About J-Palm Liberia

J-Palm Liberia works to empower smallholder oil palm processors in rural communities by providing access to modern, more efficient processing technologies. Our machines reduce processing time by 65% and extraction rates by 53% on average.

We manage and operate our mills in partnership with rural communities. Oil palm processors within a certain radius harvest palm fruit from communally-owned trees, and use our machines to process palm oil at no up-front cost. Additionally, we provide an option to purchase palm oil from smallholders at going market rates, providing quick access to cash when needed.

Background of partnership with GSMA

J-Palm Liberia is developing two mobile blockchain apps to deliver transparency and traceability to Liberian wild-harvest palm oil supply chains. Using mobile technology, we can demonstrate that forests where palm trees grow wild are being protected whilst improving incomes and livelihoods for palm harvesters, delivering a sustainable, no-deforestation palm product that makes communities more resilient to climate change. This project is being carried out in partnership with GSMA.

Objectives:

J-Palm Liberia is seeking to hire a consultant to deliver an intensive schedule of workshops with communities in Bong County that will focus on market engagement, uptake of mini-mills usage, registration and benefits of becoming integrated into J-Palm’s supply chain via mobile app that also tracks the climate benefits of working with wild palm. 

Consultant Tasks:

• Develop training materials, including posters and marketing materials focusing on climate change and mobile traceability apps to drive towards organic practices and regeneration. 
• Develop training plan and schedule in Bong-county, with details on travel logistics and delivery within a timeframe that must end by 31 March 2024
• Work with the CEO, Project manager, Extension Agent team, climate adaptation team and village coordinators for implementation 
• Analyze understanding and engagement with workshop materials from participants 
• Detailed budget for projected workshop costs 
• Strictly adhere to timeframes for the project 

Consultant Deliverables:

The consultant will deliver:

• Training materials for communities, including where appropriate designing posters and marketing materials for distribution both in communities and for village coordinators specifically. 
• Training plan and timeframe 
• Delivery of at workshops with village coordinators and palm harvesting communities in Bong County.
• Attendance registers 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a consultant or business with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Excellent understanding of the Liberian business environment, particularly for rural Liberia
• Must understand professional branding and visibility
• Kpelle speaker is preferred

The Consultant will report to:

Project Manager

CEO

The Consultant will work closely with:

1. Extension Agents
2. Climate Adaptation Officers 
3. Village coordinators 

Timeframe / Schedule:

The entire consultancy is expected to last for a maximum of 4 weeks commencing as early as possible in February or early March and as such proposal to be submitted should reflect such a timeline.

Document Submission:

Interested candidates/businesses should kindly submit the following documents via email in one Portable Document Format, PDF, and with the subject line “Consultancy for market engagement at a community level” to jobs@jpalmliberia.com and before 5pm Liberia time on February 26, 2024:

• Cover letter outlining capacities and experience
• Detailed (proposed) work plan that includes timeline and budget
• CV/Resume
• One sample of previous work done if applicable 

NOTE: Applications received after the deadline may not be considered

If you have any questions, or need any additional information, kindly email us at jobs@jpalmliberia.com