Deadline of this Job: 15 November 2022
Consultancy to Conduct Needs Assessment Study for The Capacity of Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement(Roam) in Governance and Management to Effectively Drive the Organic Sector in Rwanda
Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM) is a National Umbrella Organization established in 2007 as a result of responding to the need expressed by different stakeholders in
the organic sector (producers, farmers, processors, exporters, and importers) to have an organized and more focused movement to spearhead the stimulation, development, and promotion of the organic sector toward finding solutions to different challenges faced by the sector in Rwanda.
ROAM strives to increase the application of organic standards, promote certified organic production, to increase and strengthen the capacity of the market for fairly traded organic products at local, regional and international levels and to encourage value addition on organic Agriculture Products.
Consultancy To Conduct Needs Assessment Study For The Capacity Of Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement(Roam) In Governance And Management To Effectively Drive The Organic Sector In Rwanda.
Terms Of Reference
Introduction
Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM) is a National Umbrella Organization established in 2007 to respond to the needs expressed by different stakeholders in the organic sector (producers, farmers, processors, exporters and importers) to have an organized and more focused movement to spearhead the stimulation, development and promotion of the organic sector in Rwanda. ROAM started to operate as a legally registered non-governmental organization in 2014. ROAM has a mandate to promote the organic sector in Rwanda and intervenes in activities related to raise awareness amongst the population on the benefits of organic agriculture, provide capacity building to organic value chain actors, advocate and lobby for the adoption of organic policy and related legal framework in agriculture sector in Rwanda, Strengthen synergies and networking amongst the organic value chain actors.
ROAM’s Vision
Vibrant and Sustainable Organic Agriculture Systems that contribute to Health environment, better livelihood, food security, Safe nutrition and a Growing consumer market.
ROAM’s Mission
Develop and Promote the Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) as a Farming Method that Sustains the Health of Soils, Ecosystems and People.
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Justification
ROAM as the umbrella organization of organic stakeholders in Rwanda has a broad mission to drive the organic sector and work with different partners to address the organic sector challenges such as the limited awareness on the benefits of organic agriculture, limited extension services, limited scientific evidences to support organic agriculture, limited availability of organic agricultural inputs, lack of information and knowledge along the value chain actors, lack of adequate infrastructure , organic market not yet developed, and limited capacity of operators to comply with certification requirements.
For ROAM to be in a position to support in the different areas, it needs to be equipped enough to efficiently address the challenges particularly being capacitated in organizational management like:
• developing a long-term strategic plan;
• developing a lobbying and advocacy strategy towards developing organic policy in Rwanda;
• developing a gender strategy, funds mobilization strategy and be able to offer services for stakeholders in the sector to be financially independent and stable;
• developing communication strategy towards strengthening networking and partnerships with other stakeholders in organic sector;
• developing mechanisms to increase consumer awareness and empowering organic value chain actors and strengthening organic market.
To achieve this, there is a need to capacitate and strengthen ROAM’s staffs to deliver the expected results by having a long-term strategic plan and a clear road map to implement activities that are aligned with ROAM’s vision and mission.
It is in this regards ROAM wishes to recruit a consultant / company to conduct a needs assessment study for the capacity of ROAM in Governance and Management by identifying the status of ROAM in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. In addition, the hired consultant/company will develop a corrective action plan for better empowering the management of ROAM for driving effectively the organic sector in Rwanda. The financial support to conduct the assessment is through the Local Subsidy program supported by GIZ to implement a project “Support to Strengthening Governance, Management and Technical Capacities of Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM).
Objective of the assessment.
The main objective of the assessment study is to assess the capacity of ROAM in governance, management and technical capacities of ROAM to effectively drive the organic sector in Rwanda by showing the current status of ROAM, its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and develop a long plan corrective strategy for better driving the growing organic sector in Rwanda.
Expected output/deliverables
• Work plan and timeline for the needs assessment study including quality assurance plan by setting out the systems and processes for assuring the quality of the assessment process and deliverables
• Present the findings of the assessment study to ROAM
• Produce the assessment study report
• Provide concrete recommendations to ROAM and corrective actions to take.
Timelines
The conducting of the need assessment study will take 5 working days, and will require the engagement of minimum one consultant.
Requirements /Qualifications of the Consultant
6. At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in agriculture, sociology, development studies, or related social sciences.
7. At least 5 years of experience in conducting studies, assessments, mid-term and end-term assessment/evaluations, impact assessments or similar assignments in agricultural development programmes and projects.
8. At least 4 years working experience and proven record in capacity development, lobbying, advocacy, resource mobilization, Organizational/institutional development and strategic management
9. At least 4 years experiences working with local NGOs in focus areas of organic agriculture/agroecology.
10. A one-page write-up showing why the consultant/company is most suitable for undertaking the consultancy.
11. Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. a) technical proposal covering the following components: (font-family: Calibri, font-size:12, not exceeding 4 pages)
2. Their understanding of the assignment based on the terms of reference such as Interpretation of the objectives in the ToRs, critical examination of tasks and description and justification of the contractor's strategy for delivering the services put out to tender.
3. Proposed methodology with appropriate data collection tools and data analysis for conducting the assignment.
• Proposed timeframe detailing activities work plan, milestones showing how the consultant previous experience matches the assignment objectives and their interest for the assignment
1. b) Financial proposal showing the total cost of conducting the assessment and other costs linked to this assignment. (Font-family: Calibri, font-size:12, not exceeding 2 pages)
2. c) At least one sample report of a similar assignment conducted in the past three years.
3. d) Detailed curriculum vitae of the consultant with relevant supporting documents (including detailed work experience, education/degrees, and details of similar assignments)
Deadline of submitting proposals
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above consultancy and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the indicated qualifications, then submit the above-mentioned documents to Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject heading: Consultancy to Conduct a Needs Assessment Study for the Capacity of Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement(ROAM) in Governance and Management to Effectively Drive the Organic Sector in Rwanda. Deadline for applications is on 15th November 2022, before 5pm Kigali Time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further reviews.
Done at Kigali, on 4th November 2022
Approved by:
Lise Chantal DUSABE
Chief Executive Officer
Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM) is a National Umbrella Organization established in 2007 as a result of responding to the need expressed by different stakeholders in
the organic sector (producers, farmers, processors, exporters, and importers) to have an organized and more focused movement to spearhead the stimulation, development, and promotion of the organic sector toward finding solutions to different challenges faced by the sector in Rwanda.
ROAM strives to increase the application of organic standards, promote certified organic production, to increase and strengthen the capacity of the market for fairly traded organic products at local, regional and international levels and to encourage value addition on organic Agriculture Products.
Consultancy To Conduct Needs Assessment Study For The Capacity Of Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement(Roam) In Governance And Management To Effectively Drive The Organic Sector In Rwanda.
Terms Of Reference
Introduction
Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM) is a National Umbrella Organization established in 2007 to respond to the needs expressed by different stakeholders in the organic sector (producers, farmers, processors, exporters and importers) to have an organized and more focused movement to spearhead the stimulation, development and promotion of the organic sector in Rwanda. ROAM started to operate as a legally registered non-governmental organization in 2014. ROAM has a mandate to promote the organic sector in Rwanda and intervenes in activities related to raise awareness amongst the population on the benefits of organic agriculture, provide capacity building to organic value chain actors, advocate and lobby for the adoption of organic policy and related legal framework in agriculture sector in Rwanda, Strengthen synergies and networking amongst the organic value chain actors.
ROAM’s Vision
Vibrant and Sustainable Organic Agriculture Systems that contribute to Health environment, better livelihood, food security, Safe nutrition and a Growing consumer market.
ROAM’s Mission
Develop and Promote the Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) as a Farming Method that Sustains the Health of Soils, Ecosystems and People.
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Learn more about Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM)
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Justification
ROAM as the umbrella organization of organic stakeholders in Rwanda has a broad mission to drive the organic sector and work with different partners to address the organic sector challenges such as the limited awareness on the benefits of organic agriculture, limited extension services, limited scientific evidences to support organic agriculture, limited availability of organic agricultural inputs, lack of information and knowledge along the value chain actors, lack of adequate infrastructure , organic market not yet developed, and limited capacity of operators to comply with certification requirements.
For ROAM to be in a position to support in the different areas, it needs to be equipped enough to efficiently address the challenges particularly being capacitated in organizational management like:
• developing a long-term strategic plan;
• developing a lobbying and advocacy strategy towards developing organic policy in Rwanda;
• developing a gender strategy, funds mobilization strategy and be able to offer services for stakeholders in the sector to be financially independent and stable;
• developing communication strategy towards strengthening networking and partnerships with other stakeholders in organic sector;
• developing mechanisms to increase consumer awareness and empowering organic value chain actors and strengthening organic market.
To achieve this, there is a need to capacitate and strengthen ROAM’s staffs to deliver the expected results by having a long-term strategic plan and a clear road map to implement activities that are aligned with ROAM’s vision and mission.
It is in this regards ROAM wishes to recruit a consultant / company to conduct a needs assessment study for the capacity of ROAM in Governance and Management by identifying the status of ROAM in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. In addition, the hired consultant/company will develop a corrective action plan for better empowering the management of ROAM for driving effectively the organic sector in Rwanda. The financial support to conduct the assessment is through the Local Subsidy program supported by GIZ to implement a project “Support to Strengthening Governance, Management and Technical Capacities of Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM).
Objective of the assessment.
The main objective of the assessment study is to assess the capacity of ROAM in governance, management and technical capacities of ROAM to effectively drive the organic sector in Rwanda by showing the current status of ROAM, its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and develop a long plan corrective strategy for better driving the growing organic sector in Rwanda.
Expected output/deliverables
• Work plan and timeline for the needs assessment study including quality assurance plan by setting out the systems and processes for assuring the quality of the assessment process and deliverables
• Present the findings of the assessment study to ROAM
• Produce the assessment study report
• Provide concrete recommendations to ROAM and corrective actions to take.
Timelines
The conducting of the need assessment study will take 5 working days, and will require the engagement of minimum one consultant.
Requirements /Qualifications of the Consultant
6. At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in agriculture, sociology, development studies, or related social sciences.
7. At least 5 years of experience in conducting studies, assessments, mid-term and end-term assessment/evaluations, impact assessments or similar assignments in agricultural development programmes and projects.
8. At least 4 years working experience and proven record in capacity development, lobbying, advocacy, resource mobilization, Organizational/institutional development and strategic management
9. At least 4 years experiences working with local NGOs in focus areas of organic agriculture/agroecology.
10. A one-page write-up showing why the consultant/company is most suitable for undertaking the consultancy.
11. Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. a) technical proposal covering the following components: (font-family: Calibri, font-size:12, not exceeding 4 pages)
2. Their understanding of the assignment based on the terms of reference such as Interpretation of the objectives in the ToRs, critical examination of tasks and description and justification of the contractor's strategy for delivering the services put out to tender.
3. Proposed methodology with appropriate data collection tools and data analysis for conducting the assignment.
• Proposed timeframe detailing activities work plan, milestones showing how the consultant previous experience matches the assignment objectives and their interest for the assignment
1. b) Financial proposal showing the total cost of conducting the assessment and other costs linked to this assignment. (Font-family: Calibri, font-size:12, not exceeding 2 pages)
2. c) At least one sample report of a similar assignment conducted in the past three years.
3. d) Detailed curriculum vitae of the consultant with relevant supporting documents (including detailed work experience, education/degrees, and details of similar assignments)
Deadline of submitting proposals
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above consultancy and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the indicated qualifications, then submit the above-mentioned documents to Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement at
Done at Kigali, on 4th November 2022
Approved by:
Lise Chantal DUSABE
Chief Executive Officer
Deadline of this Job: 13 November 2022
Health Committee ConsultantRTI International has worked in Rwanda for 35+ years, providing technical assistance, institutional strengthening, program support, and research. We design and implement programs across a wide range of sectors to help low- and middle- income countries and communities address complex problems and improve the lives of their citizens. Working with local partners and stakeholders, our solutions promote sustainability, self-reliance and success at scale.
RTI (www.rti.org ) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and multidisciplinary services.
Rwanda Integrated Health Services Activity (RIHSA): Twinning Activity
Scope of Work
Proposed Consultant Position Health Committee Consultant
Proposed Dates December 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023
Country Rwanda
LOE 19 days
RIHSA Project Manager Taylor Williamson, Senior Manager, Health Policy, RTI
Background
RTI International is part of a consortium, led by the Palladium Group, that works with the Government of Rwanda (GOR) to implement the Rwanda Integrated Health Systems Activity (RIHSA) with funding from USAID. GOR is currently seeking to secure financial protection and ensure equity in access to health services. RIHSA will support GOR with other stakeholders to achieve two objectives: 1) Increase financial protection by addressing barriers to domestic resource mobilization and health care financing and 2) Increase quality of essential health services at national and community levels.
RTI International seeks to fill a consulting position – Health Committee Consultant. The position is based in Kigali. The consultant’s work will interface with the project team in Kigali, the Ministry of Health (MoH), and remotely with the RTI project team based in the United States and Canada.
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Health Committee Training
Health Committees are a commonly used structure to provide input and advice to health facility management on the operations, standards, and financing of health facilities. In Rwanda, Health Committees provide input and advice to the Director General of a Referral Hospital; at the district level, they oversee auditing, monitoring, and evaluating a hospital’s activities, administration, and financial management. Improving the governance and stewardship capabilities of hospitals in Rwanda requires strengthening these Hospital Committees so that they can perform their oversight and support roles for hospital management.
Health Committee members were appointed by the MOH in July 2021. In collaboration with MOH, RIHSA finalized the Health Facilities Procedures Manual, which is the training manual for the appointed Health Committee members. Despite having been appointed, health committees have not yet received training on their roles and responsibilities.
Under direction from the MOH, RIHSA is responsible for training 24 Health Committees to clearly understand their roles and responsibilities.
During the period of performance, the consultant will:
1. Gather required documentation from the MOH, understand agenda requirements, collate the guidance, and document the agenda requirements.
2. Develop a concept note for the MOH and Palladium on conducting the Health Committee training.
3. Organize the agenda and technical information to be shared with the Health Committee members, including continuous engagement with the MOH for feedback on the agenda.
4. Conduct three two-day workshops for the members of 24 Health Committees. Two workshops will be outside Kigali (venue TBD) and one in Kigali.
5. Write and revise a final report on the Health Committee Training.
Consultant Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in public health or a similar field.
• A minimum of 5 years of health sector experience in Rwanda, preferably working with both district and referral hospitals.
• Experience designing, leading, and facilitating training workshops.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, adult learning techniques.
• Experience working with the MOH in a variety of capacities.
• Ability to work independently to move a project forward while collaborating with a larger project team.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, and either English or French.
Submission Procedure
To apply, please send your resume to
RTI does not permit any payment requests demanded during any part of the hiring process. If such requests are made, please report it to the RTI Ethics Office via
Deadline of this Job: 15 November 2022
Hiring of National Individual Consultant for Conducting a Study on the Status and Challenges Faced by Existing Cross Border Traders’ Cooperatives Across Rwanda Bordering DistrictsRwanda is among eight pilot countries selected in January 2007 to implement the One UN Reform , which enables the UN System to provide a more effective and coherent response to the needs of the Government of Rwanda and its Development Partners. As part of the UN Country Team, UNDP works with other sister agencies to implement the “One UN – Delivering as One” process. UNDP-Rwanda’s programmes and activities respond to the challenges facing the country to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Description of the assignment: Hiring Of National Individual Consultant For Conducting A Study On The Status And Challenges Faced By Existing Cross Border Traders’ Cooperatives Across Rwanda Bordering Districts
Period of assignment: 30 working days
UNDP Rwanda is looking to recruit National Individual Consultant for Conducting a Study on the status and challenges faced by existing cross border traders’ cooperatives across Rwanda bordering districts. The government of Rwanda, through MINICOM and with the support of Development Partners (DPs) and other key stakeholders, has identified cooperatives as one of the key vehicles for the mobilization and involvement of a big cross section of border communities in the drive to enhance their livelihoods and social economic status. All interested and qualified national individual consultants may download the Individual Consultant Notice, Terms of Reference, and P11, Confirmation Letter and General Terms and conditions documents from UNDP Rwanda website at:
https://www.undp.org/rwanda/procurement
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Only Electronic Submission is allowed attention to: Head of Procurement Unit, by email address at
N.B: UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and person with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Yours sincerely,
Shelagh Rwitare
UNDP Operations Manager
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