Tenders are invited for Consultancy to Develop Baseline Survey Design and Data Collection Tools. Location: Kigali Deadline: Thursday, 28/05/2026 16:00 ABOUT AGRIFOP Agribusiness Focused Partnership Organization (AGRIFOP) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) established in Rwanda in 2012 and registered under Rwandan law (REG. No 014/NGO/2015). The organization was founded to provide support for rural smallholder agricultural development and to serve the public interest by modernizing the agricultural sector. Its mission is to support rural smallholder agricultural development through capacity building, consultancy, and market development, ultimately improving food security and rural livelihoods. The core objective is to transform subsistence farming into a knowledge-based, value-creating sector that contributes to the national economy in a sustainable and resilient manner. AGRIFOP acts as a vital bridge between agro-dealers and smallholder farmers. By teaching agro-dealers how to effectively communicate technical information about crop nutrients and modern seed varieties, they ensure that farmers have the knowledge needed to increase yield and improve the quality of their harvest. CONSULTANCY BACKGROUND The Agribusiness Focused Partnership Organization (AGRIFOP) in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is implementing the High Iron Bean (HIB) Value Chain Development Project in 25 five sectors of target districts in Western Province of Rwanda. The project seeks to improve productivity, market access, value addition, business linkages, employment opportunities, and incomes for targeted smallholder farmers, youth, producers, cooperatives, SMEs (agrodealers, seed multipliers, aggregators), and other market actors. It will start with enhancing farmers adoption of improved HIB seeds, strengthening local seed systems, and promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture. The intervention targets bean farmers, farmer cooperatives, seed multipliers, and agro-dealers operating in selected Food Basket Sites (FOBASI) across Rutsiro, Nyamasheke, Rusizi, Karongi, and Nyabihu districts. To support evidence-based implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project interventions, a comprehensive baseline study is required. The baseline will establish benchmark indicators against which project progress, outcomes, and impact will be measured throughout the project lifecycle. AGRIFOP invites qualified consultants to submit proposals for the development of a Baseline Survey Design and Data Collection Tools targeting bean farmers and farmer cooperatives and the source of inputs used. PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY The purpose of this consultancy is to design a robust baseline survey framework and develop high-quality quantitative and qualitative data collection tools for the HIB Value Chain Development Project in Rwanda. The consultancy will ensure that the baseline methodology and tools align with project objectives, logical framework indicators, donor requirements, and national statistical standards. OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY The specific objectives are to: Review project documents, logframe, results framework, and MEL indicators. Develop a comprehensive baseline survey methodology and implementation plan. Design an appropriate sampling framework and sample size determination. Develop quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments. Configure digital/mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, CommCare, etc.). Develop data quality assurance procedures and field protocols. Prepare enumerator guidelines/manuals and consent procedures. Produce an inception report detailing the baseline design and tools. Baseline survey methodology Sampling framework and data collection plan Data collection tools and questionnaires KoboCollect/ODK digital tools The consultant is expected to work closely with AGRIFOP technical teams to ensure that all tools are practical, participatory, gender-sensitive, and aligned with national agricultural standards. Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-reference-consultancy-develop-baseline-survey-design-and-data-collection-tools
