Tender Description

INVITATION TO TENDER

Consultancy: Prosopis Expert

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

Project Holders: WHH, CL and ACTED

Location: Burao, Somaliland

Our Reference: SOM 1068029

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 project seeks to tackle the challenges posed by invasive plant species, particularly Prosopis, Parthenium, and Opuntia, in Somaliland. These plants threaten pastureland, fodder security, and local economies. Through a multifaceted approach including awareness-raising, training, and commercial ventures, the project aims to mitigate these challenges while harnessing the economic potential of Prosopis.

Therefore, the consultancy aims at developing and implementing activities to raise awareness, train local communities, and establish commercial ventures centered around Prosopis utilization with an overarching goal of promoting sustainable land management practices and generate income for affected communities.

The specific objectives of the Prosopis consultancy are the following:

-          Organze and conduct awareness and demonstration sessions

-          Train and equip 50 youths and women on the use of Proposis for income generation

-          Support the process of establishing a charcoal factory through a public-private partnership (PPP).

NB: For detailed information under each specific objective, refer to the annexed Terms of Reference (TOR)

Important Dates:

Welthungerhilfe will strictly observe the following important dates to guarantee timely delivery of the service. Potential bidders are also expected to strictly observe this timeline; failure to do so will automatically lead to disqualification from participation in the tender competition process.

Skills Required

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