Terms of Reference
Consultancy COUNTRY COORDINATION HANDWEAVING
For Professionalization of the hand-loom industry in Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia
Consultants may apply only for one country
Client: Bildungswerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft e.V.
Project: INNO-TISS (Professionalization of the hand-loom industry in Africa)
Countries: Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia
Duration: April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 (extension for a period up to 2 years planned)
Contact: Marco Lietz Head of International Projects Bildungswerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft Lietz.marco@biwe.de
Preamble
The consultancy is part of INNO-TISS (Professionalization of the hand-loom industry in Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia), financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) via GIZ GmbH. The client named above is responsible for the implementation of the project.
The project is part of the “Special Initiative Decent Work for a Just Transition” (in German: “„Gute Beschäftigung für sozial gerechten Wandel“)
The goal of INNO-TISS is to provide at least 100 young women and men with new employment opportunities and decent working conditions through the introduction of innovative technologies for the production of handwoven fabrics and through technical support for sales. To this end, project participants will receive training and advice on various topics, including the construction of looms based on an innovative concept, as well as quality management, marketing, and sales.
The detailed KPI are as follows:
KPI 1 - Number of people who came into employment as a result of the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition: 100
KPI 2 - Number of people who benefit from improved working conditions or whose income has improved as a result of the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition”: 100
KPI 3 - Number of people who are participating / have participated in vocational and higher education or vocational or further qualification measures as a result of the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition”: 150
The contractor shall provide the following service:
Result-oriented coordination for the activities for one of the countries:
- Ghana
- Senegal
- Ethiopia
Result-oriented training and consultancy for the following steps,
1. Support of the project management and controlling of Bildungswerk der BadenWürttembergischen Wirtschaft e.V. in Germany
2. Definition and execution of the local strategy to fulfill the project goals
3. Management of relationship (mediation) between the counterparts in the country and with Bildungswerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft e.V.
4. Preparation of the missions of an international master trainer
5. Organization of training space
6. Recruitment of training participants
7. Procurement of materials for handloom construction according to parts list [countermarch 8 shaft flying shuttle] including cost optimization
8. Procurement of materials for handloom training including cost optimization
9. Support in the definition of the marketing and sales strategy
10. Definition and execution of financial transactions strategy for the activities in the country
11. Coordination with GIZ in the country
12. Collaboration with narrative and financial reporting
13. Any other task that is necessary for the project and assigned to him/her by Bildungswerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft e.V.
Deliverables
- Monthly report (minimum 1.000 signs) including recommendations
Requirements
Ideally proven experience in the country you apply for, in
- managing/coordinating international cooperation projects in the textile or handloom sector, or in similar development contexts
- cooperation with/management of organisations, companies or hubs in the hand weaving sector in the respective country
- the initation of the process for improving and professionalising in the hand weaving industry
- managing hand looms and equipment to sustain operations after finalization of projects
- transformation and sales products from the hand-woven sector (market presence)
- setting up hand weaving sites and recruitment of training participants
- in organization of improvements in handloom construction
- working in the rural settings
- English, French (for applicants for Senegal) and local language skills
Offer must contain
• Credentials for the requirements:
• Dates of availability
• Fee per month
• Payment conditions (in case advance payments are necessary)
Application Deadline
May 16, 2025