IC - Quality and Integrated Management Systems support Antioquia BioCompetitiva

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INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

GGGI works in partnership with countries around the world to strengthen their capacity and advance green growth policies and investments that can positively impact the lives of millions of people. The organization collaborates with national governments, multilateral institutions, public agencies, and the private sector to support the development of economies that are robust, resource-efficient, low-carbon, and resilient to climate change.

GGGI implements a diverse portfolio of programs across developing countries. Through these in-country initiatives, complemented by global products and services, the organization delivers results through an integrated approach that combines evidence-based policy planning, technical assistance, and investment facilitation, aligned with national development priorities. GGGI also promotes knowledge generation and management activities that strengthen the theoretical and empirical foundations of green growth, provide practical guidance for policymakers, and help create enabling conditions for both public and private green investments.

In Colombia, GGGI has been working closely with the national government since 2014 to advance green growth policies and investments. The organization has established strategic partnerships with institutions such as the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, and the National Planning Department (DNP), among others.

Within the framework of the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Bio Rural Project (2024–2027), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), the Government of Antioquia, and the Caja de Compensación Familiar de Antioquia – COMFAMA signed a Special Cooperation Agreement to implement the initiative "Antioquia BioCompetitiva." The project seeks to accelerate the scaling of innovative bioeconomy solutions in the Department of Antioquia through two strategic components: (I) promoting knowledge transfer and capacity-building processes, with a focus on circular bioeconomy and the internationalization of bioproducts; and (II) strengthening productive, technological, and commercial capacities within the department through an integrated value-chain development approach.

Under the second component, three calls for proposals will be implemented to accelerate the development of the bioeconomy ecosystem while strengthening strategic value chains in the department. These calls include:

1. Bioeconomy acceleration support for microenterprises affiliated with COMFAMA.
2. Investment scaling support for four companies linked to bioeconomy value chains.
3. MAPBIO Antioquia Edition.

Through the Investment scaling support call, four companies were selected to receive specialized acceleration support based on the innovation potential, environmental impact, and market opportunities of their bio-based products:

Agrovizcaya Finca Viva seeks to strengthen its biofactory through the design and implementation of an integrated management system that standardizes production processes, ensures product quality, upgrades infrastructure, establishes a traceability system, and prepares the organization to meet the regulatory requirements of the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) for the production and commercialization of organic fertilizers, soil conditioners, and agricultural bioinputs.

BioIngred TECH S.A.S. requires the structuring and implementation of a Quality and Food Safety Management System, aligned with the requirements of the National Food and Drug Surveillance Institute (INVIMA), Resolution 2674 of 2013 on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Decree 3075 of 1997, Resolution 2115 of 2007 (drinking water quality), the Codex Alimentarius guidelines, and the requirements of the Itagüí Health Secretariat, so that the plant is sanitarily authorized and prepared for its GMP certification process.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of this consultancy is to provide specialized technical support the articulation, documentation alignment, and monitoring of the phased implementation of the respective Quality Management Systems (QMS) of Agrovizcaya Finca Viva and BioIngred TECH S.A.S., under the Antioquia BioCompetitiva Project: the alignment of the Integrated Management System (IMS) documentation for Agrovizcaya's biofactory, and  the alignment and phased implementatios of the Quality and Food Safety Management System based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for BioIngred TECH; and to provide technical guidance and recommendations to support  both companies readiness for their corresponding regulatory processes such as registration, authorization, or certification processes before the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), for Agrovizcaya Finca Viva, and INVIMA and the Itagüí Health Secretariat, for BioIngred TECH.

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Under the overall supervision of the GGGI Colombia team, and in direct coordination with the beneficiary companies, Agrovizcaya Finca Viva and BioIngred TECH S.A.S., the Consultant will  coordinate and provide specialized technical support for the alignment of quality and integrated management systems, consolidated for monitoring and payment purposes into three (3) deliverable packages. The assignment includes, , the following activities:

1. Work plan and methodology:

A detailed work plan incorporating the consultancy coordination, implementation-support and progress-monitoring schedule, information requirements, and data collection processes for both companies. This deliverable must include the initial diagnostic scope for Agrovizcaya Finca Viva's biofactory and for BioIngred TECH's regulatory situation, together with the stakeholder coordination arrangements for each company.

2. Integrated Management System (IMS) and Quality and Food Safety Management System (GMP)

• Agrovizcaya Finca Viva – Integrated Management System (IMS):

• Conduct a diagnostic assessment of the biofactory and identified and document gaps against applicable Colombian regulatory requirements and recommended corrective actions.

• Review, update, align, and prepare draft versions of the priority technical and operational documents agreed in the approved work plan — including the support of:

  • A  technical review of the existing biofactory layout including recommendations to improve the arrangement of operational areas and process flows (covering reception, storage, composting, vermiculture, bokashi, biols, bioferments, plant extracts, packaging, and finished-product areas)

  • The review of personnel and material flow design and cross-contamination controls.

  • To review, recommend, update, align, and prepare drafts of a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Manual and an Integrated Management System Manual

  • An Operations Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Production flowcharts.

  • Programs for cleaning, disinfection, pest control, maintenance, and calibration.

  • Assess alignment and monitor the implementation of the traceability system and the quality assurance and control system; review progress reported on the agreed physical upgrades,  provide the agreed technical inputs and facilitate practical training for the Agrovizcaya team in the implementation and operation of the system. 

• BioIngred TECH S.A.S. – Quality and Food Safety Management System (GMP): Support the alignment and monitor the phased implementation of the plant's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) system, under the supervision of the GGGI Contract Supervisor and in direct coordination with the beneficiary company, through five (5) operational phases:

  • A regulatory diagnostic and planning phase, comprising a gap assessment against Resolution 2674 of 2013

  • A review of the corresponding work/implementation plan, and the sanitary layout and risk matrix

  • A documentation alignment and GMP implementation phase, covering the programs, procedures, and records identified in the approved work plan) required under Resolution 2674 of 2013 (facilities, personnel, sanitation, raw materials, manufacturing, packaging and distribution, quality assurance, traceability, and corrective action plans, as specifically listed in the approved work plan);

  • A training and capacity-transfer phase for ioIngred's personnel on the GMP documentation and records; an implementation-support  and progress-monitoring phase, providing technical follow-up identifying implementation issues, and recommending remedial actions on the roll-out of the documented procedures on the plant floor for company’s consideration.

  • An internal readiness review phase, comprising an on-site review, classification of findings, recommendations, and a corrective action plan for implementation by the company.

3. Final report:

Consolidated closing report for both companies, including Agrovizcaya Finca Viva's completed Integrated Management System documentation (documents reviewed, updated, aligned, or drafted under the approved work plan), physical upgrade plan, training records, and consolidated draft technical file for the company’s review and use in preparing the registration process before the ICA; and BioIngred TECH's training evidence, implementation coordination records, and internal readiness review report including identified findings, recommendations, and a corrective action plan for implementation by the company.

Out of scope

The following activities are not part of the scope of this consultancy for the BioIngred TECH , or for Agrovizcaya (as applicable) component, unless separately assessed, quoted, and expressly approved by COMFAMA/GGGI:

• Execution of civil works, facility upgrades, or modifications to the plant's infrastructure.

• Supply, purchase, or installation of equipment, utensils, measuring instruments, or furniture.

• Development of product formulations.

• Laboratory testing (physicochemical, microbiological, or other analytical services).

• Management, filing, or processing of applications before health authorities (INVIMA or others), as well as payment of fees, licenses, or certifications.

• The certification process before the certifying body and support during the external certification audit.

• Attendance and support during official inspection, surveillance, and control visits, or client audits, unless contracted as an additional scope.

• Development or implementation of management systems other than GMP (for example, HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, or FSSC 22000), unless expressly agreed as part of the project.

• Ongoing operational activities of the company (routine completion of records, daily execution of cleaning and disinfection programs, pest control).

• Guarantee of registration, authorization, certification, or regulatory approval. For the sake of clarity, the consultant is not responsible for the outcome of the regulatory process, as approvals from ICA, INVIMA, or any other sanitary authority or certification body depend entirely on factors beyond the consultant's control.

Deliverables, timeline, and payments:

Cross-Cutting Approach

• Integrate principles of quality, food safety, traceability, and continuous improvement into all technical, documentation, and implementation-support and progress-monitoring activities carried out for both Agrovizcaya Finca Viva and BioIngred TECH S.A.S.
• Review technical documentation complies with the applicable Colombian regulatory requirements and document identified gaps and recommended corrective actions— the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) for Agrovizcaya Finca Viva, and Resolution 2674 of 2013, INVIMA, and the Itagüí Health Secretariat for BioIngred TECH S.A.S. — to support both companies rediness for their corresponding registration, authorization, or certification processes.
• Maintain close coordination with both beneficiary companies, the Antioquia BioCompetitiva initiative, GGGI, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the consistency and quality of the consultancy outputs across both components.

REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The consultancy will report to the Bioeconomy Associate at GGGI Colombia, who is the contract supervisor and responsible for the formal acceptance of deliverables, following technical validation and acceptance by Agrovizcaya and Bioingred Tech. The consultant's work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings for planning and weekly short face-to-face (or virtual) meetings for prioritizing activities, all of that previous consensus with the Contract Supervisor. In this review, meetings will tackle subjects such as the overview of the contractual objectives, the development of activities, detailed information milestones, actual achievements made against the timeline initially set, and any other relevant progress details.

All deliverables will be produced in Spanish, by GGGI's formatting requirements, and submitted with proof of editable file back-up (e.g., .docx, .pptx) in the GGGI SharePoint system. Where relevant, the consultant shall also provide raw data sets, research materials, and meeting notes related to the contractual objective. 

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

Profile

• (MANDATORY): Must be a Colombian citizen or a foreign national holding a valid work permit or visa to provide professional services in Colombia.

• (MANDATORY): Professional degree in Industrial Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Productivity and Quality Engineering, or related fields; postgraduate training in management systems or process management will be valued.

• (MANDATORY): A postgraduate degree (Specialization or Master's degree) in Integral Process Management.(MANDATORY) A minimum of five (5) years of proven professional experience in the alignment, documentation, and managing of Good Manufacturing Practices in accordance with Resolution 2674 of 2013, and in food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000).

• (DESIRABLE): Prior experience providing technical support for compliance-readiness processes with the INVIMA and Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) for the registration and authorization of manufacturing facilities.

• (DESIRABLE): Proven experience conducting or supporting internal verification reviews and recommending corrective action plans in the agroindustrial or manufacturing sectors.

Functional

• Ability to organize complex information and translate findings into practical actions.

• Ability to coordinate with companies and project teams and meet agreed deadlines.

• Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Corporate

• Understands and supports GGGI’s mission, vision, and values.

• Works effectively with people of different professional and cultural backgrounds.

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Selection method / process:Direct Engagement

Timeline of the selection: Consulting starts approximately on October

SOCIAL AND SUSTAINABILITY SAFEGUARDS

GGGI as an institution abides by its project-level Sustainability and Safeguards Rules (SSR) for all projects, aligned with international standards for Environmental and Social Safeguards. The SSR is aligned with commonly recognized international standards for Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS), i.e., the WB Performance Standard, that ensure project-level safeguarding of communities and people impacted by GGGI activities. GGGI has integrated project-level Environmental and Social Safeguards into its Project Cycle Management (PCM) with mandatory Preliminary Gender and Social Assessments and ESS Screening of all projects to identify and manage risks.

In addition, GGGI's Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy 2021-2025 provides a framework toward achieving the principle of "Leaving No One Behind" in the transformation towards green growth, guiding GGGI's approaches to the mainstreaming of gender equality and poverty reduction in GGGI Colombia's Program. This also includes the implementation of the GGGI Gender Equality and Poverty Reduction Policy Markers on all projects. GGGI's Corporate Results Framework requires gender disaggregated indicators for participation in GGGI Capacity Building events.

GGGI's Child Protection Rules and GGGI Rules on Sexual Exploitation ensure safeguarding of children impacted by GGGI activities or in contact with GGGI contracted personnel, with GGGI taking a zero-tolerance approach to child exploitation. GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI's Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. All procedures mentioned above are accompanied by guidelines and capacity building efforts. GGGI also provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity, and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. GGGI promotes equal opportunities for all, including persons with disabilities.

All GGGI's policies are available for open consultation under the following link: https://gggi.org/policy-documents/.