Tender for Hiring a Consultant/firm to Revise the National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Policy for Rwanda
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TENDER FOR HIRING A CONSULTANT/FIRM TO REVISE THE NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(ECD) POLICY FOR RWANDA
Title: Hiring a consultant/firm to revise the national Early Childhood Development (ECD) policy for Rwanda
Tender Reference Number: CRS-Rwanda 006- FY26-TN/2026
Procurement Method: Open Tender
Date of Issue: February 18, 2026
Date of Submission: March 3, 2026
TENDER NOTICE FOR HIRING A CONSULTANT/FIRM TO REVISE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) POLICY FOR RWANDA CRS-Rwanda 006- FY26-TN/2026
1. Background and Context
Early childhood development (ECD) in the first few years of life lays the foundation for a child’s future health, education, labor market productivity, and well-being. According to recent estimates, 250 million (or 43%) of children under five in low- and middle-income countries risk not reaching their development potential because of extreme poverty, malnutrition, and violence. The benefits of investing in ECD are high, for every 1 RWF invested in early childhood is estimated to return 56 RWF to the economy in the form of socio-economic benefits, with potential benefits including better health, improved cognitive development and schooling outcomes, and, eventually, increased wages and productivity; and the potential to stop the inter-generational transmission of poverty and malnutrition.
The Government of Rwanda has made significant progress in advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) over the past decade, guided by the 2016 National ECD Policy. Since then, major institutional, demographic, and sectoral changes have taken place, including:
The establishment and operationalization of the National Child Development Agency (NCDA) as the lead institution for ECD coordination.
Expansion of ECD service delivery models such as ECD facilities, home visiting programs, and integrated MIYCN–ECD platforms across districts.
Growing national emphasis on ECD facilities accessibility and quality assurance, nutrition, stunting reduction, child protection, positive parenting, disability inclusion, digital transformation, and strengthened community systems.
Updates in global frameworks, such as the Nurturing Care Framework (2018), WHO/UNICEF guidance for digital ECD, disability inclusive standards, and improved approaches to early learning and parenting.
The need for a unified multi-sectoral system linking education/brain stimulation, health, nutrition, WASH, child and social protection, positive parenting, and community development.
In light of these shifts, a new National ECD Policy will provide a coherent, forward-looking, evidence-based foundation for Rwanda’s ECD agenda for the next decade. This ToR outlines the scope and requirements for an experienced consultant (National) to revise National Early Childhood Development Policy for Rwanda. Additionally, the revised ECD Policy will explore emerging opportunities in the IECD sectors and beyon...
TENDER FOR HIRING A CONSULTANT/FIRM TO REVISE THE NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(ECD) POLICY FOR RWANDA
Title: Hiring a consultant/firm to revise the national Early Childhood Development (ECD) policy for Rwanda
Tender Reference Number: CRS-Rwanda 006- FY26-TN/2026
Procurement Method: Open Tender
Date of Issue: February 18, 2026
Date of Submission: March 3, 2026
TENDER NOTICE FOR HIRING A CONSULTANT/FIRM TO REVISE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) POLICY FOR RWANDA CRS-Rwanda 006- FY26-TN/2026
1. Background and Context
Early childhood development (ECD) in the first few years of life lays the foundation for a child’s future health, education, labor market productivity, and well-being. According to recent estimates, 250 million (or 43%) of children under five in low- and middle-income countries risk not reaching their development potential because of extreme poverty, malnutrition, and violence. The benefits of investing in ECD are high, for every 1 RWF invested in early childhood is estimated to return 56 RWF to the economy in the form of socio-economic benefits, with potential benefits including better health, improved cognitive development and schooling outcomes, and, eventually, increased wages and productivity; and the potential to stop the inter-generational transmission of poverty and malnutrition.
The Government of Rwanda has made significant progress in advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) over the past decade, guided by the 2016 National ECD Policy. Since then, major institutional, demographic, and sectoral changes have taken place, including:
The establishment and operationalization of the National Child Development Agency (NCDA) as the lead institution for ECD coordination.
Expansion of ECD service delivery models such as ECD facilities, home visiting programs, and integrated MIYCN–ECD platforms across districts.
Growing national emphasis on ECD facilities accessibility and quality assurance, nutrition, stunting reduction, child protection, positive parenting, disability inclusion, digital transformation, and strengthened community systems.
Updates in global frameworks, such as the Nurturing Care Framework (2018), WHO/UNICEF guidance for digital ECD, disability inclusive standards, and improved approaches to early learning and parenting.
The need for a unified multi-sectoral system linking education/brain stimulation, health, nutrition, WASH, child and social protection, positive parenting, and community development.
In light of these shifts, a new National ECD Policy will provide a coherent, forward-looking, evidence-based foundation for Rwanda’s ECD agenda for the next decade. This ToR outlines the scope and requirements for an experienced consultant (National) to revise National Early Childhood Development Policy for Rwanda. Additionally, the revised ECD Policy will explore emerging opportunities in the IECD sectors and beyon...