INVITATION TO TENDER

Consultancy: Field trials of Inovative Approach  

Project: Climate-Resilient WASH  and Livelihoods Package for   Resilient Somali Landscapes

Contracting Agency: WHH

Location: Burao, Somaliland

Our Reference: SOM 106/2024/077

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION 

1.1. About Welthungerhilfe

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of the biggest private humanitarian and development organizations in Germany. It was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in 1962. Welthungerhilfe is non-profit, non-political, and non-denominational. It has operations in about 40 countries worldwide (Asia, Africa and Latin America). Welthungerhilfe has been active in Somaliland since 2001 as maintained an office in Hargeisa and now sub-offices in Borama and Burao. Welthungerhilfe in Somaliland focuses on multi-sector approaches by linking climate-adaptive Agriculture and Natural Resource Protection with Economic Development, as well as safe, sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene solutions and Nutrition Practices at the household level. To empower women and achieve gender equality, we recognize gender main streaming in our projects and program as critical and strategic. We aim at strengthening decision-making powers of marginalized groups through fostering an enabling and respectful environment that includes men, women, youth, children, elderly, and people with disabilities to support them in leading self-determined lives. 

1.2. Brief about the project 

The Climate-resilient WASH and Livelihoods Package for Resilient Somali Landscapes project aims to strengthen the livelihoods and resilience of vulnerable agrarian and agro-pastoralist people by protecting and restoring key natural resources and WASH services in agrarian, pastoral, and agropastoral areas through community-led actions and improving market access for key rural value chains.

Outcome 1: The livelihoods of 25,434 people are strengthened through stabilization and restoration of pastoral, agropastoral and agrarian areas. To achieve this, the project will conduct field trials of new approaches to natural resource management.

Output 1.1.12: Conduct field trials of innovative approaches to natural resources management with protected areas to promote landscape restoration and climate resilient fodder production and access.

The purpose / objective of the assignment

The main objective of this assignment is to identify, test, develop and demonstrate innovative biological and mechanical landscape restoration techniques, that can sustainably support the long-term livelihoods of the agro-pastoral and pastoral communities living in the project target areas and contribute to sustainable natural resource utilization and conservation.

Important Dates:

Welthungerhilfe will strictly observe the following important dates to guarantee timely delivery of the service. Potential bidders are also expected to strictly observe this timeline; failure to do so will automatically lead to disqualification from participation in the tender competition process.

1.       Tender Overview

This is a Public invitation to express interest in the above-mentioned service provision.

The following documents constitute the tender dossier:

A.  Tender invitation (this document)

B.  Annexes

I: Supplier Declaration form (only for companies)

III: Terms and Conditions for International Procurement of Goods and Services

III. Terms of Reference (ToR)_ field trials of innovative approaches to natural resource management consultant

IIII. Reference for qouation  

2.  PROFILE / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic

 The consultant should have a minimum master's degree in a relevant field such as environmental science and natural resource management.

 Professional Experience

a.    Technical expertise includes extensive knowledge of landscape restoration practices and sustainable rangeland management.

b.    The consultant should have deep expertise in techniques and approaches for restoring degraded landscapes, as well as managing rangelands in a sustainable manner.

c.    the consultant must have a strong understanding of how climate change impacts rangelands and pastoral livelihoods, as well as strategies for adapting to and mitigating these challenges.

d.    The consultant should be familiar with the policies, plans, and environmental regulations governing land use and management in Somaliland.

e.    Research Skills: 

-  Ability to conduct field trials and demonstrate innovative landscape restoration techniques

- The consultant must have the skills and experience to design, implement, and evaluate field trials of new restoration approaches

- Proficient in data collection methods, including field surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions, with strong analytical skills for both qualitative and quantitative analysis

f.  Experience working with international NGOs and development agencies on similar consultancies.

g. Fluency in English, oral and written.

h. The ability to communicate in Somali is a strong advantage.

The offer must be valid for 90 days minimum.

The proposal must specify all details according to the invitation of the tender

Note:

All interested and qualified companies/firms or individual consultants must submit their corresponding documents (CVs, valid tax compliance certificates or business registration permits, sample reports, technical proposals, Financial Proposals and two professional referees) via [email protected]  with the subject line of “Consultancy_ Field trials of Inovative Approach ”

 - not later than 28th  October 2024 at 23:59 PM EAT.

1.     Appeals

Tenderers believing that an error or irregularity has harmed them during the award process may file a complaint at [email protected]

NB: This invitation for expression of interest remains valid without signature validation!