Feed
the Future Rwanda HingaWeze
the Future Rwanda HingaWeze
STTA
for Terrace Construction or Rehabilitation
for Terrace Construction or Rehabilitation
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Project Name
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Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze/
Project Number AID-696-C-17-00001 |
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Consultancy Title and Assignment
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Local STTA Consultant for Terrace
Construction or Rehabilitation |
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Reports To
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Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP |
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Level of Effort
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25 days
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Place of Performance
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Kigali, with frequent field visits to
Hinga Weze target districts |
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Estimated Period of Performance
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February 2018
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1.
about CNFA
about CNFA
Cultivating
New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is an international agricultural
development organization that specializes in designing sustainable, market-led
agricultural, agribusiness and livestock initiatives. CNFA builds strong
local and global partnerships, incorporates innovative approaches in its
programs, and fosters inclusive development to offer enhanced opportunities to
underserved groups. Since 1985, CNFA has managed more than $600 million in
donor-funded agriculture development programs, and has worked in 44 countries
across the world in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latina America, the Caribbean, the
Middle East, and South and Central Asia.
New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is an international agricultural
development organization that specializes in designing sustainable, market-led
agricultural, agribusiness and livestock initiatives. CNFA builds strong
local and global partnerships, incorporates innovative approaches in its
programs, and fosters inclusive development to offer enhanced opportunities to
underserved groups. Since 1985, CNFA has managed more than $600 million in
donor-funded agriculture development programs, and has worked in 44 countries
across the world in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latina America, the Caribbean, the
Middle East, and South and Central Asia.
2.
About Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze Activity
About Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze Activity
The
objective of the five-year USAID Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze Activity is
to sustainably increase smallholder farmers’ income, improve the nutritional
status of Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of
agriculture and food systems to the changing climate. These outcomes will be
achieved through combining capacity building with in-kind matching grants and
technical support to strengthen agricultural extension, improve agricultural
infrastructure, and facilitate linkages among value chain actors.
objective of the five-year USAID Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze Activity is
to sustainably increase smallholder farmers’ income, improve the nutritional
status of Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of
agriculture and food systems to the changing climate. These outcomes will be
achieved through combining capacity building with in-kind matching grants and
technical support to strengthen agricultural extension, improve agricultural
infrastructure, and facilitate linkages among value chain actors.
To
achieve the goals of the Activity, five value chains will be specifically
targeted: high-iron beans, orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP), Irish potato,
maize and horticulture. The Activity is being implemented in the following ten
districts of Rwanda: Gatsibo, Kayonza, Kirehe, Ngoma (Eastern Province);
Nyabihu, Rutsiro, Ngororero Nyamasheke, Karongi (Western Province); and
Nyamagabe (Southern Province).
achieve the goals of the Activity, five value chains will be specifically
targeted: high-iron beans, orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP), Irish potato,
maize and horticulture. The Activity is being implemented in the following ten
districts of Rwanda: Gatsibo, Kayonza, Kirehe, Ngoma (Eastern Province);
Nyabihu, Rutsiro, Ngororero Nyamasheke, Karongi (Western Province); and
Nyamagabe (Southern Province).
3.
Assignment Background Information
Assignment Background Information
Rwanda
is a hilly country where most cultivation areas are on hillside inclines that
can reach 60%. Due to increasing population pressure, agricultural activity
continues to encroach on hillside areas that exceed the recommended slope for
cultivation, resulting in severe soil erosion and low productivity. One
solution to sustainably increasing agricultural production on steep slopes is
terracing. Hinga Weze has been mandated to construct and rehabilitate terraces
on 4,000 ha in 10 targeted districts to contribute to Intermediate Result:
Agriculture productivity sustainably increased.
is a hilly country where most cultivation areas are on hillside inclines that
can reach 60%. Due to increasing population pressure, agricultural activity
continues to encroach on hillside areas that exceed the recommended slope for
cultivation, resulting in severe soil erosion and low productivity. One
solution to sustainably increasing agricultural production on steep slopes is
terracing. Hinga Weze has been mandated to construct and rehabilitate terraces
on 4,000 ha in 10 targeted districts to contribute to Intermediate Result:
Agriculture productivity sustainably increased.
4.
Assignment Objective(s) & Scope
Assignment Objective(s) & Scope
Hinga
Weze will hire a local (Rwandan) engineer or agronomist with extensive
experience in terracing to provide short-term technical assistance (STTA) and
support the identification, selection of sites where new terraces may be
constructed, or abandoned terraces may be rehabilitated in the following six
Hinga Weze districts in Rwanda: Nyabihu, Rutsiro, Ngororero Nyamasheke, Karongi
(Western Province); and Nyamagabe (Southern Province). In addition to analyzing
and selecting sites that appear environmentally suitable for terracing, the
STTA consultant must work closely with Hinga Weze staff and district
authorities to analyze how the community/farmer groups/cooperative will be
involved in the construction/rehabilitation of terraces and propose land using
sustainable agriculture practices.
Weze will hire a local (Rwandan) engineer or agronomist with extensive
experience in terracing to provide short-term technical assistance (STTA) and
support the identification, selection of sites where new terraces may be
constructed, or abandoned terraces may be rehabilitated in the following six
Hinga Weze districts in Rwanda: Nyabihu, Rutsiro, Ngororero Nyamasheke, Karongi
(Western Province); and Nyamagabe (Southern Province). In addition to analyzing
and selecting sites that appear environmentally suitable for terracing, the
STTA consultant must work closely with Hinga Weze staff and district
authorities to analyze how the community/farmer groups/cooperative will be
involved in the construction/rehabilitation of terraces and propose land using
sustainable agriculture practices.
The
consultant’s tasks will include, but not be limited to:
consultant’s tasks will include, but not be limited to:
- Working
in close collaboration with Hinga Weze team (DCOP/Senior Agronomist,
Agronomist), district authorities and Hinga Weze district offices to
identify and select suitable sites for terraces construction or
rehabilitation; - Advising
Hinga Weze team and District authorities on construction work needed for
new and rehabilitated terraces. - Provide
recommendations on the type of soil amendments to be used; - Propose
a sustainability plan as of how terraces will be maintained once
constructed or rehabilitated; and - Propose
with the Hinga Weze team a reasonable budget per hectare of terracing
constructed or rehabilitated.
5.
Assignment Deliverables
Assignment Deliverables
After
field visit to Hinga Weze target districts are conducted, the consultant will
develop a comprehensive report containing the following information:
field visit to Hinga Weze target districts are conducted, the consultant will
develop a comprehensive report containing the following information:
- Outlining
criteria – including environmental, demographic and financial data – used
for selection of sites - Identified
and selected sites (specifying location and hectarage) for terrace
construction and rehabilitation - A
map clearly showing the location of identified and selected sites for
terrace construction or rehabilitation - A
detailed work plan and suggested methodology for terrace construction and
rehabilitation. - Proposal
for a full agronomic and climate smart agricultural package for productive
new and rehabilitated terraces including but not limited to lime, organic
manure, fertilizer and micro-nutrients. - Estimated
budget for the construction and/or rehabilitation of specific terraces
6.
Level of Effort (LOE), Period and Place of Performance
Level of Effort (LOE), Period and Place of Performance
- The
STTA assignment will run from December 2017 to February 2018. The
following six districts will be initially targeted: Nyabihu, Rutsiro,
Ngororero Nyamasheke, Karongi (Western Province); and Nyamagabe (Southern
Province). The level of effort for this short-term assignment is estimated
at 25 days. The consultant will be based in Kigali, with frequent field
visits to Hinga Weze target districts.
7.
Consultant Qualifications and Experience
Consultant Qualifications and Experience
- Preferably
a Rwandan citizen with university degree in Rural Engineering, Soil and
Environmental Management, Soil and Water Management, or related field - At
least 10 years’ experience in terrace design and implementation - Experience
with donor funded projects/programs focused on land husbandry, water
harvesting and irrigation - Proven
experience on the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and geographic
information system (GIS) software (Arc GIS, etc.) - Demonstrated
experience in preparing and implementing successful watershed management
projects in general and terracing in particular. - Demonstrated
experience in land management training and capacity building - Extensive
work experience with local governments (districts) and/or donors.
8.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested
candidates should submit an application containing technical and financial
proposals through the following e-mail address c1.stta@cnfarwanda.org
with copy to hingaweze@cnfarwanda.org;
Please include “STTA – Terracing” in the subject line. Your application will
not be considered otherwise. The deadline of submission of applications is January
25th, 2018. However, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
Therefore, early applications are highly desired.
candidates should submit an application containing technical and financial
proposals through the following e-mail address c1.stta@cnfarwanda.org
with copy to hingaweze@cnfarwanda.org;
Please include “STTA – Terracing” in the subject line. Your application will
not be considered otherwise. The deadline of submission of applications is January
25th, 2018. However, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
Therefore, early applications are highly desired.
