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RUATI/YEFFA/AGRA/2025/S/001  

• Conduct Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for youth in Agro-mechanization, Irrigation  equipment and Post-harvest equipment. 
• Develop Training Curriculum for Agro-mechanization training, Irrigation equipment  training and Post-harvest equipment training based on TNA results. 

Disclaimer | RUATI reserves the right to determine the structure of the process,  number of short-listed applicants, the right to withdraw from the proposal process,  the right to change this timetable at any time without notice and reserves the right to  withdraw this tender at any time, without prior notice and without liability to  compensate and/or reimburse any party. 

Introduction  

Rural and Urban Agriculture Technology Initiatives (RUATI) invites qualified individuals  to submit proposals for one of the following assignments; 

1. Conduct Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for youth in Agro-mechanization,  Irrigation equipment and Post-harvest equipment. 
2. Develop Training Curriculum for Agro-mechanization training, Irrigation  equipment training and Post-harvest equipment training based on TNA results. 

Background  

Rural and Urban Agriculture Technology Initiatives (RUATI) is a Local Non Governmental Organization, registered under the Non-Governmental Organization  Act, of 2002. No.24 of 2002 with registration number 00NGO/0009585 and was  officially registered and founded on 16th March 2018, dedicated to increasing  households’ incomes and improving livelihoods through interventions in Agriculture,  Businesses and, cross-cutting issues (Gender, Youth, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, and  Environment). RUATI headquarters are in Songea, Ruvuma region. 

RUATI is implementing a Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and  Agriculture (YEFFA) programme together with other three Implementing Partners  under the supervision of AGRA which is funded by Master Card Foundation. RUATI is  implementing a project; Enhancing Access to Agro Mechanization Services for Young  Farmers in Southern and Eastern Zones of Tanzania: Empowering them With Agro  Mechanization Skills and Linking to Equipment Owners or Businesses.

The purpose of Consultancy:  

Training Needs Assessment (TNA)  

The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a survey that shall involve different  people; youth, agro-businesses, training institutions and farmers with the aim of  determining suitable tailor made courses for youth in agro-mechanization, irrigation  equipment and post-harvest equipment. The output from the TNA must cover but not  limited to enabling youth operate various machines and equipment in agro mechanization, irrigation equipment and post-harvest equipment; enable youth to  repair and maintain various agricultural machines and equipment, fabricate small  agricultural equipment such as push weeders and the like in the field of agro mechanization, irrigation and post-harvest technologies.  

The TNA report must lead to the development of three tailor made courses  curriculums; Agro-mechanization, Irrigation equipment and post-harvest equipment. 

Training Curriculums Development  

Based on the TNA report, the Consultant shall be obliged to develop three  curriculums for; agro-mechanization training, irrigation equipment training and post harvest equipment training. Therefore, the report for this consultancy will be three  training curriculums in the specified specializations. 

Bidding Instructions  

– The complete bidding process shall be done manually or online (e-tendering). – Bidding document is available in AJIRAYAKO.CO.TZ Portal, Social media and RUATI  website (www.ruati.or.tz) from 04.00 PM on the 26th November 2025 to 15:00  Hours on the 5th December 2025. 

– The bids must be submitted in hard copies at our office or in electronic format on  [email protected] not later than 16.00 Hours on the 5th December 2025. 

Scope of Work:  

Training Needs Assessment (TNA)  

A survey for training needs Assessment should cover at least 150 respondents  through questionnaire and Focus Groups Discussions.  

The questionnaires and Focus Group discussion templates must be designed to  capture relevant information that will lead to training needs for youth in agro mechanization, irrigation equipment and post-harvest equipment. 

Training Curriculums Development  

The developed curriculums must take on board the training time frame of 2 – 4 weeks  per course. Also, the training curriculums must take into consideration the diverse  knowledge of participating youth. 

Duration of assignment  

All the assignments will take TWO WEEKS

Expected Deliverables from the assignments:

• Survey Report: including respondents’ categories and recommendations for  training needs on Agro-mechanization, irrigation equipment and post-harvest  equipment.
• A survey involving questionnaires and Focus groups discussions covering at  least 150 respondents as an attachment to the survey report.
• Three curriculum documents; one in agro-mechanization training, the other  on irrigation equipment training and the third on post-harvest equipment  training.

Qualifications and Experience  

Minimum Academic Requirements:  

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Technical training, or related fields.

Professional Experience:  

• At least 5 years of experience in Vocational training or administration,  preferably within Tanzania. 
• Proven experience supporting multi-sector initiatives or corridor-based  development strategies. 
• Familiarity with Tanzania’s agricultural mechanization, irrigation and post harvest status.  
• Experience in engaging with smallholder farmers and especially youth. Competencies:  
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.  
• Fluent in English; working knowledge of Swahili is desirable. 

Evaluation Criteria  

Mandatory Requirements:- 

• Cover letter for expression of interest and understanding of the  assignment
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae includes at least 2 referees.
• Copy of academic certificate(s)
• Technical Evaluation Criteria Summary 

Interested individuals shall be evaluated against the following technical evaluation  criteria: –

General Qualifications (20%)  

•  General Educational background of the consultant, including  relevant degrees or certifications.
• Specialized training that enhances the consultant’s ability to  perform the assignment.
• General Experience and overall professional experience of the  consultant, including years in the field and broad expertise.

Recent Experience in Similar Assignments (40%)  

• The consultant’s past experience matches the solicitation  requirements, including similar projects in scope, complexity, and  objectives.
• Depth and relevance of references, emphasizing that strong ones  should detail the scope and scale of past assignments similar to the  current project. 

Consultant’s Approach and Work Plan (30%)  

• Consultant’s proposed approach and their understanding of the  assignment.
• Practicality, detail, and timeline of the proposed work plan
• Relevant Experience in the Region (10%)
• The consultant’s ability to communicate effectively in local  language(s) for interacting with stakeholders.
• The consultant’s familiarity with local culture, governance, and  administrative structures. 

NB: Only the candidate with the best technical proposal equal or above 75% shall be  considered for financial negotiations. 

Proposal Submission Requirements for individuals  

Technical Proposal  

• Cover letter 
• CVs of the consultant clearly indicating relevant experiences 
• Academic certificates 
• Proposed Approach and Work Plan 

Financial Proposal  

• Financial submission letter 
• Detailed cost breakdown (including fees, taxes, etc.) 
• Payment schedule based on deliverables or milestones. 

Submission Requirements  

Both technical and financial proposals must be submitted in separate sealed  envelopes/electronically and must include the following:

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