Tenders Are Invited For Agricultural Services – 10018279-Strengthening Climate-Resilient And Competitive Agricultural Development Through Policy Support And Quality Assurance In Somalia

Agricultural Services – 10018279-Strengthening Climate-Resilient And Competitive Agricultural Development Through Policy Support And Quality Assurance In Somalia. Agriculture Remains The Backbone Of Somalias Economy, Employing Around 80% Of The Workforce And Contributing Approximately 70% Of Gdp, While Providing Livelihoods For The Majority Of The Population. Despite Its Central Role, The Sector Faces Persistent Structural Challenges, Including Underinvestment, Weak Institutions, Outdated Production And Post-Harvest Practices, Limited Market Integration, And The Growing Impacts Of Climate Change. These Factors Have Left Somalia Dependent On Food Imports And Humanitarian Assistance, With Millions Experiencing Food Insecurity. Women, Who Play A Key Role Across Agricultural Value Chains, Continue To Face Barriers To Land, Resources, And Decision-Making. At The Same Time, Somalias Adoption Of The National Transformation Plan (2025-2029), Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (2021), And Accession To The East African Community (Eac) In 2024 Offer A Unique Opportunity To Strengthen Climate-Resilient Agricultural Policies, Expand Regional Trade, Harmonise Standards, And Attract Private Sector Investment. The Contractor Will Provide Targeted Technical Advisory And Capacity Development Services To Support The Government Of Somalia In Strengthening Climate-Resilient Agricultural Policies, Trade Integration, Private Sector Investment, And Agricultural Quality Assurance Systems. The Overall Objective Of The Assignment Is To Enhance The Formulation, Revision, Implementation, And Monitoring Of Climate-Adapted Agricultural Policies And Strategies Aligned With National Priorities And East African Community (Eac) Frameworks. The Assignment Will Strengthen Institutional Coordination, Promote Evidence-Based Decision-Making, And Support The Development Of An Enabling Policy And Regulatory Environment That Enhances Agricultural Competitiveness, Sustainable Food Systems, And Responsible Private Sector Participation. Through Political, Technical, And Process-Oriented Advisory Support, The Contractor Will Contribute To Improved Policy Coherence, Effective Implementation, And Cross-Sectoral Collaboration, Enabling Somalia To Fully Leverage Its Eac Membership And Advance Inclusive And Sustainable Agricultural Development. The Contractor Will Support Relevant Federal Institutions In Developing, Reviewing, And Implementing Evidence-Based, Climate-Resilient Agricultural And Trade Policies Consistent With The National Transformation Plan (2025-2029), Somalias Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (2021), And Applicable Eac Regulatory And Quality Assurance Frameworks, Including The Development Of Two Climate-Adapted Agricultural Policies And Two Private Sector Investment Strategies Aimed At Reducing Import Dependency, Strengthening Value Chains, Enhancing Export Potential, And Promoting Competitiveness. Policy Advisory Services Will Be Grounded In Robust Data Analysis, Inclusive Stakeholder Consultations, And International Best Practices, With Particular Attention To Climate Risk Management, Gender Equality, And