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Are you an agribusiness in Sierra Leone?

If so, please fill out this very short survey to help with the development of a comprehensive database on all Made in Sierra Leone (MiSL) agric focused products and services. 

The final output will be published on the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency’s (SLLCA) website and updated regularly and will help inform a positive government policy, investment decisions and promotion of businesses in the sector. 

By filling out this form you consent that your information will be processed  along the objectives above. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: real@alfredmbeteh.com

Thanks in advance.

Dr Alfred Mbeteh

The Director General of Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA), Mr. Fodeba Daboh has on Friday December 9th, 2022, received the ‘Most Influential Local Content Champion in Sierra Leone 2022’ from the Global Impactful Women, at the New City Hall in Freetown.

The Award was received by senior management staff of the Agency on behalf of the Director General who was unavoidably absent.

This is the second prestigious award the Director General has received in less than a month after he had earlier received the 4th Prestigious Awards from The Women’ Forum Sierra Leone for his outstanding achievement in creating the enabling climate for women led businesses across the country.

Sierra Leone High Commissioner in Accra, Ghana, Her Excellency Francess Virginia Anderson on Thursday 1st December visited the ongoing West Africa Agro Food Trade Show, which is being held at the Accra International Conference Centre.

During her visit to the fair particularly Sierra Leone’s booth, High Commissioner Anderson met with the country’s representatives of institutions such as the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency, Standards Bureau, Agro processing and Competitiveness Project of the World Bank.

She applauded and congratulated all representatives of Sierra Leone and urged them to always do more in ensuring their products meet the required standards as by so doing Sierra Leone’s Flag will fly high.

She encouraged them to be doing all they could in improving what they do and making sure even their packaging meets international expectation.

As a nation she said, Sierra Leone will continue to do that which is needed in showcasing its quality.

A total number of 18 Agro processing Local Entrepreneurs also formed part of Sierra Leone’s team. They informed the High Commissioner about the purpose of the fair and how it has been.

According to them, the event brought together 98 exhibitors of 21 countries from Africa, Asia and Europe with a goal of displaying value chain of Agroindustry products and facilities.

Representative of the Agro processing and competitiveness project at the Small Medium Enterprises, Haja Meyers briefed the High Commissioner on how exceptional the entrepreneurs have been, and that they continue to receive support from the Agro prosessing and competitiveness project of the world bank.

She pleaded with the High Commissioner to support them in any way by ensuring they also enter the regional market through the desired networking.

Sierra Leone Local Content Agency Director General, Fodeba Daboh appreciated the High Commissioner for the visit while promising that his Agency and all others working together in the same interest will continue to project Sierra Leone’s local content to Africa and the world at large.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Date: 8th November 2022

CONSULTANT CAPACITY ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS

Procurement Number SLLCA/OPTS/EOI/DSTI/MITGOVLAB/2022/001

The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) has received funds from the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone for Capacity Assessment and now invites sealed proposals from eligible Bidders for the EXPRESSION OF INTEREST for the Consultancy Services: to conduct capacity assessment study for all local suppliers registered with Agency. The study intends to gather data on all local suppliers registered with the agency. The assessment will cover four capacity dimensions, namely Business Profile, Financial Capacity, Material/Production Capacity and Human Capacity.

Scope of Work and Deliverables

The Consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks:

1. Design survey questionnaire and propose suitable methodology for conducting the assessment.
2. Recruit and train enumerators for data collection.
3. Conduct assessment.
4. Analyze the survey data collected.
5. Write a sound assessment report in English.
6. Do a power point presentation of key findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a validation workshop.
7. Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Management of SLLCA for the development and completion of the deliverables highlighted above.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

Minimum Education

• At least Master’s Degre in Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, Social Science, Research, or related fields.

Experience & Skills

• At least 5 years’ experience in research, surveys, with strong background in capacity assessment of small businesses.
• Strong background in Business Development Services (BDSs).
• Ability to conduct and transcribe interviews.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Ability to produce quality reports in a timely manner.
• Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills

Duration of Assignment

The entire assignment is expected to last for 25 working days within two months.

Reporting Obligations

The consultant will report to the Director General (DG) of the Local Content Agency through the Director of Operations (DoP).

Applicants must be willing to submit their price and communicate changes in price or professional fees from time (where applicable).

Expressions of Interest will be reviewed and only those who meet the minimum requirement will be contacted for further pre-qualification.

All applications must be addressed and submitted to the address below not later than 14th December 2022.

The Procurement Unit,

Sierra Leone Local Content Agency,

3rd & 4th Floors, 21 Stewards Street, Off Sanders Street,

Freetown.

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