Somalia: Terms of reference to document case studies and success stories through print, and take photographs of Adeso’s environmental rehabilitation program in

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African-based international organization, working with communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. Adeso has been strengthening rural livelihood and delivering innovative humanitarian aid and development programs for the past 20 years. Currently, we have programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our present donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, SDC and UNICEF, among others. Adeso is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Natural Resource Management (NRM) is a four-year European Commission (EC) funded intervention that seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity by improving rangeland conditions in Puntland regions of Somalia. The project will improve the state of natural resource management through the implementation of land rehabilitation and restoration work on degraded rangelands, improving sustainable use of natural resources through community based range management programs, integration of environmental considerations into all economic planning and programming activities in the region and galvanizing community support for environmental protection and sustainable use of resources. The project will also support the development of alternative sources of energy that can create jobs for local community, mainly the youth and women to help reduce the current dependency on firewood and charcoal that is contributing to the decimation and destruction of large chunks of land and drought resilient trees/vegetation. Moreover, ‘Stewardship Puntland’ an awareness raising campaign will also be launched to sensitize both rural and urban communities on environmental issues and to instil on the general public a sense of environmental ownership and stewardship.

The expected results of the NRM initiative are as follows:

Result 1: Improved state of natural resources management

Result 2: Improved Community capacity for Resources management and conflict prevention

Result 3: Alternative Energy and income generating activities expanded

Result 4: Strengthen institutional capacity of the Ministry of Environment to develop and implement a policy framework for effective management of rangeland resources.

SCOPE OF WORK

The NRM program is ending in December 2016, and Adeso wants to demonstrate the success and attract support for its continuation. Adeso is seeking the services of consultant (s) to document the project’s achievements through case studies and photography. The case studies/success stories, and pictures will be used to showcase the community-led interventions Adeso is implementing in Somalia to restore the environment to its natural state.

The specific objectives of this exercise are to:

1. Activity 1: Document and draft five case studies that highlight some of the impacts of the program at community-level. These case studies will be used to market the successes of the program.
2. Activity 2: Capture photographs that will accompany the case studies and document the program’s achievements, as well as document the current environmental situation in the program’s areas of operation, showing how environmental degradation impacts the lives of Somalis.

The consultant(s) will be expected to travel to five sites in Puntland to carry out interviews with community members, Adeso staff, partners, and other pertinent stakeholders to collate, analyze, and synthesize case studies of the program’s impact.

DELIVERABLES

1.Written case studies

• Document and produce five cases studies
• Present the draft case studies to Adeso for review
• Finalize case studies based on feedback received

2.Photography

• 100 high-resolution photographs, edited and captioned

3.Report

• Copy of all interview recordings and/or transcripts
• A detailed report on all photography, including names and contact details of all individuals interviewed and original copies of signed consent forms filled out by each interviewee.

CONSULTANCY PERIOD

The consultancy will entail up to 14 days of field work for Activity 1 (Up to 10 days of field work and up to 4 days of reporting and editing for document success stories), and 14 days for Activity 2 for Photographer (up to 10 days of field work and up to 4 days for editing photographs). The consultancy is planned to start in mid-April 2016. The selected consultants are required to quote days required for preparation, field work, analysis of data collected and final editing and reporting. This assignment is a time bound assignment; delivery is required by 30 working days from the date of inception.

ADESO’S PHOTOGRAPHY

We use a reportage style for all of our photography to ensure authenticity and re-enforce our honest values, alongside the meaning and conviction behind our thinking. The subjects within the image should appear natural, relaxed and images should not be posed. Our photography style should tell a story about the function of our aid and services and not be superficial with an over use of added effects. Please ensure your images are not contrived and have an inspirational, positive feel to them. We want to illustrate the positive impact our work has with people and Africa as a whole.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

For Activity 1:

• Outstanding writing skills in particular case studies/success stories;
• Excellent experiences for collecting case studies, success stories etc
• Good understanding of the political, economic and social sectors in Puntland;
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills;
• Somali written and spoken skills desired;
• A demonstrated ability (through previous similar assignments) to analyze, compile and synthesize information in coherent and succinct formats; and
• Familiarity in working in the Horn of Africa in particular Somalia.

For Activity 2:

• Outstanding photography skills;
• Outstanding photo and video editing skills;
• Five years’ experience working in the Horn of Africa region;
• Experience working in remote areas, experience in Somalia preferred;
• Proven ability to work in multicultural environment.

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

In consideration of the fees paid, the consultant expressly assigns to Adeso any copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing this contract. All images (whether used for online or print purposes) must however bear the consultant’s photo credit, as specified by international intellectual property rights. The consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from Adeso.

Applications should be submitted no later than 15th April 2016. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer. Each application should include the following:

• An application letter addressing the selection criteria including how the candidate’s previous experience matches the consultancy objectives as well as their interest for the position. It should also indicate the candidate’s availability and consultancy rates. The letter should be no longer than two pages;

• An updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications;

• A sample of recently written report for a similar assignment;

• Contact details of three references.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All applications should be sent to Adeso at consultancy@adesoafrica.org with the subject line: “Terms of reference to document success stories, lessons learned impact scoping, and Photography assignment for documentation of environmental rehabilitation NRM Program in Puntland, Somalia”. Applications should be submitted no later than 15th April 2016