Market Linkage Consultant

ADR is hiring market linkage consultant to work with selected Coops in the South (Houlla and Kfardounine Villages). He/she will be working under the supervision of ADR (Association for the Development of Rural Capacities) and in close collaboration and guidance with Business Development Specialist from CARE. The Market Linkages consultant will work closely with partners and stakeholders in the implementation of market system related activities in order to enhance dialogue and linkages between input suppliers, producers and buyers in the Freekeh and Thyme food value chains to perform the following activities:

• Promote and market the cooperative activity for farmers in the South.
• Support producer cooperatives and agro-processors in the development of market linkages.
• Develop a Map of at least 60 potential customers in Saida and Beirut for Freekeh and Thyme with special focus on SME, restaurants, catering service providers…, The Map should include the name of company, contact Person, address, Phone number and e-mail address
• Organize at least 15 meetings with the potential customers (either South and Beirut).
• Organize at least 5 meetings between South Cooperatives and Potential customers (either South and Beirut)
• Close between 4 to 7 business deals with different private sector and NGOs.
• Coordinate purchases by reporting all purchases when made in volumes and value.