Tanzania Agribusiness Window Results Measurement Consultancy

• Country: Tanzania
• Summary: Tanzania Agribusiness Window Results Measurement Consultancy
• TZT Ref No: 54658027
• Deadline: 09 Jul 2021
• Financier: Other Funding Agencies
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
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• Expression of Interest are invited for Tanzania Agribusiness Window Results Measurement Consultancy Prequalification June 2021. 1. The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund AECF is a development institution that builds the resilience of rural and marginalized communities by catalysing innovative private sector business models with patient capital and growth support services across Sub-Saharan Africa. Launched in 2008, the AECF has mobilized over US $356 million in donor funds, leveraging more than US$749 million in matching capital and improving the lives of more than 27 million people as at the year 2020 through jobs and increased household incomes. The AECF has so far supported 339 companies in 26 countries in sub-Saharan Africa across 40 value chains in our focal sectors of agribusiness and renewable energy. For more information, see www.aecfafrica.org 2. About Tanzania Agribusiness Window (TZAW) AECF-s Tanzania Agribusiness Window is a multi-annual investment programme capitalised by bilateral donors (principally FCDO, together with Sida and USAID) currently in its fourth phase. It has 18 ongoing investments in the agriculture sector spread across the country that are managed from offices in Dar es Salaam and supported by central AECF operations in Nairobi. AECF offers investees a mixture of grant and loan finance for a six-year period during which time they develop innovative business models and report against a series of development impact targets. AECF-s capital providers require robust estimates of the impact that their investments make on the lives and livelihoods of low-income households and farmers. To achieve this, the institution has implemented a comprehensive results measurement mechanism based on the results measurement standards development by the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development. This requires the definition of individual investment intervention logic in the form of a results chain and associated indicators and a modelling of the benefit achieved and reported biannually and annually. In addition to these results measurement plans, funding is provided by AECF-s donors to verify the results estimated by investees through regular reviews of data, validation of modelling and for some high impact projects, primary field level verification. Regional coverage The 18 investments are spread across Tanzania in the following regions: Company Location Company 1,2 Dar es Salaam/Mbeya Company 3,4 Mbeya -Tanzania Company 5 Njombe Region Company 6,7,8,9,10 Arusha/Iringa Company 11 Tanga Company 12,13 Nationally Company 14 Dodoma/ Tabora Company 15 Moshi Company 16 Morogoro Company 17 Kinondoni Company 18 Zanzibar/Mtwara Four of these investees will complete their engagement with AECF by the end of 2021. The remainder will continue to be measured for impact until the end of 2022. 3. About the assignment 3.1 Purpose AECF is seeking the services of a pool of individual consultants with specific experience in the development of results measurement plans under the DCED standards to review annually the existing plans for each ongoing investment and update accordingly. In addition, these consultants will be tasked with the development of up to five case studies where more detailed evidence will be developed to support the impact narrative and intervention logic of the investment. Individual assignments will be allocated to pre-selected consultants depending on need, availability and competence of the experts selected. AECF intends to allocate all the work to between two and three consultants. 3.2. Specific deliverables of the assignment The deliverables/outputs for this assignment will vary depending on the scope of individual assignments allocated to the consultant on a draw down basis, but will include: i. Updated results measurement plans at an investment level, including revision of the results chain as necessary, identification and verification of updated reported performance figures, inclusion of robust secondary sources of evidence to validate costs and benefits quoted and appropriate computation to arrive at a credible and defensible impact at the household level. The generation of information for the results measurement plans is principally desk based, but also includes (where travel is possible) a field visit to the investee to interview key stakeholders. This process supports the verification of data and can elaborate understanding of intervention logic through direct consultation with end beneficiaries using qualitative methods such as focus groups. It also identifies human interest and other communication outputs. Other specific actions that can be included in the work include the verification of additional work such as gender integration plans and the identification of benefits from technical assistance and other services. Where possible, site visits are made together with the AECF portfolio manager. ii. Case studies that use a mixture of primary and secondary information to further verify and highlight the development impact from the investment and the lessons learned for both AECF and the wider impact investing ecosystem. Primary information generation will be qualitative in nature and not involve third party data collection. They could involve focus groups for end beneficiaries and key stakeholder interviews. 4. Duration of the assignment and level of effort Each results measurement plan is expected to take on average five working days. This may vary depending on the depth of analysis needed and the need for travel to field locations, so should be considered indicative. 18 investments are included in the 2021 scope of work, 14 for 2022. Case study assignments are indicatively expected to take ten working days, but the length may vary depending on the scale and scope of research envisaged. 5. Proposal submission Qualified consultants (individual or institutional consultants) are invited to submit the proposal that includes the following: a) Qualification and experience of the individual/institution. b) Previous experience in similar assignment(s). c) Detailed financial budget (in USD) and work plan/staff resources. d) Technical and Financial proposals will need to be submitted as separate documents. 6. Qualifications and experience The minimum competencies and qualifications include: a) At least 5 years- experience in development, management and /or monitoring of agriculture investment programmes supporting smallholder farmers in Sub Saharan Africa. b) Good working knowledge of results measurement mechanisms specifically in the agriculture sector. Practical experience and knowledge of the DCED standards would be a clear advantage. c) Experience of field level research including end beneficiary and key stakeholder interviews, focus groups etc d) An in-depth understanding of the agriculture sector in Tanzania. e) The right to work in Tanzania. Preference will be given to Tanzania based consultants and no international travel costs will be considered eligible. f) Experience in Development Finance and SME development g) Good analytical and writing skills. h) For case studies and learning papers, proven experience in analysis and drafting evidence-based learning (samples of previous studies will be required). 7. Pricing and Reporting The AECF is obliged by the Kenyan tax authorities to withhold taxes on service contract fees as well as ensure that VAT, is charged where applicable. Applicants are advised to ensure that they have a clear understanding of their tax position with regards to provisions of Kenya tax legislation when developing their proposals. The Financial proposals shall therefore include all applicable taxes quoted separately. If taxes are not mentioned in the financial proposal, The AECF shall consider that they are included in the prices provided. The consultant will report to the Knowledge and Insights Lead 8. Evaluation Criteria The mandatory and desirable criteria against which proposals will be evaluated are identified in the table below. NO. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT Weighted Award A. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL 80 1. An understanding of the terms of reference Demonstrate understanding of the assignment and expected outcomes. 5 Relevant tertiary level qualification 5 2. Methodology and work-plan that will deliver the best value on the assignment Demonstrate experience in results measurement, including the DCED standard 25 2.2 Experience in conducting field level research 15 3. Qualification and Experience Evidence of similar previous experience in the last 5 years including reference list indicating the scope and magnitude of similar assignments; 25 Years of professional experience 5 A. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL: Clarity, relevance, reality to market value/ value for money of cost for the assignment (inclusive of any applicable tax, reimbursables and travel).** 20 Total Score 100 9. Disclaimer AECF reserves the right to determine the structure of the process, number of short-listed participants, the right to withdraw from the proposal process, the right to change the timetable at any time without notice and reserves the right to withdraw this EOI at any time, without prior notice and without liability to compensate and/or reimburse any party. In case you do not hear from us in one month, please consider your application unsuccessful. The AECF is an Equal Opportunity organization. The AECF considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, gender, colour, national origin, religion, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 10. Application a) Interested consultancy firms and individuals are requested to submit their technical and financial proposal to aecfprocurement@aecfafrica
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