- Introduction: Somalia is considered a failed state having had no effective unifying government since 1991. Instability and insecurity of varying degrees are experienced across all its regions. Despite all this, there is a dynamic market economy supporting the private sector’s engagement in services, transport and trading. There are, however, some bottlenecks to moving from low levels of growth in Somalia to improved levels of sustainable employment in livestock, agriculture, fisheries and other sectors. Vulnerable livelihoods are the norm for the poor households that are often unable to access neither sustainable employment opportunities, nor market their products for a reasonable price. In Somaliland, regulatory uncertainty is precluding greater financial investment. The Sustainable Employment and Economic Development programme for Somalia (SEED) thus responds to this context. It is in this context that FAO, ILO, UNDP, Save the Children and the WORLD BANK partnered to develop and implement the SEED Program.
The Sustainable Employment and Economic Development programme for Somalia (SEED) is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The purpose of the program is to improve economic and employment prospects for women and young people in conflict affected communities. The programme strives to provide services to 5,700 recipients out of which 60% are women. Indirectly, the programme strives to create more than 20,000 long-term jobs and generate more than 600,000 days of direct employment.
The two main components of the SEED Programme are: (1) develop economic opportunities and create employment with accompanying skills training; and (2) support the investment climate and regulatory framework in Somaliland in order to increase investment and growth.
The program is implemented by Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), International Labour Organisation (ILO), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Save the Children, and the World Bank in Somaliland, Puntland and parts of South Central Somalia.
The UN Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Bank are the lead partners for the implementation of this programme. FAO manages Component One in partnership with ILO, UNDP and Save the Children; while the World Bank manages Component Two of the programme.
Both components contribute to the following four Outputs:
Output 1: Direct support for livelihoods and employment opportunities • Direct employment in cash for work projects; vocational training for sustainable employment, targeting women and young people. Output 2: Investment in market-related infrastructure • Additional public and private finance for innovation and market development Output 3: Capacity of public and private sector institutions to participate in and regulate markets strengthened • Public private dialogue mechanisms established in target sectors; capacity of market institutions strengthened; Output 4: Implementing partners carry out new approaches on conflict • Sensitivity and market-development in Somaliland, resulting in more effective programming.
Conflict sensitive programming encompasses an approach to working in conflict prone and conflict-affected areas with an aim of ensuring that aid does not escalate violent conflict; and, where possible, contributes to peace building.
Save the Children as a partner is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the training component of the project in Somaliland. The trainings cut across the three main sectors of the SEED intervention, i.e. Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
It is recognised that without building a critical mass of well trained professionals, individuals, groups and or associations, improved quality and productivity within the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries sectors in Somaliland might not be realised. In addressing the need for capacity development, the project envisions to build on existing capacity as well as foster new capacities and skills where necessary.
It is in this light that the project seeks to engage a team of two qualified and competent professionals to undertake a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment Study that will provide the basis for evidence based interventions in the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries sectors in Somaliland. This study comes at an opportune time as the SEED Project plans to accelerate its interventions. As such, the study is expected to establish both short and long-term critical skills (must be employment effective) that need to be developed and enhanced.
- Objectives of the TNA: Overall objective is to improve productivity in the Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries sectors in order to create employment and reduce poverty through well trained and effective human resource.
Specifically, the Training Needs Assessment will establish critical skill gaps within the Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock sectors in Somaliland. The underlying aim is to improve the technical skills among the workforce in the three aforementioned sectors which would in turn increase productivity, employment and hence contribute to poverty reduction.
Scope of work: The scope of work will be: • To provide a comprehensive analysis of the existing pool of professionals, and non professionals – semi artisans level workforce within the Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture sectors in terms of education level, skills, knowledge and experiences. • To Identify short and long term - priority learning, training and capacity strengthening activities to be facilitated or undertaken by the Sustainable Employment and Economic Development (SEED) Project within the Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock sectors. In the identification of the skills, it is expected that focus will be given to skills that are employment effective. • To indentify training service providers/institutions within Somaliland as well as establish potential strategic partners and collaborators. This should entail capacity assessment/analysis of training service providers.
• To give comprehensive recommendations and a clear strategy on how best to prepare and undertake trainings for the development of a Human Resource base that is applicable to the prevailing needs within the Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock sectors in Somaliland. • To analyse supporting structures and policy framework for the development of Human Resource base within the 3 sectors of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock in Somaliland and give recommendations accordingly.Study Approach and Methodologies; The study will be undertaken through a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques that will be used to gather information and data from main stakeholders within the Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock sectors. The information and data will be systematically analysed and presented to all stakeholders in a validation workshop to be held in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Thereafter the information, incorporating the feedback from the validation workshop will be complied into a report.
4.1. Study techniques is envisaged to cover the following:
I. Document/Desk review (Studies, Policies etc) II. Qualitative techniques a) Focus Group Discussions b) Semi – Structured Interviews c) Observations d) Key informant interviews III. Quantitative data collection (structured questionnaires etc)
4.2. Data analysis: Data gathered using various methods and tools will have to be collated, analysed and interpreted systematically into a comprehensive and relevant/employment effective report. The consultant(s) will be expected to come up with detailed data/information analysis methods.
Key Activities: The expected activities are: • Develop questionnaires and other relevant tools • Share study tools with project team for inputs/comments, and approval • Undertake desk review of key documents • Undertake TNA study in Somaliland • Prepare draft report 3 days after data/information collection • Hold half day validation workshop and incorporate comments into the final report • Produce final report 3 days after the validation workshop
Intended outcomes: It is expected that the study will provide a framework for designing future trainings and human capacity development initiatives that are employment effective. It will better inform policy makers and program developers on critical areas that need immediate attention and action. It will also identify potential strategic partners/collaborators, training service providers or institutions and other relevant structures pertinent to the development of human resource within the Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock sectors in Somaliland.
Deliverables: The deliverables are as follows: • A comprehensive study report detailing findings, leaning/training and capacity development needs within the Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock sectors. The report should specifically address the needs of individuals, groups/associations and or organisations. In addition, it should also give concrete recommendations on the nature of training (emphasis should be put on employment effective skills), training providers/institutes and strategies for undertaking the trainings.
• The 1st draft report should be prepared and submitted 3 days after field work information/data collection • A final study report (three well bound hard copies and an electronic copy on a CD) should be submitted to Save the Children within 3 days after the Validation WorkshopTimeframe and duration of the consultancy:
The duration of this consultancy is 24 working days. The table below gives an indicative schedule for executing the assignment. Consultancy schedule Activities Days Development of tools and analysis framework 2 days Desk Review 1 day Field work for information/data collection 12 days Travelling in and out of Somaliland 2 days Analysis and development of 1st draft report 3 days Preparation and delivery of a half day validation workshop 1 day Writing and submitting final report 3 days Total 24 days
- Geographical Coverage:
The study will be conducted in the following geographical locations in Somaliland:
Hargeisa, Borame, Berbera, Burao and Erigavo regions.
- Expertise required:
• The applicant consultant(s) should possess a post graduate degree in Animal Health, Animal Science/Production, Public Health, Agriculture, Economics or relevant field • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in Somaliland • Should be educationists with capability to meaningfully inform development of training strategies • Excellent communication and report writing skills
• The applicant consultants are expected to present a technical and financial proposal, which includes work plans and methodologies as part of their expression of interest
- Application requirements:
All expressions of interest should include: i) Cover letter: A short (maximum one page) letter expressing interest in the consultancy. ii) Technical Proposal (maximum five pages) highlighting: brief explanation about the Consultant(s) with particular emphasis on previous experience in similar kind of work; profile of the Consultant/s to be involved in undertaking the TNA Study; understanding of the TOR; the task to be accomplished as well as study framework and plan. iii) Financial Proposal: This should capture consultancy fees per working day. Save the Children will cater for accommodation, food and travels while undertaking the study.
Applications with non-returnable copies of CVs, testimonials and with at least two samples of previous similar work should be submitted on or before 5th Sept 2011 and via email to vacancies@scsom.org
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