TERM OF REFERENCE (TOR) TO RECRUIT AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
Enterprise Shop Business Development and Market Systems Implementation Consultant

Introduction 

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with governments, businesses, and civil society, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious foods for all people, especially the most vulnerable.

Objective 

General objective:  

The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical assistance to assess, strengthen, and support the implementation of workplace-based retail food models within three industrial parks. The consultancy will focus on improving model effectiveness in increasing access to affordable and nutritious foods for workers, with a particular emphasis on improving dietary diversity.

Specifically, the consultant will support the enhancement of retail shop operations within industrial park settings that offer mixed consumer goods alongside nutritious food items. The assignment will aim to strengthen the capacity of these retail systems to deliver improved nutrition outcomes for workers through improved availability, affordability, and promotion of healthy food choices.

Proposal Submission Method

The complete proposal shall be submitted electronically by the Individual Consultant via email to: ethiopiaoffice@gainhealth.org  

Proposal Closing Date and Time

The deadline for submission of the proposal is September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM Ethiopia local time After noon (EAT, UTC+3). The proposal must be received by GAIN at the above email address before the stated closing date and time. Proposals received after the deadline may not be considered. Incomplete or non-responsive proposals may be excluded from further consideration.