Advisory Services for Strengthening the Coffee Value Chain in the Republic of Guatemala

This tender concerns advisory services aimed at enhancing the coffee value chain in Guatemala. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultants to provide expertise and support for the sustainable development of Guatemala's coffee sector. The project will likely involve analyzing the entire coffee value chain, from cultivation and processing to marketing and export. Key objectives may include improving coffee quality, increasing productivity, promoting sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices, and strengthening market access for Guatemalan coffee producers. The consultant will be expected to work closely with national and local authorities, coffee producer organizations, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to identify challenges and implement effective solutions. The consultancy aims to boost the economic viability of the coffee sector, improve the income of smallholder farmers, and enhance Guatemala's position in the global coffee market. The announcement notes that answers to inquiries were posted on July 28th.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Market Development. Located in Global, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the agriculture and food security sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.