Organization for Integration and Promotion of Persons with Albinism (OIPPA): Terms of Reference (Tor) :training Consultancy for a Trainer for Youth Cooperative Members
Event Details:
Terms of Reference (ToR) :Training consultancy
A trainer for youth cooperative members
Turengere abafite ubumuga ;Implementing partners: HIHD, ISDO, OIPPA and AIMPO
Activity spear headed by: -HIHD and OIPPA
Organisational briefs:
Hand in Hand for Development: Aims to reintegrate marginalized groups into society through training and education for sustainable livelihoods.
Organisation for Integration and Promotion of Persons with Albinism Aims to promote integration and social economic participation of people with albinism by reinforcing their capacities and building their autonomy.
Project background and Rationale
The “Turengere Abafite Ubumuga Project” was initiated in response to the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Rwanda, despite the nation’s strong legislative framework advocating for their rights. In 2022 PWDs represented 3.4% of Rwanda’s population, yet they were less educated, less likely to be employed, and faced higher poverty rates than their non-disabled counterparts. The project seeks to create an enabling environment where vulnerable PWDs can realize their abilities and actively participate in economic and social protection. Through targeted interventions, including advocacy, capacity building, and support for livelihood activities, the project aims to empower PWDs and promote their inclusion in Rwandan society.
Overview:
The Activity focuses on empowering 160 youth with disabilities (YWDs) from 4 cooperatives located in Burera, Rubavu, Rutsiro, and Musanze districts. These cooperatives were selected based on improvements in governance, existing projects, and recommendations from local authorities
Objective:
To strengthen the organizational, managerial, and technical capacities of YWD cooperatives, equipping youth with practical skills in livelihood activities and cooperative governance, and ensuring long-term sustainability of their economic initiatives.
Purpose:
To enable youth with disabilities to meaningfully engage in income-generating activities through well-structured, well-governed cooperatives, thereby improving their economic independence and promoting their inclusion in local development efforts.
Deliverables
Undertake a comprehensive assessment of existing cooperative structures, identifying strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and challenges.
Develop a customized management and livelihood training plan informed by the assessment findings
Organize a 5-day intensive training and coaching program covering key topics such as financial management, marketing, cooperative governance, and project management.
Facilitate the development of two-year action plans for each YWD cooperative, ensuring the effective implementation and sustainability of their economic activities.
Establish a peer-to-peer training mechanism, to facilitate the internal transfer of knowledge within cooperatives to ensure inclusive capacity building.
Consultant requirements:-
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Development Studies, Social Work, Education, Business Development, Cooperative Management, or a related field.
Additional experience cooperative development, business skills, or livelihood development are an added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience delivering capacity-building training, especially in cooperative governance, livelihoods, and inclusion.
Prior experience working with youth with disabilities or marginalized communities is essential.
Experience in conducting organizational capacity assessments and participatory action planning.
Strong communication, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English (spoken and written).
Required Documents
Interested consultant trainers (individuals or consulting firms) must submit:
Technical Proposal including, understanding of the assignment and proposed methodology
Financial Proposal (Budget) including. Total cost breakdown
Profile of the Trainer
Copies of academic and professional certificates
References from at least 2 past clients
Legal documents (for consulting firms):
All documents must be submitted by 17th April 2025 at 12:00 PM Submissions should be sent electronical to [email protected] and [email protected] ,and the hard copies that are mandatory to be assessed will be submitted to the office of OIPPA located in Kicukiro district, Gikondo-Mereze 1, KK563st8 or call 0785758874. Applicants are invited in opening the same day at 2pm.
Dr Nicodeme HAKIZIMANA,
Executive director ,
OIPPA
Date and Timings:
16-04-2025 3:51 PM to 17-04-2025 11:59 AM
