Hiring Consultancy firm designing SSIT Financing Models

The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Hiring Consultancy firm designing SSIT Financing Models The Terms of Reference (TOR) related to this assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) / Grant Facility for Project Preparation now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above Services. Interested Consultant firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of Interest (EOI) will include: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. To be able to submit an expression of interest, International and National consulting firms who are not registered in E-procurement system, are advised to register themselves through www.umucyo.gov.rw N.B. : Submission of expression of interest (EOI) via other channels than Umucyo E-Procurement System shall not be considered. The shortlisting criteria are: The consulting firm must demonstrate: At least 10 years of experience in project finance, preferably in the agricultural or infrastructure sectors proven by certificates of good completion and corresponding contracts The Consultant shall be selected using the Consultants Qualifications-Based Selection (CQS) method, in accordance with World Bank Procurement Regulations. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Seventh Edition September, 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other fi