TENDER NOTICE

Poultry Expert for Community-Based Poultry Farm Establishment and Management

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), is implementing a comprehensive conservation and development program for the Volcanoes landscape in Rwanda. This initiative aims to harmonize conservation efforts with sustainable community development, addressing the complex challenges faced by both the ecosystem and local populations.

As part of this program, AWF has identified poultry farming as a promising income-generating activity for local communities. This aligns with the broader goals of reducing pressure on natural resources, diversifying livelihoods, and promoting sustainable economic development in the region. However, the current skill level within this value chain among local community members is relatively low.

Objectives of the assignment :

• To design and establish a comprehensive small-scale poultry farm that incorporates all key components of the value chain, including hatchery, egg production, meat production, and slaughtering and packaging facilities.
• To implement best practices in poultry farming, ensuring the farm serves as a model of efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.
• To develop and deliver a comprehensive training program that builds the capacity of local community members in all aspects of poultry farming and management.
• To manage the poultry farm operations for a period of two years, ensuring its viability and demonstrating its potential as a sustainable business model.
• To facilitate market linkages and develop strategies for the long-term economic sustainability of community-based poultry farming initiatives.
• To integrate the poultry farming initiative with broader conservation goals, demonstrating how sustainable livelihoods can contribute to reduced pressure on natural resources.
• To prepare a comprehensive handover strategy and action plan to ensure the continued success and community ownership of the poultry farm beyond the initial two-year period.

Submission Requirements:

Interested parties should submit:

• Copy of Registration Certificate issued by RDB.
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate issued by RRA.
• Valid RSSB Clearance Certificate
• A Simplified business plan for the poultry farm
• Draft Layout Design and infrastructure requirements for the farm, including hatchery, egg production units, meat production facilities, and packaging area
• A financial proposal including farm establishment , training and operation cost for 2 years
• A concept note outlining the approach to establishing and managing a community-based poultry farm (maximum 3 pages)
• Contact information for three references

All proposals must be submitted no later than Nov 5^th , 2024, at 5:00 PM East Africa Time. Late submissions will not be considered. Please send your complete proposal package to procurement@awf.org with a copy to kigali@awf.org 

For full Terms of Reference and submission guidelines, please see the attachment

NSABIMANA Patrick

Ag. Country Director

AWF-Rwanda

KIGALI