| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Agriculture |
| Agency |
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Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Abul Kalam Azad |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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12.01.0000.040.07.020.25.588 |
| Date |
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23/09/2025 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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World Bank |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Technical Assistance for Repurposing of Agricultural Public Support Towards a Sustainable Food System Transformation in Bangladesh (TARAPS) |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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09/10/2025 03.00 PM
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| Publication Date |
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24/09/2025
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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Scope of Services:
(i) M&E System Design & Implementation
1. Finalize the project’s Results Framework (RF) using World Bank PDO indicators along with TAPP provision:
o Farmers receiving input access via e-vouchers.
o Farmers adopting PARTNER-promoted CSA practices (e.g., GAP, high-yield rice, efficient irrigation).
o Share of women beneficiaries.
2. Develop M&E Plans and TOR for:
o E-voucher pilot impact evaluation (fertilizer efficiency, GHG reduction).
o Cost-benefit analysis of CSA adoption.
o Public expenditure tracking (Component 2).
3. Implement Iterative Beneficiary Monitoring (IBM) per World Bank guidelines:
o Monthly beneficiary feedback collection via digital surveys.
o Rapid reporting on challenges (e.g., exclusion risks, gender barriers).
(ii) Data Management & Analysis
1. Design digital tools for real-time data collection.
2. Maintain a centralized M&E database (i.e., e-voucher system, integrated Budget and Accounting System)
3. Conduct data quality audits and ensure national GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)-compliant data protection.
(iii) Evaluation & Reporting
1. Lead baseline, midline, and end line evaluations for impact assessment.
2. Assisting in produce reports: (not limited to)
o Annual PDO progress reports (aligned with World Bank templates).
o Case studies on CSA adoption and gender inclusion.
3. Support rigorous impact evaluations (e.g., e-voucher subsidy options) by external firms – draft TOR and selection criteria, arrange internal data, monitor the implementation progress.
(iv) Capacity Building & Coordination
1. Train PIU staff, DAE officers, and partners on M&E tools and IBM.
2. Coordinate with project team and other stakeholders.
3. Facilitate learning workshops to disseminate findings. |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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Specific skills and Experience:
o Minimum 10 years of work experience in planning, organizing, monitoring & evaluation programs in government/autonomous/private/ international organizations.
o At least 5 years of work experience in M&E and/or related activities in donor funded agricultural development projects.
o Experience in preparing log frames, output and outcomes indicators, and developing monitoring formats as well as other strategic approaches to M&E.
o Should have experience in preparing Terms of Reference for hiring consultants and consultancy services.
o Well-experienced in database management with strong analytical skills.
o Advanced Computer & ICT literacy and skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, other essential computer & ICT skills, etc.).
o High level of proficiency in written and spoken English and report writing.
o Experience in development and/or operation of digital project monitoring tools (i.e., IBM, GEMS, and so on) will be an advantage.
Educational Qualification:
• Minimum Master degree in Agricultural Science/ Economics/ Statistics or related subjects.
• Advanced degrees in relevant subjects will be Preferred
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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| Association with foreign firms is |
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Encouraged |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 12.01.0000.040.07.021.25.588 |
1 |
Dhaka |
01 November 2025 |
30 April 2027 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Abul Kalam Azad |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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‘Technical Assistance for Repurposing of Agricultural Public Support Towards
a Sustainable Food System Transformation in Bangladesh (TARAPS)’ Project
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE)
Room: 621 (1st Building, 5th Floor), Khamarbari,
Farmgate, Dhaka-1215. |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : +8802223314883, Fax : , Email : procurement.taraps@gmail.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
