Tenders are invited for Mid-term Evaluation of the SESA UMWUMBATI WACU Program in Burundi The Program Aims to Stimulate the Agricultural Sector by Promoting Entrepreneurship in the Cassava, Vegetable, and Poultry Value Chains. Production, Processing, and Marketing Capacity: By Strengthening the Capacities for Production, Processing, and Marketing in Selected Value Chains, the Project Aims to Address Current Challenges. This will be Achieved by Reinforcing Linkages between the Different Actors and Promoting a Circular Green Economy, While Encouraging Climate-Resilient Farming Practices. Entrepreneur Training and Support: Training and Supporting Entrepreneurs will Strengthen the Technical and Organizational Capacities of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Msmes) in the Intervention Zone (Iz) and Enhance Their Access to Production Resources, with Particular Attention to Women and Youth. Subsidies and Access to Finance: Grants and Improved Access to Financing for Supported Entrepreneurs will Diversify Household Economic Resources and Meet the Local Financial Needs, Also Contributing to Increased Employment through Agricultural Entrepreneurship. Promotion of Nutritional Best Practices: This Cross-Cutting Element Ensures Both Food and Nutritional Security in the Iz and Creates Sustainable Market Opportunities for Products from the Promoted Value Chains. Strong Governance and Monitoring: A Robust Governance System and Close Monitoring of Activities and Impacts will Ensure the Quality of the Intervention. Program Pillars The Program Operates through Five Pillars: Improvement of Technical Capacities for Agricultural Production, Processing, and Marketing Development of a Comprehensive Training, Mentoring, and Entrepreneurial Coaching Service Access to Co-Financed Grants and Inclusive Financial Services Improvement of Community Nutrition Implementation of Complementary Actions: Literacy, Environment, Social Cohesion, and Local Governance Evaluation Objectives General Objective: To Externally, Rigorously, and Participatively Evaluate the ProgramS Progress and Performance for the Period October 2023 December 2025, in Order to Guide the Second Phase until September 2027. Specific Objectives: Evaluate Relevance, Coherence, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Sustainability, and Potential Impact According to the Oecd-Dac Criteria Analyze Progress against Expected Results, including Mid-Term Targets (End of September 2025) Identify Best Practices, Challenges, and Improvement Opportunities Assess Integration of Cross-Cutting Themes: Gender, Nutrition, Human Rights, Green Economy, Social Cohesion, Decent Work Assess the ProgramS Capacity to Generate Lasting Positive Changes for Beneficiary Agricultural Msmes Provide Strategic Recommendations to Strengthen Impact by 2027 Scope and Content of the Evaluation Period Covered: 1 October 2023 31 December 2025 Geographic Area: 12 Communes in the Former Provinces of Makamba and Rutana, plus Bujumbura-Mairie Program Results to be Evaluated: Technical Improvement of Agricultural Value Chains Training and Support Services Co-Financed Grants and Financial Inclusion Promotion of Nutritional Practices Complementary Actions and Strengthening Local Capacities Priority Analysis Areas: The Mid-Term Evaluation will Focus on Oecd-Dac Criteria, Emphasizing Relevance, Coherence, Effectiveness, and Efficiency, While Analyzing Early Observable Effects, Potential Sustainability, and Program Adaptability. Relevance of the Intervention Strategy to Msme Needs and Local Context Internal and External Coherence (Complementarity with Other Interventions, Public Policies, and Partner Strategies) Governance, Accountability, Partnerships, and Consortium Coordination Mechanisms Performance of Msme Selection, Funding, and Support Systems Functioning and Reliability of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (Meal) System Beneficiary Participation, Inclusion of Women and Youth, and Local Institutional Anchoring Program Adaptability and Flexibility in Response to Risks and Contextual Changes Expected Methodology The Consultant will Propose a Mixed, Participatory, and Inclusive Approach, Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis and Engaging Program Actors, Beneficiaries, Local Authorities, and Technical and Financial Partners. Methodology should Include: In-Depth Document Analysis (Logical Framework, Narrative and Financial Reports, Operational Plans, Meal Data, Existing Studies) Field Surveys (Questionnaires, Focus Groups, Semi-Structured Interviews) with Representative Stakeholders (Msmes, Avecs, Local Authorities, Implementing Partners) Rigorous, Transparent, and Traceable Data Processing, with Results Validated with Stakeholders Key Evaluation Questions (Indicative): How Relevant is the Program to the Needs of Targeted Agricultural Msmes and the Local Context? Are the Msme Selection, Subsidy, and Support Mechanisms Effective, Fair, and Adapted? Does the Meal System Enable Results-Based Program Management and Learning? Do Women and Youth Benefit Equitably from Program Opportunities? What Early Effects and Impact Trends are Observed at Mid-Term? How has the Program Adapted to Shocks, Risks, and Contextual Changes? What Strategic and Operational Adjustments are Needed to Maximize Impact by 2027? The Evaluation will be Coordinated by Caritas International Belgium, in Close Collaboration with Consortium Members. Partners will be Involved in All Evaluation Stages, Especially to Facilitate Access to Information, Data, and Stakeholders. Expected Deliverables Methodological Note (Max. 10 Pages) Draft Report (Max. 40 Pages excluding Annexes), Structured According to Oecd-Dac Criteria Powerpoint Presentation for Feedback Workshop Consolidated Final Report Processed Survey Data (Excel or Compatible Format) and Methodological Documentation Timeline The Mission is Planned for March 2026, with an Estimated Duration of 20 Working Days. Consultant/Team Profile Minimum MasterS Degree in Agro-Economics, Development Economics, Program Evaluation, or Related Field Proven Experience (at Least 5 Similar Missions) in Evaluating Multisectoral Programs, Preferably Eu-Funded In-Depth Knowledge of Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Value Chain Development, Local Development, and Inclusive Finance Expertise in Gender, Environment, Community Nutrition, Green Economy, and Decent Work Experience Conducting Surveys in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa Fluency in French Submission Instructions Interested Candidates must Submit Their Complete Proposal Electronically to:
[email protected] Subject Line: «Fed/2023/446 evaluation_mi Parcours» The Application Package must Include: Technical Proposal (Max. 10 Pages) Detailing Understanding of the Terms of Reference, Feasibility, Proposed Methodology, and Objectively Verifiable Indicators (Ovis), Analytical Tools, and Schedule List of Similar past Missions and Cvs of the Evaluation Team Detailed Financial Proposal in Eur (excluding and including Taxes) Deadline for Submission: 6 March 2026 Any Proposal not Complying with Submission Address, Subject Line, Content, or Deadline will be Rejected. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.coordinationsud.org/appels-doffres/?_localisations=afrique%2Casie%2Cmoyen-orient
