Consultancy to Conduct a Study on the Technical, Social, Environmental, and Economic Feasibility of Livestock Water Supply Options in Rwanda’s Eastern Province Tender at Heifer International Rwanda

The recent adoption of Ministerial Instructions (MI) on “use of land in Eastern Province” may drastically change the characteristics of dairy production systems in Eastern Province, as well as their water requirements: this recently adopted regulation provides that no more than 30% of the arable land should be devoted to livestock, and only for fodder production under zero grazing systems. 

Collective water supply investments like communal boreholes and valley dams may not be used the same way, since herds should now be confined within farms, and will not move to communal water points anymore, as is currently often the case in the province. It is therefore important to understand which type of water supply investments will be needed in the next decade in this Province.

The study should assess both the technical feasibility of various options, as well as the economic and financial aspects, but also the environmental impact of each option (some options could be technically feasible, but uneconomic, or have an unacceptable environmental impact). 

Heifer International Rwanda (HIR) seeks to hire a consultancy firm to conduct a study on the technical, social, environmental, and economic feasibility of livestock water supply options in Rwanda's Eastern Province. The study will be aligned with the Ministerial Instructions (MI) on Land Use and RDDP-2 priorities and will aim to identify sustainable and inclusive models for water provision. 

Purpose and Objective

The overall objective of this consultancy is to carry out a detailed analysis of the implications of the adoption and enforcement of the MI on the water needs of dairy production systems (in terms of quantity, type of usage including animal watering and other usages, seasonality, access modalities, and cost).

How to Apply

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All registered and interested companies are requested to submit their proposals, marked with clear subject line: “Consultancy to Conduct a Study on the Technical, Social, Environmental, and Economic Feasibility of Livestock Water Supply Options in Rwanda’s Eastern Province.” to procurement-rw@heifer.org not later than December 5th, 2025, at 5.00pm Kigali time.

Done on November 14th, 2025.

Heifer International Rwanda Management