Tenders Are Invited For Conduct An Ongoing Process Evaluation Of Nyamagabe Government-Led Graduation Pilot The Aim Is To Provide Actionable Insights To Identify Potential (Technical, Administrative And Political) Bottlenecks And To Feed Information And Learning Back To The Programme In A Timely Manner To Help To Improve The Design And Implementation And To Prepare For Scaling The Programme. Location: Nyamagabe Deadline: Tuesday, 07/07/2026 23:59 About BracS Ultra Poor Graduation Initiative BracS Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (Upgi)Aims To Support Governments To Scale The Graduation Approach For People Living In Chronic Poverty And Vulnerable Situations. The Graduation Approach Is A Multifaceted Set Of Interventions Designed To Ensure Food Security, Social Inclusion, And Sustainable Economic Livelihoods, Enabling The Poorest To Graduate From Poverty. The Graduation Approach Includes Support For Basic Needs, Assets And Training For Income Generation And (One-To-One And/Or Group) Coaching To Support The Participants During The Process. More Information: Graduation Essentials. Programme Background The Gira Wigire Graduation Programme Is Implemented In The Nyamagabe District. Since Autumn 2025, 12,500 Participants Have Been Enrolled In The Programme. The Total Aim Is To Reach Over 35,000 Participants. Brac Upgi Is Providing Design And Implementation Support For The Government. Description Of Assignment Brac International Is Seeking A Firm Or Consultants To Conduct An Ongoing Process Evaluation Of The Government-Led Graduation Programme In The Nyamagabe District. The Primary Objective Of This Ongoing Process Evaluation Is To Provide Actionable Learning And Insights That Respond To The Needs Of The Programme And The Upgi Country Team. Ultimately, The Aim Is To Support Upgi, Governments And Partners In Strengthening The Effectiveness, Scalability, And Long-Term Viability Of Graduation Programmes. Consultant(S) Will Do This By Acting As An External Learning Partner. While They Will Take The Role Of Independent Evaluators/Researchers, They Will Do This With The Focus On Learning And Providing Timely Feedback For The Programme. The Scope Of Individual Tasks And Areas Of Work Will Be Jointly Decided (With Upgi Country Team, Upgi Global Mel Team And The Consultant(S)) On An Ongoing Basis. However, The Work Will Broadly Focus On Assessing The Design, Implementation And Contextual Drives Of The Graduation Programme, And Importantly, The SystemS Capabilities And Preparedness For Scaling. In 2026, The Key Focus Will Be On Exploring What It Takes To Implement A Quality Graduation Program At The District Level (In Nyamagabe). The Analytical Framework That Underpins UpgiS Thinking Related To Scaling Is Called Effective Policy Triangle.1 According To This Framework, For Developing A Scalable Government Policy, Or Programme, Attention Needs To Be Paid To Three Interconnected Areas: 1) Political Supportability, 2) Technical Correctness, I.E. Having A High-Quality Intervention, And 3) Administrative Feasibility. Consultants Are Given Additional Information About The Analytical Framework, But The Work Under Each Dimension Can Explore The Following Elements: 1) Political Supportability / Political Commitment And Stakeholder Dynamics: Assessing The Extent And Nature Of Political Support Underpinning The Graduation Programme, Including Leadership At Various Government Levels, Inter-Ministerial Collaboration, Fiscal Commitment, And Support From Non-State Actors. Evaluations Can Examine How Political Economy Factors Shape Programme Design, Implementation, And Sustainability. 2) Technical Correctness / High-Quality Intervention: Assessing The Extent To Which Graduation Programmes Are Aligned With The Graduation Essentials, And Being Implemented As Intended Across Different Settings. The Evaluations Can Examine Adaptation To Local Contexts, Variations In Delivery, Targeting, And Participant Experience, As Well As Mechanisms For Quality Assurance And Feedback. 3) Administrative Feasibility/Systems Integration: Exploring The Degree To Which Graduation Programmes Are Embedded Within National Systems, Policies, And Delivery Mechanisms And How Processes To Build Capacity, Adjust Mandates And Kpis, Etc., Are Taking Place. This Includes Analysis Of Government Ownership, Integration Into Existing Social Protection Or Economic Inclusion Frameworks, Cross-Sectoral Coordination, Capacity Building, And Data Management Systems. The Evaluation Will Use A Mixed-Methods Approach, Combining Qualitative Data (E.G., Stakeholder Interviews, Field Observations, Policy Reviews) With Quantitative Implementation Metrics. For Gathering Participant Experiences, Interviews And Focus Group Discussions Can Be Used. The Specific Outputs Are Discussed And Decided For Each Task/Area Of Work, But As A General Rule, The Consultant(S) Are Not Expected To Write Long Reports; Instead, Short Notes Or Presentations Are Preferred. This Will Ensure That Findings And Insights Feed Into Decision-Making In A More Timely Manner. 1 Guerrero Et Al (2024), Scaling Up Development Impact. Ultimately, The Findings And Lessons Learned From This Evaluation Will Inform The Implementation Of The Programme In Subsequent Years And Phases. The Country-Level Learning And Insights Will Also Feed Into Upgi-Wide, Cross-Country Learning That Is Managed By The Upgi Global Mel Team. Scope Of Work: As Mentioned, The Focus And Scope Of Work Will Be Jointly Decided And Can Vary Over Time, Responding To The Needs Of The Country Team And The Programme. The Tasks May Involve: Looking At Particular Programme Components And How They Are Designed And Implemented (E.G. Training, Coaching, Assets Transfer, Etc) Conducting An Analysis Of (Technical, Administrative, Political) Factors Hindering And Supporting The Programme Implementation Looking At The (Government, Staff) Capabilities At The Federal And Local Levels Interviewing Participants, Coaches Or Other Members Of Staff To Gather Their Experiences Analyse Data To Identify Trends, Patterns, And Areas For Improvement Provide Actionable Insights And Recommendations In A Timely Manner Present Findings In Meetings And Workshops In 2026, The Key Focus Will Be On Gathering Learnings From The Nyamagabe District. Consultants Will Lookinto Issues Such As: How Are The Programmes Co-Designed And Tailored To Meet Specific Local Realities? What Can Be Said About The Districts Capacity To Finance And Sustain Programs? How Are Parasocial Workers Mobilised And Trained? What Governance Arrangements And Structures Support The Program? Which Of These Questions Will Be (First) Addressed In 2026, And How, Will Be Jointly Discussed And Decided. Outputs/Deliverables Specific Outputs And Deliverables To Address The Learning Questions Above Will Be Jointly Decided. They Can Vary Depending On The Focus And Scope Of The Specific Assignment, As Well As On The GovernmentS Needs. Qualifications: The Consultant(S) Should Have: A Deep Understanding Of The Context And Political Economy In The Country Research Background Masters Degree In A Relevant Field Experience In Conducting Similar Learning-Focused Assignments Or Evaluations Experience And Skills In Communicating Learning And Insights In A Clear And Timely Manner. Knowledge Of The Graduation Approach (Or Similar Comprehensive Economic Inclusion & Social Protection Programmes) Is An Advantage. Experience In Government , Ingo/ Development Contexts Is Highly Preferred. Ideally, We Are Looking For A Team That: Has A Mix Of Senior And More Junior Researchers Where Everyone Has Research Experience, Some Extensive Some May Have Operational / Implementation Experience (Preferably Livelihood, Social Protection Etc) Some Should Have Experience Working With Or In Government. Reporting And Coordination The Consultants Will Report To The Rwanda Country Team And The Global Mel Team. The Primary Contact And Task Manager For The Assignment Will Be Martin Ruzima From The Rwanda Country Team. Tiina Pasanen From The Global Mel Team Will Provide Overarching Management Across Countries. Level Of Effort The Estimated Amount Of Work For 2026 Is Approximately 60-90 Person Days Divided Among A Team Of Consultants Spread Over 5 Months Days. The Work Will Likely Involve Some Travelling, And The Costs For That Are Included In The Total Budget. Travel Plans And Budgets Will Be Further Discussed With The Bracupgi Team Before Signing The Contract. The Workload Will Likely Fluctuate Over The Months, Meaning There Can Be More Intense Months (E.G. Field Visits Or Data Collection), And More Quiet Periods. Duration Of The Assignment The Assignment Will Be Spread Across July - Dec 2026, With A Likely Extension Until The End Of 2027 (Andfurther), Respective To Performance, Successful Collaboration And The Government Approval Of The Programme. Mandatory Documentation The Tender Is Open To Both Registered And Individual Qualified Consultants In A Consortium. Company /Sole Proprietor Company Profile (Registered Address, Contact Person, List Of Customers, Etc.) Company Registration Certificate From Rdb With At Least 3 Years . Cvs - Submit At Least 3 - Demonstrating Qualifications And Professional Experience. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate. Rssb Certificate Signed Vendor Data Consent Form & Service Disclosure Form Individual Consultants Cvs - Submit At Least 3 - Demonstrating Qualifications And Professional Experience. Academic And Professional Certificates. Identification - Certificate Of Completion For Similar Service In The Last Two Years. Taxpayer Identification Number (Tin) Signed Vendor Data Consent Form & Service Disclosure Form Technical Proposal The Research Process Will Be Jointly Developed (With Consultants, UpgiS Country Team And UpgiSglobal Mel Team). 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