Company Description
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org
Currently implementing 25 horticulture projects worldwide, SNV actively engages with the private sector, being convinced of the crucial role private sector has in furthering horticulture value chains for both domestic and international markets. SNV’s Inclusive Business approach combines private sector development with inclusive growth objectives. Reducing food losses and increasing value chain efficiencies, improving food safety, inclusion of entrepreneurial small holders, climate smart agriculture and other themes play an important role in all our horticulture projects.
Under the funding of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) SNV together with 4 consortium partners, Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Holland Greentech, Agriterra, and The Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), are implementing the HortInvest project. The project’s overall objective is to develop the horticulture sector in Rwanda, with a specific focus on six target districts in the North-Western part of the country (i.e. Muhanga, Karongi, Rutsiro, Rubavu, Nyabihu and Ngororero). One of the four components of the project is the Enabling Environment, which is entrusted with the task of contributing to a conducive environment for horticulture sector development. Facilitation of collaboration and consultation among horticulture stakeholders falls under the objectives of this component.
***** ETHICAL AND BUSINESS CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS *****
SNV is committed to integrity in procurement, and only selects suppliers based on objective business criteria such as price and technical merit.
SNV does not tolerate fraud, collusion among offerors, falsified proposals/bids, bribery, or kickbacks. Any firm or individual violating these standards will be disqualified from this procurement, barred from future procurement opportunities, and may be reported to the Office of the Inspector General.
Employees and agents of SNV are strictly prohibited from asking for or accepting any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, object of value or compensation from current or potential vendors or suppliers in exchange for or as a reward for business. Employees and agents engaging in this conduct are subject to termination and will be reported to the Office of the Inspector General. In addition, SNV will inform the Office of the Inspector General of any supplier offers of money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, object of value, or compensation to obtain business.
Offerors responding to this RFP must include the following as part of the proposal submission:
- Disclose any close, familial, or financial relationships with SNV or project staff. For example, if an offeror’s cousin is employed by the project, the offeror must state this.
- Disclose any family or financial relationship with other offerors submitting proposals. For example, if the offeror’s father owns a company that is submitting another proposal, the offeror must state this.
- Certify that the prices in the offer have been arrived at independently, without any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor for the purpose of restricting competition.
- Certify that all information in the proposal and all supporting documentation are authentic and accurate.
- Certify understanding and agreement to SNV’ prohibitions against fraud, bribery and kickbacks.
General Instructions
Currently HortInvest is supporting MINAGRI in the development of a National Pest Control Products (PCPs) Management Strategy.
In order to inform the development of the strategy, we commission an assignment to analyze and assess the current status of management of pest control products in Rwanda’s horticulture sector.
The objectives of the assignment are:
- To assess Rwanda’s current policy, institutional, legislative & regulatory framework for management of pest control products in the horticulture sector, including analysis of:
- Relevancy and implementation of current laws, regulations, policies, and strategic plans;
- Government institutions and their roles & responsibilities in relation to management of PCPs and their capacities for implementation & enforcement;
- Other relevant institutions, actors, and stakeholders (i.e. private sector, knowledge institutes, civil society) involved in management of PCPs and their roles;
- Status of harmonization with COMESA and EAC guidelines and agreements, and the implementation thereof.
- To conduct and inventory of and extract lessons learned from:
- Previous and ongoing initiatives, reports, and research around PCPs management in Rwanda;
- Existing awareness, training, and extension materials regarding PCPs.
- Provide an overview and analysis of the PCP value chain, including the (type of) public & private actors involved, roles & responsibilities, flow of products and information within the value chain, and with a special focus on determining the current status of:
- Judicious use and handling of PCPs in Rwanda;
- Counterfeit PCPs on Rwanda’s market;
- Food safety and PCPs residues in fresh and processed horticulture food items;
- Introduction of low risk PCPs and indigenous low risk PCPs currently used;
- Control of fall armyworm (FAW) with PCPs;
- Extension capacity regarding PCPs.
- Based on the outcomes of 1, 2 and 3 to:
- Identify current gaps, inconsistencies, constraints and challenges in the Rwanda’s PCPs management system and implications for the horticulture sector;
- Formulate practical recommendations and suggestions for adjustments and improvements of Rwanda’s PCPs management system.
- Support the development of the terms of reference for a consultancy assignment to facilitate the PCP management strategy development & write up
Job Description
Terms of reference.
The ‘Investing in Horticultural Development in Rwanda’ (HortInvest) project is a four-year horticultural value chain programme in north-western Rwanda, funded by the Government of the Netherlands through the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Rwanda.
The HortInvest programme consists of four main components, aligned with Rwanda’s National Horticultural Policy’s intended outcomes:
- Domestic & Regional Markets: improving market-led production and supply of fruits and vegetables for domestic and regional markets;
- Food & Nutrition Security: Enhancing food and nutrition security for rural households involved in horticulture and for urban consumers;
- Export Development: Developing high-value horticultural supply chains for export markets;
- Enabling Environment: strengthening the enabling environment for horticulture.
Currently the HortInvest Project, is supporting MINAGRI in the development of a National Pest Control Products (PCPs) Management Strategy. In order to inform the development of the strategy, this assignment is commissioned to analyse and assess the current status of management of pest control products in Rwanda’s horticulture sector.
Tasks and deliverables.
The following deliverables are expected:
– Concept proposal for the consultancy assignment
– Validation workshop with key stakeholders & workshop report
– Final report, including the following items:
– Overview, outcomes, and findings according the identified objectives of this assignment (section 2) and following from the proposed methodology and activities (section 3)
– Conclusions & recommendations for the national PCP management strategy
– ToR for consultancy assignment to facilitate the PCP management strategy development
– List of references with consulted reports & literature.
Methodology
To realize the objectives of this analysis and assessment the following activities are expected to be conducted:
- Desk study
- Inventory of and in-depth consultations / interviews with key actors and stakeholders.
- Validation Workshop.
- Write-up final report.
Qualifications
Qualification Profile
The selected consultant shall work in close coordination with:
– The HortInvest Enabling Environment Coordinator (based in Rwanda)
– A WUR horticulture and PCP expert (based in the Netherlands)
– A PCP Management Strategy Working Group representative
The consultant is required to demonstrate the following qualifications and technical competencies:
– Demonstrated experience in the agriculture / horticultural sector of Rwanda;
– Good understanding of the agriculture sector and existing agricultural / horticultural policies in the Rwanda, with a special emphasize on the management of pest control products;
– Proven track record in undertaking complex studies within the agriculture / horticultural sector;
– Demonstrated experience with horticultural sector development and a good understanding of its various stakeholders, their roles, and positions;
– Excellent intercultural and interpersonal communication skills, including coordination, facilitation, and presentation;
- Good writing and speaking skills of both English and Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French will be an added advantage
Activity and Proposed Timing
- Concept proposal for consultancy assignment submitted, discussed, and approve – May 2020
- Desk study- June 2020
- Inventory of and in-depth consultations / interviews with key actors and stakeholders – July 2020
- Validation workshop – August 2020
- Write-up of final report with recommendations – August 2020
N.B. The timeline may need to be adjusted (in mutual consultation) in the view of possible future COVID-19 developments and restrictions.
Additional Information
How to apply:
Offer Deadline
The Offers must fully meet all requirements of this RFP, and are requested to submit their proposals no later than Wednesday May 29, 2020 at 17h00 local Kigali time via the Smart recruiter’s link (https://smrtr.io/43C_Bshared on other relevant job publishing websites.
Protocol for Submission of Offers and Required Documents
Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their offers are received in accordance with the instructions stated herein. If an Offeror does not follow the instructions set forth herein, the Offeror’s proposal may be eliminated from further consideration or the proposal may be down-graded and not receive full or partial credit under the applicable evaluation criteria.
Offerors must prepare one electronic copy of the technical and cost proposals. The technical proposal and cost proposal must be kept separate from each other. Technical and cost proposals shall be provided in software compatible with MS Word and MS Excel. Technical proposals must not make reference to pricing data in order that the technical evaluation may be made strictly on the basis of technical merit.
All offers must be prepared in English. Each offer should be composed of a Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal as described in Sections H and I below.
Technical Proposal
The technical proposal in response to this solicitation shall not exceed a total of 10 pages consecutively numbered in English language. The proposal shall address how the offeror is qualified (personnel, corporate capabilities, and past performance) to carry out relevant tasks in the technical areas identified in Section 3, the terms of reference. It shall demonstrate a clear understanding of the work to be undertaken and the responsibilities of all parties involved. It shall include list of similar assignments executed in the past.
The technical proposal should, at a minimum, include with as much specificity as possible in 10 pages or less, following the assignment’s objectives under B. and the Terms of reference of Section 3:
- Proposed approach to complete the tasks and deliverables according to the assignment’s objectives described under B. and the terms of reference described in Section 3.
- Proven experience in conducting similar assessments including evidence on beneficiaries of the previous assessment;
Negotiations
Best offer proposals are requested. It is anticipated that awards will be made solely on the basis of these original proposals. However, SNV / HortInvest reserves the right to conduct negotiations and/or request clarifications prior to awarding a contract.
Section 2: Award Selection and Notification
Selection criteria
Proposals shall be selected based on the following criteria:
CV of the consultant 20 Marks
Understanding of the scope and/or assignment 20 Marks
Proposed methodology 20 Marks
Experience in conducting similar assignments 10 Marks
Financial offer/budget 30 Marks
TOTAL 100
Proposals notification of intent to enter into a contract
SNV shall ONLY inform the successful offeror. The process of negotiating and signing a contract with the successful offeror is expected to take place from June 5, 2020.
Please note that the release of this RFP does not necessitate that a contract be awarded.
