Fairtrade Africa Seeks Expert Consultants for Project Evaluations Across Africa – 8 Roles Available

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Locations: Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa

Fairtrade Africa (FTA) invites experienced consultants and firms to submit proposals for a series of end-term evaluations across key programs in Africa. These consultancies are critical for assessing impact, promoting learning, and informing future programming that supports smallholder farmers and workers under Fairtrade standards.

Fairtrade Africa represents Fairtrade-certified producers across 28 countries and ensures their voices are heard in regional and global trade. The upcoming evaluations will cover areas such as child rights, labour conditions, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience.

Open Terms of Reference (TORs)

1. Ghana: Kuapa Kokoo Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (KKCLMRS)

Project Overview:
Aims to monitor and remediate child labour in the cocoa supply chain using a community-based model.

Objectives of the Evaluation:

• Assess the implementation and effectiveness of the monitoring system
• Measure impact on child protection and household awareness
• Recommend improvements for scaling and sustainability

Required Expertise:

• Child labour and protection in rural/agricultural settings
• Familiarity with Ghana’s cocoa sector
• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) experience, especially participatory methods
• CLMRS framework experience is an advantage

2. Ghana: Children in Rural Cocoa Communities Are Learning and Empowered (CIRCLE) Project

Focus:
Supporting access to education, child protection, and rights in cocoa-producing areas.

Evaluation Goals:

• Measure outcomes in education access, child welfare, and community structures
• Assess alignment with child rights frameworks

Profile of Consultant:

• Strong knowledge in education, child rights, and rural development
• Field experience with cocoa-growing communities
• Fluency in local languages is a plus

3. Ghana: Sankofa 2.0 Project

Theme:
Promoting climate-smart cocoa farming and agroforestry for sustainable livelihoods.

Evaluation Purpose:

• Assess effectiveness of integrated agroforestry practices
• Identify outcomes in household income and resilience
• Analyze sustainability and potential for scale-up

Requirements:

• Agroecology, environmental science, or sustainable agriculture expertise
• Familiarity with cocoa production systems in West Africa
• Prior work on climate adaptation in farming communities

4. Ethiopia: Workers’ Rights Project

Sector:
Improving labour conditions in horticulture through rights awareness and union support.

Objectives:

• Evaluate changes in working conditions and labour representation
• Assess program delivery and stakeholder engagement

Consultant Background:

• Labour rights or industrial relations expert
• Experience in workers’ organizations or union engagement
• Knowledge of Ethiopia’s floriculture or horticulture sector

5. Ethiopia: Sustainable Chain of Ethiopian Coffee Project

Focus:
Strengthening sustainable production and trade for Ethiopian coffee growers.

Evaluation Objectives:

• Examine adoption of sustainability practices
• Assess value chain improvements and market access
• Review capacity development for farmer cooperatives

Required Skills:

• Agricultural economics, value chains, or cooperative management
• Experience with sustainability certification systems
• Familiarity with Ethiopian coffee sector dynamics

6. Kenya: Kenya Roses Project

Scope:
Focusing on rights, health, safety, and gender equality in the floriculture sector.

Key Evaluation Questions:

• Have workplace conditions improved?
• Are gender and equality measures effective?
• Are workers better informed and represented?

Required Expertise:

• M&E experience in labour-intensive sectors
• Gender and social inclusion expertise
• Understanding of Kenya’s flower industry

7. Kenya: Sustainable Chain of Kenyan Coffee Project

Project Objectives:
Promoting sustainable production and equitable trade in Kenya’s coffee sector.

Evaluation Goals:

• Analyze producer benefits and environmental impacts
• Assess capacity building, training outcomes, and value addition

Profile:

• Strong background in agricultural development or supply chains
• Experience working with farmer groups and cooperatives
• Knowledge of Kenyan coffee sector preferred

8. South Africa: Wine Decent Work Project

Sector Focus:
Improving employment terms and worker rights in the wine industry.

Evaluation Goals:

• Measure effectiveness in improving wages, working conditions, and representation
• Assess outcomes related to worker voice and sustainability

Consultant Requirements:

• Labour law and rights expertise in South Africa
• Experience evaluating decent work programs
• Familiarity with the agricultural/wine sectors

General Requirements for All TORs

• A minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in program evaluation or research
• Proven ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality reports on tight timelines
• Prior experience in multi-stakeholder or multi-country projects is an asset
• Regional or national experience specific to the target country is required
• Fluency in English; local languages are an advantage depending on location

Eligibility

• Individual consultants, local or regional firms, and consultancy consortiums are eligible to apply
• Teams must have demonstrated experience in related thematic areas
• Ability to start by July 2025 or based on agreed timelines
• Local presence or ability to travel and work within target regions is necessary

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Technical and financial proposal
• Curriculum Vitae(s) of consultant(s)
• Work plan and proposed methodology
• Two previous evaluation reports (or relevant samples)
• Contact details for two references from past similar assignments

Send complete applications to:
[email protected]
Email Subject Line: “ – End-Term Evaluation Application”

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025 at 17:00 East Africa Time

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Full Terms of Reference for each assignment are available upon request or on Fairtrade Africa’s website.

About Fairtrade Africa

Fairtrade Africa is the independent umbrella network representing all Fairtrade-certified producers in Africa. It works to empower smallholder farmers and workers by advocating for better trading conditions, equitable access to markets, and sustainable development. These end-term evaluations contribute to Fairtrade Africa’s transparency, learning culture, and commitment to systemic change.

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