Job Description

PURPOSE OF THIS CONSULTANCY
The ICSP project was initially aimed to reach 200,000 people, with a special focus on women and youth (60%
of the beneficiaries) to ensure their inclusion and representation. Oxfam is in partnership with Candlelight, a
long-term local partner with expertise in humanitarian response, resilience-building, and climate/environment
programs in the target areas. The project addressed the challenges posed by climate change, conflict, and
insecurity, which continuously affect the livelihoods of pastoralists in Ainabo district.
o Project Rationale
The project’s specific objective and outcomes are: -
o Impact/Goal - Conditions enabling sustainable human security for vulnerable pastoralist and
agro-pastoralist communities in Somaliland and Puntland are created.
• Outcome 1: Enhanced resilience capacity of communities to adapt to climate-induced crisis
(DRR, EW, community structures)
Terms of reference 2
▪ Output 1.1: EW EA, establish/strengthen community early warning system linked to
national-level EW system.
▪ Output 1.2: community action and adaptation plans linked to contingency funds.
▪ Output 1.3: Natural resources management plans developed and implemented at
community level.
▪ Output 1.4: Crisis modifier – respond to immediate food, water and protection needs
of communities and HHs during crisis.
• Outcome 2: Improved sustainable livelihood diversification through restoration and protection
of community assets and investment in productive sectors for pastoral and agro-pastoral
communities
▪ Output 2.1: restoration of community infrastructure – soil and water conservation,
conservation of rangelands
▪ Output 2.2: diversified livelihoods for communities: smart agriculture, fodder
production, livestock treatment services
• Outcome 3: Enhanced social cohesion and inclusive governance systems through community
peacebuilding, conflict resolution and promoting women’s leadership.
▪ Output 3.1: Peace and conflict resolutions training for community committees (VDCs,
EWC, NRM, Peacebuilding committees) and economic groups
▪ Output 3.2: Enhanced women’s leadership in peacebuilding and social cohesion:
strengthen/establish women groups promoting peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
o Objectives of the Outcome Harvesting
The primary objective of the Outcome Harvesting exercise is to assess the progress and outcomes of the
ICSP project, with a specific focus on the following objectives:
o Measure the progress and outcomes achieved for ICSP project in Ainabo districts of Somaliland.
o Assess the institutional behavior change achieved by the project using the Institutional Behaviour
Change Matrix (IBCM) and Scorecards.
o Determine the project's impact on addressing structural poverty and vulnerabilities for pastoralist
communities.
o Assess the project's contribution to the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus approach and
its effectiveness towards strengthening social cohesion and conflict resolution.
o Evaluate the project's efforts in addressing the vulnerability of women, girls, persons with disabilities
(PWD), and youth, and empowering them through economic activities.
o Assess the project's success in strengthening community resilience and creating relevant structures
at the community level linked with government institutions.
o Evaluate the project's impact on capacitating line ministries, particularly the National Disaster
Preparedness and Food Reserve Authority (NADFOR) in Somaliland, through the strengthening of
mobile early warning systems.
o Incorporate a detailed learning aspect to identify lessons learned, best practices, and areas for
improvement.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The outcome harvesting survey evaluates how the ICSP project has strengthened resilience, diversified
livelihoods, and promoted inclusive governance among vulnerable pastoralist and agro-pastoralist
communities in Somaliland and Puntland, with a strong emphasis on women, youth, and marginalized groups.
It seeks to capture evidence of institutional behavior change, assess contributions to the HumanitarianDevelopment-Peace Nexus, and measure impacts on poverty reduction, social cohesion, and climate
adaptation, while drawing lessons and best practices to inform future programming and reinforce community
structures linked to government institutions.
Key guiding criteria and research questions
Criteria for Conducting Outcome Harvesting
o Progress and Outcomes Assessment: Measure the progress and outcomes of the ICSP
project since its implementation.
Terms of reference 3
o Institutional Behavior Change: Assess the institutional behavior change achieved by the
project using the Institutional Behavior Change Matrix and Scorecards.
o Poverty and Vulnerability Reduction: Determine the project's impact on addressing
structural poverty and vulnerabilities for pastoralist communities.
o Addressing Insecurity: Evaluate the project's ability to address the key factors driving
insecurity for vulnerable communities.
o HDP Nexus Approach: Assess the project's contribution to the Humanitarian-DevelopmentPeace (HDP) Nexus approach and its effectiveness in decreasing destabilizing factors due to
political dynamics and recurring drought crises.
o Empowerment of Marginalized Groups: Evaluate the project's efforts in addressing the
vulnerability of women, girls, persons with disabilities (PWD), and youth, and empowering
them through various initiatives.
o Community Resilience: Assess the project's success in strengthening community resilience
and creating relevant structures at the community level linked with government departments.
o Capacitating Line Ministries: Evaluate the project's impact on capacitating line ministries,
particularly the National Disaster Preparedness and Food Reserve Authority (NADFOR) in
Somaliland, through the strengthening of mobile early warning systems.
o Learning documentation: Produce comprehensive learning documentation based on three
project result areas chosen with the help of technical teams.
Key Guiding Questions for the Outcome Harvesting
o To what extent has the project contributed to advancing the Humanitarian-DevelopmentPeace (HDP) Nexus by reducing negative factors linked to political dynamics and recurring
drought crises, and how are these contributions perceived by affected communities and
stakeholders?
o To what extent has the project strengthened or established women’s groups that promote
peacebuilding and conflict resolution, and how have these efforts enhanced women’s
leadership and contributed to social cohesion within their communities?
o How has the project progressed last year? What outcomes have been achieved?
o What changes have occurred in the behavior and practices of institutions involved in the
project? How has this contributed to the ICSP project's success?
o To what extent has the project addressed structural poverty and vulnerabilities for pastoralist
communities? What specific impacts have been observed?
o How have women, girls, persons with disabilities, and youth been empowered through the
project? What initiatives have been successful in promoting their inclusion and well-being?
o What impact has the project had on capacitating line ministries, particularly NADFOR, through
the strengthening of mobile early warning systems? How has this improved disaster
preparedness and response?
o What lessons have been learned throughout the project's implementation? What are the best
practices that can be replicated or scaled up? What areas need improvement for future
projects?
By using these criteria and guiding questions, the Outcome Harvesting exercise is expected to provide a
comprehensive assessment of the ICSP project's progress, outcomes, and impact, enabling valuable inputs
to the annual report and the RF and for informed decision-making
3. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
The following deliverables are expected from the Outcome Harvesting exercise.
a) A detailed report outlining the assessment methodology, findings, and analysis of the project's
outcomes.
b) A standalone executive summary highlighting the key findings and recommendations for project
stakeholders.
c) Implementation of distinct learning documentation pertaining to three project outcome areas.
Terms of reference 4
d) Recommendations for improving the project's effectiveness and sustainability, including suggestions
for future interventions.
e) Production of an updated project result framework along with updated in Excel format, including all
indicators.
Specific outputs
1) An inception report outlining the methodology, data collection tools, and workplan that will be
submitted within 5 days of commencing the outcome harvesting.
2) An executive summary (standalone)
3) Facilitation of a validation workshop to present findings
4) Comprehensive outcome harvesting report addressing all research questions and criteria with
recommendations and data synthesis.
4. METHODOLOGY
The Outcome Harvesting exercise will utilize the Institutional Behaviour Change Matrix and Scorecards as
the primary tools for assessment. More elaborated methodology will be agreed upon with the consultant
during the inception. Overall, the following key methods will form the basis of the OH.
a) Review project documentation, including the ICSP project proposal, Result framework, ICSP baseline
report and relevant reports, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project's objectives,
activities, and expected outcomes.
b) Conduct interviews and focus group discussions with project beneficiaries, community members,
project staff, and relevant stakeholders to gather qualitative data on the project's impact and
outcomes.
c) Analyze the collected data using the Institutional Behaviour Change Matrix and Scorecards to identify
the extent to which the project has achieved its intended outcomes and behavioural changes at the
institution level.
d) Identify and document lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement through a
comprehensive learning component.
e) Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing the findings, key achievements, challenges, and
recommendations for future interventions.
5. DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Remuneration is based on submission of final deliverables according to the schedule below.
No. Deliverables or Documents to be delivered Estimated Dates % Payment
1 DELIVERABLE 1
Desk review and production of Inception report including
new and adopted data collection tools
23rd December,
2025
2 DELIVERABLE 2 40%
Learning/sense-making workshop
15th December
2025
3 DELIVERABLE 3
Submit draft RTR report
20th December
2025
4 DELIVERABLE 4
Final RTR report (of maximum 30 pages including
executive summary)
30th December
2025 60%
TOTAL 100%
6. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
The consultant/team responsible for conducting the Outcome Harvesting exercise will be required to
provide regular updates and progress reports to Oxfam. Any challenges or issues encountered during the
assessment should be communicated promptly.

Experiences and Qualifications

The consultant/team responsible for conducting the Outcome Harvesting exercise should possess the
following qualifications and experience.
o Demonstrated expertise in conducting outcomFe mapping or Harvesting assessments, preferably in
the context of humanitarian, development, and peace projects.
o Demonstrated expertise in using IBCM Fand scorecards in outcome harvesting.
o Strong knowledge and understanding of the Somali context, including the challenges faced by
pastoralist communities.
o Experience in working with local partners and stakeholders in the region.
o Excellent analytical and report writing skills.

Skills Required

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