Scio means "Knowledge" - We are an Advisory Hub and Solutions Lab for International Development Cooperation. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and with a subsidiary in Nairobi, Kenya. we provide services to public and private development actors. We develop cutting-edge solutions that are centred around sustainability, people's empowerment, digital transformation, and public-private collaboration. Leveraging the expertise of a global network of development practitioners, we… Show more Scio means "Knowledge" - We are an Advisory Hub and Solutions Lab for International Development Cooperation. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and with a subsidiary in Nairobi, Kenya. we provide services to public and private development actors. We develop cutting-edge solutions that are centred around sustainability, people's empowerment, digital transformation, and public-private collaboration. Leveraging the expertise of a global network of development practitioners, we enable our clients to achieve positive social and economic impact. Our thematic areas of focus are: i) Private sector development & innovation; ii) Strategy & organisational development; iii) Monitoring, evaluation & learning; and iv) Agriculture & food systems development.Work languages: English, German. Show less

An alliance of Advisors, Entrepreneurs, and Investors with a focus on the corridor between Europe and Africa.

Investing in early stage (post-MVP) startups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) / Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) at https://badideas.fund/ Portfolio companies:

Assignment:Integrating and operationalizing Change Management activities (operational change management support, change communication, and change capacity building) into the existing agile project management of the Digital Fortification Quality Traceability System (DFQT+) project.Work language: English.

Assignment:Conceptualised and organised a Regional Private Sector Dialogue to inform the 33rd session of FAO's Regional Conference for Africa (ARC). The Third African Agribusiness Leadership Dialogue (AALD3) convened 150+ participants from across Africa in a hybrid format on March 12, 2024.Work languages: English, French.

German development cooperation promotes the transformation of agriculture and food systems in partner countries of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) towards increased resilience, sustainability and gender equality.Assignment:Provided insights on the existing and potential role of Cameroon for food security in the sub-region and discussed potential risks and unintended impacts associated with an expansion for food exports.Work… Show more German development cooperation promotes the transformation of agriculture and food systems in partner countries of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) towards increased resilience, sustainability and gender equality.Assignment:Provided insights on the existing and potential role of Cameroon for food security in the sub-region and discussed potential risks and unintended impacts associated with an expansion for food exports.Work languages: French, English. Show less

WIDU.africa is implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the African diaspora in Europe, WIDU applies an innovative approach that combines funding and coaching to strengthen new and existing small businesses in Africa, which then leads to the creation of new jobs.Assignment:Supported the identification of training needs and the development of training modules and frameworks to improve the quality and efficiency of coaching organizations within the WIDU project, and supported the… Show more WIDU.africa is implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the African diaspora in Europe, WIDU applies an innovative approach that combines funding and coaching to strengthen new and existing small businesses in Africa, which then leads to the creation of new jobs.Assignment:Supported the identification of training needs and the development of training modules and frameworks to improve the quality and efficiency of coaching organizations within the WIDU project, and supported the roll-out in Tunisia and Ethiopia.Work languages: French, English. Show less

develoPPP is a funding programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is aimed at companies that want to invest sustainably in a developing or emerging country and expand their local operations.Assignment:Conducted the Mid-term Review (MTR) of the SDG Compact Sub-measure “Sustainable agricultural practices in the coconut supply chain” project in the Philippines, through the OECD-DAC criteria and the Capacity WORKS success… Show more develoPPP is a funding programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is aimed at companies that want to invest sustainably in a developing or emerging country and expand their local operations.Assignment:Conducted the Mid-term Review (MTR) of the SDG Compact Sub-measure “Sustainable agricultural practices in the coconut supply chain” project in the Philippines, through the OECD-DAC criteria and the Capacity WORKS success factors.Work language: English. Show less

The Strengthening Advisory Capacities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA) project supports the Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA) in efficiently implementing the African Union's Agenda on Land.Assignment:Analysed the performance of GIZ's financial grant agreements against the objectives of the seven supported NELGA Nodes in Africa, within the framework of cooperation between ALPC, GIZ's SLGA project, and NELGA.Work languages: English, French.

Assignment:Led the thematic subject of Value Chain for the final evaluation of the “Food and Nutrition Security Resilience Programme (FNS-REPRO)” in South Sudan, Sudan and Somaliland.Work language: English.

The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme provides tailor-made company development measures aimed at improving investment readiness and gaining access to investment and business opportunities.Assignment:Mentored and coached four African agro-tech startups to be ‘investment ready’ under the umbrella of GIZ’s program “Scaling digital agriculture innovations through start-ups (SAIS)”.Work language: English.

The Strategic Partnership Technology in Africa (SPTA) is a network of German Development Cooperation and over 200 European companies. Its aim is to develop public-private cooperation projects in Africa.Assignment:Supported the development of European-African partnerships in the field of technology, under the umbrella of GIZ’s program “Strategic Partnership Technology in Africa (SPTA)”.Work language: English.

Assignment:Designed and conducted the assessment of extension and rural advisory services, focusing on selected regions of Syria, in line with the FAO conceptual and methodological guidelines for analysis and programming of pluralistic and market-oriented rural advisory services (PMOS).Work languages: English, Arabic.

Fairtrade is an alternative approach to conventional trade and is based on a partnership between producers and consumers. The COVID-19 crisis caused an unprecedented impact on Fairtrade supply chains and threatened to turn back much of the progress that was very hard to achieve over the past 25 years.Assignment:Assessed whether and how being Fairtrade certified contributes to the resilience of Fairtrade members, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study to understand the impact of… Show more Fairtrade is an alternative approach to conventional trade and is based on a partnership between producers and consumers. The COVID-19 crisis caused an unprecedented impact on Fairtrade supply chains and threatened to turn back much of the progress that was very hard to achieve over the past 25 years.Assignment:Assessed whether and how being Fairtrade certified contributes to the resilience of Fairtrade members, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study to understand the impact of the pandemic on Fairtrade certified producer organisations.Work languages: English, Spanish. Show less

Assignment:Developed the project concept in support of Agro-Industry Wide Training Centers (AIWTCs) through German Financial Cooperation in the four Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs) in Ethiopia.Work language: English.

The German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) promotes an "integrated approach to employment promotion" in partner countries, which focuses both on the demand for skilled labour by promoting economic growth and on the supply of skills by strengthening the training system.Assignment:Conducted the analysis of private sector needs for three studies commissioned by KfW Development Bank: 1) Feasibility Study for an Employment Promotion Facility in Togo; 2)… Show more The German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) promotes an "integrated approach to employment promotion" in partner countries, which focuses both on the demand for skilled labour by promoting economic growth and on the supply of skills by strengthening the training system.Assignment:Conducted the analysis of private sector needs for three studies commissioned by KfW Development Bank: 1) Feasibility Study for an Employment Promotion Facility in Togo; 2) Feasibility Study for a TVET centre in the Industrial Park of Adetikopé in Togo; and 3) Feasibility Study for a TVET Facility in Bénin.Work language: French, English. Show less

Assignment:Supported the generation of specific knowledge on Inclusive Gender Responsive Business Models (IGRBMs), which are inclusive business models that are successful in overcoming existing gender-based constraints and promoting women’s entrepreneurship in the midstream of agri-food value chains.Work language: English.

The promotion of small enterprises is an important area of focus within the private sector promotion effort of the German development cooperation ecosystem with the aim of creating jobs, contributing to economic growth, productivity and competitiveness, and generating business opportunities and social innovations.Assignment: Took stock of what works and what doesn’t on entrepreneurship promotion (i.e. existing evidence on the relevance and impact of different forms of… Show more The promotion of small enterprises is an important area of focus within the private sector promotion effort of the German development cooperation ecosystem with the aim of creating jobs, contributing to economic growth, productivity and competitiveness, and generating business opportunities and social innovations.Assignment: Took stock of what works and what doesn’t on entrepreneurship promotion (i.e. existing evidence on the relevance and impact of different forms of entrepreneurship on economic growth as well as on documented successful approaches to entrepreneurship promotion).Work languages: English, German. Show less

In 2020, GIZ organized an Innovation Challenge for small (micro) enterprises, start-ups and small farmers' organizations from GIZ partner countries. There were three categories of competition: (1) Mechanization; (2) Digitalization; and (3) Renewable energy.Assignment:Provided group and individual coaching sessions (in English and French) for 15 international participants selected as finalists for the GIZ Agricultural Innovation Challenge 2020. Work languages: English, French.

In Ethiopia, UNIDO promotes Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID) through its Program for Country Partnership (PCP) methodology that leverages, bundles and blends partnerships for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Assignment:Conducted a baseline study, inception phase activities and prepared the inception report of the project "Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development for Job Creation in Ethiopia".Work language: English.

The Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) was commissioned by the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) and co-financed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). CARI Phase II is implemented by GIZ over three years (2018-2021), in cooperation with Kilimo Trust. Assignment:Co-led the experts' team on the assessment of GIZ CARI's extension approach and training monitoring system in Nigeria, Tanzania, and Burkina Faso.Work… Show more The Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) was commissioned by the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) and co-financed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). CARI Phase II is implemented by GIZ over three years (2018-2021), in cooperation with Kilimo Trust. Assignment:Co-led the experts' team on the assessment of GIZ CARI's extension approach and training monitoring system in Nigeria, Tanzania, and Burkina Faso.Work languages: French, English. Show less

UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. Its mission is to promote and accelerate Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID) in Member States.Assignment:Coordinated the formulation of a USD 50 million joint FAO-UNIDO initiative for Accelerating Youth Employment Creation and Entrepreneurship Development in Agriculture and Agribusiness in… Show more UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. Its mission is to promote and accelerate Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID) in Member States.Assignment:Coordinated the formulation of a USD 50 million joint FAO-UNIDO initiative for Accelerating Youth Employment Creation and Entrepreneurship Development in Agriculture and Agribusiness in Africa. Work languages: English, French. Show less

GIZ has been working in Ethiopia on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) since 1964. In line with the Ethiopian Government’s objectives, it currently focuses on three priority areas: i) Labout-market-oriented education and training; ii) Sustainable land management, agriculture and food supply; and iii) Biodiversity.Assignment:Conducted the Skills Need Assessment and Gap Analysis, and developed GIZ's Implementation Strategy for Skills… Show more GIZ has been working in Ethiopia on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) since 1964. In line with the Ethiopian Government’s objectives, it currently focuses on three priority areas: i) Labout-market-oriented education and training; ii) Sustainable land management, agriculture and food supply; and iii) Biodiversity.Assignment:Conducted the Skills Need Assessment and Gap Analysis, and developed GIZ's Implementation Strategy for Skills Enhancement in Agro-processing within the four pilot Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs) in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP and Tigray regional states in Ethiopia.Work language: English. Show less

FAO has been an active development partner to the Government of Ethiopia since 1981. During the Second Growth and Transformation Plan 2015-20, the work of the FAO Representation in Ethiopia is focusing on three Government priority areas, namely: (i) crops production and productivity, (ii) livestock and fisheries production, and (iii) sustainable natural resources management. Role profile:- Ensured roll-out of activities and managed staff and budget of three FAO projects in support… Show more FAO has been an active development partner to the Government of Ethiopia since 1981. During the Second Growth and Transformation Plan 2015-20, the work of the FAO Representation in Ethiopia is focusing on three Government priority areas, namely: (i) crops production and productivity, (ii) livestock and fisheries production, and (iii) sustainable natural resources management. Role profile:- Ensured roll-out of activities and managed staff and budget of three FAO projects in support to the establishment of pilot Integrated Agro-Industrial Park (IAIPs) in Ethiopia;- Supervised other FAO’s agribusiness-related initiatives in Ethiopia and contributing to implementation of activities and preparation of knowledge products, project proposals and technical reports related to agribusiness and value chain development, rural youth employment and post-harvest loss reduction;- Liaised with national and international organizations and resource partners to promote best practices and experiences from the three FAO projects, to enhance coordination and create synergies with other initiatives in Ethiopia, and to support resource mobilization in line with FAO corporate strategy.Work languages: English, Amharic. Show less

The Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and was established in 2007 as part of FAO's decentralization initiative. SFE is an advisory service centre to Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda.Role profile:- Promoted agro-industrial and agribusiness development strategies in Eastern Africa to enhance food value chain efficiency and inclusiveness, and the creation of enabling environments for rural… Show more The Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and was established in 2007 as part of FAO's decentralization initiative. SFE is an advisory service centre to Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda.Role profile:- Promoted agro-industrial and agribusiness development strategies in Eastern Africa to enhance food value chain efficiency and inclusiveness, and the creation of enabling environments for rural development;- Contributed to the design and implementation of programs and projects related to agro-industries and commercialization, financial inclusion, decent rural employment, and reduction of post-harvest losses; - Supported institutional strengthening, knowledge dissemination and capacity development on value chain finance and risk management tools and instruments;- Conducted field studies and supporting the collection and dissemination of data and information related to agribusiness, agro-industry, agricultural value chains, farm commercialization and agro-enterprise development;- Reviewed project reports and other documents and assisting in the provision of technical and operational backstopping to field projects on matters related to agribusiness, farm management, marketing and rural infrastructure components of agricultural and rural development programs and projects;- Contributed to the preparation of technical documents, training and information material on agribusiness development, including awareness raising publications; - Assisted member countries in the Eastern Africa sub-region to develop and conduct capacity development activities on agribusiness, agro-industries, agricultural value chains, farm commercialization, agricultural marketing and agro-enterprise development.Work languages: English, French. Show less

The Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and was established in 2007 as part of FAO's decentralization initiative. SFE is an advisory service centre to Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda.Role profile:- Supported agribusiness and agro-industry strategies to promote efficient, competitive and inclusive food value chains in the Eastern Africa sub-region, and to create enabling environments for rural… Show more The Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and was established in 2007 as part of FAO's decentralization initiative. SFE is an advisory service centre to Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda.Role profile:- Supported agribusiness and agro-industry strategies to promote efficient, competitive and inclusive food value chains in the Eastern Africa sub-region, and to create enabling environments for rural development; - Contributed to design and implementation of programs and projects related to agribusiness and commercialization, financial inclusion, decent rural employment, and reduction of post-harvest losses; and supported appraisal of capacity development needs and related strategies; - Supported institutional strengthening, knowledge dissemination and capacity development on value chain finance and risk management tools and instruments;- Backed the collection and dissemination of data and information related to agribusiness, agro-industry, agricultural value chains, farm commercialization and agro-enterprise development, including information relating to farm management and agricultural marketing;- Supported revision of project reports and materials and assisted in the provision of technical and operational backstopping to field projects on matters related to agribusiness, farm management, marketing and rural infrastructure components of agricultural and rural development programs and projects;- Supported the preparation of information and communication material to improve visibility with stakeholders and development partners.- Contributed to developing related technical documents, training materials and information materials for discussion, awareness raising and publication;Work languages: English, French. Show less

The Land Portal (http://landportal.info) is the gateway for land-related information, aggregating data and knowledge on land from multiple sources and building a specialized community of land experts from civil society organisations, governmental and intergovernmental institutions, private sector and academia. Role profile:- Reviewed land information and promoted new data integration onto the Land Portal (identify relevant datasets, liaise with organizations, etc.);- Ensured the… Show more The Land Portal (http://landportal.info) is the gateway for land-related information, aggregating data and knowledge on land from multiple sources and building a specialized community of land experts from civil society organisations, governmental and intergovernmental institutions, private sector and academia. Role profile:- Reviewed land information and promoted new data integration onto the Land Portal (identify relevant datasets, liaise with organizations, etc.);- Ensured the daily management of the Land Portal (approve users and content, curate users and organizations profiles, populate the website with new content, etc.);- Promoted new online discussions on the Land Portal (propose new debates, identify facilitators/resource persons, moderate discussions);- Supported Land Portal communication and networking (stimulate users to feed the website regularly, produce monthly newsletter and updates, promote activities through Twitter and Facebook, map potential partners and contributors, etc.);- Promoted the Land Portal at international events (e.g. ILC Global Land Forum 2013), conferences, workshops, side-events, etc.;- Coordinated the Land Portal outreach Peru project, in collaboration with CEPES (www.cepes.org.pe).Work languages: English, French, Spanish. Show less

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) was established in 1983 under the Lomé Convention between the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) Group of States and the European Union (EU) Member States. Since 2000, it has operated within the framework of the ACP-EU Cotonou Agreement. CTA’s tasks are to develop and provide services that improve access to information for agricultural and rural development, and to strengthen the capacity of ACP countries to produce… Show more The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) was established in 1983 under the Lomé Convention between the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) Group of States and the European Union (EU) Member States. Since 2000, it has operated within the framework of the ACP-EU Cotonou Agreement. CTA’s tasks are to develop and provide services that improve access to information for agricultural and rural development, and to strengthen the capacity of ACP countries to produce, acquire, exchange and utilise information in this area.Role profile:- Assisted in the organisation, content and logistics of the bi-monthly Brussels Development Briefings (http://brusselsbriefings.net) and conducted research to produce a 50-page document on relevant thematic areas (see below);- Liaised with ACP and EU institutions, embassies, joint ACP-EU bodies and international organizations;- Provided ad hoc support to specific programmes of interest to ACP-EU institutions and ACP partners, e.g. Regional Policy Briefings (www.acpbriefings.net);- Provided administrative support in running the office and in the organisation of meetings and events, e.g. High Level Panel at the EuDevDays’12 (http://eudevdays.eu);- Liaised with the operational departments of CTA headquarters in the Netherlands, and with professional agencies for translation of documents, logistics arrangement, etc. Work languages: English, French. Show less

Africa’70 is a not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that has been committed for the last 40 years in ameliorating people’s lives in developing countries. Africa'70 was constituted in 1971 as social and cultural movement in support of freedom fights in many colonized African countries. Nowadays is active in Africa, Central America and the Middle East in partnership with local institutions and associations. Africa '70 is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and it… Show more Africa’70 is a not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that has been committed for the last 40 years in ameliorating people’s lives in developing countries. Africa'70 was constituted in 1971 as social and cultural movement in support of freedom fights in many colonized African countries. Nowadays is active in Africa, Central America and the Middle East in partnership with local institutions and associations. Africa '70 is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and it is member of the Association of Italian NGOs.Assignments:- Project: “Rural development through empowering local communities” in El-Faiyum region, Egypt.Conducted the preliminary assessment in loco and negotiated the partnership agreement with the Egyptian counterpart and main partner, ENGOSC (Egyptian NGO Support Centre);Redacted the project proposal to empower local CDAs (women associations) and contribute to sustainable socio-economic development and improvement of rural livelihoods.- Project: “Ameliorating the diet of Sahrawi Refugees” in Sahrawi refugee camps, Tindouf, Algeria.Supervised the agronomic component of the project in support of the Agricultural Education and Training Centre (CEFA) for the promotion of locally adapted crops and varieties, the dissemination of drop-by-drop irrigation techniques and the production of local seeds and creation of seed banks.Work languages: English, Spanish, Italian. Show less

Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger - ACF International saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity, ACF runs life-saving programs benefiting five million people each year. Since 2006 ACF-USA has helped restore stability to the lives of thousands of… Show more Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger - ACF International saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity, ACF runs life-saving programs benefiting five million people each year. Since 2006 ACF-USA has helped restore stability to the lives of thousands of Ugandans returning to their communities for the first time in decades. Role profile:- Contributed to activities of ACF's project "Reinforcing Returnee Livelihoods and Food Security through Direct Cash Transfers, Otuke County, Lira District, Northern Uganda", funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy;- Collected primary data and information for my Master's thesis “Enlarging Existing Knowledge about Direct Cash Transfer Projects in Support of Returnee Livelihoods: the Case Study of Otuke County, Lira District, Northern Uganda”.Work language: English. Show less

Last Minute Market (LMM) enhances the recovery of unsold goods in favour of charity institutions, and offers services in order to prevent and reduce waste production at its origin. LMM is a spin-off company of Bologna University born in 1998 as research project. From 2003 has become a business reality operating at national level: LMM has over 40 active projects with Italian municipalities, provinces and regions.Role profile:- Collected primary data and information for my Bachelor’s… Show more Last Minute Market (LMM) enhances the recovery of unsold goods in favour of charity institutions, and offers services in order to prevent and reduce waste production at its origin. LMM is a spin-off company of Bologna University born in 1998 as research project. From 2003 has become a business reality operating at national level: LMM has over 40 active projects with Italian municipalities, provinces and regions.Role profile:- Collected primary data and information for my Bachelor’s thesis: "Introduction of Microcredit in the Last Minute Market Project: a Case Study on the Community of Calamosco, Bologna". Show less

The Federico Caffè Centre of Studies is a Non-Profit-Organisation aiming at the diffusion and production of scientific material on international economic issues.Role profile:- Analysed data on migrants’ remittances from Europe to their home countries and contributed to the EU-funded programme INTERREG IIIC (www.interreg4c.eu/3c_about.html);- Attended the seminar on "EU and International Local Development Projects: Management and Evaluation tools".