What the buyer needs
AI summaryWorld Resources Institute Rwanda seeks a communications consultant to document profiles of 50 small and medium-sized enterprises supported by the Accelerating the Circular Economy for Food Initiative in Rwanda. The consultant will also write two stories detailing the challenges faced by these enterprises and, subject to available funding, provide event communications coverage, impact stories, and video content.
Scope of work
- Develop high-quality written profiles of 50 SMEs awarded technical assistance
- Conduct interviews with SME representatives
- Collect high-quality photographs from each SME showing operations, products, team, or practices
- Draft, edit, and submit draft and final versions of all 50 profiles in English
- Develop two well-researched stories on challenges faced by SMEs in adopting circular economy practices
- Produce short video content documenting selected SMEs if requested
- Identify and document additional stories demonstrating outcomes and impact upon request
- Provide communications support for project events on an as-needed basis
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Submission of all required documents | Not specified |
| The extent to which the proposal fulfills the requirements set out in this RFP | Not specified |
| Experience producing content for similar projects | Not specified |
| Ability to work effectively in Rwanda and the wider African context | Not specified |
| Budget proposal | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Existing authorization to work in Rwanda at the time of application
- Ability to write compelling, people-centered stories that inspire readers to learn and act
- Demonstrated history of working with and interviewing African stakeholders
- Experience explaining complex climate and development topics in simple language
- Ability to capture compelling photography for storytelling
- Strong writing and interview skills to produce high-quality content in English
- Not debarred, sanctioned, or named on any restricted parties list
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of interest of no more than 1,000 words
- Description of experience on similar projects
- At least five references or examples of similar previous work
- Outline of proposed methodology and work plan
- Budget proposal with fixed price and unit rates including VAT and tax
- Disclosure of actual or potential conflict of interest
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Email
- Instructions
- Send proposals in electronic format with subject line ACE4Food Communications Consultant –[Applicant name] by Friday 6th November 2026.