Guidelines for the Analysis of Post-production Systems

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Annex VII: Model TOR for a Multi-Disciplinary Country Study Team

Item

Example

Position

Agricultural Economist

Objective of the Mission

Participate as a team leader in the multi-disciplinary analysis of the post-production and marketing systems for yams and cassava in Oyo State, Nigeria, from July to November 1999. The objective of the study is to identify bottlenecks in the post-production chain of operations and work out recommendations for improvements

Professional Background

University degree in agricultural economics; broad practical experience in policy issues, economic and institutional analysis, experience in multi-disciplinary teamwork and strong working knowledge of PRA techniques; perfect command of the English language

Tasks

Organise the mission under the supervision of the Food and Agricultural Industries Service of FAO in collaboration with relevant national institutions

Establish contacts with governmental structures, research institutes, farmers' organisations, private companies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders

Review the secondary information available and prepare a detailed work plan

Select the survey districts during field visits and interviews with key informants

Recruit research assistants for field surveys

Organise a pre-study workshop to raise awareness of the post-production systems approach, assist team building, involve stakeholders in the study design and train the team members and assistants in PRA survey methods

Conduct and supervise the survey activities, assist in preparing the guideline questions and choosing appropriate PRA tools

Conduct institutional analysis, identify actors in the post-production system, analyse government policies and strategies relating to post-production operations

Analyse and interpret the collected data with team members and stakeholders during a workshop

Compile a draft report and initiate a review and comment process

Deliver the final report to FAO

Present the final report during a workshop for stakeholders, work out recommendations and initiate a follow-up process

Duration

2 weeks in July and 6 weeks in
October/November 1999

Item	*Example*
Position	*Agricultural Economist*
Objective of the Mission	Participate as a team leader in the multi-disciplinary analysis of the post-production and marketing systems for yams and cassava in Oyo State, Nigeria, from July to November 1999. The objective of the study is to identify bottlenecks in the post-production chain of operations and work out recommendations for improvements
Professional Background	University degree in agricultural economics; broad practical experience in policy issues, economic and institutional analysis, experience in multi-disciplinary teamwork and strong working knowledge of PRA techniques; perfect command of the English language
Tasks	Organise the mission under the supervision of the Food and Agricultural Industries Service of FAO in collaboration with relevant national institutions Establish contacts with governmental structures, research institutes, farmers' organisations, private companies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders Review the secondary information available and prepare a detailed work plan Select the survey districts during field visits and interviews with key informants Recruit research assistants for field surveys Organise a pre-study workshop to raise awareness of the post-production systems approach, assist team building, involve stakeholders in the study design and train the team members and assistants in PRA survey methods Conduct and supervise the survey activities, assist in preparing the guideline questions and choosing appropriate PRA tools Conduct institutional analysis, identify actors in the post-production system, analyse government policies and strategies relating to post-production operations Analyse and interpret the collected data with team members and stakeholders during a workshop Compile a draft report and initiate a review and comment process Deliver the final report to FAO Present the final report during a workshop for stakeholders, work out recommendations and initiate a follow-up process
Duration	*2 weeks in July and 6 weeks in* *October/November 1999*