ToR- Consultancy for Integrated Local Ecosystem Mapping, Climate Projection, and Disaster Risk Analyses

Technical and financial submission date: 03/10/2025

Project Title: Strengthening local climate-sensitive and universal WASH capacities using and disseminating the Green Humanitarian Aid approach

Implementing Organization: Organization for Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA)

Partner Organization: Arche-Nova, Germany

Project Location: Gode, Adadle, and Kelafo Woredas, Shabelle Zone, Somali Region

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Required Expertise

The selected consultant(s) or firm should demonstrate a combination of advanced technical skills, scientific expertise, and relevant regional experience, including:

• Ecosystem and Dryland Ecology Expertise: Proven experience in conducting ecological and environmental assessments, particularly in dryland and pastoral systems, including vegetation surveys, land use/cover analysis, and biodiversity evaluations.
• Climate Science and Modelling Competence: Demonstrated proficiency in climate projection analyses, including the use of regionally downscaled climate models (e.g., CORDEX-Africa), assessment of temperature and precipitation trends, and evaluation of climate variability and extreme events in arid and semi-arid environments.
• Geospatial and Risk Mapping Skills: Advanced technical capacity in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial analysis, and ecosystem-based risk mapping for climate and disaster assessments.
• Regional Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Somali Region’s socio-ecological context, climate variability, pastoral livelihoods, and the broader Ethiopian climate adaptation and development frameworks.
• Participatory and Stakeholder Engagement Experience: Proven ability to design and implement inclusive participatory approaches, such as focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and participatory rural appraisals, translating complex scientific outputs into accessible formats for local communities and decision-makers.
• Educational and Professional Qualifications: Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Environmental Science, Ecology, Climate Science, Geography, or related fields, with at least 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in ecosystem assessment, climate risk analysis, and participatory research.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Somali and English, both written and spoken, to facilitate data collection, stakeholder engagement, and report production.