Description du poste
The full Request for Proposal document is available on this link: [ - https: About CEFA CEFA - European Committee for Training and Agriculture (Comitato Europeo per la Formazione e l’Agricoltura) is an Italian NGO who has worked in Somalia since 1992 transiting through Humanitarian response interventions, livelihood support, Food Security, Infrastructure Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, over the past three decades. CEFA is currently working in the ARISE Project in Jowhar District. The project is implemented in collaboration with the local partner SHARDI. CEFA’s mandate under the ARISE Project is: Enhancement of water access for irrigation and domestic use and strengthening of inclusive access to sanitation services in rural villages in Jowhar; Improvement of food security through trainings on climate-resilient agricultural practices, supporting farmers connection with the private sector, distribution of productive seeds and nutrition-sensitive agriculture trainings. Brief about the project: This project will contribute towards climate change adaptation and resilience, as well as for a sustainable economic development of displaced, host and integrated communities in Jowhar District, in Middle Shabelle. The initiative is designed following the needs of the displaced and host population, targeting the most vulnerable people, ensuring equitable access to resources and project activities. In order to strengthen livelihoods and household income, the project supports women in rural communities to identify and establish viable income-generating activities and to access start-up support and business development services within the target area. By investing in the business and financial management capacity of women, women agricultural producers will be better prepared to start or expand their own enterprises. This initiative is therefore important in strengthening the resilience of women in Jowhar District, Somalia. Objectives of the Consultancy Assignment: As part of the women’s economic empowerment and livelihood component of the ARISE project, 300 women organised into 20 groups of 15 members each will be supported to identify, develop and manage viable income-generating activities (IGAs). The purpose of the consultancy is to identify viable, market-driven and gender-responsive economic opportunities in Jowhar, to strengthen the business and financial...