The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link or it can be obtained at the Office

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) now invites the eligible consulting firms/NGO (“Consultants”) to submit their expression of interest (EoI) for the above mention service. Interested Consultants/NGO should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

Criteria of Consultant Firm

• At least 5 years demonstrated experience in implementation of similar programs and working with agriculture cooperative, commune or village-based groups of poor rural households and RFGs, specifically saving and Credit Groups (SCGs). Proven demonstrated experience in successfully implementing at least 2 similar assignments in the last 7 years.
• Proven experience in gender awareness, gender issues, vulnerable group, etc.
• Experience in social safeguard
• Proven experience in community facilitation and communication
• Firm/NGO has a good communication and relation with other firms, entities, NGOs and governmental agencies.
• Proven experience working in indigenous communities

Desirable additional qualifications

The selected Firm or NGO is preferred to have the following qualifications:

• Experience with resource management
• Experience with agricultural development project in developing countries
• Previous experience working with externally financed project, preferably WB, UN, or NGOs supported projects.

For more detail information about the qualification and responsibilities of the firm/NGO are in the TOR.

A Consultant/NGO will be selected in accordance with the Quality-Based Selection (QBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address during office hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and from Monday to Friday (except public holiday)

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address provided in the contact details.