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Market Systems Assessment – in Kirehe(Mahama), Karongi (Kiziba), and Gatsibo (Nyabiheke) /Displacement Affected People (DAP), Refugees and Host Communities Context

BACKGROUND

Established in 2012, Inkomoko works to eradicate poverty by supporting micro and small entrepreneurs across Africa, with a presence in Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Chad, and South Sudan. The organization focuses on Displacement Affected People - DAP (refugees, internally displaced people (IDP), and host communities(HC)) and addresses entrenched barriers to business growth, including limited access to capital, exclusion from markets, and limited representation in policies and institutions.

Core services include:

• Business training and capacity building
• Business development services (BDS)
• Market linkage services
• Access to finance (A2F)
• Policy advocacy

To strengthen the impact and sustainability of its programs, Inkomoko is adopting Market Systems Development (MSD) approaches. MSD is intended to complement and sustain Inkomoko’s existing activities by focusing on systemic change, influencing private and public actors to deliver services more broadly, and creating conditions for long-term, scalable impact.

In Rwanda, Inkomoko operates in:

• Kigali City
• East (Rwamagana, Kayonza, Gatsibo & Nyabiheke Camp, Kirehe & Mahama Camp, and Bugesera)
• South (Nyanza, Huye, Gisagara & Mugombwa Camp, and Nyamagabe & Kigeme Camp)
• West (Karongi & Kiziba Camp, Rusizi, and Rubavu)
• North (Musanze and Burera)

Supporting displacement-affected populations (refugees, host communities, IDPs, and Secondary Cities). The Market Systems Assessment will inform the design of MSD interventions in Kirehe (Mahama), Karongi (Kiziba), and Gatsibo (Nyabiheke) to improve livelihoods and create inclusive, sustainable opportunities for these populations.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a Market Systems Assessment that moves beyond traditional sector or value chain analysis to identify viable and sustainable market systems that can improve livelihood outcomes for displacement - affected populations (DAP), including refugees and host communities in Kirehe(Mahama), Karongi (Kiziba), and Gatsibo (Nyabiheke).

The assessment will identify market systems with strong income and job-creation potential, analyze the underlying systemic constraints limiting participation and growth, and propose feasible entry points for Market Systems Development (MSD) interventions.

The assignment is intended to generate practical, intervention-ready recommendations that enable Inkomoko to design and implement an MSD program that is facilitative. The consultant is therefore expected not only to analyze markets, but also to identify leverage points where systemic change can be catalyzed in a sustainable and scalable manner.

The final output should provide clear justification for selecting a limited number of priority market systems and outline realistic pathways for engagement over a 3–5 year horizon.

DELIVERABLES

1. Inception report (methodology + work plan)
2. Market System Prioritization Memo
3. Draft Market systems diagnostic report, including market system maps (visual)
4. Shortlist of 2-3 recommended market systems
5. Two Pilot intervention concept notes (One Explicit A2F-focused intervention option)
6. Validation workshop presentation
7. Final Report (incorporates workshop feedback)

TIMELINE

Start Date: May 01, 2026

End Date: June 15, 2026

The consultancy firm will work closely with Inkomoko’s project teams in Kirehe(Mahama), Karongi (Kiziba), and Gatsibo (Nyabiheke), as well as relevant national-level teams. The assignment is expected to be completed within a maximum period of forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of contract signing.

REPORTING & MANAGEMENT

• Reports to: MSD Program Manager & Regional MSD Head
• Coordination with: MERL team, Field Teams

CONSULTANT PROFILE

• Demonstrated experience in Market Systems Development programming and analysis
• At least 5 years of Experience with I/NGOs working on related assignments in refugee/displacement contexts preferred
• Strong qualitative research and stakeholder engagement skills
• Expertise in financial inclusion and facilitating systemic change
• Ability to produce actionable, intervention-ready recommendations
• Excellent presentation and representation skills in multicultural contexts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

TEAM COMPOSITION & QUALIFICATION

• Senior MSD specialist/Expert (Team Lead)
• Value chain specialist (agriculture)
• MSE and Labor Market Specialist
• Financial inclusion/Access to finance specialist (preferred)
• Gender specialist (can be an embedded role)
• Local research capacity

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Interested consulting firms are invited to submit separate Technical and Financial Proposals detailing their experience, qualifications, and capacity to execute the assignment.

The Technical Proposal should clearly demonstrate the firm’s understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, workplan, and team composition.

The Financial Proposal should be prepared based on the proposed methodology and resources required to successfully deliver the assignment. It must include:

• Daily professional fees for each proposed team member
• A detailed cost breakdown (including all related costs)
• The total cost for executing the assignment
• Proposed payment terms

All costs must be quoted in Rwandan Franc (RWF).

Following the selection of the successful firm, the detailed terms and conditions will be outlined in a formal contract agreement with Inkomoko.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCOPE OF WORK, DELIVERABLES & EVALUATION CRITERIA FOLLOW THIS LINK.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

This consultancy is inside a mission-driven social enterprise, with an incredible team across Africa. By joining Inkomoko, you’ll access:

• The chance to create meaningful results for a high-impact organization at a moment of critical growth
• Incredible company culture – casual yet hard-working environment with plenty of autonomy
• Diverse colleagues and policies that show our commitment to inclusion
• Talented, passionate, and committed team of colleagues across Africa.

HOW TO APPLY

Eligible consulting firms must submit the following:

A. Technical Proposal (submitted separately)

At a minimum, the Technical Proposal must include:

• Company profile
• Statement of interest, including proposed methodology and workplan
• At least three testimonial letters or references for similar assignments
• CVs of proposed team members
• Copy of a valid and renewed business registration certificate

B. Financial Proposal (submitted separately)

The Financial Proposal must include:

• Detailed cost breakdown (including all related costs)
• Daily rates of proposed personnel
• Total assignment cost
• Proposed payment schedule
• Budget presented in RW

Technical and Financial Proposals must be submitted separately via email to: recruitment@inkomoko.com

Failure to comply with the submission requirements or instructions above may result in automatic disqualification.

The deadline for submission is April 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM CAT. Proposals received after this deadline may not be considered.

Inkomoko reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, in whole or in part, without obligation to justify.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCOPE OF WORK, DELIVERABLES & EVALUATION CRITERIA FOLLOW THIS LINK.

INKOMOKO VALUES

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible.
• Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, inclusive.
• We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, Kula na sawa, On est ensemble.