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Terms of Reference for the Provision of Technical Support Services for the Strengthening of Agricultural Cooperatives and Farmer Service Centers (FSCS).Only Nationals

SNV Rwanda

SNV the Netherlands Development Organization is a global development partner working in more than 25 countries in Asia and Africa. In Rwanda, SNV has been working for more than 40 years to improve people’s livelihoods by strengthening the capacities of public and private sector organizations and catalyzing partnerships. It does so by helping to realize the national development goals in three sectors: Agri-Food, Renewable Energy, and Water. SNV supports development in these sectors by working with the government, civil society, and private sector organizations.

 

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EOI No:

EOI/ 002/ 2025

Organisation

SNV

Assignment 

Consultancy opportunities -Provision of Technical Support Services for the Strengthening of Agricultural Cooperatives and Farmer Service Centers (FSCs).  Only Nationals

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Duration

TBD

Reporting to/working with SNV focal point(s)

Project Manager / FtMA

 

Starting date

TBD

1.  About SNV

SNV is a global development partner rooted in the African and Asian countries where we operate. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, it is our mission to strengthen capacities and catalyze partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

2. Background

SNV is implementing Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) ,  a WFP-led initiative in Rwanda that aims to make markets work better for smallholder farmers. With a strong focus on increasing incomes and resilience, FtMA supports smallholders to actively participate in commercially viable value chains. The initiative uses a demand- and market-driven approach, linking farmers to reliable input suppliers, technologies, services, and structured markets. FtMA’s vision is to build sustainable food systems by strengthening market linkages, empowering smallholders to boost productivity and income, and contributing to long-term food security and rural transformation.

3. About the call

SNV Rwanda, as part of its commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable agricultural transformation, is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified individual consultants and consulting firms to deliver specialized technical support across six key areas. The aim is to enhance the organizational, business, and market readiness of agricultural cooperatives and Farmer Service Centres (FSCs). These services are organized into six thematic lots, each with defined scopes and requiring specific professional qualifications and proven experience. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals in line with the detailed requirements and technical specifications outlined in this call.

4. Area specifications

#/lots

Activity

Approach

Technical specifications/ Professional qualifications and experience for consultants to be hired

  

Lot 1

Rapid situational analysis to identify opportunities and barriers for women participation in coops

Study
  • At least master’s degree in Gender studies, social science, law, development studies.
  • Over 5 years of experience in commissioning/ conducting assessment in the areas of gender integration for programs and projects operating in agricultural, access to finance, market access initiatives
  • Proved 5 years in building capacities for cooperatives in the areas of Gender and social Inclusion (GESI), women participation, and empowerment men- engagement, t, etc.
  • Have good adult / youth training experience would be an advantage.
  • At least, 3 certificates of good completion for the previous similar work done.
  

Develop action plan to strengthen women participation and develop the training materials

Lumpsum

Gender training sessions with the FSC agripreneurs and cooperative

Training

 

Activity

Deliverables

Estimated Duration

Rapid situational analysis

Gender participation assessment report; barriers & opportunities analysis

10 days

Develop action plan and training materials

Detailed action plan; customized training curriculum/manual

7 days

Gender training sessions

Training of FSC agripreneurs and cooperative board members/ training report

5 days
 

 Lot 2

Capacity needs assessment for cooperatives/FSCs.

Study
  • At least master’s degree in Agri-economics, agribusiness, economics, rural development, cooperative management, entrepreneurship.
  • Certificate in coaching and mentoring from an accredited certification body is a plus
  • Over 5 years of experience in working with Agri-cooperatives/ SMEs
  • Proved 5 years’ experience in Coaching agri-Cooperatives
  • At least, 3 certificates of good completion for the previous similar work done.
  

Provide coaching and mentorship to capacitate the new cooperatives

Training

 

Activity

Deliverables

Estimated Duration

Capacity needs assessment

Assessment report with baseline gaps across key capacity areas

8 days

Coaching and mentorship

Mentorship plan; at least 3 onsite or remote coaching sessions; final coaching report

10 days
 

 Lot 3

Carry out market mapping exercise to identify potential buyers.

Study
  • At least master’s degree in Agri-economics, agribusiness, economics, rural development, cooperative management, entrepreneurship.
  • Good understanding and experience in Market system development/ MSD
  • Over 5 years of experience in working with Agri-cooperatives. /SMES
  • Familiar with Rwanda agricultural market landscape.
  • At least, 3 certificates of good completion for the previous work done. 
  

Activity

Deliverables

Estimated Duration

Market mapping exercise

Market landscape report; list of potential buyers by value chain; strategic linkage plan

12 days
 

 Lot 4

Carry out situational assessment of the cooperative’s digital acumen

Study
  •   At least master’s degree in ICT, digital -economy, Business administration, Agri-economics, agribusiness, economics, rural development, cooperative management, entrepreneurship.
  • Hand-on skills in administering ICT/digital tools in agribusiness, cooperative management, financial management, marketing etc.
  • Proved experience in delivering training around digital literacy.
  • Good understanding and experience in Market system development/ MSD
  • Over 5 years of experience in working with agri-cooperatives. /SMES
  • Familiar with Rwanda agricultural market landscape.
  • At least, 3 certificates of good completion for the previous work done. 
  
 

Deliver customized training on digital literacy

Training costs

Backstop select members to accurately apply the digital tools for management and reporting.

Sessions

 

 

Activity

Deliverables

Estimated Duration

Situational assessment

Digital readiness report per cooperative

7 days

Training delivery

Digital literacy training sessions; training materials; attendance sheets

7 days

Digital tool backstopping

Support logs and mentoring records on tool usage; user adoption report

6 days
 

 Lot 5

Mapping/identify the FSC in the partner cooperatives proximity, Capacity gap analysis of the FSC & an economic feasibility analysis to inform FSC investment

Study
  • At least master’s degree in Agri-economics, Agribusiness Business admonition (Finance, accounting) agribusiness, economics, rural development, cooperative management, entrepreneurship.
  • Over 5 years of experience in working with Agri-cooperatives.
  • Proved 5 years in market research, building capacities for cooperatives in the areas of BDS, governance, market linkages, and quality assurance.
  • Have applied scoping insight approach would be an advantage.
  • At least, 3 certificates of good completion for the previous work done

 

  

Activity

Deliverables

Estimated Duration

Mapping and capacity gap analysis

FSC mapping report; capacity gap matrix for each FSC

7 days

Economic feasibility study

Feasibility report with investment recommendation per FSC

10 days
 

5. Evaluation criteria and submission

This assignment is limited to local firms and individual consultants.  Interested applicants are   requested to submit the following:

Criteria

Maximum score

CVs of team members: highlighting relevant qualifications and experience {academic certificates}

60

Track record of completing similar assignments, 3 certificates of good completion

40

Applications should be submitted to rwandaprocurement@snv.org no later than June 15, 2025.

6. Key compliance issues

Consultant must comply with SNV’s environmental and Social Safeguarding policies and procedures as well as take into consideration donor-specific requirements.

7. Data Protection assurance

SNV will not retain your Personal Data for longer than is allowed by law or is necessary for the Purposes. 

If you are selected and offered employment, the Personal Data you have provided will be used by SNV for the purpose of this bidding administration. If you are unsuccessful on this occasion to secure tender with SNV, SNV will retain your Personal Data for required period for the purpose of any future internal or external audit.

 

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