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.

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.\

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Requirements /Qualifications of the Consultant
1. At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in agriculture, sociology, development studies, or related social sciences.
2. 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.
3. At least 4 years working experience and proven record in capacity development, lobbying, advocacy, resource mobilization, Organizational/institutional development and strategic management
4. At least 4 years experiences working with local NGOs in focus areas of organic agriculture/agroecology.
5. A one-page write-up showing why the consultant/company is most suitable for undertaking the consultancy.
6. Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
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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.
4. 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)
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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 info@roam.org.rw 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 26th November 2022, before 5pm Kigali Time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further reviews.ag
Done at Kigali, on 17th November 2022
Approved by:
Lise Chantal DUSABE
Chief Executive Officer