Tender Description

INVITATION TO TENDER

Consultancy: Green Road for Water (GR4W)

Project: Lot 3: Reforestation, afforestation & land restoration in locations adjacent to Burao, Somaliland

Project Holders: WHH, CL and ACTED

Location: Burao, Somaliland

SPR NO: SOM 1068027

Tender Reference No: SOM1068/2024/032

ABOUT WELTHUNGERHILFE

Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest private aid organizations in Germany and has no political nor religious affiliations. It was one of the first global initiatives in the fight against hunger when it was founded in 1962 as the German chapter of the Freedom from Hunger campaign, which was led by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). From rapid disaster relief to reconstruction and long-term development cooperation projects with local partners, we provide assistance from a single source. Since its foundation, WHH has provided 2.25 billion EUR of funding for more than 6,600 projects in 70 countries.

Welthungerhilfe has been active in Somaliland since 2001 (Currently operates Awdal, Waqooyi-Galbeed, Togdheer and Sool Regions) and has recently expanded its operations into and South/Central Somalia in 2022 through cooperation with local implementing partners. Welthungerhilfe’s strategic focus is on building resilience and strengthening local humanitarian leadership, with 2023-2024 activities also seek to respond to the present drought crisis through humanitarian relief. Welthungerhilfe has active projects in Mudug, Galagudd, Gedo and plans to expand its intervention in Bay and Hiran regions. The core areas of Wlethungerhilfes’ work in South Central Somalia include: Humanitarian emergency assistance, Food Security, Resilience programs-agriculture, WASH and infrastructure rehabilitation and infrastructure restoration.

About the project

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has secured funding from the European Union for Lot 3: Reforestation, afforestation & land restoration in areas adjacent to Burao, Somaliland. The overarching goal of the proposed project is to contribute to systemic climate-change resilience, food, fodder and water security in vulnerable communities in Burao, Somaliland. This objective hinges on two key outcomes: Targeted vulnerable Somali communities apply dryland specific reforestation, afforestation and sustainable rangeland/ agricultural land management practices in addition to applying climate smart agro-pastoral and pastoral production and water supply practices.

Purpose/Objective

The objective of this consultancy is to address watershed management deficiencies and leverage opportunities for sustainable water management and climate adaptation.A scoping study that was conducted in the region revealed an existence of significant potential for water harvesting along roads, estimated at 300 m3 per kilometer of road, annual harvest. Therefore, this underscores the importance of integrating water management strategies into road rehabilitation efforts. The proposed project seeks to pilot various GR4W measures in four communities, including the construction of drifts, motorable sand dams, raised roads, and water-spreading ditches. These measures not only enhance water availability but also protect road infrastructure and the surrounding environment.

The specific objectives of the GR4W consultancy are the following:

-          Conduct a workshop with relevant government agencies such as the Somaliland Development Roads Authority, local government, and the Ministry of Environment Climate Change to deepen their understanding of the GR4W concept and ensure successful implementation of GR4W interventions.

-          Collaborate with other stakeholders to jointly assess and select suitable roads for implementing GR4W initiatives in Burao, Somaliland.

-          Prepare informative booklets on the GR4W concept to serve as essential resources for project stakeholders, facilitating a deeper understanding of the initiative.

Refer to the TOR for specific details under each specific objective.

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