(ICRAF) Agribusiness Curriculum Survey

World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

ANAFE, UniBRAIN (Universities, Business and Research in Agribusiness Innovation)

The African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE), supported by the
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in Nairobi, Kenya, was established in 1993 and currently is made up of 134
universities and colleges in 35 African countries.

The ANAFE network consists of four regional chapters known as RAFTs [Regional Agricultural Fora for Training ‑ one each in Eastern and Central Africa (ECA), Southern Africa (SA), the Sahelian countries (Sahel), and the Africa Humid Tropics countries (AHT)] ‑ and 21 National Chapters known as NAFTs (National Agricultural Fora for Training).

One of the flagship projects of ANAFE is UniBRAIN, which involves linking universities, business and research in agribusiness innovation in empowering graduates to be employers and not just job-seekers. The interaction between the three entities is therefore meant to enhance teaching and learning in Agribusiness.

The position

ANAFE seeks to engage four (4) regional consultants (one in each region), to carry out surveys in Southern Africa (SA), East and Central Africa (ECA), Africa Humid Tropics (AHT) and the Sahel regions to identify challenges, gaps and opportunities in the Agribusiness Education and Training.

Terms of Reference

The consultants will:

1. Participate in the development of a methodology for the work
2. Undertake an Agribusiness Education review in the targeted region. The review will be based on the available literature, and from results of visits to key Agribusiness teaching institutions and private sector companies.
3. Compile information on Agribusiness sector, size, effectiveness, and relationship with other relevant sectors; challenges regarding the institutional settings; national demand for agribusiness expertise by category; Agribusiness education: capacity, education programmes, current state of development and future plans
4. Make an analysis of scenarios to meet the demand for agribusiness and related expertise; propose recommendations on agribusiness education reforms and define the roles of the new Agribusiness professional; Make a comparative analysis on the content and adequacy of existing agribusiness education.
5. Review and make proposals on agribusiness curricula and curricula delivery which includes new areas of study; the development of relevant learning materials/resources and use of ICT needed to be able to generate new skills and competencies among students.
6. Present monthly progress reports to ANAFE
7. Present for discussion at a regional forum, findings from the study

Consultant Profile

• Sound knowledge of African and worldwide Agribusiness sector and trends
• Knowledge of Agribusiness institutions in either, SA, ECA, AHT or Sahel regions
• Experience of Internet and of desk and virtual research
• Have an MSC, MBA or PhD in an Agribusiness, Agriculture or Natural Resource Management field
• Be fluent in French or English. Knowledge of the other language will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements

The Consultant is expected to collaborate and build partnerships between many universities and Agribusiness institutions located in the region

The Consultant should also link up with experienced educators from Europe and Asia to learn from their
experiences and thus to enrich the study

This consultancy is for 60 days starting from 15th May 2011. Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability, together with detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of their referees.

All correspondence should be addressed through Email to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), email: icrafhru@cgiar.org . Applications will be considered until 06 May 2011 and should indicate “Application for ANAFE Agribusiness consultancy position’ on their application letters and email submissions. Aspects of remuneration will be discussed with shortlisted applicants.