TOR No: KT-UG-1080
Deadline: 6th May 2026
Kilimo Trust (KT), under the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access (WYEEFIMA) programme, invites qualified consultants to provide Business Development Services (BDS) to women- and youth-led groups and MSMEs in Uganda’s fisheries sector.
About the Programme
WYEEFIMA is a five-year initiative led by TradeMark Africa in partnership with the African Union’s AfCFTA and funded by the Mastercard Foundation. The programme aims to create decent jobs and improve incomes for women and youth by enhancing their participation in fisheries value chains and cross-border trade.
Assignment Purpose
The consultancy will strengthen fish-related business groups and MSMEs by improving organizational capacity, access to finance, and market competitiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Strengthen governance and institutional capacity of fish business associations and groups
- Provide training in business management, financial literacy, and compliance
- Support access to finance and improve business readiness
- Deliver marketing support including branding, packaging, and market access strategies
- Build capacity for cross-border trade and compliance with standards
Scope & Coverage
The assignment will target fish business groups and 10 MSMEs across selected districts in South-Western, West Nile, Eastern, and Northern Uganda.
Duration
60 working days
Deliverables
- Inception report and workplan
- Training materials and reports
- Business plans for associations
- Evidence of business formalization
- Final consultancy report
Required Expertise
A team of consultants with experience in:
- Business Development Services (BDS)
- Marketing and market access
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Financial advisory and MSME support
Experience in fisheries, cross-border trade, and working with women and youth is highly desirable.
Submission Requirements
Interested consultants should submit:
- Technical proposal (max. 10 pages)
- Financial proposal (in UGX)
- Company profile and relevant experience
Submission Details
Download Full Terms of Reference (TOR)
Email proposals to: admin@kilimotrust.org (copy: procurement@kilimotrust.org)
Subject line: “ToR KT-UG-1080 – Provision of BDS for WYEEFIMA Program Uganda”