Tenders are invited for Consultants for Conducting Rapid Analyses of Agropastoral Value Chains Closing Date: 6 Jul 2026 Type: Consultancy COOPI is looking for a Consultant to carry out rapid analyses of agropastoral value chains in Chad Background and Rationale COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale, in consortium with ACORD Chad and RAPS-D Développement, is implementing the PARCOURS project, funded by the European Union, in the provinces of Salamat, Mandoul, Moyen-Chari and Guéra. Pressure on natural resources, particularly with the hosting of 18,135 and 38,940 Central African refugees (February 2025) in the provinces of Mandoul and Moyen Chari, unregulated agricultural expansion, reduction of pastures, increased tensions with protected area managers due to restrictions on transhumance corridors, degradation of ecosystems and limited access to veterinary services. In this context, COOPI is launching a call for individual consultants or consulting firms to carry out four rapid analyses of priority agropastoral value chains in the projects areas of intervention. Purpose of the position The overall objective of the study is to analyze the functioning of the four agropastoral value chains targeted in the study area. The objective is to propose concrete strategies to improve productivity, value added, inclusion (youth, women) and producers incomes. The COOPI ACORD RAPS consortium is currently working to update the mapping databases of the sectors, infrastructures and SSBs of the targeted area, including participatory prioritization that will confirm the choice of value chains to be analyzed, before the start of the consultants mission. These are value chains of provincial interest for which no recent studies are available. This ToR concerns the rapid analysis of agropastoral value chains that will be carried out with funding from COOPI, ACORD and RAPS-Développement in the following departments: Middle Chari: Barh-koh and Korbol Mandoul: Oriental and Goundi Mandoul Salamat: Bahr Azoum, Aboudeia and Harax Guera: Bahr Signaka and Garada The project aims to generate sustainable impacts by consolidating the achievements of previous interventions (NaturA-Chad 1) and strengthening the resilience and economy of people and ecosystems in Chads key landscapes. The project works in close coordination with the actors present in the intervention areas in order to avoid overlaps and maximize impact. Expected results A detailed mapping report of each value chain is produced. The actors of the selected value chains and their roles are identified. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats of the selected sectors are documented in a SWOT analysis Margins and value added per link are estimated. Operational recommendations and action plans for the development of weak links are formulated. Candidate Profile The consultant or design office will have to: Have a university degree (BAC +4/5) in the field of agricultural economics, agricultural or pastoral development, marketing of agro-pastoral productions, or any other related discipline; Justify a professional experience of at least 7 years, and proven references in carrying out agropastoral value chain analyses; Be an expert in agropastoral value chain analysis, value chains and market studies Have field experience in Central Africa and a good knowledge of Chad ; Have an excellent knowledge of French (language of writing the report), knowledge of Arabic (local language) is desired; Varied international experience in different contexts is a plus ; Also have good listening, communication, facilitation and leadership skills, but also writing and synthesis; Groups involving several profiles will be appreciated. Submission file Interested candidates will be required to submit: A technical offer including a note of understanding of the terms of reference, the proposed methodology, the main activities, a provisional schedule; A financial offer per lot which must show the details of the quantities and the unit costs for the fees and all other costs related to the service. The detailed curriculum vitae of each consultant and their references (attestations, certificates, etc.) in connection with the realization of agricultural/agropastoral value chain analysis Duration of the study The study will be carried out from 15 July 2026, over a total period of 24 days worked, including working meetings, field missions, workshops to present the results and the finalisation of the study report. COOPI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the advertisement. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is a secular and independent Italian humanitarian organisation that fights against all forms of poverty to improve the world. Founded in 1965, COOPI is now present in 27 countries in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, with emergency and development projects led by expatriate staff on average more than 200 people per year and national staff. The main institutional donors are the European Union ECHO and INTPA -, UN agencies, the Italian government, local authorities and other European governments. How to apply Send your CV and cover letter via the following link: https://coopi.org/en/job-position.html?id=5714&ln= Before applying,interested candidates are invited to consult the full Terms of Reference (ToR) at the following link: [**https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PfzzvDZHzx6qX4nM6bH2WixYYcYkKBvc/view?usp=sharing**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PfzzvDZHzx6qX4nM6bH2WixYYcYkKBvc/view?usp=sharing) [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4217995/tchad-consultants-pour-la-realisation-des-analyses-rapides-des-chaines-de-valeur-agropastorales
