Request for consulting services to train women and men from the Las Lagunas de Nisibón community in the use of beehive products.

Dominican Rural Economic Development Foundation (REDDOM)

Project:

Wildlife Corridor and Resilient Livelihoods in Nisibón Lagoons (EBA5_022)

Terms of Reference

Request for consulting services to train women and men from the Las Lagunas de Nisibón community in the use of beehive products.

INTRODUCTION

The REDDOM Foundation is implementing the project “Wildlife Corridor and Resilient Livelihoods in Nisibón Lagoons (EBA5_022)”, to improve the management and/or rehabilitation of mangrove, coral reef and forest ecosystems in the Maimón River basin, the Maimón Estuary Natural Park and surrounding areas to strengthen the resilience of community livelihoods to storms, contributing to better protection of a biodiversity corridor. This project is being financed by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund’s EbA Facility with support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and KfW

This project aims to train local stakeholders in best practices for the management of mangroves, corals and forest habitats, and their contribution to sustainable livelihoods, climate adaptation and biodiversity.

These actions aim to promote alternative and sustainable livelihoods that contribute to local economic development, environmental conservation, and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). Therefore, within the framework of this program, initiatives in the field of beekeeping have been implemented, proving highly successful.

Bees play a vital role in pollination, food security, and ecosystem maintenance, while also providing a source of income for rural communities. Therefore, strengthening the capacities of local producers and entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on women and youth, to transform bee products into goods with greater commercial value is considered a priority.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1.     Aim

To train women and men of the Lagunas de Nisibón municipal district in the use of beehive products, developing skills to produce by-products derived from honey, wax and propolis, with entrepreneurial potential and income generation.

2.     Scope of Work

The consultancy will include the design and execution of a training program consisting of three (3) theoretical-practical workshops, with a total duration of two (2) days, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, to be developed in the community of Las Lagunas de Nisibon.

The training will include:

•          Brief introductory theoretical sessions on beekeeping production, product presentation and marketing

•          Practical workshops on the production of beehive by-products.

•          Delivery of educational materials, manuals and samples prepared by the participants.

Each participant will have printed guides and support materials that allow them to continue practicing and consolidate what they have learned.

3.     Specific tasks of the consultant

§  Develop a training plan with the topics to be covered and a detailed schedule.

§  Design the teaching materials (manuals, guides and presentations).

§  Facilitate three (3) theoretical-practical workshops on the production of products derived from the beehive.

§  To train in the analysis of costs and profitability of manufactured products.

§  Prepare and deliver a practical reference manual for participants.

§  Submit a final consultancy report.

4.     Expected results

·       Structured and approved training plan.

·       Educational materials designed and delivered.

·       Implementation of three (3) theoretical-practical workshops.

·       Training of at least 25 participants per workshop (with a focus on women).

·       Training in the production of by-products such as: Candles, Handmade Soaps, Lipsticks, Cosmetic Creams, Wood Wax, Propolis Tincture, Honey Syrups, Hair Products, among others

·       Product packaging to add value

·       Training in cost analysis and revenue forecasting.

·       Delivery of a practical manual to each participant.

·       Final report with systematization of the experience.

5.     Level of effort and duration of the consultancy

The consultant(s) will require a total of 5 person-days of work for each workshop divided as follows: 1 person-day for delivery of the proposal/plan with a chorogram, 2 person-days for the execution of the workshop and 2 person-days for preparation and sending of the final report. Three workshops are planned to be held between July and December 2026, with a target of 75 participants.

The REDDOM Foundation will handle all logistical arrangements necessary for the execution of these workshops, including communication and sending out invitations to participants, renting the venue, covering costs for food and services, supplying required materials, and printing manuals or informational documents.

6.     Deliverables and schedule of activities for each workshop

7.     Criteria and weights for proposal evaluation

Note: Only candidates who achieve a minimum technical score of 70 out of 100 will proceed to financial evaluation.

8. Application Process and Deadlines​

8.1 Required Documentation

Professionals or consulting teams interested in participating should send an email with the following documents attached:

• CV, highlighting experience in processing beehive by-products and facilitating community workshops.

• Preliminary Technical Proposal, which includes a brief methodological approach for the development of the three (3) theoretical-practical workshops.

• Economic Proposal per day of work (based on the 5 person-days stipulated per workshop).

• Evidence of availability of own means of transport and willingness to travel to Las Lagunas de Nisibón.

8.2 Submission Format

All documentation must be submitted in digital format (PDF) to the institutional email of the REDDOM Foundation, info@fundacionreddom.org, addressed to the Executive Director, Eng. Pilar Ramírez, with the subject: “Consulting Workshops Apicultural By-products – Project EBA5_022.

8.3 Selection Process Timeline (Year 2026)

To ensure that the workshops start on time within the planned timeframe (July - December 2026), the following milestone schedule is established:

8.4 Estimated Distribution of Workshops

The selected consultant will coordinate with the REDDOM technical team the execution of the three workshops according to community availability in the following estimated time windows:

• Workshop 1: End of July 2026

• Workshop 2: September 2026

• Workshop 3: November 2026

9.     Report

The hired individual will report to the Executive Director of the REDDOM Foundation, Eng. Pilar Ramírez, or to the technician he designates. All written reports and supporting materials must be submitted in digital format using Arial 12-point font, single-spaced. The intellectual property rights to the reports, presentations, research, data, and work produced by the hired individual belong to project EBA5-022 and may not be reproduced, disseminated, or discussed in open forums unless it is to fulfill the tasks described in this document or unless written authorization has been obtained from an authorized representative of the REDDOM Foundation.