Terms of Reference (ToR) GNSS/RTK Surveyor – IDP Relocation Sites (Jowhar, Somalia)

Terms of Reference (ToR)
GNSS/RTK Surveyor – IDP Relocation Sites (Jowhar,
Somalia)
Project: Jowhar Off-Stream Storage Programme (JOSP)
Implementing Partner: Shaqodoon Organization
Location: Jowhar District, Middle Shabelle, Somalia
Sites: Three relocation sites (2 in Naxarow, 1 in Ali Alin), located outside Jowhar town
1. Background
Shaqodoon, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under the
JOSP programme, is supporting the relocation of flood-affected and vulnerable communities
currently residing along the Sabuni Canal, which is scheduled for rehabilitation by the Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO). As part of this process, communities will be relocated to
three (3) planned sites across two different locations—two sites in Naxarow and one in Ali
Alin, all situated outside Jowhar town.
The relocation sites have been designed using a Resilience Design (RD) approach, which
integrates:
• Climate-resilient settlement planning
• Water and soil management systems
• Livelihood and ecological zoning
• Conflict-sensitive spatial arrangements
These designs have been carefully developed to ensure long-term sustainability, reduced
disaster risk, and improved living conditionsfor relocated households. To ensure accurate and
faithful implementation of these georeferenced designs on the ground, a high-precision
GNSS/RTK surveyor is required to translate digital spatial plans into precise, on-the-ground
layouts
2. Purpose of the Assignment
The primary purpose of this assignment is to support the accurate ground setting-out of RD
settlement plans (Attached) using GNSS/RTK equipment with centimeter-level accuracy.
The surveyor will ensure that:
• Settlement layouts are faithfully translated from design to field
• Household plots, infrastructure, and ecological systems are correctly positioned
• Errors during implementation are minimized, avoiding costly rework

Required Qualifications
Interested applicants (individual consultants or firms) must demonstrate:
• Proven experience in GNSS/RTK surveying (minimum 3–5 years)
• Experience in: Settlement layout/land subdivision and infrastructure or humanitarian
projects (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of UTM coordinate systems (EPSG:32638) and CAD/GIS software
• Access to reliable RTK GNSS equipment
• Experience working in Somalia or similar contexts is an advantage

 Application Procedure
Interested and qualified applicants (individual consultants or firms) are invited to submit:
1. Technical Proposal including understanding of the assignment; proposed
methodology and workplan and equipment to be used (including their photos) and
team composition (if firm)
2. Financial Proposal including detailed budget (daily rates and total cost)
3. Company/Consultant Profile showing relevant experience of at least 2–3 similar
assignments
4. CV(s) of Key Personnel
5. References of at least two references from similar work
13. Reference Materials and Design Files
To support proposal development, bidders may request access to the Resilience Design (RD)
layout files for the relocation sites. These reference materials include:
• CAD drawings (site layouts)
• KMZ/GIS files
• Coordinate data (EPSG:32638)
• Preliminary settlement and infrastructure plans
Interested bidders can request access by emailing: [email protected] and
[email protected]; for technical questions please email to [email protected] or
dail 252 906 754 555.
Subject: Request for RD Design Files – GNSS/RTK Surveyor ToR
Note: The provided files are for reference purposes only. Final layouts may be subject to minor
adjustments during implementation.
14. Submission Details and Deadline
• Submission email: [email protected]
• Subject line: Application – GNSS/RTK Surveyor (Jowhar relocation Sites)
• Deadline for submission: 7th April 2026, 5:00 PM EAT. Late applications will not be
considered.