Hiring
| Location: Kathmandu, Nepal | Type of Contract: Consultant |
| Post Level: Senior | Starting Date: 15th August 2024 |
| Contract Duration: 8 months | Payment: Negotiable |
| Application Deadline: 5th August 2024 |
About Company
Aloi is a software platform for digitally monitoring loan expenditure and repayment through verified merchants and deposit points. Like an automatic audit, we track financing flows using simple phones and without mobile internet.
Background
Aloi, with the support of the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications), has embarked on a significant initiative in collaboration with CDCAN to enhance the dairy value chain through Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) training and digital adaptation. This project aims to conduct a series of training sessions and onboard dairy cooperatives to adopt Aloi’s innovative digital technology. The overarching goal is to improve financial literacy and operational efficiency among dairy farmers.
The project will be implemented across five districts in Nepal: Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Kavre, Makwanpur, Chitwan, and Tanahu. These regions represent key areas of focus for enhancing the dairy sector, which is a strong revenue-generating industry for small-scale farmers. Despite its importance, there is considerable room for improvement in streamlining production processes and adopting advanced technologies.
Aloi has been actively involved in the dairy value chain and various agricultural sectors across the country. Through Aloi’s software, the project aims to digitize the financial transactions within the agricultural value chain, thereby enhancing transparency and efficiency. This digital transformation is expected to significantly benefit agricultural entrepreneurs by making processes more efficient and financially viable.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide expert guidance and support in the optimization and enhancement of agricultural value chains to improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
- The consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of current dairy value chain practices in the targeted locations.
- Prepare a comprehensive working modality for the dairy value chain. Evaluate the existing systems, processes, and technology used by cooperatives and other stakeholders.
- Prepare a wholesale and retail lending model and pricing strategy.
- Assess the user experience and functionality of the Aloi platform to pinpoint areas for enhancement. Design relevant business models that addresses identified gaps and improves the user performance.
- Design a scalability plan to ensure the solutions can be rolled out to a larger number of cooperatives effectively.
- Filter out the dairy cooperatives to adapt the Aloi system for loan and daily income tracking after we receive a list from CDCAN.
- Analyze financial data to understand profitability, cost structures, and financial risks in the agri value chain.
- Coordinate with local government and private sectors for collaboration opportunities.
- Develop strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project, focusing on continued digital adaptation.
- Besides dairy the consultant is also expected to give insights and guidance on other current or future agriculture value chains depending on his work prioritization.
- The consultant will be expected to provide the following deliverables by the end of the contract:
- Onboard more cooperatives with better/relevant system features.
- Insights on better management for the dairy value chain aiming at farmers and dairy cooperatives.
- Clear and actionable roadmap for stakeholders to follow for improvements.
- A structured model detailing wholesale and retail lending mechanisms suitable for the dairy sector, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Comprehensive pricing strategies for digital adaptation
- Improved user experience and functionality of the Aloi platform.
- Streamlined implementation process with pre-selected and new cooperatives.
Reporting:
- The consultant will report to the Chief Product Owner (CPO) and Manager and will work closely with the agriculture department of Aloi.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Advanced degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or related field.
- At least 5-7 years of professional experience in agricultural consultancy, with a strong focus on value chain development.
- Proven experience in conducting value chain analyses and developing strategic plans for agricultural projects.
- Experience working with local government bodies and have been part of agriculture projects.
- Excellent knowledge of agricultural practices, market dynamics, and the socio-economic aspects of agriculture.
- Utilize previous experience with local government bodies and leverage their networking capabilities for this project.
- Strong facilitation, training, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Application Process:
Interested candidates can share their updated CVs at careers@aloi.global by 5th August 2024.
