Personnalité
Civile AM nº72/11 du 19/11/2007 publié dans OG no 27 du 06 07 2009
B.P 6333 Kigali
Tél : 55 10 25 13
E-mail: rwandacsplatform@gmail.com
Website:
www.rcsprwanda.org
TERMS OF
REFERENCE TO PRODUCE A DOCUMENTARY REPORT ON A STUDY ON “THE IMPACT OF
VALUE ADDED TAX ON PROCESSED STAPLE FOODS AND NUTRITION IN RWANDA: A CASE STUDY
OF PROCESSED MAIZE”
I.
INTRODUCTION
The Rwanda Civil
Society Platform (RCSP) is a not-for-profit organization that brings together
Rwandan NGOs to advo
cate for people’s rights ant regional and international
levels to promote sustainable development within the context of Rwanda. It aims
to contribute to better networking of local CSOs, do advocacy for suitable
policies and their instruments as well as follow up on their respect during
implementation. It aims also at understanding of regional integration
processes, the international cooperation and to build the capacity of local
CSOs for an effective participation towards national development with special
focus on regional integration.
The core activity of
CSOs interventions is practically focusing on research and advocacy in order to
positively influence the implementation of national policies, EAC’s protocols
and improve international cooperation. From an upstream perspective, they will
also seek to influence the process of formulating policies and programs so that
they take into account the needs of the citizens.
II.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
In 2014, Rwanda
Civil Society Platform (RCSP) conducted a study on “the impact of value
added tax on processed staple foods and nutrition in Rwanda: a case study of
processed maize”. The study aims at analyzing the impact of Value Added
Tax (VAT) on prices of processed
staple foods in Rwanda and its resultant effects on people’s welfare.
Particular emphasis
was put on processed maize flour on assumption that current maize production in
Rwanda will
be cheaper and absorbed by the poor due to the policy of crop intensification.
This study intended to inform civil society and policy makers on the impact of
policy changes on the people’snutrition improvement, wellbeing and health.
As an umbrella of Civil Society Organizations operating in Rwanda and within
its mandate of analyzing the major challenges faced by the Rwandan population
and adopt common positions and strategies to address the challenges AND Provide
strong representation and advocacy for its members; the Rwanda Civil Society
Platform (RCSP) is proposing to document the study conducted on conduct a study
on “the impact of value added tax on processed staple foods and nutrition
in Rwanda: a case study of processed maize”
III.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The overall purpose
of this assignment is to produce a documentary film for the study on “the
impact of value added tax on processed staple foods and nutrition in Rwanda: a
case study of processed maize”. The documentary film will be used as a
tool for advocacy regarding issues raised by this specific study.
The assignment will
specifically :
–
Present the findings in a summarized documentary film
–
Document best practices and issues raised from the findings
IV.
SCOPE OF WORK
The following is the
scope of work:
- Deploy
a team to collecte information in Ngororero, Rutsiro, Nyaruguru, Gakenke,
Rusizi, Nyamasheke, Rubavu, Nyabihu, Nyamagabe, Huye, Nyanza and Karongi
where the above mentioned study was conducted; - Produce
a documentary films of 20 minutes on the study major findings and
recommendations; - Conduct
a number of interviews at national level (for a limited numbers of
officials involved in the topic of study); - Collect
and submit all material related to data collected on field both at local
and central levels - Liaise with
RCSP management and staff for inputs both at the documentary; - produce
a final documentary on the study’s major findings and recommendations.
V.
RESULTS AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES
The consultant will
be expected to deliver the following outputs as deliverables of the assignment:
- A 20
minutes documentary film - Provide
raw material (footage of all activities) on tapes as captured on field.
VI.
APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
The consultancy is
required to outline the indicative approach and methodology that shall be
followed by providing a clearly elaborate outline of the approach to cover and
report about the activity. The assignment is expected to take 20 calendar days,
including filed works.
VII.
REPORTING AND FEEDBACK
The consultant will
directly report to the Executive Secretary of the Rwanda Civil Society
Platform. He/ She will also be required to develop and submit to RCSP
Management draft documentary film for comments and final approval.
VIII.
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
The consultant
should possess a Master’s degree in disciplines related to Communication,
Journalism or any other related field. He/she should have strong research and
analytical skills, with an experience of at least 5 years doing similar work,
preferably for Civil Society Organizations.
IX.
OTHER CONDITIONS
This Terms of
Reference (TOR) will form an integral part of a temporary service contract to
be signed between the RCSP on one part and the consultancy on the other part.
The contract, among other things, will specify measures in case of failure to
submit acceptable deliverables in time.
X.
SUBMISSION
Submit separate
and sealed envelopes for technical and financial proposals each, with one
original and one copy. These should be addressed to the Secretary General, RCSP P.O
Box 6333 Kigali, situated at KG44St, Kibagabaga Road.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their proposals not later than Friday April 17, 2015.
Opening of envelops will be done in public on the same day at 10am.
N.B: For
clarification, contact tel: 0786790784
or 0788749435 at least two days before the opening session day.
This advertisement can also be found on our website at www.rcsprwanda.org.
Done in Kigali,
08/04/2015
Peace
MURUNGI
Executive
Secretary
Rwanda Civil
Society Platform
