Somalia: Baseline Survey for Systemic Climate-Change Resilience for Food, Fodder and Water Security for Vulnerable Communities

Jan 8, 2024 | Welthungerlife
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Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of the largest private aid agencies in Germany; politically and religiously independent. The organization fights for “Zero Hunger by 2030”. Since being founded in 1962, it has provided funding of EUR 4.75 billion for more than 11,498 overseas projects in 70 countries. In 2022 alone, WHH supported about 18.8 million people with its 603 overseas projects in 37 countries. In real terms, that means: Many people now harvest more and can therefore improve their diets. They now have clean drinking water or toilets at home, which leaves them less susceptible to illness. Others are earning or producing more and can begin an education. For the children, WHH's support means a chance of improved physical and mental development. WHH bases its efforts on the principle of empowering people to help themselves, which it implements with measures ranging from rapid disaster relief to rehabilitation to long-term development cooperation projects with national and international partner organizations.

Purpose/Objective

The objectives of this baseline consultancy are to create an extensive baseline dataset that reflects the current status of the project’s relevant parameters, outcomes, and indicators. This baseline survey will cover all project sectors, including humanitarian assistance, agriculture and environment, water, sanitation and hygiene, and economic development, in the targeted areas.

The specific objectives of the baseline study are the following:

  • Evaluate the existing rangeland and agricultural management practices within the targeted communities.
  • Assess the level of awareness and adoption of climate-smart agriculture and water management.
  • Collect demographic information and the socioeconomic status of the communities to understand their resilience capacity.
  • Engage the community in a participatory manner to understand their perspectives, priorities, and needs concerning climate resilience, food security, and water availability.
  • Assess the level of community involvement and participation in current and previous initiatives related to climate resilience and food security.
  • Establish benchmarks against which project progress and impact can be evaluated over time.
  • Evaluate the existing approach to Prosopis management and utilization, focusing on regulatory compliance and implemented measures.
  • Explore technological capabilities for high-quality Prosopis charcoal and fodder production, among other uses, by examining eco-friendly attributes.
  • Assess the functionality of current markets for Prosopis charcoal, fodder,etc., aiming to understand utilization patterns and demands.
  • Assess the overall financial and legal viability of Prosopis charcoal and fodder production in Burao, encompassing establishment costs, operational expenses, market demand, potential revenue streams, resource availability, and a thorough profitability analysis.
  • Formulate recommendations regarding the feasibility – both practical and legal – of planned Prosopis charcoal production activities.
  • Determine the baseline values for all outcome-level performance indicators and incorporate these findings into the project logframe, including the logframe as an annex.

Further information can be found in the ToR (Terms of Reference) provided in the link below

How to apply

All interested and qualified companies/firms or individual consultants must submit their corresponding documents (CVs, sample reports, technical proposal, Financial Proposals and three professional referees) to the e tender portal following this link:https://eu.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/390434/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=WELTHUNGERHILFE - not later than 13 January 2024 at 23:59 PM EAT.