Pro-Femmes
Twese Hamwe
Twese Hamwe
TERMS
OF REFERENCE
OF REFERENCE
CAPACITY
NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE NGOS AND COOPERATIVES
NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE NGOS AND COOPERATIVES
- Project
Overview
International
Alert is a 30-year old independen
Alert is a 30-year old independen
t and international peacebuilding organisation
headquartered in London and works with people who are directly affected by
violent conflict to improve their living, for more details, you can find us on:
www.international-alert.org. We have been
operating in Rwanda since 1996, strengthening reconciliation, reintegration and
conflict management among people affected by conflicts and genocide against the
Tutsi in the country.
With
funding from European Commission in Rwanda, International Alert and Pro-Femmes
Twese Hamwe is implementing the Inclusive Engagement for Change Project (IE4CP).
The project works in three districts; Bugesera, Huye and Nyamagabe. Ultimately,
the project seeks to contribute to sustainable agriculture and food security
which are recognised as a priority in Rwanda’s Economic Development and Poverty
Reduction Strategy (EDPRS II 2013-2018) and both expected to stimulate economic
growth and greatly contribute to poverty reduction. By ensuring
participatory, transparent and accountable district planning and Budgeting; the
project is guided by two specific objectives: strengthen citizen participation
in policy formulation, implementation and monitoring with focus on agriculture
sector (SO1) and support increased engagement by targeted districts with CSOs
and other key actors on food security responding to communities’ needs (SO2).
funding from European Commission in Rwanda, International Alert and Pro-Femmes
Twese Hamwe is implementing the Inclusive Engagement for Change Project (IE4CP).
The project works in three districts; Bugesera, Huye and Nyamagabe. Ultimately,
the project seeks to contribute to sustainable agriculture and food security
which are recognised as a priority in Rwanda’s Economic Development and Poverty
Reduction Strategy (EDPRS II 2013-2018) and both expected to stimulate economic
growth and greatly contribute to poverty reduction. By ensuring
participatory, transparent and accountable district planning and Budgeting; the
project is guided by two specific objectives: strengthen citizen participation
in policy formulation, implementation and monitoring with focus on agriculture
sector (SO1) and support increased engagement by targeted districts with CSOs
and other key actors on food security responding to communities’ needs (SO2).
The
agriculture sector remains with the greatest potential to reduce poverty in
Rwanda and ensure that growth is inclusive. Rwandan agriculture has made major
advances in the last decade. Productivity and production for a number of crops
have sharply increased and improved rural incomes. However, diverse constraints
affect agricultural value chains and thus limit the production and value
addition potentialities of crops and livestock products ; all impacting food
security. Cooperatives and producer organizations are recognised worldwide as
key instruments for increasing food security. The Government of Rwanda
encourages farmers to form cooperatives that address felt needs at grass root
level thus contributing to their local development. Furthermore, small-scale
producers are encouraged to join cooperatives, which offer collective
bargaining power, access to markets, a greater share of the values created in
the food chain and a stronger basis for innovation and provision of services.
agriculture sector remains with the greatest potential to reduce poverty in
Rwanda and ensure that growth is inclusive. Rwandan agriculture has made major
advances in the last decade. Productivity and production for a number of crops
have sharply increased and improved rural incomes. However, diverse constraints
affect agricultural value chains and thus limit the production and value
addition potentialities of crops and livestock products ; all impacting food
security. Cooperatives and producer organizations are recognised worldwide as
key instruments for increasing food security. The Government of Rwanda
encourages farmers to form cooperatives that address felt needs at grass root
level thus contributing to their local development. Furthermore, small-scale
producers are encouraged to join cooperatives, which offer collective
bargaining power, access to markets, a greater share of the values created in
the food chain and a stronger basis for innovation and provision of services.
In
order for cooperatives and farmers organisations to be effective and deliver on
the mandate aforementioned, they need capacity in different areas including
advocacy, planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
order for cooperatives and farmers organisations to be effective and deliver on
the mandate aforementioned, they need capacity in different areas including
advocacy, planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
- Purpose
of the consultancy
The
purpose of this consultancy is to conduct an in depth capacity needs assessment
and provides capacity development priorities for 9 partner cooperatives and 6
local NGOs in the above selected districts.
purpose of this consultancy is to conduct an in depth capacity needs assessment
and provides capacity development priorities for 9 partner cooperatives and 6
local NGOs in the above selected districts.
- Scope
of Work
The
assessment will include review of documents and materials related to the
organisations’ role in supporting the agricultural sector, individual
interviews with key staff, board members and adherent members, focus groups,
observations on the field, and meetings with JADF and other district technical
working groups in agriculture sector where civil society are included as
members. The areas that will be assessed include, advocacy, strategic planning,
policy analysis, research, governance, gender mainstreaming, participation in
agricultural planning and budgeting and financial management.
assessment will include review of documents and materials related to the
organisations’ role in supporting the agricultural sector, individual
interviews with key staff, board members and adherent members, focus groups,
observations on the field, and meetings with JADF and other district technical
working groups in agriculture sector where civil society are included as
members. The areas that will be assessed include, advocacy, strategic planning,
policy analysis, research, governance, gender mainstreaming, participation in
agricultural planning and budgeting and financial management.
Methodology
The
consultant will conduct an institutional analysis of partner NGOs and
cooperatives and examine the current competencies of key managers, measure them
against desired knowledge, skills, and abilities; and suggest both human and
institutional capacity development priorities.
consultant will conduct an institutional analysis of partner NGOs and
cooperatives and examine the current competencies of key managers, measure them
against desired knowledge, skills, and abilities; and suggest both human and
institutional capacity development priorities.
Timeline
The
assessment is expected to be completed within 40 days beginning from 17th
October.
assessment is expected to be completed within 40 days beginning from 17th
October.
Deliverables
- Capacity
gaps analysis report for 9 partner Cooperatives and 6 NGOs - Capacity
development priorities for 9 partner Cooperatives and 6 NGOs
Profile
of the Consultant
of the Consultant
The
consultant or firm should have the following minimum requirements:
consultant or firm should have the following minimum requirements:
- At
least Advanced university degree (Masters) - In-depth
understanding and knowledge of the cooperatives and NGOs operating in
agriculture sector in Rwanda - At
least 5 years of proven track record in producing high quality analytical
research/ capacity needs assessment and institutional analysis - Excellent
oral, written, communication and reporting skills - Excellent
knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda
Terms
and Conditions of Solicitation
and Conditions of Solicitation
Bid
Requirements
Requirements
Consultants
who meet the requirements should submit a maximum of 10 pages expression
of interest, which should include the following:
who meet the requirements should submit a maximum of 10 pages expression
of interest, which should include the following:
- A
suitability statement, including commitment to availability for the entire
assignment - A
clear statement of proposed consultancy methodology - A
detailed work plan - A
detailed financial proposal, including daily cost per major activity - Updated
curriculum vitae, clearly stating qualifications and experience - 3
references from organizations that have contracted the consultant proving
ability to carry related assignments
Notice
of Non-Binding Solicitation
International Alert reserves the right to reject any and all bids received in
response to this solicitation, and is in no way bound to accept any proposal.
We additionally reserve the right to negotiate the substance of the finalists’
proposals, as well as the option of accepting partial components of a proposal
if appropriate. Quantities are estimates only at this time and will be subject
to change.
Confidentiality
All information provided as part of this solicitation is considered
confidential. In the event that any information is inappropriately released,
International Alert will seek appropriate remedies as allowed. Proposals,
discussions, and all information received in response to this solicitation will
be held as strictly confidential, except as otherwise noted.
of Non-Binding Solicitation
International Alert reserves the right to reject any and all bids received in
response to this solicitation, and is in no way bound to accept any proposal.
We additionally reserve the right to negotiate the substance of the finalists’
proposals, as well as the option of accepting partial components of a proposal
if appropriate. Quantities are estimates only at this time and will be subject
to change.
Confidentiality
All information provided as part of this solicitation is considered
confidential. In the event that any information is inappropriately released,
International Alert will seek appropriate remedies as allowed. Proposals,
discussions, and all information received in response to this solicitation will
be held as strictly confidential, except as otherwise noted.
Notification
Prior to the expiration of the validity of the proposal, International Alert
shall notify the successful company/individuals that submitted the highest
scoring proposal in writing and will invite for contract negotiations. Alert
reserves the right to invite the second ranking company for parallel
negotiations
Prior to the expiration of the validity of the proposal, International Alert
shall notify the successful company/individuals that submitted the highest
scoring proposal in writing and will invite for contract negotiations. Alert
reserves the right to invite the second ranking company for parallel
negotiations
Right
to Final Negotiations
International Alert reserves the option to negotiate on the final costs, and
final scope of work, and also reserves the option to limit or include third
parties at Alert’s sole and full discretion in such negotiations. Upon
failure to reach agreement on the contents of the contract as stipulated in
this document, Alert has the right to terminate the negotiations and invite the
next-best rated company for negotiations.
to Final Negotiations
International Alert reserves the option to negotiate on the final costs, and
final scope of work, and also reserves the option to limit or include third
parties at Alert’s sole and full discretion in such negotiations. Upon
failure to reach agreement on the contents of the contract as stipulated in
this document, Alert has the right to terminate the negotiations and invite the
next-best rated company for negotiations.
Communication
All communication regarding this solicitation shall be directed to appropriate
parties at International Alert. Contacting third parties involved in the
project, the review panel, or any other party may be considered a conflict of
interest, and could result in disqualification of the proposal.
All communication regarding this solicitation shall be directed to appropriate
parties at International Alert. Contacting third parties involved in the
project, the review panel, or any other party may be considered a conflict of
interest, and could result in disqualification of the proposal.
Acceptance
Award of a proposal does not imply acceptance of its terms and conditions. International
Alert reserves the option to negotiate on the final terms and conditions.
Award of a proposal does not imply acceptance of its terms and conditions. International
Alert reserves the option to negotiate on the final terms and conditions.
Send
applications to the undersigned not later than 14th October at 5pm Kigali time
and beyond the date and time will lead to ineligibility.
applications to the undersigned not later than 14th October at 5pm Kigali time
and beyond the date and time will lead to ineligibility.
The
application should contain CVs of lead consultants, capacity statement,
proposed schedule/workplan of activities, examples of previous related work
performed; two professional references, technical and financial proposal.
application should contain CVs of lead consultants, capacity statement,
proposed schedule/workplan of activities, examples of previous related work
performed; two professional references, technical and financial proposal.
Please
write to: IE4C Project manager
write to: IE4C Project manager
Email :
Rwanda@international-alert.org
Rwanda@international-alert.org