REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
TENDER NOTICE N°: SOM-2000004304-0191-CS-CQS
TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PARTICIPATORY FIELD
INDICATORS FOR THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL LAND DEGRADATION NEUTRALITY (LDN)
MONITORING SYSTEM, FOR ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE AND RANGELAND REHABILITATION
(A2R2) PROJECT.
CLIENT: SADAR DEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENT INSTITUTE
FINANCING: IFAD GRANT N°: 2000004304
The SADAR DEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENT INSTITUTE has received financing from the International
Fund for Agricultural Development (“the Fund” or “IFAD”) towards the cost of Adaptive Agriculture and
Rangeland Rehabilitation (“A2R2”). (“the client” or “procuring entity”), and intends to apply part of the proceeds
for the recruitment of consulting services, for which this REOI is issued.

1. Purpose and objectives of the Assignment.
   Overall Objective of the Assignment
   The Adaptive Agriculture and Rangeland Rehabilitation (A2R2) Project represents a cornerstone initiative under
   the Federal Government of Somalia’s national strategy to build climate resilience, enhance agricultural
   productivity, and restore degraded rangelands across arid and semi-arid regions. Implemented in partnership with
   the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the
   Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), the project is designed to strengthen both institutional
   systems and community livelihoods through an integrated approach that combines policy reform, natural resource
   management, and capacity enhancement.
   The A2R2 Project operates in seven high-priority districts Belet Weyne, Baydhaba, Dhuusamarreeb, Galkacyo,
   Cabudwaaq, Kismayo, and Bardere representing the diverse agro-ecological zones of Somalia’s Federal Member
   States (FMS). The project seeks to directly benefit approximately 72,000 households through investments in water
   harvesting, rangeland restoration, and climate-smart agriculture, while simultaneously improving the enabling
   institutional environment at Federal and FMS levels.
2. Specific Objectives of the Assignment
   To develop participatory field indicators that enhance Somalia’s national Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) monitoring
   system.
   Specifically, the service provider will:
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3. Review and assess existing LDN monitoring frameworks and data systems.
4. Develop participatory, field-based indicators aligned with global LDN indicators.
5. Integrate indigenous and local ecological knowledge into monitoring systems.
6. Pilot and validate indicators across diverse ecological zones.
7. Produce operational guidelines for institutionalization of participatory monitoring.
8. Build the capacity of national and local stakeholders.
   A Consultancy firm will be selected using the CQS method set out in the consultants’ selection.
   The shortlisted consultant(s) will be provided with the detailed TORs and asked to submit a detailed technical
   and financial offer. The evaluation will include a review and verification of qualifications and past
   performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award.

The client now invites legally constituted consulting firms (not individual consultants) (“consultants”) to request
for expressions of interest (EOIs) via e-mail to the address below [email protected] the Subject
Expressions of interest (EOIs) - SOM-2000004304-0191-CS-CQS- Consultancy Services for Development of
Participatory Field Indicators for the Local And National Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Monitoring System, for Adaptive
Agriculture And Rangeland Rehabilitation (A2R2) Project. no later than 11:00 AM, 14/06/2026 EAT