Expression of Interest (EOI)

Technical support for apiculture and beekeeping value chain development.

Reference Number: 83489166

Publication date: 16.05.2025

Introduction

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

Context 2

Tasks to be performed by the contractor 2

Technical concept 10

Personnel concept 10

Team Leader / Senior Expert 1: Finance and Training Center Development Expert 11

Senior Expert 2: Apiculture Stakeholder Engagement Expert 11

Senior Expert 3: Queen Rearing and Honey Production Expert 11

Senior Expert 4: Beekeeping Technical Training and Demonstration Expert 12

Senior Expert 5: Apiculture Value Chain Business Development Expert 12

Expert-Pool 1: Beekeeping Education and Training Specialists (min. 2 and max. 3 experts) 12

Senior Expert 6: Apiculture Expert (Queen Rearing, Honey Production and Certification) 13

Senior Expert 7: Apiculture Value Chain (Propolis) Business Development Expert 14

Financial concept 14

Requirements on the format of the tender 17

0. Context

The project “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment in Rwanda” (WEE) was commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is being implemented by GIZ Rwanda in cooperation with the Rwanda Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM). The WEE project, launched in January 2024, aims to enhance the economic participation of women in Rwanda. It focuses on two main areas of activity: (1) improving working conditions for women employees and (2) enhancing the positioning of women-led companies in the economic and social environment. The project’s key success indicators pertain to the creation of good jobs for women, the improvement of working conditions for women, and improved performance of women-owned businesses.

The WEE project has partnered with four women-owned companies in the beekeeping sector to promote sector development. The “Skills Development Project in the Beekeeping Sector” aims to equip 105 beekeepers with modern beekeeping knowledge and tools to enhance their production capacity, promote sustainable practices, and improve their economic well-being. The four implementing partner companies in the project are Aux Delices Ltd, Skills Alive Incubator Ltd, Ubuntu Women Farmers Ltd and BeeGulf Ltd. This ToR outlines the requirements for hiring a single contractor to provide all experts for the technical support to be delivered for these implementation partners.

1. Tasks to be performed by the contractor

The contractor shall provide the following four work packages for each of the implementing partners, containing sub-specifications of the tasks to be accomplished, as well as a fifth work package for reporting and coordination purposes:

Details on Work package 1: Work Package for Aux Delices Ltd:

Sub-Task 1.1.: Delivery of Queen Rearing Refresher Training (Cohort 1)

This task entails designing and delivering high-quality practical and theoretical refresher training content to 12 female master beekeeper participants, in Ruhango District in Gitwe, in an engaging and effective way and ensuring administrative requirements on GIZ side (including participants lists in valid format).

Training duration: 5 days, June 2025 (training days are not necessarily consecutive; scheduling shall be agreed on together with the partner company; trainings may be scheduled on weekdays and/or weekends, depending on the needs of the partner company).

Training location: Ruhango District in Gitwe

Training venue and participant costs: GIZ will budget for costs of the training venue and participants separately.

Expected travel for the training: As scheduling for the trainings has not been finalized yet, the contractor is given a flexible travel budget (see Chapter 4), which will be allocated for Tasks 1.1 and 1.4 in agreement with GIZ.

Objective: Equip 12 female master beekeeper trainees with refresher training to strengthen their expertise in modern queen rearing techniques, honey production and quality assessment.

Content: The following topics should be covered during the training:

• Advanced queen rearing techniques
• Advanced honey production techniques
• Advanced quality assessment of honey.

Sub-Task 1.2: Financing Mechanisms Awareness Workshops for Beekeepers

This task entails implementation of two awareness workshops in Kigali on financing mechanisms for women-owned beekeeping businesses enabling participants to explore alternative financing options, with at least three participants applying working capital financing in their enterprises by August 2025, while ensuring administrative requirements on GIZ side (including participants lists in valid format).

Workshop durations: 1 day for each workshop, July 2025

Workshop locations: Kigali

Objective: Equip women-owned beekeeping businesses with knowledge of alternative financing options and helping at least three participants to apply working capital financing in their enterprises.

Content: The following topics should be covered during the training:

• Financing Options for Beekeeping companies
• Investment readiness

Sub-Task 1.3: Delivery of Draft for Apiculture Competency Center Development Concept Note and Sector Stakeholder Management

In close cooperation with Aux Delices Ltd, this task entails the development and submission of a draft concept note for the Apiculture Competency Center in Kamonyi, focusing on women’s economic empowerment in the sector. This includes engaging key stakeholders in the honey sector and drafting the concept note, outlining the center’s role as a hub for research, innovation, and capacity building in apiculture. The concept will also include a concept for governance and employment model that ensures at least eight women are employed in decent jobs and that three out of five board members are women. Stakeholder consultations for the development of the concept note should be conducted from June-September 2025.

Objective: Develop a viable concept note for the establishment of an Apiculture Competency Center in Kamonyi, with a focus on women’s economic empowerment, by engaging key sector stakeholders and outlining a model that ensures decent employment for at least eight women and gender-balanced governance.

Sub-Task 1.4: Delivery of Apiculture Competency Center Stakeholder Validation Workshop

This task entails implementation of a stakeholder validation workshop in Kigali for the Apiculture Competency Center. This workshop will bring together key sector stakeholders to review, validate, and provide input on the draft concept note, ensuring alignment with sector needs and priorities. Feedback and recommendations from the workshop will be incorporated into the final version of the concept note, to be submitted by December 2025. All administrative requirements on the GIZ side, including attendance documentation and workshop reports, will be fulfilled.

Workshop duration: 5 days, November 2025

Workshop location: Kigali

Objective: Convene key apiculture stakeholders to validate and refine the draft concept note for the Kamonyi Competency Center, leading to an improved and endorsed final concept with actionable recommendations by November 2025.

Sub-Task 1.5: Delivery of Queen Rearing Training (Cohort 2)

This task entails design and implementation of a 10-day Queen Rearing Training program, in Ruhango District in Gitwe, delivering high-quality theoretical and practical content to 20 potential master beekeeper trainees. The training will be conducted in an engaging and effective manner, with a strong focus on modern queen rearing techniques, honey production, and quality assessment. All administrative requirements on the GIZ side, including submission of participant lists in the required format, will be ensured.

Training duration: 10 days, completed by 12^th December 2025 (training days are not necessarily consecutive; scheduling shall be agreed on together with the partner company; trainings may be scheduled on weekdays and/or weekends, depending on the needs of the partner company)

Training location: Ruhango District in Gitwe

Training venue and participant costs: GIZ will budget for costs of the training venue and participants separately.

Expected travel for the training: As scheduling for the trainings has not been finalized yet, the contractor is given a flexible travel budget (see Chapter 4), which will be allocated for Tasks 1.1 and 1.4 in agreement with GIZ.

Objective: Equip 20 potential master beekeeper trainees, of which at least 12 are women, with initial training to develop expertise in queen rearing, honey production, and quality control.

Content: The following topics should be covered during the training:

• Basic and advanced queen rearing techniques
• Basic and advanced honey production techniques
• Basic and advanced quality assessment of honey

Milestones	Deadline
Completion of Cohort 1 of the Queen Rearing refresher training (daily participants lists in accordance to GIZ format will be delivered digitally and in hard copy).	June 30th, 2025
Financing mechanisms awareness workshops implemented.	July 31st, 2025
Draft Apiculture Competency Center Development Concept Note delivered and approved by Aux Delices Ltd.	September 30th, 2025
Delivering Stakeholder Validation Workshop (daily participants lists in accordance to GIZ format will be delivered digitally and in hard copy) and final Center Concept Note.	November 30th, 2025
Completion of Cohort 2 of the Queen Rearing Training (daily participants lists in accordance to GIZ format will be delivered digitally and in hard copy).	December 12th, 2025

Details on Work package 2: Work Package for Skills Alive Incubator Ltd:

Sub-Task 2.1: Development and Delivery of Beekeeping Technical Training & Demonstrations

This task entails design and implementation of comprehensive technical training on beekeeping best practices for participants identified by Skills Alive. This includes the development of training materials, delivery of sessions on hive installation, management, harvesting, and processing, and the organization of field demonstrations on hive management at the Kabuga demonstration farm in Kigali. Training will be practical and theory-based, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience with modern techniques. Administrative requirements on the GIZ side, including participant lists and training documentation, will be completed.

Training duration: 14 training days, June – July 2025 (training days are not necessarily consecutive; scheduling shall be agreed on together with the partner company; trainings may be scheduled on weekdays and/or weekends, depending on the needs of the partner company).

Training location: Kigali

Objective: Equip participants with practical and theoretical knowledge on hive installation, management, honey harvesting, and processing, and expose them to real-world applications through on-site demonstrations at the Kabuga demonstration farm.

Content: The following topics should be covered during the training:

• Introduction to Beekeeping
• Beehive Types and Site Selection
• Hive Installation and Initial Setup
• Understanding Bee Behaviour
• Uses of Protective Gear and Safety
• Honey Harvesting and Hygiene
• Hive Maintenance & Seasonal Planning
• Why Keep Bees?
• Where and How to Keep Hives
• Learn queen, workers, drones using pictures or skits.
• Beekeeping Tools and Safety
• Feeding and Caring for Bees
• Harvesting Honey
• Keeping Hive Healthy
• Individual beekeeping support to participants

Sub-Task 2.2: Delivery of Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Quality Management Training along the Apiculture Value Chain

This task entails design and implementation of targeted training modules focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and quality management within the apiculture value chain for participants provided by Skills Alive. The training will equip participants with business planning skills, strategies for accessing finance, and knowledge of market standards for honey and other bee products. It will also cover branding, packaging, certification, and quality control, helping participants improve the commercial viability of their apiculture enterprises. Administrative requirements on the GIZ side, including participant lists and training documentation, will be completed.

Training duration: 14 training days, July – August 2025 (training days are not necessarily consecutive; scheduling shall be agreed on together with the partner company; trainings may be scheduled on weekdays and/or weekends, depending on the needs of the partner company).

Training location: Kigali

Objective: Strengthen participants’ capacity to build sustainable and competitive businesses across the apiculture value chain by providing training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, branding, certification, and quality assurance.

Content: Topics should be tailored on apiculture value chain and cover:

• What is Business?
• What is a Beekeeping Business?
• What does the honey business sector look like?
• Business Ideas in My Community?
• Choosing a Good Business / Is Beekeeping realistic in my context?
• What Do I Need to Start (a business, in general, and a beekeeping business specifically)?
• Steps to Start My Business
• My First Budget
• Understanding Profit
• Saving Money from Business
• What is a Loan?
• How to use a loan wisely
• Simple Record Keeping
• How to Find and Keep Customers
• What do production contracts for beekeepers look like?
• Growing a Group Business
• Sharing My Business Plan & Graduation
• Individual business support to participants

Milestones	Deadline
Completion of Beekeeping Technical Training & Demonstrations (daily participants lists in accordance to GIZ format will be delivered digitally and in hard copy).	July 30th, 2025
Completion of Delivery of Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Quality Management Training (daily participants lists in accordance to GIZ format will be delivered digitally and in hard copy).	August 30th, 2025

Details on Work package 3: Work Package for Ubuntu Women Farmers Ltd:

Sub-Task 3.1: Delivery of Foundational Beekeeping Training (Cohort-Based Modular Format)

This task entails design and implementation of a five-module foundational training program in Kigali designed to build the technical capacity of early-stage beekeepers over a series of cohort-based sessions. The training will cover key areas including bee biology, hive types and management, apiary environment setup, seasonal beekeeping tasks, and hive product harvesting and hygiene. The approach includes both theoretical and participatory learning, aligned with a Bee and Apiary Seasonal cycle. The program begins with participant needs and skills assessment and continues across a structured timeline. All GIZ administrative requirements, including attendance documentation and evaluation tools, will be observed.

Training duration: 9 training days, June 2025 – November 2025 (training days are not necessarily consecutive; scheduling shall be agreed on together with the partner company; trainings may be scheduled on weekdays and/or weekends, depending on the needs of the partner company)

Training location: Kigali

Objective: Equip early-stage beekeepers with a comprehensive understanding of bee biology, apiary setup, seasonal management, and hive product harvesting through a structured series of modular training that combine theory and practice, tailored to local contexts and capacity levels.

Topic	Content
Module 1: Introduction & Needs Assessment	Assessment of participants’ skills, experience, and training needs Presentation of course structure Q&A session to clarify participant expectations
Module 2: Bee Biology & Apiary Basics	Life of bees Needs of bees Organisation of the hive First approach to running an apiary
Module 3: Beekeeping Systems & Hive Management	Overview of traditional vs. modern beekeeping Types of hives: traditional, vertical with gills, extendable horizontal Apiary management by hive type
Module 4: Apiary Environment Management	Creating a suitable environment (food, water) Melliferous plants: types and management Introduction to seasonal beekeeping planning
Module 5: Beekeeping Calendar & Harvesting	Bee and beekeeper calendars (seasonal tasks, swarming, etc.) Team organisation & hygiene Harvesting hive products and post-harvest operations

Milestones	Deadline
Completion of delivery of Foundational Beekeeping Training (daily participants lists in accordance to GIZ format will be delivered digitally and in hard copy).	November 30th, 2025

Details on Work package 4: Work Package for BeeGulf Ltd:

Sub-Task 4.1: Delivery of Core Technical Beekeeping Training For Women Beekeepers

This task includes design and implementation of three technical modules to 12 early-stage women beekeepers, combining foundational and practical knowledge. The training focuses on bee biology, colony behavior, pest management, modern beekeeping practises and queen rearing. The sessions will be participatory, integrating PowerPoint presentations, guided discussions, case studies, demonstrations, and field-based activities in at a Kayonza bee farm and at BeeGulf’s factory. Furthermore, daily reviews and feedback sessions ("Dusangire Ijambo") will be conducted to ensure continuous improvement and adaptation to participants' needs. All GIZ administrative requirements, including attendance documentation and evaluation tools, will be observed.

Training duration: 7 training days, June 2025 (training days are not necessarily consecutive; scheduling shall be agreed on together with the partner company; trainings may be scheduled on weekdays and/or weekends, depending on the needs of the partner company).

Training location: Kayonza

Training venue and participant costs: GIZ will budget for costs of the training venue and participants separately.

Expected travel for the training: As scheduling for the trainings has not been finalized yet, the contractor is given a flexible travel budget (see Chapter 4), which will be allocated for Tasks 4.1 and 4.2 in agreement with GIZ.

Objective: Equip women beekeepers with a comprehensive understanding of honeybee behavior, modern apiary management, and queen rearing techniques, enabling them to maintain healthy colonies and increase hive productivity through structured, interactive, and context-relevant learning.

Content: The following topics should be covered during the training:

• Integrating Bees with Horticulture
• Bee Flora & Biodiversity
• Foraging Areas & Risks
• Site Selection for Apiaries
• Pollination & Crop Interaction
• Quality Assurance of Honey and Bee Products
• Honey Quality Standards
• Propolis & Beeswax Standards
• Quality Testing Methods
• Certification Process
• Queen Cell Management
• Mating Under Moonlight
• Individual support to participants

Sub-Task 4.2: Delivery of Training in Propolis Processing, Value Addition, and Market Access

This task entails design and implementation of training on the collection, processing, and commercialization of propolis as an added income stream. The sessions will include demonstrations at the BeeGulf processing facility in Kayonza, training on hygienic handling, and value addition techniques. Participants will also explore strategies for accessing local and regional markets, with emphasis on certification and product quality. All GIZ administrative requirements, including attendance documentation and evaluation tools, will be observed.

Training duration: 7 training days, July-August 2025 (training days are not necessarily consecutive; trainings may be scheduled on weekdays and/or weekends; scheduling shall be agreed on together with the partner company).

Training location: Kayonza

Training venue and participant costs: GIZ will budget for costs of the training venue and participants separately.

Expected travel for the training: As scheduling for the trainings has not been finalized yet, the contractor is given a flexible travel budget (see Chapter 4), which will be allocated for Tasks 4.1 and 4.2 in agreement with GIZ.

Objective: Empower women beekeepers with practical skills in processing propolis and developing marketable bee products, supporting income diversification and enhancing their participation in sustainable, value-driven apiculture value chains.

Topic	Content
Value Addition Basics	PowerPoint presentation on product development (e.g., skincare, beeswax products); interactive Q&A to explore ideas
Market Access Strategies	Guided discussion on certifications, local and export sales; brainstorming on how to connect with markets
Product Processing Demo	Live demonstration at BeeGulf Factory; hands-on activities on beeswax and skincare product making
Business Planning	Case study on pricing strategies and product diversification; group exercise to develop business and marketing plans
Wrap-up & “Dusangire Ijambo”	Daily reflection session; final evaluation, certificate distribution, and celebration of participant achievements

Certain milestones, as laid out in the table below, are to be achieved during the contract term:

Milestones	Deadline
Completion of delivery of Core Technical Beekeeping Training for Women Beekeepers (daily participants lists in accordance to GIZ format will be delivered digitally and in hard copy).	June 30th, 2025
Completion of Delivery of Training in Propolis Processing, Value Addition, and Market Access (daily participants lists in accordance to GIZ format will be delivered digitally and in hard copy).	August 30th, 2025

 

Details on Work package 5: Reporting and Coordination:

Sub-Task 5.1: Coordination: Tasks in this work package includes managing experts under this contract (including scheduling, quality control, and backstopping), coordination with GIZ, and coordination with four beekeeping implementing partners for the successful implementation of work packages.

Sub-Task 5.2: Reporting: Tasks in this work package include writing the final report on achievements in each work package.

Certain milestones, as laid out in the table below, are to be achieved during the contract term:

Milestones	Deadline
Kickoff meeting with partners and GIZ	June 9th, 2025
Final report (3-4 pages)	December 12th, 2025

Period of assignment: from June 9^th, 2025, until January 31^st, 2026.

2. Technical concept

In the tender, the tenderer is required to show how the objectives defined in Chapter Error! Reference source not found. (Tasks to be performed) are to be achieved.

Note: The numbers in parentheses correspond to the weighted criteria in the technical assessment grid. Criteria that are not mentioned/weighted are not relevant for this tender.

Strategy (1.1): The tenderer is required to consider the tasks to be performed with reference to the objectives of the services put out to tender (see Chapter Error! Reference source not found. Context) (1.1.1). Following this, the tenderer presents and justifies the explicit strategy with which it intends to provide the services for which it is responsible (see Chapter Error! Reference source not found. Tasks to be performed) (1.1.2).

Cooperation (1.2.): The tenderer is required to present the actors relevant for the services for which it is responsible (1.2.1). The tenderer describes its strategy for establishing cooperation and then cooperating with the relevant actors (1.2.2.).

Steering (1.3.): not relevant for this tender

Processes (1.4.): The tenderer is required to describe the key processes for the services for which it is responsible and create an operational plan or schedule (1.4.1) that describes how the services according to Chapter Error! Reference source not found. (Tasks to be performed by the contractor) are to be provided.

Learning and innovation (1.5.): not relevant for this tender

Project management of the contractor (1.6.): The tenderer is required to draw up a personnel assignment plan (1.6.1) with explanatory notes that lists all the experts proposed in the tender; the plan includes information on assignment dates (duration and expert months) and locations of the individual members of the team complete with the allocation of work steps as set out in the schedule.

3. Personnel concept

The tenderer is required to provide personnel who are suited to filling the positions described, on the basis of their CVs (see Chapter 5), the range of tasks involved and the required qualifications.

The below specified qualifications represent the requirements to reach the maximum number of points in the technical assessment.

Team Leader / Senior Expert 1: Finance and Training Center Development Expert

• Education/training (2.1.1): Master's degree in business management, or related degrees.
• Language (2.1.2): Proficiency in English and French (B2).
• General professional experience (2.1.3): 10 years of experience in management positions in the private sector.

Specific professional experience (2.1.4):

• 5 years of professional experience in providing business development training to entrepreneurs.
• 1 reference project demonstrating experience leading the development of a TVET / vocational training school for professional skills development at a management level.
• Leadership/management experience (2.1.5): 5 years of experience managing or leading vocational training institution or entrepreneurship development programs at least a directorial level.
• Regional experience (2.1.6): 5 years’ experience working in Rwanda.
• Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.1.7): 2 years’ experience working on donor-funded projects focused on entrepreneurship development.
• Other (2.1.8): N/A

Senior Expert 2: Apiculture Stakeholder Engagement Expert

• Education/training (2.2.1): Master's degree in development, Natural Science or Agriculture Related Studies.
• Language (2.2.2): Proficiency in English, French and Kinyarwanda (B2).
• General professional experience (2.2.3): 10 years of professional community development experience, specifically around engaging and managing beekeeping stakeholders.

Specific professional experience (2.2.4):

• 1 reference project providing capacity building support to at least 15 beekeeping cooperatives.
• 1 reference project facilitating trade fair and managing relationships with illegal honey collectors, beekeeping companies and cooperatives.
• Leadership/management experience (2.2.5): N/A
• Regional experience (2.2.6): 5 years’ experience working in Rwanda.
• Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.2.7): 1 year of working experience in donor-funded projects focused on Beekeeping stakeholders.
• Other (2.2.8): 1 reference project showing experience facilitating linkages between beekeeping stakeholders and government

Senior Expert 3: Queen Rearing and Honey Production Expert

• Education/training (2.3.1): Bachelor's degree in animal science or agriculture related Studies.

• Language (2.3.2): Proficiency in English, French and Kinyarwanda (B2).
• General professional experience (2.3.3): 20 years of professional beekeeping experience.

Specific professional experience (2.3.4):

• 5 years’ experience training beekeepers on modern beekeeping.
• 2 project experience organising and facilitating training of beekeepers to at least 30 cooperatives.
• 5 years of experience coordinating training in queen rearing.
• Leadership/management experience (2.3.5): N/A
• Regional experience (2.3.6): 5 years’ experience working in Rwanda.
• Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.3.7): 10 years’ experience working on donor-funded projects focused on beekeeping capacity development.
• Other (2.3.8): N/A

Senior Expert 4: Beekeeping Technical Training and Demonstration Expert

• Education/training (2.4.1): Master's degree in animal science or agriculture related degrees.

• Language (2.4.2): Proficiency in English, French and Kinyarwanda (B2).

• General professional experience (2.4.3): 10 years of progressive experience in the livestock and animal production sector, including experience across sub-sectors such as apiculture, aquaculture, or related value chains.

Specific professional experience (2.4.4):

• 5 years’ experience in facilitating technical capacity-building for beekeepers and/or farmer cooperatives.
• 5 years’ experience supporting the design, use, or operation of demonstration sites or apiaries.
• Leadership/management experience (2.4.5): N/A
• Regional experience (2.4.6): 5 years’ experience working in Rwanda.
• Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.4.7): 2 years’ experience working with donor-funded or internationally supported agricultural development programs, particularly in livestock or beekeeping capacity-building

• Other (2.4.8): N/A

Senior Expert 5: Apiculture Value Chain Business Development Expert

• Education/Training (2.5.1): Master’s degree in animal sciences, agricultural economics, agribusiness, or a related field.
• Language (2.5.2): Proficiency in English, French and Kinyarwanda (B2).
• General professional experience (2.5.3): 15 years of experience in agribusiness development or value chain strengthening, with a focus on livestock and/or apiculture-related sectors.

Specific professional experience (2.5.4):

• 5 years of demonstrated experience in delivering training on entrepreneurship, business development, or financial literacy for rural producers or cooperatives.
• 2 years of experience supporting the commercial development of honey or bee products, including branding, packaging, certification, and market access strategies.
• 5 years of experience demonstrating proven ability to design and implement capacity-building activities related to product quality assurance and value addition in apiculture or similar agricultural sectors.
• 2 years of experience coordinating with government, private sector actors, and producer groups to strengthen value chain linkages.
• Leadership/management experience (2.5.5): N/A
• Regional experience (2.5.6): 5 years’ experience working in Rwanda.
• Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.5.7): 5 years’ experience implementing or advising on donor-funded development projects focused on sustainable livelihoods, agricultural value chains, or MSME capacity building.
• Other (2.5.8): 2 years’ experience working with multi-stakeholder platforms or sector coordination mechanisms.

Expert-Pool 1: Beekeeping Education and Training Specialists (min. 2 and max. 3 experts)

This position is an expert pool. Bidders must offer a minimum of 2 experts and a maximum of 3 experts. An average score will be computed per criteria across the offered experts.

• Education/Training (2.6.1): Master’s degree in agriculture, rural development, education, or a related social science field.
• Language (2.6.2): Proficiency in English, Kinyarwanda and French (B2).
• General professional experience (2.6.3): 10 years of experience in adult education, rural development, or technical training related to agriculture or natural resources management.

Specific professional experience (2.6.4):

• 2 years of demonstrated experience designing or delivering structured training programs in beekeeping or sustainable agriculture, particularly using modular or cohort-based methods.
• 5 reference projects applying participatory and locally adapted approaches to adult learning, including assessment of learner needs and facilitation of practical skills transfer.
• 3 years’ experience producing educational or technical materials for rural or agricultural audiences.
• Regional experience (2.6.5): 5 years’ experience working in Rwanda.
• Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.6.6): 2 years’ experience working on development initiatives or consultancy assignments with NGOs, local partners, or international cooperation agencies in the field of agriculture, livelihoods, or cooperative support.
• Other (2.6.7): 1 project demonstrating strong writing and documentation skills, including development of training manuals and field guides.

Senior Expert 6: Apiculture Expert (Queen Rearing, Honey Production and Certification)

• Education/Training (2.7.1): Bachelor's degree in animal science or agriculture related Studies.
• Language (2.7.2): Proficiency in English, French and Kinyarwanda (B2).

• General professional experience (2.7.3): 20 years of professional beekeeping experience.

Specific professional experience (2.7.4):

• 10 years' experience organising and facilitating training of beekeepers to at least 30 cooperatives.
• 5 years demonstrated experience in organizing and delivering training on queen rearing, hive management, and disease/pest control.
• 5 years' experience training and mentoring women and youth in apiculture or similar rural livelihoods.
• 5 years of proven ability to implement training programs integrating both theory and hands-on field practice, including site-based demonstrations.
• 5 years of experience with value addition and processing of hive products (e.g. wax, propolis), and knowledge of honey quality standards and certification processes.
• Familiarity with integrating apiculture into broader environmental or horticultural systems (e.g. bee flora, biodiversity, pollination).
• Regional experience (2.7.5): 5 years’ experience working in Rwanda.
• Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.7.6): 5 years of experience working on donor-funded projects focused on beekeeping capacity development.
• Other (2.7.7): 5 years of experience setting up demonstration apiaries; 10 years of experience training beekeepers on modern beekeeping.

Senior Expert 7: Apiculture Value Chain (Propolis) Business Development Expert

• Education/training (2.8.1): Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, agriculture, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• Language (2.8.2): Proficiency in English, French, Kirundi and Kinyarwanda (B2).

• General professional experience (2.8.3): 10 years of practical experience in the beekeeping or natural products sector, including direct involvement in training, value addition, or rural enterprise development.

Specific professional experience (2.8.4):

• 2 years' experience delivering hands-on training in bee product processing, with a focus on propolis, beeswax, and related value-added products (e.g., skincare, candles).
• 2 years' experience which demonstrates a proven ability to design or implement training programs combining business planning, product development, and market readiness.
• 5 years' experience in practical knowledge of hygienic handling practices, quality control standards, and product certification processes related to honey and propolis.
• 5 years’ experience developing or managing apiary-related businesses, including supply, processing, packaging, and distribution.
• 2 years' experience empowering rural communities, especially women and youth, through value chain interventions.
• Regional experience (2.8.5): 5 years’ experience working in Rwanda.
• Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.8.6): N/A
• Other (2.8.7): 5 years of experience in bees wax manufacturing and sales.

 4. Financial concept

Specification of inputs

Fee days	Number of experts	Number of days per expert	Total (days)	Comments
Team Leader / Senior Expert 1: Finance and Training Center Development Expert	1	45	45	Expert will work in implementation of work package 1. Breakdown of days: Sub-Task 1.2: 2 days Sub-Task 1.3: 15 days Sub-Task 1.4: 8 days Expert will work in implementation of work package 5. Breakdown of days: Sub-Task 5.1: 10 days Sub-Task 5.2: 10 days
Senior Expert 2: Apiculture Stakeholder Engagement Expert	1	25	25	Expert will work in implementation of workpackage 1. Breakdown of days: Sub-Task 1.3: 15 days Sub-Task 1.4: 10 days
Senior Expert 3: Queen Rearing and Honey Production Expert	1	25	25	Expert will work in implementation of work package 1. Breakdown of days: Sub-Task 1.1: 10 days Sub-Task 1.5: 15 Days
Senior Expert 4: Beekeeping Technical Training and Demonstration Expert	1	23	23	Expert will work in implementation of work package 2. Breakdown of days: Sub-Task 2.1: 23 Days
Senior Expert 5: Apiculture Value Chain Business Development Expert	1	23	23	Expert will work in implementation of work package 2. Breakdown of days: Sub-Task 2.2: 23 Days
Expert-Pool 1: Senior Beekeeping Education and Training Specialist	Min. 2 and max. 3	N/A	24	Expert will work in implementation of work package 3. Breakdown of days: Sub-Task 3.1: 24 Days
Senior Expert 7: Apiculture Expert (Queen Rearing, Honey Production and Certification)	1	15	15	Expert will work in implementation of work package 4. Breakdown of days: Sub-Task 4.1: 15 Day
Senior Expert 8: Apiculture Value Chain (Propolis) Business Development Expert	1	15	15	Expert will work in implementation of work package 4. Breakdown of days: Sub-Task 4.2: 15 Day
Travel expenses	Quantity	Price (RWF)	Total (RWF)	Comments
Per-diem allowance for travel to outside of Kigali	34 days	25,000 (per day)	850,000	As scheduling for the trainings has not been finalized yet, the contractor is given a flexible Per-diem allowance budget, which will be allocated in agreement with GIZ: Estimated breakdown of per diems: Work package 1: 15 per diems for Ruhango training days plus 5 per diems for pure travel days (consisting of 10 half-days for a total of 5 roundtrips). Work package 4: 14 per diems for Kayonza trainings (no additional per diems for travel time due to proximity to Kigali) Note: This budget line may only be used if GIZ does not procure full-board accommodation for the experts separately.
Accommodation lump sum for travel to outside of Kigali	30 nights	34,000 (per night)	1,020,000	As scheduling for the trainings has not been finalized yet, the contractor is given a flexible accommodation lump sum budget, which will be allocated in agreement with GIZ: Estimated breakdown of accommodation lumpsums: Work package 1: 20 nights for Ruhango trainings (assuming arriving 1 night before start of training and leaving 1 night after end of training for 5 round trips) Work package 4: 10 nights for Kayonza trainings (assuming 2-3 nights (average of 2.5) after start of training for 4 round trips) Note: This budget line may only be used if GIZ does not procure full-board accommodation for the experts separately.
Transport lump sum for travel to outside of Kigali	9 roundtrips	15,000 (per roundtrip)	135,000	As scheduling for the trainings has not been finalized yet, the contractor is given a flexible transport lump sum budget for travel to outside of Kigali, which will be allocated in agreement with GIZ: Estimated breakdown of transport lumpsums: Work package 1: 5 Kigali-Ruhango roundtrips Work package 4: 4 Kigali-Kayonza roundtrips
Transport lump sum for travel within districts outside of Kigali	29 days	10,000 (per day)	290,000	As scheduling for the trainings has not been finalized yet, the contractor is given a flexible transport lumpsum budget for travel within districts outside of Kigali, which will be allocated in agreement with GIZ: Estimated breakdown of transport lumpsums: Work package 1: 15 transport lump sums for Ruhango training days Work package 4: 14 transport lumpsums for Kayonza training days Note: This budget line may only be used in justified cases, when approved by GIZ (e.g. if the contractor needs to travel to multiple destinations within the district).
Other costs	Quantity	Price (RWF)	Total (RWF)	Comments
Flexible remuneration	1	3,000,0000	3,000,000	A budget of RWF 3,000,000 is earmarked for flexible remuneration. Please incorporate this budget into the price schedule. Use of the flexible remuneration item requires prior written approval from GIZ.

Notes:

• Venues for the trainings and workshops described in Chapter 1 will be covered separately and do not need to be calculated into the financial bid of the contractor.
• Transportation expenses within Kigali will not be reimbursed and are factored into the expert fee.
• All unspecified costs and overheads related to the experts (e.g. communication or administrative costs, transport within Kigali, etc) must be included in the daily fee of the offered experts.

5.Requirements on the format of the tender

The structure of the tender must correspond to the structure of the ToR.

Technical concept

In particular, the detailed structure of the technical concept (Chapter 3) should be organised in accordance with the positively weighted criteria in the assessment grid (not with zero). The tender must be legible (font size 11 or larger) and clearly formulated. It must be drawn up in English. The complete tender must not exceed 5 pages (excluding CVs). If one of the maximum page lengths is exceeded, the content appearing after the cut-off point will not be included in the assessment. External content (e.g. links to websites) will also not be considered.

Personnel concept

The CVs of the personnel proposed in accordance with Chapter 4 of the ToRs shall not exceed 4 pages each. They must clearly show the position and job the proposed person held in the reference project and for how long. The CVs can only be submitted in English.

Financial concept

Please calculate your financial tender based exactly on the parameters specified in Chapter 4 Costing requirements. The contractor is not contractually entitled to use up the days or budgets in full. The number of days and the budgets will be contractually agreed as maximum limits. The specifications for pricing are defined in the price schedule.

Submission of offer: The Expression of Interest should contain the following:

Technical Proposal:

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this assignment
• Technical Proposal (attached template for technical proposal MUST be used)
• Company registration certificate (RDB)
• VAT-Registration Certificate
• Latest tax clearance certificate
• Up to date CVs of proposed experts 
• Self-declaration of eligibility

Financial Proposal: Financial offer indicates the all-inclusive total contract price, supported by a breakdown of all costs as described in the specification of inputs.

Your EoI has to be submitted in 2 separated emails to RW_Quotation@giz.de until 01/06/2025

1.The technical offer has to be submitted in PDF format and as attachment to the email with the subject: Technical offer 83489166

2.The financial offer has to be submitted in PDF format and the price must be in Rwandan Francs and VAT excluded (if applicable) and as attachment to the email with the subject: Financial offer 83489166

If the emails exceed the default email size of 30MB, offers can be exceptionally submitted through https://filetransfer.giz.de/

Offers submitted through any other sharing platform, as google documents or similar will not be considered.

Offers submitted in hard copy will not be considered.

GIZ reserves all rights.

Annex:

• Technical Proposal template
• Technical assessment grid

• Self-declaration of eligibility