Consultant Expert- TOR at WYLDE International

WYLDE Trust is therefore looking for a consultant with expertise in:

Research - to conduct desk-top research on the government support agencies available for access for the MSMEs and SMEs. This is based on the gaps that have been identified from the entrepreneurs’ businesses.

The researcher will also arrange for virtual interviews or telephone interviews with government agenciesto document the nature of support that they provide young businesses. Where virtual interviews are not possible the researcher will visit the government offices to capture the information
The researcher will also look for and interview entrepreneurs who have received support from select government agencies and document these in a case study format. Where possible the researcher will liaiseN with the media team to document a video of the entrepreneur’s experience with government service.

The Research Consultant will need to utilize research methods and techniques to gather data widely and synthesize to fit into easy-to-use format for the entrepreneurs in accordance to their business needs.

The research findings will be published in a micro website with links to relevant government websites.

Scope of work & objectives.

• As guided by the Project team, the consultant will:
• Attend the initial meeting of setting expectations and objectives.
• Create a roadmap for the assignment for validation by the WYLDE project team.
• Develop a framework for data collection, analysis and dissemination in consultation with the WYLDE project team.
• Engage in review sessions with the WYLDE project team.
• Provide final report to WYLDE project team
• Attend closing meeting with the WYLDE project team

Qualifications of the consultants

• Communication, Research, or any other relevant degree in your pertinent to this position
• 5 years’ experience in research, information management or related expertise.
• Proven track record in research