THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TAITA TAVETA
MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES
Department of Veterinary Services
Empowered Lives
Resilient nations
TERMS OF REFERENCE
CONSULTANCY - VIABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A COUNTY LIVESTOCK
MARKET
1.0
BACKGROUND
Taita Taveta is endowed with livestock resources which is a major contributor of
livelihoods of many households. It is one of the ASAL counties in this country. The county
has 28 branches where livestock rearing can be done commercially. Right now these
ranches are being leased by pastoralists for livestock fattening which end up in Mombasa,
Nairobi, KMC slaughter houses and others exported to Mauritius.The National
Government together with the Taita Taveta county government is in the process of setting
up a Livestock Export Zone at Bachuma Livestock holding ground (LMD) where a
livestock disease free zoning will be created to enable livestock and livestock by-products
exported to international market from this county.
It is important to also note that there are no organized livestock markets in Taita Taveta
County. In the past two livestock auction rings have been established at Kasigau and Ndii
both in Voi Sub County. The one at Kasigau has not taken up and the one at Ndii was
vandalized as a result of land ownership dispute.
Due to availability of livestock and land resources these is a need to establish why
organized livestock markets have not taken route in the County.
2.0
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this assignment is to provide technical support to the ministry of
Livestock & Fisheries of Taita Taveta County and UNDP to the development and revision
of the livestock sector strategy through development of viable livestock markets as a social
economic enterprise of the county government. The consultant in particular will provide
technical input on the design of a county livestock market strategy that will benefit
individual livestock keepers and ranchers economically thus reducing their poverty levels
substantially. The consultant will advise the livestock team of the County Government,
UNDP, & private companies on the livestock investment opportunities within the county.
He/She will also works closely with the UNDP in designing and implementing their policy
advocacy objectives.
3.0
SCOPE OF WORK
Under close coordination and technical guidance of the County Government of Taita
Taveta and UNDP, the consultant shall:
a) Establish the reasons why the existing livestock auction ring at Kasigau has not
taken off.
b) Inform on the economic viability of establishing a major County Livestock
Market.
c) Inform the county government the interventions to undertake to improve livestock
marketing within the county in further stimulating the development of the
livestock sub-sector as an engine of social-economic development of the county.
d) Identify suitable livestock market sites in the county.
e) Map up key market actors based on the key livestock value chains in the county
f) Indentify possible issues and strategies that can be used to undertake a successful
policy and advocacy strategy on livestock issues.
4.0
OUTPUT TO BE DELIVERED
The expected output for this consultancy shall be:
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5.0
Milestones
Inception report (to be presented,discussed and validated)
Draft report including
 Detailed analysis of the overall market opportunities for the
various sub sector enterprises that can potentially be exploited
 An analysis of the overall business environment under which
the livestock subsector is operating in Taita Taveta County
 An appropriate livestock market model for Taita Taveta
County
 Detailed cost/benefit analysis of livestock marketing for each
enterprise.
Final report
Payments
20%
30%
50%
DURATION OF THE CONSULTANCY
Description
 Briefing on the assignment
 Interaction between UNDP and field teams
 Interaction with major stakeholders
 Public participation
 Report writing
 Validation workshop
 Debriefing
Total Engagement Period:
Days
1
4
1
18
4
1
1
30
6.0
REPORTING
The consultant will work under direct supervision of the County Chief Officer, Livestock and
Fisheries - County Government of Taita Taveta with technical assistance and support from
UNDP. The consultant shall use own work station but if need be, the County Government shall
provide a work station. However, he or She shall use own working equipment.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The consultancy team must be multidisciplinary (with one of the key consultant having a
livestock industry background) as the terms of reference is an opportunity to set the overall
direction of livestock marketing in this country.
At the minimum the consultant(s) must possess the following: At least a masters degree in business related discipline, development studies or
economics with a minimum of five (5) yrs experience in agribusiness research and /or
practice with good understanding of livestock value chain development.
 Demonstrate a good understanding of the arid and semi-arid areas (ASALS) with
practical working experience or research in such environment.
 Have good report writing skills and prove of experience in writing reports.
 Experience of effective interaction with local and national institutions, government
departments and business service providers.
 Be conversant with current business models and practice around the livestock sub sector
in the county.
 Practical application of cross cutting themes like gender mainstreaming and gender
competence, M&E, advocacy.
 Proven experience of using participatory tools and methodology.
 Must show proof of having undertaken similar programmes;
 Good inter-personal communication skills.
8.0
REMUNERATION
 Payment should be paid upon completion of specific milestones as shall be discussed
between the consultant, County Government and UNDP.
 Transport refunds for field work will be made upon certified claims in cases where
transport is not provided. However ,such travel shall first be approved by the County
Government
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application which should include the
following:
1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. UNDP Personal History Form (P11) (template provided)
Application should be referenced as “CG-TTC-Developing Livestock Market” on the
subject line.
Application should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than…...
day……..2014 at…….p.m. Kenyan Time