Terms of Reference for Recruitment of a Consultant to Consolidate a Report on Contribution of CSOs in the Country’s Development NST1 (2017-2024)

Job Title and Company

Rwanda Civil Society Platform (RCSP) is a dynamic forum of 13 national umbrella Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with affiliated sector-specific Civil Society Organizations.

Location

No specific location mentioned.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The consultant will be expected to employ robust methodologies to ensure the report is credible, comprehensive, and professionally presented. These Terms of Reference outline the scope of work for a qualified consultant. The assignment involves systematically collecting significant impact data from diverse CSOs, analyzing the information, and packaging it into a high-quality and coherent report.

Objectives of the Assignment

• Enable key stakeholders to better appreciate the critical role of CSOs in national development and promote greater collaboration among civil society, government, and other development actors.
• Document the achievements of CSOs with a clear, credible, and comprehensive account of their contributions to Rwanda’s progress.

Scope of the Work

The documentation will be limited in terms of geography and time. The assignment will focus on Civil Society Organizations and their development interventions implemented on Rwandan territory during the NST 1 (2017–2024).

Structure and Focus of the CSOs’ Contribution Report

The contribution report will follow the Pillars of NST 1. Data related to different sectors of CSOs’ interventions will come from relevant source and their analysis will reflect the impact made on the Rwandan communities, basing on realities of citizens’ daily life and real circumstances.

Main Deliverables

• Inception Report: The consultant shall prepare and submit an inception report that demonstrates a clear understanding of the assignment.
• A draft contribution report: The consultant shall design and produce a high-quality, professional report that comprehensively documents the contributions of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to Rwanda’s development during the NST1 (2017–2024).
• A final contribution report: Subsequent to pre-validation sessions and internal consultations, the consultant will produce the final report by incorporating comments of stakeholders.
• A summary document for public use: The consultant shall produce a well-designed summary document capturing the key findings and messages of the report.

Required Profile

The successful consultant must demonstrate strong expertise in civil society knowledge, community development trends, policy analysis, and strong impact-based reporting, preferably with a focus on aligning sectoral contributions to national strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy/Political Science, Economics, Governance, or a related discipline.
• At least 7–10 years of proven professional experience in conducting research, mapping, end-line evaluations, impact assessment of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
• Demonstrated experience in designing and producing high-quality analytical reports, preferably aligned with national programs.
• Strong familiarity with Rwandan development policies, CSO regulatory environment, and stakeholder engagement processes involving government institutions, umbrella organizations, donors, and civil society actors.

Technical Competencies

• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data collection, verification, and analysis including the establishment of centralized data-gathering tools.
• Excellent report writing and data visualization skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear, professional, and policy-relevant manner.
• Sound understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including the development of evidence-based insights that highlight achievements while addressing gaps.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent command of English (and preferably Kinyarwanda) with advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage constructively with diverse stakeholders, including Government officials to promote learning on the importance of civil society.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to deliver the assignment within the agreed timeframe.

Indicative Timeline

RCSP expects the completion of the assignment within 30 days of work, excluding the feedbacks and validation processes.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter addressed to the Executive Director,
• A technical proposal,
• Curriculum vitae of the consultant(s),
• Financial offer,
• Certificates of completion of similar assignments in the past.

The applications should be sent ONLINE through info@rcsprwanda.org not later than May 17th, 2026 at 17h00, Kigali time.