Tenders are invited for Consultancy Service for Market Systems Assessment. Closing Date: 18 May 2025 Type: Consultancy Themes: Agriculture/Climate Change and Environment Assignment: Consultancy service for Market systems assessment Project Location(s): The assignment will be implemented in Somaliland, specifically in Salahely district. Background SOMREP is implementing a sustainable livelihoods SIDA funded Inclusive livelihoods for vulnerable pastoral groups project, aimed at promoting economic empowerment among vulnerable individuals in Somaliland including pastoral, agro pastoral, host community and poor and marginalized women and youth. We achieve this through capacity building and support of market-linked skills development, development of new income-generating activities (IGAs), MSMEs and access to services to support growth of existing, high-potential IGAs and MSMEs. These efforts are intended to support self-sufficiency and sustainability among target beneficiaries by expanding their access to economic and social resources.all this is under outcome 3 of the project which is: Outcome 3: Improved capacity of pastoralist, agropastoral, and peri urban households, to engage in strategies for sustainable livelihoods and economic growth to enhance food security and resilience (Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Growth) Many factors are important to the success of these economic activities, including access to markets, quality of products (quality inputs, standard production and processing skills), market demand, competitiveness and compatibility, easy availability of raw material/inputs and market trends/polarity, etc. In addition, activities and considerations related to vulnerable groups e.g. obstacles, risks, and opportunities that are unique to pastoral, agro pastoral, men or women, youth or adults, people with disabilities, and/or other marginalizing characteristics. Thus, a robust market assessment and mapping must be conducted. The project is also providing financial and non-financial services; assisting refugees and marginalized people develop life and technical skills, access social resources, and engage in IGAs to reduce their social and economic vulnerability. This study will provide detailed focus on analysis of the current livestock markets, livelihood capacities, and competencies in the areas mentioned. The assessment methodology should include desk analysis and collection of primary data through focus group discussions, business surveys, key informant interviews, and market observations, as detailed in the present Terms of Reference (ToR). It will also involve review and analysis of relevant policies and dynamics that affect access to economic opportunities, including government policies, access to financial services, access to markets, and transport. The study will support targeting/planning of project activities and strengthening participants understanding of local market dynamics, opportunities, and risks. Information from the assessment report (or results) will also be shared with potential funding sources and may be shared with other stakeholders such as local decision makers and public policy makers within and outside the project period. Objectives of the assignment To carry out a field-level in-depth scoping of potential economic activities, for both Livestock and diversified economic opportunities1. To conduct market assessment/ analysis for 4(Four) prioritized livestock markets/commodities in the project areas To conduct market assessment/ analysis on 6(Six) prioritized diversified economic opportunities for Pastoral, agro pastoral, women and youth in both rural and urban locations To come up with clear recommendations of intervention and leverage areas, including specific business models, cost-benefit analysis to improve the competitiveness of the market system, integrating pastoral and agro-pastoral HHs and leading to their resilience and enhanced livelihoods. Selection and prioritization of livestock commodities and diversified economic opportunities The consultant will conduct field level data collection to identify livestock commodities, and diversified economic opportunities. Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4150994/consultancy-service-market-systems-assessment
