Development of a Package of Training Materials for Religious Leaders in Rwanda on Faith-led Food Systems Transformation
Consultancy
Location: Home Based
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The World Resources Institute (WRI) has developed a suite of training materials to support stakeholders in addressing critical food system issues, such as improved production, consumption, and waste practices. Faith-based leaders have a unique influence in shaping community values and behaviors related to food stewardship. In Rwanda, where agriculture is a cornerstone of livelihoods and food security, leveraging religious teachings can help amplify the importance of transforming the food system.
Religious texts - such as the Qur’an and the Kinyarwanda Holy Bible - contain principles and directives that align with reducing waste, promoting responsible consumption, and ensuring equitable distribution. Building a bridge between these religious references and existing WRI training materials will help increase resonance and adoption among Rwandan religious leaders, fostering community-wide change in line with both religious values and national priorities on food security.
Purpose:
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a package of food system intervention training materials specific to faith and the Rwandan context. Conducted in consultation with faith groups in Rwanda and WRI Food System experts, the consultant should:
• Embed relevant religious dictates from the Qur’an and the Kinyarwanda Holy Bible that reinforce responsible food system stewardship.
• Ensure the content is culturally and contextually appropriate for religious leaders in Rwanda.
• Align the adapted training materials with WRI Diets and Waste Standards and Rwanda’s national food security strategies.
Objectives:
The Consultant will report to the Project Coordinators (two focal points at KAICIID and WRI) and will work closely with a small advisory group including representatives from faith communities and national food security stakeholders.
The consultant is expected to:
• Review existing WRI training materials on food system transformation (production, diets, waste)
• Identify, research, and select relevant Qur’anic verses and Biblical passages (Kinyarwanda Holy Bible) that align with WRI’s approach to food stewardship.
• Leverage training materials from other international organizations and existing faith groups.
• Integrate these religious references into the training modules in a way that is theologically sound and easy for religious leaders to communicate.
• Contextualize the training material to Rwanda’s socio-economic and cultural realities, including common challenges to food system sustainability
• Develop facilitator notes, case studies, and examples relevant to both Islamic and Christian congregations in Rwanda.
• Ensure the adapted material retains technical accuracy as per WRI Standards.
Scope of Work:
1. Desk Review
- Review the WRI training material and other relevant resources on food system sustainability.
- Review existing faith-oriented guides on food production, consumption, or waste (i.e., Farming God’s Way).
- Identify relevant “spheres of influence” that faith actors could target with these materials (i.e., farmers, policymakers, schools, etc.)
- Review Rwanda’s national policies and strategies related to food security and waste reduction.
2. Religious Content Integration
- Identify and validate scriptural references from the Qur’an and the Kinyarwanda Holy Bible related to food stewardship, avoiding waste, and equitable distribution.
- Work with theological advisors from both faith traditions to ensure correct interpretation.
3. Adaptation & Localization
- Modify training modules to incorporate religious messages alongside technical content.
- Include Rwandan examples, stories, and case studies that reflect local food systems, cultural practices, and community structures.
4. Outputs Preparation
- Produce adapted training modules with integrated religious references.
- Prepare facilitator guides with speaking points for faith leaders.
- Provide a short summary document highlighting the religious basis for system transformation for each faith tradition.
Deliverables:
1. Inception Report (max 5 pages) – methodology, work plan, and list of identified religious references, resources, and theological advisors
2. Draft Adapted Training Materials – complete modules with integrated religious content and local context examples.
3. Facilitator Guide – tailored speaking notes for religious leaders from both Islamic and Christian faiths.
4. Final Training Package – incorporating feedback from KAICIID, WRI and national stakeholders.
Duration and Timeline:
The consultancy will be conducted over 12 weeks in 2025 and beginning of 2026.
Indicative timeline:
• Week 1-2: Desk review & inception report
• Weeks 3–5: Religious text research & integration draft
• Week 6-9: Contextual adaptation and development of case studies
• Week 10-11 in 2026: Draft submission & feedback
• Week 12 in 2026: Finalization and delivery of materials
Our Ideal Candidate:
• Advanced degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Education, Agriculture, Food Systems, or related fields.
• Combination of knowledge from the thematic areas of food systems and theology is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in training material development and curriculum adaptation.
• Knowledge of Islamic and Christian teachings; demonstrated ability to work across faith traditions and collaborate with faith-based organizations.
• Familiarity with Rwanda’s cultural context and agricultural sector.
• Strong facilitation skills.
Languages
• English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Kinyarwanda proficiency (written and spoken).
• French is considered an asset.
Terms of Appointment:
The consultancy fee will be offered in accordance with KAICIID consultancy rates, depending on the experience and expertise of the selected candidate. For this consultancy, we are in a position to offer a rate of up to EUR 250/day, for the maximum duration of up to 36 days. The rate is subject to the candidate’s experience and proven record.
KAICIID is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply.
How to Apply:
All applicants are required to submit a complete application package consisting of the following:
1. CV highlighting relevant past engagements;
2. Cover letter, including proposed daily rate;
3. A brief technical proposal (max 3 pages) outlining the approach to integrating religious content into the WRI materials
Deadline for applications
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 23:59 (GMT)
