RMS of Reference Establishment of Vegetable Gardens and Supply of Vegetable Seeds/seedlings in Ethiopia

1.0 INTRODUCTION

• Increased income for farmers by supporting production of vegetable gardens as an alternative source of income.
• Improved household food and nutrition security as a result of vegetable consumption.
• Promoted inclusive participation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups in agriculture and livelihood diversification, contributing to improved rural economic resilience.

• Procure and supply 10kg vegetable seeds (carrot, spinach, lettuce, beetroot, cabbage).
• Procure and supply 6,250 kale cabbage seedlings.
• Build capacity of beneficiaries on improved vegetable production practices.

• Collaborate with Solidaridad team to identify farmers’ preferred and suitable vegetable seeds

• Land preparation
• Fertilizers application
• Seeds and seedlings selection
• Nursery propagation
• Transplanting
• Plant protection (weeds, pests and diseases identification and control)
• Integrated pest management

1. Provide all materials, labour, transport, and tools required for implementation.
2. Ensure timely completion of activities within agreed timelines.
3. Ensure that distributed seeds/seedlings are viable and are registered/quality assured
4. Provide technical support during planting of vegetables

1. Inception report and implementation work plan.
2. Site assessment report for all sites (indicating seed types)
3. Procurement and distribution of 10kg vegetable seeds and 6,250 kale cabbage seedlings.
4. Training of trainers (ToT) on improved vegetable production practices.
5. ToT and beneficiary training reports including attendance lists and training materials.
6. Final assignment completion report in both Word and PDF formats.

2.7 Expert/Consultant’s Profile:

• Proven experience in similar activities
• Experience working with community livelihood or agricultural projects.
• Technical expertise in vegetable production.
• At least three (3) references for similar assignments completed within the last five years.
• Relevant business registration and statutory compliance documents.
• Availability of qualified technical personnel
• Verified Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and VAT registration certificate.

2.8 Consultancy Period:

1. Contract signing and kickoff meeting - Day 1-2
2. Submission of inception report and work plan - Day 5
3. Site assessments and verification - Day 6 – Day 7
4. Approval of implementation schedule - Day 10 –11
5. Procurement and distribution of vegetable seeds and seedlings. - Day 12 – Day 14
6. Garden establishment and Beneficiary (ToTs) training sessions - Day 15– Day 22
7. Inspection and commissioning - Day 22
8. Submission of draft final report - Day 25
9. Submission of final report - Day 30