.
• Provide a comprehensive final report of the findings and recommendations of the research, incorporating feedback from UAF-Africa. The report will provide a roadmap for establishing the sustainability plan, including its design, operations, governance, funding and investment pathways potential jurisdictions, and a cos estimate for operation.
Qualifications:
The consultants must have the following qualifications:
• Master's degree in Business Studies, Economics, social sciences (especially Law), or related fields.
• Minimum 15 years of experience working on similar assignments, in Africa.
• Experience in developing and implementing sustainability plans on the African continent and beyond. Prior experience with social enterprises will be advantageous.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Sound business forecasting skills.
• Provide a comprehensive final report of the findings and recommendations of the research, incorporating feedback from UAF-Africa. The report will provide a roadmap for establishing the sustainability plan, including its design, operations, governance, funding and investment pathways potential jurisdictions, and a cos estimate for operation.
Qualifications:
The consultants must have the following qualifications:
• Master's degree in Business Studies, Economics, social sciences (especially Law), or related fields.
• Minimum 15 years of experience working on similar assignments, in Africa.
• Experience in developing and implementing sustainability plans on the African continent and beyond. Prior experience with social enterprises will be advantageous.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Sound business forecasting skills.
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