Expression of Interest For Consultancy Services For Selection Of A Consulting Firm For Youth Agribusiness Training, Mentorship And Business Development Support

Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Selection of a Consulting Firm for Youth Agribusiness Training, Mentorship and Business Development Support. Location: KIGALI Deadline: Monday, 12/10/2026 16:30 This request for expression of interest (REOI) follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared on the African Development Bank Groups Internet Website(www.afdb.org) 12th August 2022. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is implementing the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program phase II, financed through a grant from the African Development Bank as administrators of funds under the TAAT II Addendum. IITA intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant to facilitate payment for the Selection of Firm for Youth Agribusiness training, curriculum development, mentorship, business plan preparation, and enterprise development in collaboration with project partners. IITA and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI)- Rwanda, seeks to strengthen Rwandas seed sector through a market-driven and private sector-led approach by supporting youth agripreneurs establish profitable enterprises engaged in certified maize seed production and basic seed potato multiplication by fostering partnerships with anchor seed companies, Farmer Service Centers (FSCs), financial institutions, and other stakeholders. While technical support for seed production will be provided by anchor seed companies, there is also a need to strengthen the entrepreneurial, financial management, and business development capacities of youth enterprises to ensure their long-term sustainability. To achieve this, IITA in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI)- Rwanda, intends to engage a qualified consulting firm to deliver structured agribusiness training, entrepreneurship learning, mentorship, and business development support, enabling youth groups to develop bankable business plans, access financing, manage loans responsibly, and operate sustainable agribusiness enterprises. The consulting firm is expected to carry out the assignment in accordance with the Terms of Reference (ToR) specified in Appendix 1 below. Among others, the consulting firm will deliver agribusiness training and capacity-building services to youth groups through a combination of in-person workshops, learning, mentorship, and business development support. Key areas of focus will include entrepreneurship, agribusiness management, financial literacy, marketing, value chain development, governance, leadership, and risk management. The provider will also develop and deliver training modules, webinars, mentoring sessions, and digital learning resources to ensure continuous learning throughout the project period. IITA now invites eligible consulting firms to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI), including detailed information. Interested firms must be legally registered entities with a minimum year of incorporation of five (5) years, with demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship development, agribusiness training, youth enterprise development, and business incubation. Firms should have the capacity to deliver both in-person and training programs, possess qualified personnel with expertise in agribusiness and enterprise development, and demonstrate experience working with financial institutions and enterprise financing initiatives. Strong organizational capacity and a proven track record of implementing similar assignments are also required. The assignment shall be for one (1) year and half, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure (Quality and Cost Based Selection) shall be in accordance with the African Development Banks Procurement policy framework, October 2015, which is available on the Banks website at https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and operations/procurement/new-procurement-policy Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 08:00-16:30 Expressions of interest should be delivered to the emails below on or before Monday 12th October 2026 at 16:30 pm. Any proposal received after the closing date shall be rejected. Attn: Zozo Rachel Interim TAAT Program Coordinator | Program Management Unit International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, www.iita.org Headquarters & West Africa Hub PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan 200001, Oyo State, Nigeria International Mailing Address: IITA, Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Road, Croydon, CR9 3EE, UK Email: [email protected] / Copy: [email protected] Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/index.php/job/request-expressions-interest-consultancy-services