National Consultant for the realization of a market study on menstrual hygiene products in Cameroon, Yaounde, Home-based +travel

Contract Duration: 6 months

Working arrangement: Home-based +travel

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

At the end of this consultation, the following results are expected :

-A comprehensive mapping of key market players (producers, importers, distributors, NGOs)A detailed analysis of the supply chain and distribution channels ;

-In-depth knowledge of user practices, preferences and behaviours ;

-A structured analysis of the main barriers to access (economic, social, geographical, cultural) ;

-An overview of policies, regulations and tax frameworks applicable to menstrual products

-Identification of existing regulatory constraints ;

-Concrete opportunities to improve the legal and policy framework ;

-An understanding of the cost structure of menstrual products ;

-An analysis of price levels in the market ;

-An assessment of the affordability of products for different population groups ;

-Identification of development opportunities in this segment ;

-A reliable database from field surveys ;

-Actionable quantitative and qualitative analytics ;

-Avenues of intervention for market development (market-based approach) ;

-Guidelines for private sector engagement ;

-A technical basis for policy advocacy and dialogue with partners

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR TMC0004479.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum requirements:
• Education: Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, WASH, Public Health, Development Economics, Business, Marketing, Social Sciences or another relevant field.
• Work Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in WASH, Environmental Engineering, Development Economics, Social Sciences, master’s degree in business and marketing or any other equivalent field, including at least 5 years of proven experience in conducting market research, value chain analysis or similar studies in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Proven experience in implementing field studies including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, ideally in the areas of WASH, health or consumer essentials;
• Proven experience in analyzing market dynamics (supply, demand, supply chains, distribution) and factors influencing access to products, including economic and social dimensions;
• Very good knowledge of the WASH and/or menstrual health sector in Cameroon (actors, policies, market dynamics), as well as the socio-economic and cultural context, particularly in vulnerable areas;
• Experience in engaging and facilitating with multiple stakeholders (public institutions, NGOs, private sector, communities), including organizing consultation and validation workshops;
• Skills:
• Good command of market analysis approaches and supply and demand dynamics, as well as social marketing concepts applied to public health and menstrual hygiene (MHH);
• Excellent ability to work with multiple actors (public institutions, NGOs, private sector, communities), and to facilitate dialogue and coordination among stakeholders;
• Mastery of data collection, monitoring and evaluation and analysis tools (quantitative and qualitative), as well as project management tools;
• Ability to integrate gender, equity and vulnerability sensitive approaches into analysis and recommendations;
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured and decision-oriented reports.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in French is required. Working knowledge of English is required.
• Desirables: Leadership, diplomacy, negotiation skills and intercultural communication

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal template TMC0004479.xlsx
• A detailed technical proposal :
• Applicants are required to submit a technical proposal (maximum 10 pages, excluding annexes) demonstrating their understanding of the assignment and proposed approach for conducting the market assessment of menstrual hygiene products in Cameroon. The technical proposal should include:
• Understanding of the assignment and key market
• challenges related to Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) in Cameroon;
• Proposed methodology, including quantitative and qualitative approaches for data collection and analysis;
• Sampling strategy and justification of the selected study areas and target populations;
• Approach for stakeholder engagement, including consultations with government institutions, private sector actors, civil society organizations, and end users; · Work plan and implementation schedule aligned with the proposed deliverables and timeline;
• Quality assurance measures to ensure the reliability and validity of data collected;

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