Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Conducting Gender Action Learning System (Gals) Training and Integration into Inclusive Rural Development Interventions under the Adaptive Agriculture and Rangeland Rehabilitation (A2R2) Project Tender description REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TENDER NOTICE N°: SOM-2000004304-0186-CS-QBS TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE CONDUCTING GENDER ACTION LEARNING SYSTEM (GALS) TRAINING AND INTEGRATION INTO INCLUSIVE RURAL DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS UNDER THE ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE AND RANGELAND REHABILITATION (A2R2) PROJECT. CLIENT: SADAR DEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENT INSTITUTE FINANCING: IFAD GRANT N°: 2000004304 The SADAR DEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENT INSTITUTE has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (the Fund or IFAD) towards the cost of Adaptive Agriculture and Rangeland Rehabilitation (A2R2). (the client or procuring entity), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the recruitment of consulting services, for which this REOI is issued. Purpose and objectives of the Assignment. Overall Objective of the Assignment The Adaptive Agriculture and Rangeland Rehabilitation (A2R2) Project represents a cornerstone initiative under the Federal Government of Somalias national strategy to build climate resilience, enhance agricultural productivity, and restore degraded rangelands across arid and semi-arid regions. Implemented in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), the project is designed to strengthen both institutional systems and community livelihoods through an integrated approach that combines policy reform, natural resource management, and capacity enhancement. The A2R2 Project operates in seven high-priority districts Belet Weyne, Baydhaba, Dhuusamarreeb, Galkacyo, Cabudwaaq, Kismayo, and Bardere representing the diverse agro-ecological zones of Somalias Federal Member States (FMS). The project seeks to directly benefit approximately 72,000 households through investments in water harvesting, rangeland restoration, and climate-smart agriculture, while simultaneously improving the enabling institutional environment at Federal and FMS levels. Specific Objectives of the Assignment The overarching objective of this bidding exercise is to recruit a qualified service provider to support the A2R2 project in implementing GALS and embedding it into project interventions to achieve gender-transformative outcomes. This will ensure that resilience-building, rangeland rehabilitation, and livelihood initiatives are not only technically sound but also socially inclusive and sustainable. Specifically, the service provider will: Prepare a detailed work plan to coordinate the delivery of activities and ensure alignment with the overall implementation of the A2R2 project. Facilitate the recruitment and delivery of intensive Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for project staff and Graduation Champions (GCs). GCs will be selected from targeted communities to ensure strong field presence and ownership. The Service Provider will contribute to the recruitment of GC by: (i) developing clear profiles for their recruitment; (ii) leading the selection process in close coordination with the A2R2 Project Coordinator and Gender Specialist. A total of 6 GCs will be recruited, trained and certified in this Pilot Phase. The Service Provider will also contextualize and adapt GALS tools such as the Vision Journey, Family Balance Tree, and Empowerment Leadership Map to the Somali rural context. Supervise and mentor the GCs throughout both the Basic and Advanced training phases, ensuring effective delivery, quality control, and consistent application of GALS tools at community level, providing technical and logistical support. Support the establishment of a network of women and men from the community trained as agents of change at the household, group and community levels who will be the GALS Community Champions. This group will comprise of those beneficiaries who received the GALS training and have been able to apply it in their day to day activities. Organize gender awareness sessions and peer-to-peer learning exchanges with community members, local leaders, and partner organizations collaborating with A2R2 in the targeted areas to promote awareness and support to gender-transformative outcomes. Provide technical support in the integration of GALS methodology into Farmer Field Schools, VSLAs, literacy and numeracy programs, nutrition initiatives, rangeland governance structures, and value chain development activities. Align the application of GALS with Sadar Institutes Policy on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women as well as IFADs gender strategy. Develop and apply simple monitoring tools to track participation, behavioral change, and outcomes, and support regular documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and good practices. Based on the lessons learned from the pilot, develop a comprehensive GALS Integration and Sustainability Plan with clear and practical recommendations for scaling up and institutionalizing GALS within A2R2 interventions. A Consultancy firm will be selected using the QBS method set out in the consultants selection. The shortlisted consultant(s) will be provided with the detailed TORs and asked to submit a detailed technical and financial offer. The evaluation will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award How to apply The client now invites legally constituted consulting firms (not individual consultants) (consultants) to request for expressions of interest (EOIs) via e-mail to the address below
[email protected] the Subject Expressions of interest (EOIs) - SOM-2000004304-0186-CS-QBS- Consultancy services for the Conducting Gender Action Learning System (GALS) Training and Integration into Inclusive Rural Development Interventions under the Adaptive Agriculture and Rangeland Rehabilitation (A2R2) Project. no later than 10:00 AM, 14/06/2026 EAT Tender Link : https://somalijobs.com/tenders
