Prosperity Catalyst, a U.S.501(c)(3), incubates prosperity by preparing, training, and supporting women in a holistic way to launch candle making businesses, allowing them to independently tap into local and regional markets. In 2013, Prosperity Catalyst expanded its reach to Haiti by establishing Fanm Limye, a women’s association based in Cap-Haitien, with the goal of transitioning it to a full Haitian corporation (Société Anonyme) in the very near-term. Under the in-country leadership of Prosperity Catalyst’s Interim In- Country Director and Operations Manager, Fanm Limye has recruited and trained 12 women apprentice entrepreneurs who will begin producing candles for sale in domestic and international markets in the months to come.

Objectives:
The objective of this scope of work is to define the tasks and deliverables for the production consultant to achieve. Total timeline to complete objectives outlined below is 20 days. The consultant will work with the Haiti-based leadership team to achieve the following high priority objectives and tasks:

Objective #1:
Source various types of Wax in Haiti, and provide documentation specifying suppliers, processing/quality, region, pricing, and reliability.
a. Building on the production spreadsheet the consultant will travel to meet with beekeepers in Hinche, Ouanaminthe, Maissade, and Jacmel. Other areas may be necessary to travel to in order to complete research (Bee/Palm/Soy/Paraffin).
b. Provide detailed information on the quality of the beeswax, negotiate price points that fit within Fanm Limye’s budget, and complete the production spreadsheet with at least 5 wholesale beeswax cooperatives.
c. Follow up on leads already established by Country Representative in regards to beekeepers in Haiti.

Objective #2:
Conduct research on vessels and provide documentation specifying suppliers, processing/quality, region, pricing, and reliability.
a. Conduct research on vessels available in Haiti with the following materials: glass, metal, horn, ceramic, tins, river stone, repurposed soda/liquor bottles (cut and finished by local artisans), or any other material that can hold hot wax and is stable/safe
b. Evaluate quality of vessels
c. Negotiate wholesale price based on type of vessel
d. Provide photos and documentation of all vessel types

Objective #3:
Conduct research on essential and fragrance oils for scent, and provide documentation specifying suppliers, processing/quality, region, pricing, and reliability
a. Conduct research on essential oils available in Haiti
c. Negotiate wholesale prices based on type of oil/fragrance

Objective #4:
Conduct research non oil additives to improve beeswax performance, and provide documentation specifying suppliers, processing/quality, region, pricing, and reliability
a. Conduct research on oil additives available in Haiti and DR
b. Find various additives including but not limited to: fractionated coconut (caprylic capric triglycerides), coconut, mineral, orange/citrus, vetiver, camellia, jatropha, etc.
c. Negotiate wholesale prices
d. Provide samples of each type to FL for recipe development and testing

Deliverables
1- Resource-mapping spreadsheet with the type of material, price, and region
2- Proposed schedule of meetings and field visits to establish personal relationships
3- Documentation on vendors that have been selected for introduction to FL and PCat
4- Samples of all raw materials (beeswax, vessels, essential oils, etc.)
5- Once all suppliers have been finalized, schedule follow up meetings and field visits with Operations Manager to establish strong working relationship with FL

- A Haitian professional fluent in Haitian Kreyol, based in southern Haiti
- Professional with experience in sourcing and supply chain management, ideally in a field that has connected with beekeepers, artisans, essential oil producers, and/or packing supply companies
- An entrepreneurial self-starter who has worked independently
- Experience in costing and pricing for retail and/or wholesale
- Experience sourcing materials for a company
- A people person who can move from a warm relationship to an agreement for pricing terms, etc.
- Commitment to strong communication and transparency
- Willingness to travel to make site visits to suppliers - this is not a desk job

Consultant should be based in the south, ideally in the Port-au-Prince area, with easy access to major suppliers of beeswax, artisan products and essential oils.

Consultant will be required to spend 1-2 days in Cap Haitien getting an orientation to the candle business.