Call for Proposals: Baseline Survey Consultant – Villages of Hope (VOH) Extension Project || Dufatanye Organization
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Call for Proposals: Baseline Survey Consultant – Villages of Hope (VOH) Extension Project
Organization: Dufatanye Organization
Project Partner: Suyana Foundation
Project Title: Baseline Survey for the Villages of Hope (VOH II) Extension Project
Location: Nyamiseke (Nyanza District) and Rasaniro (Nyaruguru District), Rwanda
Application Deadline:6th July 2025 at 5:00 PM (Rwanda time)
Contract Duration: 7 weeks from contract signature date
Type of Assignment: Consultance
Background
Dufatanye Organization is launching the second phase of the Villages of Hope (VOH) Project, a community development initiative supported by Suyana Foundation. Phase 1 (2022–2024) achieved major successes in Karwiru and Kadusenyi, including a reduction in malnutrition from 20% to 2%, increased access to clean water, and economic empowerment through savings groups.
Phase 2 (2025–2028) will scale up this integrated model in two new villages: Nyamiseke (Nyanza) and Rasaniro (Nyaruguru), targeting 878 households and over 4,000 direct participants.
Purpose of the Baseline Survey
To provide comprehensive baseline data on the current status of:
Food security and nutrition
Access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
Health and education
Household earnings and financial inclusion
Environmental sustainability
This data will guide project implementation, support ongoing monitoring, and enable effective impact evaluation.
3. Scope and Methodology
The consultant will apply a mixed-methods approach, including:
Structured household surveys
Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
Community mapping
Inclusivity is vital—women, youth, local leaders, and marginalized groups will all participate.
Key Responsibilities of the Consultant
Review project documents and indicators
Develop and finalize tools (surveys, FGD, KII guides)
Train enumerators and supervise data collection
Conduct fieldwork in both target villages
Clean and analyze data
Prepare draft and final baseline reports
Present findings in a stakeholder validation workshop
Deliver a concise summary brief with key recommendations
Deliverables
Inception report
Final data collection tools
Enumerator training report
Clean datasets (Excel, SPSS, etc.)
Draft and final baseline reports
Summary brief (2–3 pages)
Presentation materials for validation workshop
Consultant Profile
The ideal candidate or firm should have:
Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, or related fields
5+ years of experience conducting baseline studies
Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods
Proven data analysis skills using SPSS, Stata, or similar tools
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Experience working with community projects in Rwanda
Fluency in English (Kinyarwanda is an asset)
Strong understanding of ethical research practices
Submission Requirements
Interested consultants/firms must submit:
Technical proposal (methodology, work plan, relevant experience)
CVs of key personnel
At least two examples of similar past work
Financial proposal with a detailed, itemized budget
Certificate of good completion of previous similar work
RRA and RSSB non-compliance certificates
Application Instructions
Submission format: PDF (all documents)
Email subject line: Baseline Study – Villages of Hope Extension
Send to:[email protected]
Deadline:6th July 2025 at 5:00 PM (Rwanda time)
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
About Us:
Dufatanye Organization is a Rwandan NGO working to eradicate malnutrition, poverty, and disease through integrated rural development. Learn more about our model and impact at www.dufatanye.organd www.suyana.org.
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Date and Timings:
02-07-2025 5:08 PM to 06-07-2025 5:00 PM
