Terms of Reference (Tor) for Provision of Professional Court-annexed Mediation Services and Analytical Study on ADR Referral Patterns

2. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY

TUBIBE AMAHORO, in fulfilment of its mandate to advance Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in Rwanda, seeks to engage a qualified consultant or consultancy firm to provide two categories of services:

2.1 Primary Objective – Activity 1: Mediation Services

Conduct professional court-annexed mediation sessions at the following designated judicial institutions:

• Intermediate Court of Karongi
• Primary Court of Bwishyura

2.2 Secondary Objective – Activity 2: Analytical Study

Carry out a rigorous analytical study of court-to-ADR referral patterns and institutional compliance with national ADR standards established under Rwandan law and policy frameworks.

• Conduct court-annexed mediation sessions as referred by both designated courts;
• Facilitate mediation proceedings in accordance with policy guidelines;
• Manage pre-mediation preparation including review of case files, identification of parties, and scheduling of sessions;
• Maintain strict confidentiality throughout all proceedings;
• Draft and execute settlement agreements for cases reaching resolution, ensuring legal enforceability;
• Prepare and submit individual 

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