Consultant Income Generating Activity BIPOSC Project
1. About SNV
SNV is a global development partner rooted in the African and Asian countries where we operate. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, it is our mission to strengthen capacities and catalyze partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.
2. Background and objectives of assignment
The Biodiverse Inclusive Palm Oil Supply Chain (BIPOSC) Project aims to build a transparent and deforestation-free supply chain through locally adapted agroforestry models, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity enhancement. This project is responsible for increasing the capacity of smallholder farmers through farmer institutional development, encouraging entrepreneurship, and supporting alternative income sources beyond palm oil.
The BIPOSC (Biodiverse Inclusive Palm Oil Supply Chain) project aims to build a transparent and deforestation-free palm oil supply chain. One of the key components is the development of Income Generating Activities (IGA) to support farmers, especially women and youth, during the replanting period.
Objective 1 : Improve farmer group capacity in cattle and catfish productivity. This includes training and technical assistance to increase livestock and aquaculture productivity, improve feeding practices, and reduce mortality rates.
Objective 2 : Enhance farmer group capacity in joint marketing of cattle and catfish. Support farmer groups to collectively market their products, negotiate better prices, and reduce dependency on middlemen.
Objective 3 : Strengthen cooperative capacity in managing seed funding. Provide guidance to cooperatives to ensure transparent and accountable management of seed funds, with clear documentation.
Objective 4 : Support cooperatives in managing business capital through a revolving fund scheme. Assist in developing systems that enable sustainable financing through revolving funds, ensuring capital continuity for group members
Objective 5 : Strengthen cooperatives in the production of superior cattle breeds. Introduce and support breeding techniques to produce higher-quality cattle breeds that are more profitable and resilient.
Objective 6 : Support cooperatives to diversify products. Encourage cooperatives to identify and develop additional products to reduce dependency on a single commodity and increase income resilience.
Objective 7 : Provide market survey results of potential local commodities in Pangkatan Subdistrict. Conduct a comprehensive market survey to identify and recommend alternative local commodities with strong market demand.
3. Assignment overview and scope of work / deliverables
The consultant will provide technical assistance to farmer groups and cooperatives, as well as conduct a market survey in the project intervention villages.
Table 1: List of deliverables, outputs, and quality expectations
| Deliverables | List of outputs per deliverable | Quality expectations |
| Technical Assistance Farmers and Farmers (existing groups) | ||
| Group Strengthening / Refreshment Training | – Certified training modules on Group Finance & Administration (8 farmer groups & 7 women’s groups GEDSI Programme) – Certified training modules on Group Quality Control (8 farmer groups & 7 women’s groups GEDSI Programme) – List of 28 potential farmers for seed funding scheme |
Modules certified, participatory training delivered, attendance lists documented, farmer selection transparent |
| Business Management Support | – 8 training & mentoring reports on Farmer Financial Literacy with 7 women’s groups GEDSI Programme – 8 financial mentoring documents (basic record keeping) |
Reports complete, farmer groups demonstrate understanding, financial records verified |
| Business Planning Support | – 28 structured Business Plans – 6 farmer groups on cattle fattening and 2 farmer groups on catfish farming; selection of 28 farmers for the seed funding scheme and 7 7 women’s groups GEDSI Programme- 28 mentoring reports on fund management – Legal establishment documents for 8 groups & 7 women’s groups GEDSI Programme |
Business plans standardized, mentoring documented, legal registration obtained |
| Marketing Support | – 8 business projection documents
– Establish at least 4 marketing units from the 8 intervention villages |
Market analysis based on actual field data, business projections realistic, diversification aligned with group capacity |
| Technical Assistance to Cooperative (existing cooperative) | ||
| Technical Support to Cooperative Management | – Support one cooperative to manage the seed funding program distributed to 8 farmer groups
– Regular monthly/quarterly reports on cooperative business units |
Reports consistent, transparent financial system functioning, compliance with cooperative standards |
| Marketing Support | – Training documentation on sales skills – Market analysis & access report – Marketing strategy document – Digital promotional materials (website, brochures, social media) – Evaluation report on marketing strategy |
Marketing strategy evidence-based, promotional materials functional and accessible, evaluation with recommendations |
| Product Diversification Support | – Develop quality feed products and derivative products
– Diversification opportunity report |
Feasibility analysis rigorous, compliance evidence submitted, branding market-appropriate, marketing plan actionable |
| Support for Quality Cattle Breeding | – Support one cattle production unit within the cooperative
– Report on superior breeding stock |
Breeding stock adapted to local conditions, health protocols evidence-based, feed management tested, market linkage functional |
| Market Survey & Technical Assistance (new intervention) | ||
| Market Survey | – Desk review document of 5 villages (Sidorukun, Kampung Padang, Sennah, Pangkatan, Kampung Bilah) – Field data (qualitative & quantitative) – Final Market Survey Report with profitability analysis – List of alternative commodities recommendation |
Comprehensive, includes profitability analysis, triangulation with field data, recommendations evidence-based |
| Group Strengthening Training | – 7 farmer groups implementing alternative commodities based on market survey results identified as potential
– 7 reports on Group Dynamics Training |
Documentation complete, groups adopt rules & leadership structure |
| Business & Technical Management | – 7 farmer groups implementing alternative commodities; select and identify 10 farmers who will run the seed funding program
– Documentation of Business Motivation Training of the 7 farmer group |
Trainings participatory, modules contextualized, farmer selection transparent |
| Business Planning Assistance | – 10 farmers implementing the seed funding program IGA and 5 Farmer Group GEDSI Programme
– 10 structured Business Plans and 5 Farmer Group GEDSI Programme – 10 mentoring reports on seed funding management and 5 Farmer Group GEDSI Programme – Evidence of legality facilitation (NIB, PIRT, IPR, Halal, Trademark) |
Business plans feasible, legality documents obtained for at least 2 farmer groups/coops |
| Assist the Business Group | – Produce at least 2 marketing units from the 5 intervention villages (including the villages in this section)
– Report on market & financial access (2 groups) |
Access pathways functional, projections realistic and market-based |
| Assist the cooperative | – Support 1 cooperative to implement the seed funding program distributed to 7 farmer groups
– Documented system for managing/distributing seed funding |
System documented & operational, mentoring aligned with market opportunities |
4. Copyright and intellectual property rights
All materials, documents, and outputs generated during the execution of this contract shall remain the property of SNV and may not be shared or used for other purposes without SNV’s prior written consent.
5. Contract project fees and duration
Contract Duration : 12 months from contract signing
Payment Terms : Based on achievement of deliverables and work progress as per contract
Budget Coverage : The budget includes professional service fees, accommodation, transportation, and other related expenses unless otherwise specified in the contract
6. Payment terms
Payment Method
The consultant’s fees will be disbursed in five instalments based on the achievement of deliverables and project progress, as follows:
- Term 1 (20%) – to be paid in Quarter 1 (Q1) upon submission and approval of the initial deliverables.
- Term 2 (25%) – to be paid in Quarter 2 (Q2) upon completion of the agreed deliverables.
- Term 3 (25%) – to be paid in Quarter 3 (Q3) based on deliverables achievement.
- Term 4 (20%) – to be paid in Quarter 4 (Q4) upon successful completion of outputs for that period.
- Term 5 (10%) – as the final payment (cleaning payment) upon completion and approval of all deliverables, and submission of the final report.
Payment Basis
Deliverables-based (verification of meeting room provision, equipment readiness, meals & refreshments, and technical support as per TOR)
Payment Documentations
Invoice, signed attendance list, and service completion confirmation from SNV
7. Due diligence instructions
SNV applies a strict due diligence process in the selection of partners and consultants. The selected consultant is required to provide the following documents as part of the process:
- Copy of legal documents of the company/individual consultant (as applicable).
- Tax Identification Number (NPWP) for consultants/companies registered in Indonesia.
- Bank account information in the name of the consultant/company.
- A signed statement confirming that the consultant is not involved in fraud, corruption, or blacklisted by donors or government authorities.
- Relevant references from previous assignments.
- Evidence of experience and involvement in similar projects, particularly in the fields of agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, cooperative management, or community-based enterprise development.
8. How to apply
SNV invites Consultant Income Generating Activities to submit a comprehensive proposal no later than Thursday, 30 October 2025 to the following email address: indonesia-procurement@snv.org cc zsabatian@snv.org with Subject “PR233 Consultant IGA – BidProposal – Consultant Name”
Interested consultants are invited to submit both a Technical Proposal and a Financial Proposal, which must include:
Technical Proposal:
- Understanding of the scope of work.
- Proposed methodology and work plan.
- Team composition and CVs of key experts.
- Relevant experience and references.
Financial Proposal:
- Detailed budget in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), inclusive of all applicable taxes.
- Breakdown of consultancy fees, travel costs, and other direct expenses.
Administrative Documents:
- Consultant/company profile.
- Relevant legal and tax documents
Expression of Interest:
Please download the EOI via this link bit.ly/PR233-ConsultantIGA
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