Junior Consultant to Support FtMA Data Processing at SNV Rwanda: (Deadline 25 March 2025)

1. About SNV

SNV is a global development partner rooted in the African and Asian countries where we operate. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, it is our mission to strengthen capacities and catalyze partnerships that transform the agri- food, energy, and water systems to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

2. Project Introduction

SNV in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), is implementing the Farmer to Market Alliance (FtMA) project. This initiative aims to strengthen agricultural value chains by improving smallholder farmers’ access to markets, finance, and essential services. The project generates substantial data from multiple sources, requiring efficient data collection, cleaning, collation, and reporting to ensure high-quality insights for decision-making.

3. Objective of the Consultancy

The objective of this consultancy is to support SNV and WFP in managing the full data processing cycle for the FtMA project. The consultant will be responsible for data collection, cleaning, structuring, analysis, and reporting, contributing to project evaluation and strategic planning.

4. Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Monitor data collection processes to ensure data Quality and adherence data quality standards.
• Data cleaning and Validation: Identify and correct errors in datasets, including duplicate records, missing values, and inconsistencies.
• Apply data validation techniques to enhance accuracy and
• Document data cleaning processes and recommend
• Data Management
• Structure and organize raw data for efficient analysis and

5. Deliverables

The consultant is expected to provide the following deliverables:

• Facilitated data cleaning and validated datasets ready for
• A structured data management system ensuring data security and
• Analytical reports with key findings, trends, and
• Regular progress updates and presentations to SNV and WFP
• A final consultancy report summarizing activities, challenges, and

6. Duration and Work Schedule

The consultancy will last for 10 days with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance. The consultant will be expected to work during this timeline and submit deliverables.

7. Required Qualifications and Experience

The ideal consultant should have:

• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in data collection, processing, and reporting within development projects.
• Proficiency in data management software such as advanced Excel, SPSS, Stata, LogAlto, Power BI, etc.
• Experience working with digital data collection tools like preferably SurveyCTO, Kobo Toolbox or ODK.
• Strong data visualization and analytical
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results under tight
• Experience in the agriculture, rural development, or food security sectors is an added advantage.

8.Reporting and Supervision

The consultant will report to the MEL advisor and will collaborate closely with the SNV and FtMA team members to ensure timely and effective data processing and reporting.

9.Application Process

Interested consultants should submit the following:

• A detailed CV highlighting relevant
• Academic certificates
• 3 good completion certificates for the last previous work

Applications should be submitted to rwandaprocurement@snv.org no later than March 25, 2025.

10. Key compliance issues

Consultant must comply with SNV’s environmental and Social Safeguarding policies and procedures as well as take into consideration donor-specific requirements.

11. Data Protection assurance

SNV will not retain your Personal Data for longer than is allowed by law or is necessary for the Purposes.

If you are selected and offered employment, the Personal Data you have provided will be used by SNV for the purpose of this bidding administration. If you are unsuccessful on this occasion to secure tender with SNV, SNV will retain your Personal Data for required period for the purpose of any future internal or external audit.