South Sudan: Technical Expert/Agricultural Advisor

Jan 27, 2017 | International Organization for Migration
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IOM is responsible for Camp Coordination and Camp Management in the Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site. IOM requires a technical expert to conduct research and analysis on Fuel Efficient Stoves (FES) within the framework of the pilot project “Improving Women’s Participation in Camp and Governance Structures to Reduce Gender Based Violence Risks.”

This project was conceived following the completion of a study that was conducted in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site in South Sudan, in order to improve the participation of women in camp life and governance structures thus reducing their exposure to gender-based violence (GBV) risks. The baseline study was conducted by IOM in collaboration with the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) in July 2016 to identify contributing factors and barriers to women’s participation in camp governance structures and activities as well as to assess their perceived level of exposure to safety concerns towards GBV. Please find the study attached as annex.

The main objective of the project is to reduce and mitigate GBV risks by empowering women and girls at different levels in IOM’s CCCM operations in the Bentiu PoC through a selection of different activities. One of these activities consists of a small-scale pilot distribution of different types of Fuel Efficient Stoves (FES) in order to test which types best and most efficiently reduce the need for firewood collection. Additionally, possibilities and recommendations for local mass production of the identified stove types are to be explored. The outcomes of the above testing and research are to be compiled in a final report. This report should be able to form the basis for possible future larger-scale FES distribution and/ or production.

Deliverables:

1) testing methodology, 2) field based monitoring and research, 3) final report.

Purpose:

The stove testing shall identify one or two stove type(s) that is/are most fuel efficient, and thereby reduce(s) the need to collect firewood; the field research shall provide analysis about the feasibility of local production of the identified stove type(s); the final report shall form a basis for possible future larger-scale FES distribution and/ or production.

Timeframe:

The expert is expected to provide the testing methodology within two weeks after notification of selection. Deployment is expected to take place in April or May 2017.

Suggested breakdown of activities during field deployment:

Week 1: Supervise and monitor final phase of performance testing.

Week 2: Analyze collected data and identify most fuel efficient stove(s).

Week 3: Conduct field research on the feasibility of local mass production.

Week 4: Capacity and skills assessment of local manufacturers.

Week 5: Final report with findings and recommendations.

The overall completion date is 30 June 2017.

Detailed responsibilities:

Home based research:

  • Develop testing and monitoring methodology (including required testing timeframe/ provision of monitoring questionnaire, and sensitization messages on safe and efficient use of the stoves for targeted beneficiaries)
  • Provide testing and monitoring methodology to IOM project staff, and guide in usage during initial phase of performance testing of predetermined stove types;

Field based research:

  • Supervise and monitor final phase of performance testing of predetermined stove types;
  • Analyze data collected and received from the stove performance testing phase, as well as identify most fuel efficient stove(s) that is (are) accepted by users;
  • Conduct field research on the feasibility of, and identify solutions for, local mass production and manufacturing of the identified stove type(s);
  • Capacity and skills assessment of local manufacturers.

Final report:

  • Key findings based on the above research
  • Recommendations for future programming

Roles and responsibilities of IOM:

  • procure and store predetermined stove types;
  • distribute stoves to targeted testing beneficiaries;
  • monitor performance testing of stoves according to provided methodology during initial testing phase; support in final phase of performance testing;
  • support in data collection;
  • provide transportation and support in arranging small missions to local vicinity and surroundings of PoC site for research purposes;
  • provide security briefing.

The specific skills and experience expected from the candidate are:

  • Technical experience in manufacturing, usage, and maintenance of fuel efficient stoves;
  • Expert knowledge about environmental, material, technical, and skills resources required to manufacture fuel efficient stoves;
  • Experience in providing technical training to targeted groups of users and producers;
  • Proven report writing skills;
  • Proven ability to deliver on time and within budget;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested candidates are required to submit the following to the below email address:

  • A letter of motivation,
  • curriculum vitae showing educational background and experience, and a list of similar assignments (including a sample of similar report);
  • Proposed approach describing the understanding of task, timeframe, and budget.

E-mail: vss@iom.int

Potential candidates will be selected for interview according to their skills, experience, and competencies and appropriateness of proposed approach. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

IOM aims to employ the most suitable of all eligible applicants without favoritism or discrimination; regardless of sex, ethnic background, religion, or disability.