https://devbusiness.un.org/node/795458
Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring of an international consultant- milk processor specialist I. Introduction In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 2795 dated February 22, 2017 and the Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (hereinafter- IFAD) dated March 7, 2017, the project "Dairy Value Chains Development Project" (hereinafter- the Project). The total cost of the project is 40.57 million US dollars, including:- IFAD loan $ 23.88 million;- IFAD grant $ 0.7 million;- Contribution of the Republic of Uzbekistan is $ 0.43 million;- Contribution of the beneficiaries of $ 8.32 million;- Contribution of participating financial institutions $ 7.24 million. The project is being implemented in the Jizzakh and Kashkadarya regions. The aim of the project is to increase the financial sustainability and profitability of dekhkan and farm livestock farms, as well as enterprises engaged in the production and processing of milk and dairy products in the project regions. The DVCDP Goal is to improve the livelihood of rural people (women and men) in Uzbekistan. The Development Objective of the programme is: productivity, competitiveness, commercial farmer linkages and market access of smallholder dairy farms increased. The national executive and coordinating body of the project is the State Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development. II. The purpose of the consultant’s task The project is planned to hire an international consultant specialized in milk processing. The consultant will provide technical support to the project management team and project beneficiaries- owners, managers, technicians, inspectors of dairy enterprises, all those participating in the dairy sector value chain including smallholder dehkan farmers. He/she will provide a range of advice on methods of milk processing, preserving product quality and business management skills. The consultation will be undertaken in two regions of Uzbekistan: Kashkadarya and Jizzakh regions. III. Scope of work and tasks of the Consultant A milk processor specialist with the support of technical staff from the project management team will provide consultation. Within this framework, the tasks of the Consultant are divided into 3 main areas: Preparation of training leaflets   on a remote basis with illustrations of recommendations for each of following topics (10 days): (i) Explaining the concept of generally accepted milk quality standards; (ii) Training of milkmaids to observe milking hygiene and prevent diseases, as well as the introduction of various mechanical impurities into dairy products; (iii) Clarification of the concept of mobile milk collection points with a refrigerator and creation of specialized centers in rural areas for receiving milk; (iv) Technological requirements for creation of mini-markets for sale of dairy products in the regions; (v) Recommendations for determining the type of dairy product (brynza, cheese, etc.) based on the degree of fat content of raw milk.; Conducting trainings in field of value chain of dairy products for farmers and milk processors in Kashkadarya and Jizzakh regions. (25 working days) Professional development of local milk processing specialists, with the aim of further distribution of received knowledge by specialists among the dekhkans.   IV. Expected results and priority of services The consultant on a distance basis will develop a training leaflets   on the topics mentioned above; Upon coordination of the training leaflets   by the project management team, the consultant will carry out a field visit to small and big dairy enterprises in Kashkadarya and Jizzakh regions (during 5 working days’ visit of 3 dairy and livestock farms proposed by PIU from each of 2 regions).   Consultant will conduct trainings of farmers and dehkan farms as well as key employees of leading enterprises in the field of value chain of dairy products, owners, managers, technicians, inspectors of dairy enterprises in Kashkadarya and Jizzakh regions; The consultant’s trainings will also be attended by young milk processing specialists to further disseminate the knowledge gained by specialists among specialists of this sphere. The consultant will provide all the information to these specialists and, if necessary, will provide separate consultations for the full development of the educational material by the specialists. V. The total duration of work and requirements for training The total duration of the consultant’s services includes development on a distance basis (10 days) and coordination of the training leaflets, as well as 30 working days in Uzbekistan to familiarize with the region and conduct trainings. Based on the training results, the consultant will prepare the necessary reports. The approximate period of the beginning of the services of a Consultant is August-September 2021. Also, the consultant during the training should:- pay attention to provide practical exercises and real life practical exercises and examples that illustrate and reinforce the theoretical knowledge obtained; At each training, at least 15 participants will attend;- hire a translator to translate into Uzbek (translation of the training leaflets   and conducting trainings);- conduct a questionnaire survey of the participants at the end of the training to find out the “Satisfaction and Understanding degree” of the training conducted and include it in the report. VI. Consultant Qualifications The consultant must meet the following requirements:- Degree in livestock and / or agriculture;- At least 10 years of experience in milk processing technology;- Experience in the CIS and Central Asia;- Knowledge of the Russian language is an advantage;- Experience with IFIs is an advantage. VII. Customer Contribution The Committee ’s project management team should ensure the following:-   Indicate 3 dairy and livestock farms from each of 2 regions for a field visit of consultant;- provi de premises for  training;- providing training participants with a reflection of handouts (teaching and practical guide in the Uzbek language, notebooks, pens and folders);- provi de necessary equipment for training;- ensur e presence of training participants.     VIII. Reporting After completion of the training, the Consultant will submit a report in Russian and English in two copies and in electronic form in MS Word within five days, together with: • Recommendations for the improvement of diary sector in Kashkadarya and Jizzakh regions; • Electronic database of all training participants (Excel); • Training survey results, including their analysis.                               Note: throughout the duration of the consultant’s stay on the territory of Uzbekistan (including working and non-working days) daily expenses, communication expenses, travel expenses and hotel accommodation (according to the supporting documents provided) are paid, as well as the consultant’s fees for each working day. Dairy Value Chains Development Project Uzbekistan Not cancelled Request for Expression of Interest Consulting Services- Individual Friday, August 20, 2021- 17:00 UN-P795458-08/21 Livestock Thursday, August 5, 2021 English Thursday, August 5, 2021- 16:54 International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)