THE WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE (WWF) CAMEROON IS LOOKING FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER
FOR: CAPACITY BUILDING OF COCOA COOPERATIVE GROWERS ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL
PRACTICES, CAPACITY BUILDING OF WOMEN COLLECTING NTFPs IN THE NTFP COOPERATIVE ON
GOOD POST-HARVESTING PRACTICES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SIMPLIFIED MANUAL OF
GOOD PRACTICES IN THE NDONGO AREA, MOLOUNDOU DISTRICT

WWF/CCO/LOG/DAO/FY25/003/40002730Terms of Reference: CALL for Expression of Interest

Terms of Reference: CALL for Expression of Interest
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As part of the implementation of the CIBEL project (Inclusive Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystems
by Local Communities), WWF is looking for a Consultant forCapacity building for cocoa cooperative growers
on good agricultural practices, capacity building for women NTFP collectors from the NTFP cooperative on good
post-collection practices, and the development of a simplified manual of good practices for each of the themes in
the Ndongo area, Moloundou district, department of Boumba and Ngoko in the East region of Cameroon.
1. CONTEXT AND JUSTIFICATION
The CIBEL Project (Inclusive Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystems by Local Communities) whose
overall objective is to establish in Madagascar and the Congo Basin inclusive and sustainable protection
systems for natural environments and biodiversity for the benefit of the environment and populations,
allows the implementation in the Cameroon part (Ndongo zone), 06 themes namely: Zero deforestation
cocoa, Strengthening of NTFP and fishing value chains, Promotion of community forests (the three
community forests in the area), Establishment of community forests, Biomonitoring and Strengthening
of local governance.
In the context of global biodiversity collapse, local communities living near threatened ecosystems are
seeing their vulnerability increase daily. To ensure the effectiveness and improve the social acceptability
of conservation programs, it is important to involve these communities in the measures implemented, so
that they can derive socio-economic benefits through access to natural resources or the maintenance of
ecosystem services. In three countries in the Congo Basin, through the CIBEL project, WWF France, WWF
Gabon, WWF Cameroon, and WWF Congo will support populations in preserving forest resources,
promoting sustainable economic activities, and strengthening the voice of civil society and local
communities in decision-making regarding natural resources.
2. OBJECTIVE
2.1 General objective of the service
The objective of the service is to strengthen the technical capacities of the cocoa cooperative planters on
good agricultural practices, strengthen the technical capacities of women collectors of NTFPs on good
post-collection practices, and develop a simplified manual of good practices.

2.2 Specific objectives
- Develop simplified training modules for each of the themes.
- Strengthen the technical capacities of the cocoa cooperative planters twice a year on good
agricultural practices in cocoa cultivation.
- Strengthen the capacities of women NTFP collectors on good collection practices, post-collection
NTFP processes (improved drying, storage)
- Develop a simplified manual of best practices for each topic.
3. INTERVENTION METHODOLOGY
The service provider will have to adopt a participatory and inclusive approach adapted to the local context
of Ndongo:
3.1 Preparatory phase
- Assessment of specific training needs.
- Development of practical training modules adapted to the local context.
3.2 Awareness and training phase
- Training of cocoa cooperative farmers on good agricultural practices 02 sessions of 04 days each
per year
- Training of women NTFP collectors on good collection practices, post NTFP collection processes
(improved drying, storage)
3.3 Follow-up phase
- Development of a simplified manual on good agricultural practices for cocoa farmers and another
for women collectors of NTFPs.
- Regular monitoring of teams,
4. ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT
- Development of simplified training modules for each of the themes;
- Strengthening the technical capacities of cocoa cooperative planters on good agricultural
practices in cocoa cultivation 2 times a year;
- Capacity building for women NTFP collectors on good collection practices, post-NTFP collection
processes (improved drying, storage)
- Develop a simplified manual of good practices for each topic
6. START DATE AND DURATION OF THE CONSULTATION
The start date of activities is set for May 10, 2025, and the service will take place in 02 phases:
• 1st phase = first training of cocoa producers on good agricultural practices in May 2025 (15 days).
• 2nd phase = second training of cocoa producers on good agricultural practices and training of
women NTFP collectors on good collection practices, post NTFP collection process (improved
drying, storage) between July – August 2025 (20 days).
7. PROVIDER PROFILE
The service provider must:
- Have proven expertise in capacity building in cocoa farming and NTFPs.
- Have at least 5 years of experience in supporting farmers' organizations.
- Have a good knowledge of the cocoa and NTFP sectors and preferably of the Moloundou area.
- Have expertise in cocoa plant silviculture, and in the management of certain NTFP plants such as
Njansang, wild mango, etc.;
- Have good experience with village communities.
- Having worked in the locality of Moloundou will be an asset.Terms of Reference: CALL for Expression of Interest
8. DELIVERABLES
a) Cocoa producer training report on good agricultural practices.
b) Training report for women NTFP collectors on good collection practices, NTFP post-collection
processes (improved drying, storage);
c) Simplified manual on best practices for each theme available.
9. THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
- Cover letter: Brief description (one page max);
- Experience in providing similar services.
- Description of the approach that will be used to ensure ownership of training by local
communities.
- Schedule for the completion of the service.
- Follow-up plan.
- Detailed methodological note adapted to the context of Ndongo
- Intervention schedule
- Consultant's CV
- Similar references particularly in rural areas
- National identity card of the manager, and if it is a firm, have a tax file (tax compliance certificate)
- The RIB,
- The NIU,
- Financial offer
10. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING OFFERS
Eligible proposals will be evaluated on the basis of full and open competition, in strict compliance
with the combined score method, where the proposed technical proposal will be weighted at 80%,
and combined with the price offer, which will be weighted at 20%.
It should be noted that failure to comply with the constituent elements of the bid offer is a
disqualification criterion.
Technical Proposal 80%
Expertise and experience 25 points
Description of the method of providing the service 30 points
Schedule for the delivery of the service 15 points
Monitoring plan 10 points
Financial proposal 20%
Complete offer (mention and pricing of all expenditure items, conditions and payment
methods)
10 points
Budget 10 points
11. LOGISTICAL CONDITIONS
The service provider must:
- Provide your own transport to Ndongo and travel to the villages (to be included in the budget)
- Have equipment adapted to local conditions (training material);
12. HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are requested to submit their offers in French or English/ electronic-copies be
submitted to the email address: wwfcopprocurement@wwfcam.org or hard copies at the Reception at the
WWF Cameroon offices in Yaoundé – Bastos, located behind the Bastos factory. Contacts: (237)
222217084/83, 222007703, 677500035, 699503621
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We thank you in advance for your interest in this call for expressions of interest. If you are not contacted three
(03) weeks after the deadline for submitting applications, please consider that your offer has not been
accepted.
Deadline for receipt of service offers: May 01, 2025, before 5:00PM
For any further information, please write to the address: wwfcopprocurement@wwfcam.org
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