🌾 Expression of Interest (EOI): Baseline Study of Agriculture and Livestock Systems Program in Ethiopia
Organization: Global Communities
Country: Ethiopia
Location: Oromia, Sidama, and South Ethiopia Regions
Employment Type: Consultancy / Full-time (Short-term Project)
Application Deadline: October 24, 2025
About Global Communities
Global Communities is an international non-profit organization working at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion. We partner with local communities, governments, and private sectors to design and implement programs that advance economic resilience, agricultural productivity, and inclusive growth.
Project Overview
Global Communities, in partnership with key stakeholders, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified research and evaluation firms to conduct a baseline study for a multi-year Agriculture and Livestock Systems Program in Ethiopia.
The baseline will assess productivity, efficiency, and market system performance within livestock value chains — including dairy, poultry, and beef — while examining enabling factors such as finance, policy, and institutional capacity.
Key Details
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Location: Oromia, Sidama, and South Ethiopia regions
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Timeline: Fieldwork anticipated in early 2026
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Evaluation Type: Mixed-methods study (quantitative + qualitative)
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Purpose: Establish benchmark indicators for livestock productivity, market efficiency, and systems change.
The evaluation will include:
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Household and enterprise-level surveys
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Key informant interviews (KIIs)
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Focus group discussions (FGDs)
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Secondary data reviews and contextual analysis
Abbreviated Scope of Work
The selected firm will:
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Conduct a baseline study to establish benchmark values for productivity, sales, and efficiency indicators across key livestock systems.
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Employ a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative surveys and qualitative insights.
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Engage livestock producers, cooperatives, service providers, agro-input retailers, and relevant institutions.
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Generate actionable findings and recommendations to guide early implementation and adaptive management.
Anticipated Timeline
| Activity |
Period |
| TOR Finalization |
Late 2025 |
| Evaluator Onboarding |
Q4 2025 |
| Tool Design, Piloting, and Approvals |
Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 |
| Fieldwork |
Jan – Feb 2026 |
| Draft Baseline Report |
Feb – Mar 2026 |
| Final Report Submission |
Mar – Apr 2026 |
Required Qualifications
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Proven experience conducting large-scale agricultural or livestock system evaluations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Demonstrated capability in mixed-methods research, including statistically powered sampling and advanced analytics.
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Experience managing field surveys in Ethiopia or East Africa, with strong attention to ethics and data quality.
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Strong logistical and operational capacity to manage fieldwork across multiple regions.
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Commitment to community participation, co-creation, and local validation of findings.
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Established partnerships with Ethiopian research institutions or local evaluation firms.
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Proven independence, impartiality, and technical rigor in delivering research outputs.
Application Instructions
Immediate Next Steps
Interested and qualified firms are invited to submit a brief capability statement (2–3 pages) that includes:
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Relevant project experience
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Key technical staff and roles
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Institutional capacity and Ethiopia/East Africa presence
📧 Submit by: October 24, 2025
📩 Email: mcruse@globalcommunities.org
Subject Line: [Your Company Name] – Ethiopia EOI Submission
Only shortlisted firms will be contacted for the formal Request for Proposal (RFP).