Terms of Reference: CALL for Expression of Interest

THE WORLDWIDE FUND FOR NATURE (WWF) CAMEROON IS LOOKING FOR A SERVICE
PROVIDER/CONSULTANT FOR THE STRUCTURING OF 02 COOPERATIVES (01 FOR COCOA AND 01
FOR NTFP), ACCORDING TO THE OHADA UNIFORM ACT AND THE STRENGTHENING OF THE
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITIES OF THEIR LEADERS: IN THE NDONGO AREA,
MOLOUNDOU DISTRICT
WWF/CCO/LOG/DAO/FY25/002/40002730Terms 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 for the structuring of 02 cooperatives (one for
CACAO producers and one for NTFP collectors) according to the OHADA uniform act and the strengthening
of the organizational and managerial capacities of their leaders in the Ndongo area, Moloundou district,
Boumba and Ngoko department 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 a 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
Support the transformation of existing CACAO producer associations and women collectors of NTFPs into
cooperatives in accordance with the OHADA Uniform Act, and strengthen the technical, organizational and
managerial capacities of their leaders.
2.2 Specific objectives
- Raise awareness and train existing producer organizations on OHADA law for cooperative
societies.
- Support the legal and administrative process of transformation into a cooperative.
- Establish governance bodies in accordance with the OHADA Uniform Act.
- Train managers on their roles and responsibilities, on the administrative and financial
management of a cooperative.
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
- Organizational diagnosis of existing producer organizations in the localities of Ndongo, Leke,
Mindourou and Adjala up to Legoué;
- Assessment of specific training needs.
3.2 Awareness and training phase
- Information sessions on the OHADA Uniform Act in the local language if necessary.
- Training on cooperative principles with local examples
3.3 Legal structuring phase
- Support in drafting statutes;
- Support the holding of constituent general meetings.
- Assistance with administrative formalities in Moloundou and Bertoua for the creation of
cooperatives.
3.4 Capacity building phase
- Capacity building on good governance, administrative and financial management
4. ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT
- Organization of awareness sessions on the OHADA Uniform Act.
- Legal support for transformation into cooperatives.
- Establishment of gouvernance bodies
- Training of members on their role and responsibility, on administrative and financial management
of the cooperative
- Development of simplified management tools.
5. EXPECTED RESULTS
- The existing cocoa producer organizations and women NTFP collectors in the Ndongo area and
its surroundings are transformed into OHADA cooperatives (legally constituted and registered)
- Leaders are trained in managerial and organizational aspects.
- Governance bodies are established and operational.
- An internal control / internal audit mechanism for each cooperative is established and
operational
- Management tools are available and mastered by managers.
6. START DATE AND DURATION OF THE CONSULTATION
The start date of the activities is set for May 2025, and the service will last forty-five (45) days.Terms of Reference: CALL for Expression of Interest
7. PROVIDER PROFILE
The service provider must:
- Have proven expertise in structuring OHADA cooperatives.
- Have at least 5 years of experience in supporting farmers' organizations.
- Have a good knowledge of the cocoa and NTFP sector and preferably of the Moloundou area;
- Have good experience with village communities.
- Having worked in the locality of Moloundou will be an asset.
8. DELIVERABLES
a) Report on the transformation of producer organizations into OHADA cooperatives.
b) Leader Training Report ;
c) Report on the establishment of government bodies.
d) Report on the implementation of the internal control / internal audit mechanism.
e) Report on the implementation of management tools.
f) Final mission report
9. THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
- Cover letter: Brief description (one page max);
- Experience and expertise in providing similar services.
- Description of the approach that will be used to ensure ownership of cooperatives 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,
- A 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 (mentioning and pricing of all expenditure items, conditions and payment
methods)
10 points
Budget 10 points
11. LOGISTICAL CONDITIONS
The service provider must:Terms of Reference: CALL for Expression of Interest
- 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);
10. HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are requested to submit their offer in French or English to the email address:
wwfcopprocurement@wwfcam.org or at the WWF Cameroon offices in Yaoundé – Bastos, located behind
the Bastos factory. Contacts: (237) 222217084/83, 222007703, 677500035, 699503621
Please indicate in the subject of the message, "COOPERATIVE STRUCTURING (COCOA AND NTFP) NDONGO»
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: 01 May 2025 before 5:00PM
For any further information, please write to the address: wwfcopprocurement@wwfcam.org
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