Request for Proposals for Baseline Study for the USDA Food for Progress (FFPr)

About Global Communities

Global Communities is soliciting proposals from qualified evaluation firms to conduct a baseline study for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food for Progress (FFPr) Partnership for Productivity (P4P) five-year initiative.

Project Overview

The Partnership for Productivity (P4P) is a five-year USDA Food for Progress (FFPr) project implemented by Global Communities to strengthen Ethiopia's livestock value chain.

Study Purpose

The baseline study will:

• Establish benchmark values for key performance indicators
• Provide descriptive analysis of core value chain actors
• Generate evidence to inform implementation planning and learning
• Capture current conditions to provide a foundation for future midline and final evaluations

Project Focus Areas

P4P works in Ethiopia to increase livestock productivity and strengthen the agricultural sector through:

• Improved agricultural techniques and technologies
• Expanded input distribution
• Feed mill efficiency
• Trade promotion
• Access to finance and insurance
• Policy and regulatory reform

Geographic Scope

Anticipated project locations include Oromia, Sidama, and South Ethiopia. Locations may be adjusted as needed.

Required Qualifications

Global Communities seeks a technically strong and independent evaluator with demonstrated experience in:

• Mixed-methods research
• Large-scale survey management
• Livestock and agricultural systems in Ethiopia

Scope of Work

This Request for Proposals outlines the expected scope of work, minimum methodological requirements, and deliverables. Detailed Terms of Reference are available upon request.

Application Details

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026 – 11:59 PM EST

Cooperative Agreement: FCC/007-00