Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Consultant Featured

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Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Consultant

For the cyclone and flood response in Mozambique

• The assignment is limited to 4 -6 months (starting ASAP)
• Duty Station is Chimoio, Mozambique, with travel to project areas
• Reports to Programme Manager Idai and the Country Coordinator in Mozambique and regularly exchanges with the Humanitarian Coordinator at Solidar Suisse Headquarters

Background

Cyclone Idai killed hundreds of people and left widespread flooding in Mozambique. Solidar Suisse has been implementing development projects in the affected provinces for many years. Currently, Solidar is implementing a comprehensive emergency and recovery response with thematic focus on WASH and Food Security/Livelihood. The Food Security component aims at strengthening food security of 30’000 affected households in the area of Dombe and Buzi and is composed of 3 Outputs:

• (1) Provision of agro tools and seeds (In-kind) for the second season (completed);
• (2) Agricultural input for main season (voucher approach);
• (3) Technical advice and early-recovery assistance.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The main purpose of the assignment is to develop the detailed design and plan of action for the early recovery of the food security component of the Idai Response Project, to train key staff and provide technical assistance.

Main tasks and Responsibilities

Under the lead of the Emergency Programme Manager and in close cooperation with the Idai Food Security Project Assistant, develop the detailed design of the of the FS project component based on the project document, ensuring compliance with the sector strategies and technical standards.

1.Develop detailed design and planning of the second agricultural input (Output 2)

• Short context and market analysis through desk review and key stakeholder interviews;
• Response option analyses (verification of voucher approach);
• Definition of intervention strategy: modality, target area, caseloads, beneficiary selection process inclusive verification mechanism, value of assistance/assistance package;
• Elaborate detailed Plan of Action.

Expected Result: Summary of analysis (2-3 pages), outline of approach and detailed Plan of Action

2.Develop and Set-up of a comprehensive MEAL system for the FS component

• Develop MEAL framework, define monitoring methods and procedures;
• Design questionnaires, tools and templates specifically for the project;
• Review/develop the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism in a participatory manner;
• Train project staff and launch PDM activities.

Expected Result:  Detailed description of MEAL system and developed key tools

3.Develop detailed design and planning of early recovery activities (Output 3) e.g. technical support, assistance for rehabilitation, post-harvest intervention or others.

• Needs and capacity assessment through desk review, key stakeholder interview and analysis of monitoring data collected;
• Response option analyses and with recommendations;
• Based on agreed interventions, outline of intervention strategy and plan of action.

Expected Result: Assessment report with recommendation (3-5 pages), outline of approach and Plan of Action

4.Review and adjust the project set-up for FS

Expected Result: Revised organigram and Job descriptions based on results 1 – 3

5.Mentor and develop the technical skills of Solidar Suisse’s project team in the FSL sector including conducting trainings on core topics (food security and market assessments in emergencies to select between cash/voucher/agriculture/livelihood assistance, supporting livelihoods and market systems in emergency/early recovery contexts, cash-based assistance etc.) and regular coaching support

Methodology

• Participatory session with the project and Solidar team;
• Secondary data review;
• Review and analysis of project monitoring data;
• Observations;
• Key informant interviews (Authorities, Cluster Coordination, Key stakeholders);
• Focus Group Discussions with affected population;
• Trainings.

Profile of the consultant

• Significant and relevant experience in the development of humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation and development programs, preferably in linking these programmes;
• Sound understanding and experience with the application of key FSL standards including the Sphere Standards;
• Solid understanding of the FSL sector in Mozambique including relevant authorities, coordination system, implementing agencies and other stakeholders;
• Experience conducting market analyses to inform the design of emergency food security programming and early recovery programming;
• Technical knowledge and experience with voucher / cash-based modalities;
• Substantial experience with training, design and delivery;
• Fluent in Portuguese and English, excellent English writing skills.

Application Process

Bids must include the following:

• Technical proposal including outline of framework and methods, comments on the TOR, proposed time frame and expected work plan. For this purpose, a prior consultation with Solidar Suisse staff in Chimoio is possible;
• Financial proposal including daily consultancy fee. Transportation to and logistics in the field will be provided by Solidar;
• CV(s) with qualifications, experience, contact details and evidence of past consultancies;
• 2 References of previous clients, including the contact details and relationship to the consultant.

Submit complete bids by e-mail with Subject “Idai FSL consultancy”to: recruitment@solidarmoz.org

Application deadline: July 31st, 2019

Note that due to the urgency of the exercise applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis