Promoting Rural Development in Northern Uganda (PRUDEV II)

Market study and strategy development for viable green products in Northern Uganda.

Scope of work:

  •  Review and analyze existing data and research on the green economy in Northern Uganda.
  •  Examine current market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive dynamics in the green sector in Northern Uganda.
  •  Identify viable green products and services that align with regional resources, capacities, and market demand.
  •  Engage with stakeholders, including young entrepreneurs, women-led enterprises, local communities, and investors, to gather insights and foster collaboration.
  •  Develop business cases (financial viability) and include a breakeven analysis of the proposed viable green enterprises.
  •  Assess the policy landscape, incentives, and barriers impacting green investments.
  •  Develop a roadmap and route-to-market strategy for the recommended youth and women-led green enterprises.
  •  Develop a digital strategy to promote inclusive green products, including recommending platforms, tools, and outreach methods.
  •  Recommend areas of interventions to overcome identified constraints including capacity-building requirements for pro-poor green value chain enterprise development
  •  Identify market players that can contribute to inclusive pro-poor green enterprise for youth and women in Northern Uganda.
  •  Submission of a detailed report.
Qualifications: 
  • University master’s degree in environmental science, Agroecology, climate change, and risk management or related.
  • 6 years of experienced in conducting market research, strategy development, and digital solution implementation, with a focus on sustainable use of natural resources and green products.
  • 6 years of international professional experience in the environment and natural resources sector
  • Experience working with youth and women-led enterprises and familiarity with gender and social inclusion principles
  • Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of digital platforms and solutions relevant to product promotion
Start / Duration: 

The consultancy should be completed within 25 days from the date of signing the contract

Interested individual consultant(s) are encouraged to contact prudevug [at] gopa-afc.de for additional information regarding this opportunity