WV International- Somalia Program
Terms of Reference
Consultancy to conduct Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in IDPs and Host communities in Baidoa, Southwest state of Somalia
Project Name
Building Pathway Out of Poverty for Ultra-poor IDPs and Vulnerable Host Communities in Baidoa
Assignment Type
Community Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments (COVACA).
Purpose
The consultant will undertake Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in IDPs and Host communities to identify the different vulnerabilities, risks and identify capacity (strengths and weakness) including the traditional coping mechanisms of the communities. COVACA will reveal possible threats that may affect the target communities and enhance equitable ecosystems service delivery to the targeted community and increases community resilience.
Project location (Districts and # of villages/ sub-locations)
The consultant is expected to conduct a detailed Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in the 24 targeted IDPs and host communities namely; ADC IDPs, Alla suge2, Al-Amhar IDPs, Al-furqqan 2, Awal Barwaqo Afmadow, Anole, Barwaqo, Barwaaqo-2 public sites, Banadir, Bodan IDPs Elbay2, Badbaado, Bay and Bakool, Buulo Duuf, Bura eyle, Bulasheeb 1, Dusti, Hanano, Idale 1, Kalamay, Towfiq 2, Wadajir site (IDPs and Host Communities), and Wadajir Takoy.
Implementing Partners:
The project is implemented in a consortium. The consortium is uniquely positioned to implement this Multi-Year Emergency (MYE) activity in Baidoa with WV, as the prime recipient, is partnering with ACTED as implementing partner and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) as research partner for the proposed project.
Project Duration
36 months starting 01 Nov 2021
Proposed dates of Assessment/ data collection
The proposed date for the assessments is June- July 2022.
Anticipated Date of Draft Inception Report Submission
10 July 2022 – 15 July 2022 – Inception Report
20-25 July 2022 – Draft Report submitted
Anticipated Date of Final Report Submission
26 -30 Jul’22 Incorporate comments and Submit Final Report
2. Project Background
Project Goal
The project strives to Strengthen resilience to shocks and stresses for vulnerable IDP and host community households in urban Baidoa.
Project Purposes
Purpose:Graduate ultra-poor households from extreme poverty and food insecurity.
Sub-purpose 1: Improve food security and quality of life for ultra-poor HHs.
Distribution of multipurpose cash to destitute families will increase HH’s quality of life and restore their livelihoods. Unconditional multi-purpose cash will help to stabilize their quality of life and avoid negative coping mechanisms before they can further engage in other livelihood activities.
Improved agriculture and livestock production by ultra-poor HHs will increase access to diversified diets and improve income through access to fresh vegetables throughout the year, increased access to eggs and meat, and increased income from sales of excess vegetables, eggs and chickens and income savings through dependence on own production.
Sub-Purpose 2: Improve financial stability and security among vulnerable HHs.
Improved saving practices and access to financial services; provision of start-up grants and capacity building will result in diversified livelihood strategies and socio-economic resilience in targeted HH’s.
Sub-Purpose 3: Improve capacity to implement disaster risk management and positive coping strategies to mitigate the immediate effect of exposure to shock.
Increased awareness on context specific disaster risks as well as mitigation and adaption measures will prevent disruption of gains made by ultra-poor HHs in their graduation journey.
Number of People Targeted by Sex
5,000 HHs
30,000 individuals (16,200 Females 13,800 Males)
Of the above total, number of IDPs Targeted
4,125 HHs (24,750 Individuals) IDPs
Of the above total, number of Refugees Targeted:
450 individuals
Donor
BHA/USAID
Available Project documentation
Project proposal, M&E plan/ITT, Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), Other related assessments
Background
World vision Somalia in partnership with ACTED is implementing a multi-year Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) project funded by Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) USAID in Baidoa, southwest State of Somalia.
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is an important component of the ultra-poor graduation model. In view of the fact that Somalia continue to face recurrent climatic shocks such as drought and floods, there is a risk of lapsing back into ultra-poor categories if mechanisms to build mitigative, adaptive and absorptive capacity are not put in place. Many climate shocks like drought and floods adversely affect the NRM and in provision of eco-system services to the community. Secondary effects of these shocks have further contributed to depletion of these natural resources as well as limiting full functioning of the eco-system.
To address the above challenges, WV adopted a Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) approach where communities faced with different forms of disaster risks identify the shocks, assess their vulnerabilities and capacities and draft measures for addressing them at household and community level. The output of the COVACA process is the development of Community Action and Adaptation Plans (CAAPs), which is a road map in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change and other forms of disasters. These CAAPs are also linked to government plans. A community driven participatory approach to monitor and update the CAAPs is also inbuilt into the COVACA approach. The COVACA approach engages the program participants and other stakeholders to jointly evaluate the outcome of the project, reflect on the evaluation findings and finally drawing learnings.
In order to prevent erosion of the gains achieved in the graduation pathway, WV will support 24 targeted locations with DRR interventions throughout the life of the project.
The impact of drought is evident with an estimated 79,000 IDPs and 74,000 rural populations in Bay Region at risk of food insecurity (IPC Phase 3) with about 27,000 of the IDPs classified as emergency IPC 4. Potential drought conditions are expected as a result of a below average 2020 Deyr rainy season (Oct-Dec), harsh 2021 dry Jilaal season (Jan-Mar), and a probable delayed or poor performance of the 2021 Gu (Apr-Jun) rainy season.
Objectives of the consultancy
The consultant will undertake Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in IDPs and Host communities to identify the different vulnerabilities, risks and identify capacity (strengths and weakness) including the traditional coping mechanisms of the communities. COVACA will reveal possible threats that may affect the target communities and enhance equitable ecosystems service delivery to the targeted community and increases community resilience.
In the COVACA process, WV will ensure that the consultant assists the communities to consider the following in the information gathering stage: the potential negative impacts of climate change and other disasters on gender equality, ecosystems and governance, as well as how their status influences people’s resilience. By including these issues in the process, the COVACA process can provide a basis for taking an integrated approach, including options that create positive change in relation to these issues, while also increasing community resilience.
SCOPE OF WORK
The consultant is expected to conduct a detailed Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in the 24 targeted IDPs and host communities namely; ADC IDPs, Alla suge2, Al-Amhar IDPs, Al-furqqan 2, Awal Barwaqo Afmadow, Anole, Barwaqo, Barwaaqo-2 public sites, Banadir, Bodan IDPs Elbay2, Badbaado, Bay and Bakool, Buulo Duuf, Bura eyle, Bulasheeb 1, Dusti, Hanano, Idale 1, Kalamay, Towfiq 2, Wadajir site (IDPs and Host Communities), and Wadajir Takoy.
Tasks involved
Methodology
The consultant will travel to Baidoa and conduct the assessment, working closely with World Vision team in Baidoa as needed. Data collection is both quantitative and qualitative, through Household surveys, FGDs, observations and Key Informant Interviews (KII).
Deliverables
Duration and time frame
The COVACA assessment is expected to be completed within 25 working days starting from the date both WV and firm/consultant signed the agreement.
Task
Estimated number of days
Travel time
2
Development of assessment tools
6
Data collection
8
Data analysis and drafting of plenary findings/ draw out key findings.
6
Drafting final report
3
Mandatory Requirements
The Selection of the firm will be made based on cumulative analysis (i.e., mandatory requirement and technical qualifications as follows:
Technical Evaluation
Applicants need to clearly articulate on the following, but not limited to: –
Financial Evaluation
Financial proposal should not be part of the technical proposal; it should be a separate document.
Interested individuals and firms should submit their proposal with the below documents in English and by email to somo_supplychain@wvi.orgon or before 21st June 2021.
Proposals should be submitted in three distinct/separate attachments, namely Mandatory Requirements, Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (Bidders who will combine both technical and financial proposals shall be disqualified)
Email title should be; – Baidoa COVACA Assessments – UPG Project
Bids received after deadline shall not be considered.
WV International- Somalia Program
Terms of Reference
Consultancy to conduct Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in IDPs and Host communities in Baidoa, Southwest state of Somalia
Project Name
Building Pathway Out of Poverty for Ultra-poor IDPs and Vulnerable Host Communities in Baidoa
Assignment Type
Community Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments (COVACA).
Purpose
The consultant will undertake Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in IDPs and Host communities to identify the different vulnerabilities, risks and identify capacity (strengths and weakness) including the traditional coping mechanisms of the communities. COVACA will reveal possible threats that may affect the target communities and enhance equitable ecosystems service delivery to the targeted community and increases community resilience.
Project location (Districts and # of villages/ sub-locations)
The consultant is expected to conduct a detailed Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in the 24 targeted IDPs and host communities namely; ADC IDPs, Alla suge2, Al-Amhar IDPs, Al-furqqan 2, Awal Barwaqo Afmadow, Anole, Barwaqo, Barwaaqo-2 public sites, Banadir, Bodan IDPs Elbay2, Badbaado, Bay and Bakool, Buulo Duuf, Bura eyle, Bulasheeb 1, Dusti, Hanano, Idale 1, Kalamay, Towfiq 2, Wadajir site (IDPs and Host Communities), and Wadajir Takoy.
Implementing Partners:
The project is implemented in a consortium. The consortium is uniquely positioned to implement this Multi-Year Emergency (MYE) activity in Baidoa with WV, as the prime recipient, is partnering with ACTED as implementing partner and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) as research partner for the proposed project.
Project Duration
36 months starting 01 Nov 2021
Proposed dates of Assessment/ data collection
The proposed date for the assessments is June- July 2022.
Anticipated Date of Draft Inception Report Submission
10 July 2022 – 15 July 2022 – Inception Report
20-25 July 2022 – Draft Report submitted
Anticipated Date of Final Report Submission
26 -30 Jul’22 Incorporate comments and Submit Final Report
2. Project Background
Project Goal
The project strives to Strengthen resilience to shocks and stresses for vulnerable IDP and host community households in urban Baidoa.
Project Purposes
Purpose:Graduate ultra-poor households from extreme poverty and food insecurity.
Sub-purpose 1: Improve food security and quality of life for ultra-poor HHs.
Distribution of multipurpose cash to destitute families will increase HH’s quality of life and restore their livelihoods. Unconditional multi-purpose cash will help to stabilize their quality of life and avoid negative coping mechanisms before they can further engage in other livelihood activities.
Improved agriculture and livestock production by ultra-poor HHs will increase access to diversified diets and improve income through access to fresh vegetables throughout the year, increased access to eggs and meat, and increased income from sales of excess vegetables, eggs and chickens and income savings through dependence on own production.
Sub-Purpose 2: Improve financial stability and security among vulnerable HHs.
Improved saving practices and access to financial services; provision of start-up grants and capacity building will result in diversified livelihood strategies and socio-economic resilience in targeted HH’s.
Sub-Purpose 3: Improve capacity to implement disaster risk management and positive coping strategies to mitigate the immediate effect of exposure to shock.
Increased awareness on context specific disaster risks as well as mitigation and adaption measures will prevent disruption of gains made by ultra-poor HHs in their graduation journey.
Number of People Targeted by Sex
5,000 HHs
30,000 individuals (16,200 Females 13,800 Males)
Of the above total, number of IDPs Targeted
4,125 HHs (24,750 Individuals) IDPs
Of the above total, number of Refugees Targeted:
450 individuals
Donor
BHA/USAID
Available Project documentation
Project proposal, M&E plan/ITT, Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), Other related assessments
Background
World vision Somalia in partnership with ACTED is implementing a multi-year Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) project funded by Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) USAID in Baidoa, southwest State of Somalia.
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is an important component of the ultra-poor graduation model. In view of the fact that Somalia continue to face recurrent climatic shocks such as drought and floods, there is a risk of lapsing back into ultra-poor categories if mechanisms to build mitigative, adaptive and absorptive capacity are not put in place. Many climate shocks like drought and floods adversely affect the NRM and in provision of eco-system services to the community. Secondary effects of these shocks have further contributed to depletion of these natural resources as well as limiting full functioning of the eco-system.
To address the above challenges, WV adopted a Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) approach where communities faced with different forms of disaster risks identify the shocks, assess their vulnerabilities and capacities and draft measures for addressing them at household and community level. The output of the COVACA process is the development of Community Action and Adaptation Plans (CAAPs), which is a road map in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change and other forms of disasters. These CAAPs are also linked to government plans. A community driven participatory approach to monitor and update the CAAPs is also inbuilt into the COVACA approach. The COVACA approach engages the program participants and other stakeholders to jointly evaluate the outcome of the project, reflect on the evaluation findings and finally drawing learnings.
In order to prevent erosion of the gains achieved in the graduation pathway, WV will support 24 targeted locations with DRR interventions throughout the life of the project.
The impact of drought is evident with an estimated 79,000 IDPs and 74,000 rural populations in Bay Region at risk of food insecurity (IPC Phase 3) with about 27,000 of the IDPs classified as emergency IPC 4. Potential drought conditions are expected as a result of a below average 2020 Deyr rainy season (Oct-Dec), harsh 2021 dry Jilaal season (Jan-Mar), and a probable delayed or poor performance of the 2021 Gu (Apr-Jun) rainy season.
Objectives of the consultancy
The consultant will undertake Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in IDPs and Host communities to identify the different vulnerabilities, risks and identify capacity (strengths and weakness) including the traditional coping mechanisms of the communities. COVACA will reveal possible threats that may affect the target communities and enhance equitable ecosystems service delivery to the targeted community and increases community resilience.
In the COVACA process, WV will ensure that the consultant assists the communities to consider the following in the information gathering stage: the potential negative impacts of climate change and other disasters on gender equality, ecosystems and governance, as well as how their status influences people’s resilience. By including these issues in the process, the COVACA process can provide a basis for taking an integrated approach, including options that create positive change in relation to these issues, while also increasing community resilience.
SCOPE OF WORK
The consultant is expected to conduct a detailed Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) in the 24 targeted IDPs and host communities namely; ADC IDPs, Alla suge2, Al-Amhar IDPs, Al-furqqan 2, Awal Barwaqo Afmadow, Anole, Barwaqo, Barwaaqo-2 public sites, Banadir, Bodan IDPs Elbay2, Badbaado, Bay and Bakool, Buulo Duuf, Bura eyle, Bulasheeb 1, Dusti, Hanano, Idale 1, Kalamay, Towfiq 2, Wadajir site (IDPs and Host Communities), and Wadajir Takoy.
Tasks involved
Methodology
The consultant will travel to Baidoa and conduct the assessment, working closely with World Vision team in Baidoa as needed. Data collection is both quantitative and qualitative, through Household surveys, FGDs, observations and Key Informant Interviews (KII).
Deliverables
Duration and time frame
The COVACA assessment is expected to be completed within 25 working days starting from the date both WV and firm/consultant signed the agreement.
Task
Estimated number of days
Travel time
2
Development of assessment tools
6
Data collection
8
Data analysis and drafting of plenary findings/ draw out key findings.
6
Drafting final report
3
Mandatory Requirements
The Selection of the firm will be made based on cumulative analysis (i.e., mandatory requirement and technical qualifications as follows:
Technical Evaluation
Applicants need to clearly articulate on the following, but not limited to: –
Financial Evaluation
Financial proposal should not be part of the technical proposal; it should be a separate document.
Interested individuals and firms should submit their proposal with the below documents in English and by email to somo_supplychain@wvi.orgon or before 21st June 2022.
Proposals should be submitted in three distinct/separate attachments, namely Mandatory Requirements, Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (Bidders who will combine both technical and financial proposals shall be disqualified)
Email title should be; – Baidoa COVACA Assessments – UPG Project
Bids received after deadline shall not be considered.
Interested individuals and firms should submit their proposal with the below documents in English and by email to somo_supplychain@wvi.orgon or before 21st June 2022.
Proposals should be submitted in three distinct/separate attachments, namely Mandatory Requirements, Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (Bidders who will combine both technical and financial proposals shall be disqualified)
Email title should be; – Baidoa COVACA Assessments – UPG Project
Bids received after deadline shall not be considered