Result of Service At the end of the consultancy, the consultant will deliver a document diagnosing and analyzing the honey value chain in the district of Bogotá. The study and analysis of the honey value chain in the district of Bogotá will allow identifying existing constraints in different links that hinder resilience and strengthening of the chain. Simultaneously, the consultancy will have enabled the consolidation of continuous and coordinated local coordination between the designated focal point and the main actors of the value chain. This diagnosis will constitute a key technical input for the subsequent phases of component 3 of the project “Rural agricultural value chains and subnational climate-smart technology policy in Latin America and the Caribbean”, particularly for the development of an action plan promoting climate change adaptation, improved productive capacities, and the inclusion of women and youth in the chain. This action plan will be built upon the constraints and capacities identified in the diagnosis. Work Location MEXICO CITY Expected duration 01\.12 to 16\.03\.26 Duties and Responsibilities Background Within the framework of the project “Rural agricultural value chains and subnational climate-smart technology policy in Latin America and the Caribbean”, implemented by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) during the period 2025–2028, the aim is to strengthen technical and institutional capacities at national and subnational levels to promote more productive, inclusive, and climate-resilient agriculture. This project is funded through the 17th tranche of the United Nations Development Account and is being implemented in four pilot countries: Colombia, Cuba, Chile, and Haiti. Component 3 of the project, led by ECLAC's Subregional Office in Mexico, aims to promote economic and social improvements in selected rural value chains through a participatory and territorial approach. Key activities include the development of technical diagnostics, dialogue roundtables, action plans, training workshops, and online learning materials. These actions focus on identifying productive, technological, economic, and institutional bottlenecks, as well as proposing strategies for strengthening value chains, with emphasis on climate change adaptation and the inclusion of women and youth. In the case of Colombia, the project’s counterpart entity is the District Secretariat of Economic Development of Bogotá, which has identified and selected the honey value chain as a priority intervention area. As part of the first phase of work with this chain, a technical diagnosis is planned to understand its current functioning, map its key actors, and analyze its main productive, technological, and economic characteristics. The analysis must also examine the main challenges limiting the performance and development of the chain, both overall and at specific stages. This work will be carried out using ECLAC’s methodology for strengthening value chains (ECLAC, 2016\), and will integrate gender, youth, and environmental sustainability perspectives throughout. 2025\-SP11\-PRO\-1 Activities or functions to be performed: The consultant, under the supervision of the ECLAC team, shall carry out the following activities: 1\. Collect and analyze information through a literature review. 2\. Identify key actors in the honey value chain in Bogotá and others relevant in Colombia. 3\. Coordinate with authorities of the Bogotá district government, as well as other relevant stakeholders, the necessary interviews (fieldwork) to gather information for the diagnosis. 4\. Develop a diagnostic plan with proposed instruments for collecting field data and information. 5\. Prepare a report containing information derived from fieldwork. 6\. Based on the analysis of information from point 1 and point 5, prepare a diagnostic report containing: mapping of the chain, identification of key links and actors; and analysis across six levels: i) international and national context of the chain, ii) economic, including international trade, iii) markets and technological knowledge (including climate-smart technologies), iv) governance, v) support organizations, and vi) environment. It should be noted that the gender perspective must be integrated across all six levels of analysis. The document will conclude with the identification of constraints or bottlenecks, both at systemic level and per link. 7\. Support ECLAC and officials of the Bogotá district government in organizing the first dialogue table for validation of the diagnosis and identified constraints. 8\. Incorporate changes and suggestions from the ECLAC team and counterparts after review of deliverables. Consultant’s obligations: a) Provide clarifications and expansions required and supply additional information deemed necessary by the supervisor to fulfill agreed deliverables. b) Certify that he/she is the original author of the work and documents produced under the ECLAC contract. Also state that the content of the submitted works and documents is his/her intellectual contribution and that neither form nor content is simultaneously submitted elsewhere. c) Grant ECLAC copyright, patents, and any other intellectual/industrial property rights, where applicable, over works and documents produced by the consultant under contracts funded by ECLAC resources. d) If traveling on mission, complete the security courses required by the Organization, submit the mission report to MRS (or provide necessary information to the Unit for submission), and submit travel claims within two weeks after mission completion. e) Ensure all data and references to materials and publications are properly credited and included in bibliographic notes and citations. f) Declare having obtained proper authorization from holders of intellectual property rights, as applicable. g) Reports must be written in Spanish, using Microsoft Office 2013 Word or Excel or compatible software (font: Times New Roman 12 pt, one-and-a-half spacing), with minimal use of instructions, specifications, codes, or special formats (e.g., only one font type should be used). Use the ECLAC editorial manual and bibliography structuring guidelines. Submit tables, graphs, diagrams, etc. (in editable format) via Excel, PowerPoint, or other software used. Performance indicators: \- Quality of analysis and substantive inputs produced \- Timely and punctual delivery of information, smoothness and regularity in communication \- Transparent handling of data and information collected during the research Work Location: Bogotá, Colombia and surrounding areas. Qualifications/special skills The consultant must hold a bachelor’s degree in economics, agronomy, rural development, or related fields. A master’s degree in the aforementioned areas is desirable. The consultant must have at least 7 years of experience in economic development, productive development, rural development, or related fields. Languages The consultant must have excellent command of Spanish and intermediate proficiency in English. Additional Information Not available. 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