BID FOR CONSULTANT 

TRUK Rwanda is seeking to recruit a consultant specialized in cold chain, setting up avocado export businesses in East Africa., and market linkages with international buyers. 

Introduction:

TRUK Rwanda provides logistics solutions for farmers, businesses and importers/exporters. Our mission is to optimize Rwanda’s food supply chain by offering cold storage and logistics solutions, reducing post-harvest loss and connecting farmers to markets. We have a fleet of trucks and cold rooms in Rwanda. We are adding a packhouse with the goal of exporting avocados.

TRUK Rwanda is seeking SENIOR CONSULTANTS to help us set up an avocado solar cold chain logistics project in Rwanda.

Key Tasks:

Kindly note we are looking for consultants to cover these different areas. You are welcome to apply if you only fit a couple of the criteria.

1. Technical Assistance for Infrastructure Development

• Provide support in the procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of a modern fresh produce packhouse, including a warehouse, cold storage, and other needed equipment.

• This also includes rural 1^st mile cold rooms.

2. Certification and Compliance for Export Markets

• Help us achieve Global G.A.P., GRASP, and SMETA certifications.

• Create documentation systems.

• Design internal audits and coordinate external audits.

3. Training and Capacity Building

• Train directors and senior management, packhouse staff, farmers on export standards 

4. Market Linkages

• Connect us with reliable buyers, partners, and importers of fresh produce in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

• Negotiate long-term supply contracts

5. Commercial and Operational Advisory Services

• Offer Market pricing analysis to ensure competitiveness and profitability in export markets.

• Recommendations for internal operational efficiencies, such as workflow optimization and resource allocation.

• Guidance on sourcing and supply chain planning to maintain quality and consistency in supply. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required) 

• Master’s Degree (preferred) 

Experience required: 

• 5+ years in relevant roles at companies and/or advising companies as an external consultant

HOW TO APPLY

Interested consultants are invited to submit a bid before August 8, 2025.  to this email: clme350@gmail.com 

Prepare a bid explaining which KEY TASKS you can achieve, how much you charge for each task and the expected number of days per task. Preface the bid with a cover letter explaining how your experience, education, background fit the role.