Consultancy for Conducting Baseline Study for Community Driven Food Security and Livelihood Initiatives

Consultancy for Conducting Baseline Study for Community Driven Food Security and Livelihood Initiatives in Lower and Middle Juba, Somalia

Who we are: Oxfam GB has worked in South Central Somalia for over 20 years and is engaged in humanitarian and development programs. 

The situation in Somalia makes humanitarian access to conflict affected communities difficult, as a result, Oxfam initiated “Alternative Ways of Working” model. 

A 3 years EU funded project where communities are empowered to identify their projects, prioritise, plan, implement, monitor and report through community committees has been initiated. All community projects must contribute in improving food security and livelihoods opportunities.

Purpose: Conduct a comprehensive baseline survey on food security and livelihoods situation in Lower and Middle Juba. 

The consultant must align his/her methods with the project objectives which are as follows.

• Strengthening community structures to undertake community led development initiatives in Lower and Middle Juba regions.
• Improve the livelihood and food security of riverine, agro pastoral and pastoralist communities in Middle and Lower Juba regions through CFSLI.
• Improving coordination, monitoring and documentation for quality delivery of the action and generate lessons learnt

What we are looking for

• A degree holder in Economics,(Agriculture or Rural ) or development related degree, Food Security and Livelihoods or a related field
• Experience in undertaking Food Security and Livelihoods baseline studies in Somalia strongly preferred.
• Ability to conduct gender analysis and community engagement in advocacy
• Experienced in quantitative and qualitative methods

To Apply

This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional/team, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. 

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your proposal/expression of interest and CV(s) including a day time contact by applying online at http://bit.ly/1iVKGRK using INT0647

A detailed ToR can also be accessed from the above link.

The closing date is: 11th July 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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