TOR For Scientific Research for Prosopis Hay

Provision of Consultancy Service to Produce Scientific Research on the Use of Prosopis Juliflora Hay (only dried leaves, no woody elements) as an Animal feed .

TOR FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FOR PROSOPIS HAY

Tender Reference No: SOM1038-2022-95

Published Date: 24th Oct 2022

Deadline: 1st Nov 2022, at 23:59 pm EAT.

Contracting Agency: Welthungerhilfe – WHH, Somaliland Office.

1. Background

WHH in partnership with Candlelight seek to engage a qualified consultant to conduct practical scientific research on Prosopis hay. The planned activity is aimed at promoting utilization and control of Prosopis under a BMZ funded project. WHH and Candlelight want to establish if Prosopis hay can be utilized in small, medium and large scale to contribute to animal nutrition and animal survival during drought. The project targets Awdaal, Maroodi-jex and Togdheer Regions of Somaliland.

1. Objective of the consultancy

The objective of the consultancy is to conduct practical laboratory and field analysis on nutritional value of Prosopis hay (only dried leaves, no woody elements) on livestock and document the processes and key findings. The report will be used to inform activities related to use of invasive plants specifically Prosopis control under SOM 1038 project (Sustainable income through gender, sensitive value chains, sustainable WASH and nutrition systems and climate resilience building in Somaliland)

Please note that WHH will provide adequate amounts of shade-dried Prosopis hay for the practical research.

Scope/ focus

• The potentiality of Prosopis hay as an alternative animal fodder
• The pros and cons of use of Prosopis hay as regular or drought emergency animal fodder
• The nutrition value / content of Prosopis hay
• Well documented scientifically proven benefits or side-effects of Prosopis hay on livestock

1. Methodology

• Practical scientific research – feeding an appropriate sample size with moderate quantities of Prosopis hay and measuring weight or milk yield changes against control animals.
• Laboratory tests – nutrition content of Prosopis green leaves and dry leaves.

1. Expected deliverables:

A detailed laboratory research report capturing effects of feeding livestock on Prosopis hay through analysis of carcasses.

1. At least MSC in livestock feed and nutrition related or its equivalent from a credited institution.
2. Must have worked under livestock feed and nutrition programme for at least eight years
3. The ideal candidate should be familiar with prosopis juliflora in Somaliland context
4. Experience in coordinating/conducting laboratory tests for fodder nutrients.
5. Previous experience in conducting similar research is an added advantage.

If you think you are a great fit for this consultancy, please submit your:

• Technical proposal: a detailed description of how the consultant is conducting the research, including methodologies, timeline, data quality insurance, sampling, and CVs of key persons involved in the study (not more than 20 pages)
• Financial proposal
• Track record of similar studies: at least two similar reports if permitted for public view, proofing ownership of the reports is required (i.e WHH will verify the reports)

Please submit your sealed documents to WHH Hargeisa Office, Masala Area. The closing date of the application is 01/11/2022 at 23:59 pm EAT. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Basis of Award

Applications will be evaluated based on the following evaluation criteria:

• Technical proposal including a track record of similar studies (60%)
• Financial proposal including any applicable taxes (40%)
• The top 4-6 candidates will be called for an oral interview and/or presentation of his/her proposal to WHH

WHH is an equal opportunity employer and encourages application from all qualified candidates regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. 

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