Consulting Services for Individual Consultant for Post harvest strategy, investment and Capacity Building Design and Planning

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION Country – Republic of Mauritius Name of Project – Rodrigues Airport Project, New Runway and Associated Facilities Project (P180266) Loan No.: IBRD-95910 Assignment Title: Individual Consultant for Pre-Post-Harvest Strategy, Investment and Capacity Building Design and Planning Reference No .: MU-AML-533165-CS-INDV BACKGROUND The Ministry of Finance has received financing from the World Bank and a grant from the European Union toward the cost of the Construction of a New Runway and Other facilities for Plaine Corail Airport, Rodrigues and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards recruitment of Individual Consultant for Pre-Post-Harvest Strategy, Investment and Capacity Building Design and Planning OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT To develop a comprehensive, market-driven pre- and post-harvest strategy and investment plan to enhance productivity, reduce losses, and strengthen value chains in Rodrigues. including preparation of procurement-ready technical documentation and operational frameworks. 3.0 BRIEF SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT Develop the methodology and detailed work plan, as well as collecting secondary and primary data through document review and field assessment. Pre-harvest systems assessment and investment planning Post-harvest systems assessment and development of an investment strategy to attract private investors, including appropriate financing and subsidy mechanisms and private sector participation models. Designing the concept, functions, and implementation strategy of the Post-harvast Knowledge Centre, which will serve as a hub for training, demonstration, and coordination for the value addiction facilities, including governance, operational, and financial sustainability frameworks. Development of a Capacity Building Strategy, Plan and Training Curriculum including development of detailed training curricula integrating climate resilience, gender, and environmental and social