The MLO is expected to deliver on the following:
The MLO is expected to deliver on the following:
The MLO is expected to deliver on the following:
The MLO is expected to deliver on the following:
● Assess the number of customers per bakeries prior to the beginning of his/her commitment and ensure that these clients will not be lost until project end.
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Assess the number of customers per bakeries prior to the beginning of his/her commitment and ensure that these clients will not be lost until project end.
Assess the number of customers per bakeries prior to the beginning of his/her commitment and ensure that these clients
will not be lost
will not be lost
until project end.
● Develop and maintain strategic market linkages for bakery products.
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Develop and maintain strategic market linkages for bakery products.
Develop and maintain strategic market linkages for bakery products.
● Improve business productivity, operational efficiency, and profitability providing insights for strategic planning and business decisions by analyzing sales data, customer feedback, production capacity, and market trends.
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Improve business productivity, operational efficiency, and profitability providing insights for strategic planning and business decisions by analyzing sales data, customer feedback, production capacity, and market trends.
Improve business productivity, operational efficiency, and profitability providing insights for strategic planning and business decisions by analyzing sales data, customer feedback, production capacity, and market trends.
● Support product development, branding, and competitiveness.
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Support product development, branding, and competitiveness.
Support product development, branding, and competitiveness.
● Strengthen relationships between the bakery, suppliers, distributors, retailers, and institutional buyers.
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Strengthen relationships between the bakery, suppliers, distributors, retailers, and institutional buyers.
Strengthen relationships between the bakery, suppliers, distributors, retailers, and institutional buyers.
● Facilitate links with Chambers of Commerce, Small-Medium-Enterprises associations and other bodies in order to have easier access to credit, working permits, and other necessary bureaucratic admin services.
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Facilitate links with Chambers of Commerce, Small-Medium-Enterprises associations and other bodies in order to have easier access to credit, working permits, and other necessary bureaucratic admin services.
Facilitate links with Chambers of Commerce, Small-Medium-Enterprises associations and other bodies in order to have easier access to credit, working permits, and other necessary bureaucratic admin services.
Training and Capacity Building:
Training and Capacity Building:
Training and Capacity Building:
Training and Capacity Building:
Conduct vocational training using visual and oral learning methods to strengthen the capacity of women bakers in key business and market-related areas. The training will focus on developing market linkages, improving business productivity and operational efficiency, enhancing product branding and packaging, introducing basic digital marketing tools, supporting the development of promotional materials, and building an understanding of consumer behavior and market demand. The approach will be practical and inclusive, ensuring the content is accessible and applicable to the women bakers’ daily business activities.
Conduct vocational training using visual and oral learning methods to strengthen the capacity of women bakers in key business and market-related areas. The training will focus on developing market linkages, improving business productivity and operational efficiency, enhancing product branding and packaging, introducing basic digital marketing tools, supporting the development of promotional materials, and building an understanding of consumer behavior and market demand. The approach will be practical and inclusive, ensuring the content is accessible and applicable to the women bakers’ daily business activities.
Conduct vocational training using visual and oral learning methods to strengthen the capacity of women bakers in key business and market-related areas. The training will focus on developing market linkages, improving business productivity and operational efficiency, enhancing product branding and packaging, introducing basic digital marketing tools, supporting the development of promotional materials, and building an understanding of consumer behavior and market demand. The approach will be practical and inclusive, ensuring the content is accessible and applicable to the women bakers’ daily business activities.
The MLO is requested to develop a training plan along the above subjects and adjusted to each of the baker’s needs within the first 10 days of engagement. The tailored training plans need to be approved by NOVE. The plan will also include on-site visits, phone calls and regular follow-ups. The MLO will also train 1 male & 2 female assistants in each bakery.
The MLO is requested to develop a training plan along the above subjects and adjusted to each of the baker’s needs within the first 10 days of engagement
The MLO is requested to develop a training plan along the above subjects and adjusted to each of the baker’s needs within the first 10 days of engagement
The MLO is requested to develop a training plan along the above subjects and adjusted to each of the baker’s needs within the first 10 days of engagement
. The tailored training plans need to be approved by NOVE. The plan will also include on-site visits, phone calls and regular follow-ups. The MLO will also train 1 male & 2 female assistants in each bakery.
. The tailored training plans need to be approved by NOVE. The plan will also include on-site visits, phone calls and regular follow-ups. The MLO will also train 1 male & 2 female assistants in each bakery.
Additionally, the training sessions will be structured as follows:
Additionally, the training sessions will be structured as follows:
Additionally, the training sessions will be structured as follows:
● Short, focused sessions, to be agreed with the bakers.
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Short, focused sessions, to be agreed with the bakers.
Short, focused sessions, to be agreed with the bakers.
● Flexible timing outside peak baking hours
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Flexible timing outside peak baking hours
Flexible timing outside peak baking hours
Training indicators:
Training indicators:
Training indicators:
● % of women bakers and their male & female assistants completing both theory and practical components. Target: 6 bakers + 18 assistants (12 females, 6 males).
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% of women bakers and their male & female assistants completing both theory and practical components. Target: 6 bakers + 18 assistants (12 females, 6 males).
% of women bakers and their male & female assistants completing both theory and practical components. Target: 6 bakers + 18 assistants (12 females, 6 males).
● Number of exposure visits conducted to bakeries or cookie factories per baker. Target: 2/bakery
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Number of exposure visits conducted to bakeries or cookie factories per baker. Target: 2/bakery
Number of exposure visits conducted to bakeries or cookie factories per baker. Target: 2/bakery
● % participants who report improved knowledge. Target: 6 bakers + 18 assistants (12 females, 6 males).
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% participants who report improved knowledge. Target: 6 bakers + 18 assistants (12 females, 6 males).
% participants who report improved knowledge. Target:
6 bakers + 18 assistants (12 females, 6 males).
Job Key Responsibilities:
Job Key Responsibilities:
Job Key Responsibilities:
Job Key Responsibilities:
Job Key Responsibilities:
1. Market Linkage, Customer Expansion, Income & Pricing
1. Market Linkage, Customer Expansion, Income & Pricing
1. Market Linkage, Customer Expansion, Income & Pricing
Indicators
Indicators
Indicators
● Number of women bakers supported by MLOs on market identification and pricing. Target: 6 bakers to be accompanied evenly by both MLO.
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Number of women bakers supported by MLOs on market identification and pricing. Target: 6 bakers to be accompanied evenly by both MLO.
Number of women bakers supported by MLOs on market identification and pricing.
Target
Target
: 6 bakers to be accompanied evenly by both MLO.
● Number of regular customers acquired by each baker through the MLO service within 4 months Target: 10 customers per baker.
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Number of regular customers acquired by each baker through the MLO service within 4 months Target: 10 customers per baker.
Number of regular customers acquired by each baker through the MLO service within 4 months
Target
Target
: 10 customers per baker.
● Number of market connections established for each baker with schools / Madrasas, shops or supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, hotels communities or institutional buyers. Target: 20 new contacts per baker.
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Number of market connections established for each baker with schools / Madrasas, shops or supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, hotels communities or institutional buyers. Target: 20 new contacts per baker.
Number of market connections established for each baker with schools / Madrasas, shops or supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, hotels communities or institutional buyers.
Target
Target
: 20 new contacts per baker.
● The number of bakers reporting improved confidence in negotiating prices (baseline vs. end line). Target: 6 bakeries.
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The number of bakers reporting improved confidence in negotiating prices (baseline vs. end line). Target: 6 bakeries.
The number of bakers reporting improved confidence in negotiating prices (baseline vs. end line).
Target
Target
: 6 bakeries.
● % of bakers able to cover production costs consistently for 4 consecutive months. Target: 6 bakeries.
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% of bakers able to cover production costs consistently for 4 consecutive months. Target: 6 bakeries.
% of bakers able to cover production costs consistently for 4 consecutive months.
Target
Target
: 6 bakeries.
● Number of bakers that have improved links with Chambers of Commerce, SME associations and other bodies/have easier access to credit, working permits, and other necessary bureaucratic admin services.
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Number of bakers that have improved links with Chambers of Commerce, SME associations and other bodies/have easier access to credit, working permits, and other necessary bureaucratic admin services.
Number of bakers that have improved links with Chambers of Commerce, SME associations and other bodies/have easier access to credit, working permits, and other necessary bureaucratic admin services.
2. Production Capacity & Waste Reduction
2. Production Capacity & Waste Reduction
2. Production Capacity & Waste Reduction
2. Production Capacity & Waste Reduction
Indicators
Indicators
Indicators
● To increase in average daily or weekly production volume per baker
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To increase in average daily or weekly production volume per baker
To increase in average daily or weekly production volume per baker
● All 6 bakeries adopting improved production or storage practice
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All 6 bakeries adopting improved production or storage practice
All 6 bakeries adopting improved production or storage practice
● All 6 bakeries should standardize portion size or batch planning after market linkage initiatives.
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All 6 bakeries should standardize portion size or batch planning after market linkage initiatives.
All 6 bakeries should standardize portion size or batch planning after market linkage initiatives.
3. Pricing
3. Pricing
3. Pricing
Indicators
Indicators
Indicators
● 100 % of bakers who revise pricing based on cost calculation training
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100 % of bakers who revise pricing based on cost calculation training
100 % of bakers who revise pricing based on cost calculation training
4. Marketing, Branding & Promotion
4. Marketing, Branding & Promotion
4. Marketing, Branding & Promotion
Indicators
Indicators
Indicators
● Number of bakeries participating in district-level promotional activities. Target: 6 bakeries.
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Number of bakeries participating in district-level promotional activities. Target: 6 bakeries.
Number of bakeries participating in district-level promotional activities.
Target
Target
: 6 bakeries.
● Number of bakers using at least one new marketing method (word-of-mouth strategy, sample distribution, local shop placement). Target: 6 bakeries.
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Number of bakers using at least one new marketing method (word-of-mouth strategy, sample distribution, local shop placement). Target: 6 bakeries.
Number of bakers using at least one new marketing method (word-of-mouth strategy, sample distribution, local shop placement).
Target
Target
: 6 bakeries.
● Increase of basic branding materials (signboard, logo sticker, product label). Target: 6 bakeries.
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Increase of basic branding materials (signboard, logo sticker, product label). Target: 6 bakeries.
Increase of basic branding materials (signboard, logo sticker, product label).
Target
Target
: 6 bakeries.
6. Market Awareness & Competitiveness
6. Market Awareness & Competitiveness
6. Market Awareness & Competitiveness
Indicators
Indicators
Indicators
● Number of market assessments or price monitoring exercises conducted by MLOs. Target: 1/month per district.
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Number of market assessments or price monitoring exercises conducted by MLOs. Target: 1/month per district.
Number of market assessments or price monitoring exercises conducted by MLOs.
Target
Target
: 1/month per district.
Product Development & Quality improvement
Product Development & Quality improvement
Product Development & Quality improvement
Product Development & Quality improvement
Product Development & Quality improvement
• Support development and launch of a new variety of bakery products.
• Support development and launch of a new variety of bakery products.
• Support development and launch of a new variety of bakery products.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, packaging, and labeling standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, packaging, and labeling standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, packaging, and labeling standards.
• Improve product quality and shelf-life/ long lasting of bread based on market feedback.
• Improve product quality and shelf-life/ long lasting of bread based on market feedback.
• Improve product quality and shelf-life/ long lasting of bread based on market feedback.
Sustainable Development Plan
Sustainable Development Plan
Sustainable Development Plan
Sustainable Development Plan
Sustainable Development Plan
The MLOs will design and implement a proper plan and strategies to strengthen the bakery’s sustainability by expanding market linkages, increasing sales, and improving production efficiency through achieving the above set targets (indicators).
The MLOs will design and implement a proper plan and strategies to strengthen the bakery’s sustainability by expanding market linkages, increasing sales, and improving production efficiency through achieving the above set targets (indicators).
The MLOs will design and implement a proper plan and strategies to strengthen the bakery’s sustainability by expanding market linkages, increasing sales, and improving production efficiency through achieving the above set targets (indicators).
The MLOs will also reduce waste, promote responsible sourcing, and introduce energy-saving and quality-control practices.
The MLOs will also reduce waste, promote responsible sourcing, and introduce energy-saving and quality-control practices.
The MLOs will also reduce waste, promote responsible sourcing, and introduce energy-saving and quality-control practices.
The MLO will prepare and submit to NOVE for approval of the Sustainable Development Plan in his/her first month of engagement. At the end of his/her commitment, he/she will submit the updated plan with changes occurring.
The MLO will prepare and submit to NOVE for approval of the Sustainable Development Plan in his/her first month of engagement. At the end of his/her commitment, he/she will submit the updated plan with changes occurring.
The MLO will prepare and submit to NOVE for approval of the Sustainable Development Plan in his/her first month of engagement. At the end of his/her commitment, he/she will submit the updated plan with changes occurring.
Reporting & Data Management
Reporting & Data Management
Reporting & Data Management
Reporting & Data Management
Reporting & Data Management
• Prepare monthly sales and productivity reports for NOVE project team leads.
• Prepare monthly sales and productivity reports for NOVE project team leads.
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Prepare monthly sales and productivity reports
Prepare monthly sales and productivity reports
for NOVE project team leads.
•Maintain market linkage databases and performance tracking systems at the basic level. Such as paper-based or very simple digital formats, including the following information:
•Maintain market linkage databases and performance tracking systems at the basic level. Such as paper-based or very simple digital formats, including the following information:
•Maintain market linkage databases and performance tracking systems at the basic level. Such as paper-based or very simple digital formats, including the following information:
