Request for Service Provider (Consultant for Cash Feasibility and Market Assessment) at Community Engagement & Social Development Initiative (CESDI)

Community Engagement & Social Development Initiative (CESDI) is a humanitarian organization committed to educating, empowering & creating awareness to the sustainable livelihood of women, men, children & youth, and the less privileged members of the society. 

CESDI is duly registered with the corporate affairs commission (CAC).   

The Organization is involved in community development, capacity building, economic empowerment, social counseling, social mobilization, raising awareness/ education on health and conflict resolution/peace building initiatives. 

Scope of Work: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced consultant to conduct a Cash Feasibility and Market Assessment in Mani, Maidua, Funtua and katsina LGA of katsina State for CESDI-IOM RRF project. This project aims to evaluate the viability of cash-based interventions and assess the market landscape for implementing such solutions in our targeted regions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct a thorough market assessment to understand the availability, accessibility, and viability of local markets for cash-based assistance programs. 
• Evaluate the feasibility of cash interventions, including financial infrastructure, risks, and challenges. 
• Analyze potential partners, financial institutions, and market players that could support the implementation of cash-based programming. 
• Provide detailed recommendations on how to optimize the use of cash assistance in the context of Katsina State. 
• Prepare a comprehensive report and presentation of findings with clear, actionable insights. 

Consultant Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in conducting cash feasibility studies, market assessments, or related projects. 
• Strong understanding of humanitarian assistance, cash transfer programming, or development economics. 
• Familiarity with the local market dynamics in the targeted region. 
• Excellent analytical, research, and report-writing skills. 
• Ability to deliver high-quality results under tight timelines. 
• Fluent in English and Hausa 

For inquiries and submission of proposals, please contact: 

Arabi Muhammad (Procurement Officer) 

Community Engagement and Social Development Initiative (CESDI 

Email: Muhammadarabi@cesdiniative.org