Coopi is looking for a consultant based in Malawi, to carry out a Financial Study on the use Solar Powered irrigation system
DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
Purpose of the studyThe study will analyse the efficiency and effectiveness of CPCs provided with solar small-scale irrigation system (under DIPECHO II) versus CPCs without such system in terms of efficiency and effectiveness in:
- providing financial and resource support to disaster affected households in their respective geographical areas.
- increase food security / decrease the risk of food insecurity especially during the fold season
Implementing researcher: Researcher Expert(s) studies Livelihood and financial aspect related to food security hired by COOPI will lead the research.
Proposed Methodology
- Exposed group: DIPECHO II beneficiaries having received the assets (solar powered irrigation system)
- Control group: CPC having not beneficiated by the assets but still formed and operational.
- Financial component
- Longitudinal quantitative financial analysis of the bank and accounting books of the CPC
- Accountability
- Food security component
- Use of the ‘food stress index indicators’ put in place by the Technical Secretariat (funded by the European Union) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the sue of the solar powered irrigation system will includes
· Water uses
· Capacity to maintain repair the assets independently
· Crop production / diversification analysis
Output: Scientific research paper published.
Departure: As soon as possible
To apply:
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