Consultancy Services-VETGOV Curriculum Content Development and Delivery

Apr 21, 2016 | Past opportunities

Consultancy Services-VETGOV Curriculum Content Development and Delivery

Procurement Number: 12/AU-IBAR/16 – Consultancy Services – VETGOV Curriculum Content Development and Delivery – Livestock Policy, Investment, Communication and Advocacy (PICA) (Lots 1 to 2)

On 12 April 2016.

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) requests proposals from eligible capacity development consultancy firms, consortium of consultants or training institutions (or consortiums) for the provision of consultancy services for curriculum content development and delivery Refer to detailed TORs in S.6 of the bid document.

Bidders are required to provide, but not limited to the following:

Firm’s , consortium, institution’s profile,
Consultants CVs,
Submission of a technical and financial proposal in the format provided in the bid document. (Technical and financial offers must be in two separate sealed envelopes).

A Consultant will be selected under Fixed Selection Method and procedures described in this RFP.

This is two envelope bidding. TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SEALED IN SEPARATE ENVELOPES.

The RFP includes the following documents:

Section 1 – Letter of Invitation
Section 2 – Information to Consultants
Section 3 – Data sheet
Section 4 – Technical Proposal – Standard Forms
Section 5 – Financial Proposal – Standard Forms
Section 6 – Terms of Reference

For each interest lot (consultancy), the technical and financial proposals should be submitted in two separate envelopes; each clearly marked “Technical proposal” or “Financial proposal”. The two proposals should be enclosed in a single envelope clearly marked “Lot Number and title of the Consultancy”.

For consultants interested in more than one lot (consultancy) the technical and financial proposals envelopes could be enclosed in a single envelope clearly marked the lots and titles of the consultancies.

The deadline for submission of proposals is 13^th May 2016.

Clarifications should be addressed to: e-mail: baboucarr.jaw@au-ibar.org

The address for submission of bids is:
African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources
Kenindia Business Park, Museum Hill, Westlands Road
P.O. Box 30786 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

For further files and details please visit the AU-IBAR website at: http://www.au-ibar.org/component/content/article/395-en/opportunities/procurement/tenders/937-procurement-number-12-au-ibar-16-consultancy-services-vetgov-curri

Consultancy for the development of regional animal genetics model policy and legal Frameworks

Apr 20, 2016 | Past opportunities

Consultancy for the development of regional animal genetics model policy and legal Frameworks

Terms of Reference (TORs)

Duty Station: IGAD member countries

Deadline for the Applications: 26th April 2016

Type of Contract: Individual

Contract post level: Short term

Starting date: May 03 (spread to 31, August 2016)

Duration: 60 days

Background

Animal genetic resources (AnGR) for food and agriculture are essential for Africa food security and contribution to the improvement of livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people. However, genetic improvement programmes in Africa, by governments, non-governmental organizations, bilateral aid agencies, and the private sector, have long favoured the use of exotic breeds for cross-breeding, upgrading, or replacement. These programmes are mostly implemented without clear policies, regulatory frameworks, strategic thinking and a long term view of how long-term indigenous animal genetics resources could be sustainably conserved.

The favoured use of exotic breeds has always been motivated by the objective of rapid productivity gains resulting in indiscriminate, uncoordinated or uncontrolled crossbreeding activities. Moreover, the trans-boundary nature of the spatial distribution of livestock breeds calls for harmonised legal and technical frameworks to enable the region exploit the genetic attributes of Africa’s livestock. Genetic resources are a global concern and of public interest that require regional governance mechanisms. The consultancy, therefore, aims at strengthening the capacity of member states (MS) and IGAD as a regional economic communities (REC) to sustainably utilize and conserve african animal genetic resources through institutionalising national and regional policy, legal and technical instruments that are crucial for judicious exploitation of animal genetics resources (AnGR) in the IGAD region.

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region in the Horn of Africa is endowed with high livestock and livestock resources that form a critical part of the economies of the member states. This offers a unique potential for poverty alleviation, food security and trade, which highlights important contribution of livestock and creates a need to put into place necessary measures to achieve effective and efficient animal breeding services by strengthening the institutional environment for animal genetics resources, at the national and regional level.

To benefit from the EU-funded project on “strengthening the capacity of African countries to conservation and sustainable utilization of African animal genetic resources”, which supports the implementation of the Global Plan of Action (GPA) for animal genetic resources (AnGR) in Africa; and in line with AU-IBAR strategy of providing technical support to the livestock breeders association in the continent, ICPALD has recently received financial support to undertake a consultancy to develop a regional animal genetic resource model regional policy and legal frameworks for which these TORs serve to operationalize. To enhance the existing weak technical capacities at regional and national levels, the IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) plans to hire an experienced consultant or consultancy firm who will undertake the task of developing the model regional policy and legal frameworks for the animal genetic resources (AnGR).

This job posting is available on the IGAD website available here.

Overall ObjectiveThe overall objective is to enhance the contribution of livestock to food security, and economic growth in the IGAD region.

Specific objectives

To review relevant national policy and legal Frameworks at global levels useful to the assignment
To review and consult the status of policy and Legal Frameworks in the management of genetic resources at national level in IGAD member states;
To develop and validate AnGR model regional policy and legal frameworks that would regulate and enhance breed utilization, conservation, improvement and exchange of genetic materials at regional and national levels;
To assist ICPALD livestock thrust in the development of proposals for resource mobilization to implement priority Animal production activities

Methodology and Approach

The consultancy is required to propose a methodology of addressing the overall and specific objectives of the assignment that shall be followed in response to the TORs. The approach should include, among others, the following:

data collection instruments and methodology for data analysis
Schedules to review relevant documents
Schedule of meetings with relevant bodies in the member states
Work with a legal expert appointed by IGAD to develop the model regional policy and legal framework

The consultant will produce and inception report before the commencement of the assignment. Once the inception report is accepted, ICPALD will facilitate the consultant to travel to member states and provide a legal expert to enhance the implementation his/her work plan.Duration of the consultancyThe assignment will be for 60 man days spread over 4 months. The Consultancy starts in April, 2016.Expected Outputs and deliverables

An inception report;
A comprehensive report on the status of national animal genetic resources policy and legal frameworks in IGAD member states;
A draft a model regional animal genetic resources policy and legal frameworks, which will be validated in a regional workshop;
A draft final report and draft model regional animal genetic resource policy and legal framework after incorporation of the validation workshop comments
A regional Policy brief.
Good practices and lessons on breeding technologies relevant to the region compiled and shared to MS

Qualifications and skills

The Consultancy will require key expertise in the following areas:
An advanced degree from a recognized University in one or more of the following disciplines: Animal Production, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Husbandry;
Knowledge of the IGAD region and experience of using participatory approaches
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and or French
General professional experience
Extensive experience in animal genetics/animal production issues in Africa.
Proven experience in the development of policy and legal frameworks;
Experience in facilitating national and regional workshops.

Specific professional experience

At least 10 years work experience in animal genetics, production and husbandry issues;
Knowledge of animal genetics conservation legislation, characterization and animal genetic knowledge and practice issues;
Demonstrated competence and skills in developing regional legal frameworks and legal briefs.

Reporting

The consultant will report to the contracting authority, ICPALD/IGAD.

Payment

Payment will be 14, 000 USD for a total of 60 man days and the assignment is spread over a period of 4 months . The supporting legal expert will be paid USD 8,000 for delivery of the model legal framework

Air tickets and daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for field missions will also be met by ICPALD

Insurance cover

The consultant will be responsible for his/her own medical and life insurance cover for the duration of the assignment.

Applications

Interested potential candidates are required to submit their applications, accompanied by detailed CVs, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent by email to:rose.tsuma@igad.int; wamalwa.kinyanjui@igad.int and ameha.sebsibe@igad.int. All applications should be received not later than April 26, 2016 and ICPALD shall only respond to shortlisted candidates.