The detailed terms of reference for the consulting mission can be obtained until October 25, 2025 by sending an email to alexander.jacoby@croix-rouge.lu

Specific objectives of the consultancy:

Carry out a detailed analysis of the environmental impacts, the social and economic dimension of the bamboo sector in the district of Antalaha, Madagascar, and propose a sustainable development strategy for this sector in the local context.

Expected results of the consultancy:

• The positive and negative impacts of the development of the bamboo sector are identified and measures to mitigate negative impacts and strategies to maximize positive effects are proposed;

• The economic viability of the bamboo sector is analyzed and strategies for the development of culture, the possible establishment of treatment centers and beyond the global development of the bamboo sector for construction are proposed taking into account the dynamics of local actors;

• Opportunities for access to the bamboo market (treated and untreated) are identified, put in touch with market players, etc.

Skills required by the consultant(s):

• Economist, agroecologist, sector expert or expert in environment/agricultural and forestry development with a good knowledge of the bamboo sector, ideally in tropical contexts or in Africa/Madagascar;

• Proven experience of at least 5 years in: environmental analysis or impact assessment, study/strategy for the development of rural or forestry economic sectors, design of sustainable development strategies, market research;

• Mastery of GIS tools (for mapping) desired;

• Excellent writing and synthesis skills;

• Knowledge of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

How to apply

Selection criteria:

The selection criteria consider the quality and suitability for the needs of the technical proposal (50%) as well as the most advantageous economic proposal (50%).

Criteria taken into account for the analysis of the technical proposal:

• CV adequacy of the consultant(s) to the skills sought in the TdR;

• Relevance of the technical proposal in relation to the TdR;

• Adequacy of the proposed calendar to the desired calendar.

Terms and deadlines for submission:

In order to allow a quick start of the study, candidates are encouraged to submit their technical and financial proposals as soon as possible and no later than October 31, 2025 at 12 noon.

Technical and financial proposals are to be sent by email in pdf files to the following email addresses: daniel.ledesma@croix-rouge.lu; fiammetta.ferioli@croix-rouge.lu