The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for Development of Commodity Value Chain, Platforms and Market Linkages for: Lot 2: Olweny Irrigation Scheme in Lira District & Agoro Irrigation Scheme in Lamwo District.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include: (i) Carry out capacity development of farmer organizations  for organizational management, improved value addition and market access, (ii) Carry out Value Chain Analysis for identified agricultural commodities in the selected Irrigation schemes, (iii) Identify agro-processing (post-harvest handling and value addition) requirements for the identified commodities, (iv) Support the formation and/or development of agricultural commodity marketing platforms for improved market access and (v) Preparation and production of materials for training, information and education during provision of extension services.

The implementation period of the assignment is 24 months from the date of contract effectiveness.