Nature of Arrangement: Short-Term Consultancy
Project Title: A strategic business plan for a sustainable agriculture project 
Project Location: Yangshila VDC, Eastern Region of Nepal
Duration: 3 months
Start Date: As soon as possible
 Position Description:

The consultant shall work on developing a comprehensive strategic 5-year operational plan, business plan, and a marketing strategy for the Vertical Farm Project. 

Scope of work:

• Market Research 
  
• Marketing and Business Plan 
  
• Develop a business plan for the vertical farm
  
• Develop a marketing plan including the market and potential customers  
  
• Develop a detailed 2-year projection of the farm in collaboration with KTK-BELT’s accountants 
  
• Work out the appropriate costing, including a portion for core funding, for each service provided
  
• Provide organizational management structural modification and new skill set (if required) to meet the requirements of the business plan  
  

To achieve the given objectives, a business plan should be comprised of:  

• Executive summary & background of Vertical Farm
  
• Analysis of the products offered
  
• Analysis of the organizational status, skill sets & running cost of farm
  
• Analysis of the market and potential customers
  
• Comparative advantage
  
• Business model and description of the operation for each product.
  
• Marketing strategy
  
• Projection of business returns over 5 years
  
• Financial/funding needs till break-even status

The plan should also have a section on general guidance and preparation of an annual budget, 5-year projections of the following statements:

1. Projected Balance Sheet
2. Projected Income Statement
3. Projected Cash Flow Statement

Implementation plan

• Action plan for the implementation of the findings and recommendations; including due consideration for social and environmental safeguards
  
• Recommendations for financial and personnel resources for implementation of the vertical plan
  
• Recommendations for a suitable management and coordination mechanism for the implementation phase
  
• Identification of possible risks and mitigation actions
  
• Develop the monitoring and evaluation framework  

Qualifications:

• Has extensive experience in the preparation of business plan, strategy, framework or roadmap
  
• Has highly competent technical expertise with recognized international experience
  
• Has relevant education and training in business planning, marketing, infrastructure, transportation, product development, standards setting, local governance, environment, social, and cultural
  
• Knowledge and practice in agriculture