Short-Term Consultant, Mapping of Organo - Mineral Fertilizers - Soil Values - Office of Programs at Wetland Microfinance Bank Limited

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is an independent non-profit organization that combines innovative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships to identify and scale sustainable soil solutions for improved food security and livelihoods around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Short-Term Consultant, Mapping of Organo - Mineral Fertilizers - Soil Values - Office of Programs

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the entire fertilizer ecosystem from production and import to distribution and end-use to identify bottlenecks, opportunities, and strategic entry points for program interventions and policy advocacy;
• Map agricultural inputs to determine availability, distribution, and actors across the supply chain strengthening collaboration, improving resource allocation, and targeting underserved areas, particularly those affecting smallholders, women, and youth;
• Support long-term policy development and monitoring providing a foundation to improve regulatory frameworks, harmonize standards, and ensure access to affordable, quality fertilizers, including organic inputs;
• Conduct a comprehensive sector analysis identifying and assessing all key actors from producers to end-users evaluating their dynamism, organization, and role in the supply chain;
• Lead a physical mapping initiative, geo-locating and visualizing major supply sources, including production units and sales points to produce detailed maps illustrating distribution networks and density;
• Assess the spatial distribution and economic factors affecting fertilizer availability and accessibility, including prices, market margins, and practical barriers faced by farmers;
• Conduct a thorough review of relevant policies, regulations, and standards governing the fertilizer sector;
• Synthesize findings to identify principal constraints to adopting integrated fertilization practices and develop actionable, evidence-based recommendations tailored for program designers, policymakers, and private sector actors.
• Objectives of the Assignment
• To produce an updated mapping and analyze the supply distribution of the organic and mineral fertilizer to inform program interventions and stakeholder actions.

Specific Objectives

• Identify and characterize key sector actors (producers, importers, distributors, institutions, users) and assess their dynamism and level of organization by area;
• Locate and map supply sources: production units, warehouses, sales points, importers;
• Analyze the spatial and economic availability and accessibility of different types of organic amendments and mineral fertilizers;
• Examine policies, regulations, and standards governing the production, importation, distribution, and use of organic and mineral fertilizers;
• Identify key constraints to the adoption of integrated fertilization and propose operational recommendations.

Requirements
The consultant must have:

• Advanced Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, or a related field;
• Experience working on fertilizer-related topics is highly desirable;
• At least 10 years experience in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, or rural development;
• Proven expertise in farm-to-landscape interventions, financial mechanism design, and multi-stakeholder facilitation;
• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred;
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Duration
This consultancy requires a total 35 days including travel. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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