The Aligning III Project, implemented by CAN Tanzania with support from Bread for the World (2023–2026), is the culmination of a three-phase program aimed at strengthening the integration of Renewable Energy (RE) and Climate Services (CS) within Tanzania's agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors, along with enhancing institutional capacity. Throughout its development, the program has evolved significantly in scope, strategy, and institutional engagement.

Overall Objective of the Aligning III Project

The project contributes to increased climate resilience and poverty reduction among Tanzanians.

Specific Objectives of the Project

a).  National Policy and Political frameworks mainstream and integrate Renewable Energy and climate change aspects to inform strategic sectors (agriculture, livestock, water, and fisheries) by 2026.

b).   Improved Climate Service contributes to strengthened Smallholder resilience by 2026

Indicators to be assessed:

For objective 1:

a). National Agriculture Climate Resilience Plan (NACRP) and the 2050 Development Vision incorporate at least 50% of the specific recommendations or actions proposed by CAN Tanzania.

b). The intention to promote RE and Climate Services is included in the manifestos of the two main political parties to be developed for the 2024 and 2025 elections.

c). At least eight (8) cases (2 per district) document how decision-making actors (LGA, District Management) include RE and climate change aspects into their written local governance plans (budget, adaptation measures)

For objective 2:

a)  At least 54 cases (2 cases per year per village) of climate service end-users (farmers, pastoralists, fisher folks) provide information on how the improved climate services influenced their decision-making (why, when, where, what, how, to farm, etc.).

b)  CAN Tanzania climate services approach (local area specific and indigenous knowledge included) is taken up in national discussions for replication in other areas.

Required Expertise & Qualifications

The consultant(s) must meet the following criteria and qualifications, which will be assessed using a scoring method during the selection process.

·   A lead consultant with a minimum master’s degree and at least 15 years of work experience in climate change/climate finance, RE, sustainable development, project design, results-based management (especially results-oriented monitoring and evaluation), sustainable development, and evaluation, or any related fields.

·      A lead consultant should have significant experience in evaluating donor-funded projects, particularly end-of-project evaluations of at least 10 years.

·      A multi-disciplinary team of experts with hands-on experience in project evaluation. The experts shall have a minimum bachelor's degree in climate change, natural resources, environmental science, or other related fields.

·      A consultant should know the architecture of the NGO and network working with the government

·      A demonstrated high professionalism and ability to work independently and in high-pressure situations under tight deadlines.

·      Should have experience in Tanzanian NGO work, governance, and management.

·      Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Submission of Proposals

Qualified consultant(s) are encouraged to submit a proposal via email, contact@cantz.or.tz, and copy to Boniventure Mchomvu, at venture@cantz.or.tz by 31^st December 2025, 23:59 EAT. Please indicate “Evaluation Proposal” in the subject line. The submission should include the following.

a)   Technical proposal: Includes a brief description of the consultant/consortium, highlighting recent experience that is relevant to this assignment. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Terms of Reference and present a detailed methodology and approach for conducting the evaluation, including a proposed work plan, timeline for deliverables, and Curriculum Vitae of all team members (Experts) to ascertain the technical capacity of the interested applicants.

b)   Financial Proposal: Provide a comprehensive budget outlining the level of effort for all consultants (professional fees), as well as daily fees and travel costs for all team members and any other related costs for undertaking this assignment. Please add a clear indication of how the total proposed amount has been calculated.

c)    Evidence of similar work done in the past: Please include the three recent reports written by the lead consultant for our review, and two reference letters for similar work done

Please read the full TOR before applying for this consultancy.

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