Tenders are invited for Provision of Professional Court-Annexed Mediation Services and Analytical Study on ADR Referral Patterns. Location: Kigali Deadline: Tuesday, 26/05/2026 17:00 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS TUBIBE AMAHORO invites applications from all qualified individual consultants, professional mediators, and registered consultancy firms or agencies to submit their Expression of Interest and technical proposals for the provision of court-annexed mediation services and an analytical study on ADR referral patterns. This opportunity is open to all eligible applicants meeting the requirements set out in this Terms of Reference. 1. BACKGROUND ON TUBIBE AMAHORO TUBIBE AMAHORO (TA), meaning "Let Us Sow Peace," is a Rwandan non-governmental organization established in 1995 in the immediate aftermath of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Founded by survivors and human rights defenders, TAs mission is grounded in the conviction that sustainable peace must be cultivated from within communities through dialogue, mediation, and empowerment. TA obtained legal status through Ministerial Order No 41/08.11 of 31 March 2011, published in the Official Gazette No. 33 of 15 August 2011. Headquartered in Bwishyura Sector, Karongi District, Western Province, TA currently operates across 11 districts in Rwanda, employs 27 permanent staff, and mobilizes over 2,500 community volunteers. TAs mandate focuses on five strategic pillars: Peacebuilding and social cohesion Access to justice and ADR promotion Civic participation and human rights Gender equality and family conflict prevention Environmental protection and sustainable community development TA is an active member of ADR steering committees at MINIJUST level, JADF in 11 districts, JRLOS committees in 5 districts, and umbrella networks including RCCDN, RWAMNET, and Pro-Femme Twesehamwe. TA has received funding from partners including Norwegian Peoples Aid (NPA), UNITAR, KNH, Action Aid, EU, SIDA, DFID, and CARE International. 2. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY TUBIBE AMAHORO, in fulfilment of its mandate to advance Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in Rwanda, seeks to engage a qualified consultant or consultancy firm to provide two categories of services: 2.1 Primary Objective Activity 1: Mediation Services Conduct professional court-annexed mediation sessions at the following designated judicial institutions: Intermediate Court of Karongi Primary Court of Bwishyura 2.2 Secondary Objective Activity 2: Analytical Study Carry out a rigorous analytical study of court-to-ADR referral patterns and institutional compliance with national ADR standards established under Rwandan law and policy frameworks. 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES 3.1 Activity 1: Mediation Services The selected consultant shall: Conduct court-annexed mediation sessions as referred by both designated courts; Facilitate mediation proceedings in accordance with policy guidelines; Manage pre-mediation preparation including review of case files, identification of parties, and scheduling of sessions; Maintain strict confidentiality throughout all proceedings; Draft and execute settlement agreements for cases reaching resolution, ensuring legal enforceability; Prepare and submit individual case reports within 24 hours of each session. 3.2 Activity 2: Analytical Study The selected consultant shall also deliver: A comprehensive review and analysis of court-to-mediation referral data, patterns, and statistics at both designated courts; An assessment of compliance levels with national ADR standards (referral timelines, documentation, procedural adherence); Identification of systemic gaps, bottlenecks, and best practices in court-ADR coordination; Benchmarking against Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) guidelines and the Justice Sector Strategic Plan; Evidence-based recommendations to improve ADR integration within the two courts; A structured analytical report (minimum 15 pages) with quantitative findings, qualitative observations, and actionable recommendations. Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-reference-tor-provision-professional-court-annexed-mediation-services-and-analytical
