The African Union - Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
is a specialized technical office reporting to the Department of Rural
Economy and Agriculture of the AU Commission.
The Institution is mandated to support and coordinate the improvement of
livestock as a resource for human well-being in the member states of
the African Union and contribute to economic development, particularly
in rural areas.
The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
requests CVs for the below list of expertise for its PAN-SPSO project.
1. Expression of Interest – Constitution of Individual Consultants for PAN-SPSO, AU-IBAR (Re-Publication)
A - For Animal Health Standards
Diseases control, eradication and surveillance
Animal welfare
Animal diseases investigation and laboratory diagnostic tests
Microbiology investigation and analysis
Animal diseases pathology
Animal parasitology
Wild life diseases
Veterinary drugs
Meat Hygiene and Inspection
OIE standard setting process
Aquatic diseases
Veterinary public health
Animal diseases epidemiology
Entomologist and vector-borne diseases
Animal trypanomosis
B- For Food Safety
Codex standard setting process
Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
Food Safety in Fish and Fishery Products
Food Safety in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Food Safety in Spices and Culinary Herbs
Contaminants in Food, particularly mycotoxins, phycotoxins and heavy metals
Food additives
Pesticide Residues in Food
Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food
Food Hygiene
Food labeling
Methods of Analysis and Sampling for Contaminants in Food
General Principles and Policy in Food Standards Development
Food Imports and Exports Inspection and Certification Systems
Food Safety Surveillance Systems
Food Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratory experts
Food Safety Early warning and Rapid Alert Systems
Food Safety Risk Analysis
National Food Control Systems
Regional Food Safety Frameworks
Food safety Policy and Institutional Frameworks
Food Safety awareness creation and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Public Health and Trade Policy coherence for food safety
Public-Private Partnerships in Food safety management
Private food safety standards
C- For World Trade Organization sanitary and phytosanitary issues
Trade specialist
Legal specialist
The Agreement on sanitary and phytosanitary measures and provisions (SPS Agreement)
Specialist on trade dispute negotiations
Qualifications and Competencies
Some general qualification and competencies for all the consultants.
Education: University degree or advanced university degree.
Experience:
Minimum 7 years working experience in areas associated with this consultancy,
Experience in workshop facilitation
Fluency in spoken and written English or French.
Proven working experience on the specific area of the consultancy is an advantage
Proven knowledge of the specific SPS area for which the consultancy is needed
Experience in dealing with senior government and international organization officials
Good networking skills and ability to maintain positive and
constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions operating
on the continent;
Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;
Very strong writing, analytical and communication skills are necessary.
2. Consultancy Services (Individual) to Review and Document the Livestock Disease Surveillance and Control Systems in Somalia
Location:
Nairobi with travel to Mogadishu, Garowe and Hargeisa
(1st -30th December 2014)
Tasks and Responsibilities
Overall Objective
The overall objective of the consultancy is to provide assistance to the
Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range of the Federal Somali
Republic, the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry of the Puntland
State of Somalia and the Ministry of Livestock in Somaliland to review,
improve and document the existing livestock disease surveillance and
control systems.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the consultancy are as follows:
The consultancy will review the existing livestock disease
surveillance and control systems in Central/South Somalia, Puntland and
Somaliland.
Review available livestock disease strategies in Somalia.
Review existing national policies and plans and identify the
roles ascribed to livestock disease surveillance and control in national
development.
Review the IGAD Animal Health Policy in the context of
vulnerability and the AU-IBAR disease control strategies and
programmatic frameworks.
Propose and document options for improvement of the livestock
diseases surveillance and control systems in Central/South Somalia,
Puntland and Somaliland with emphasis on reinforcement and consolidation
through improved coordination between the actors within Somalia and
integration into animal disease surveillance and control initiatives
coordinated at a regional level by AU-IBAR and IGAD.
Provide technical support for each of the three line
Ministries to convene stakeholder workshops in Mogadishu, Garowe and
Hargeisa to validate proposals for the improved disease surveillance and
control systems.
Qualifications
A degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised University.
A Masters or PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology will be an added advantage.
General Professional Experience
At least 10 years of proven experience in public sector
animal disease control at national and/or Regional levels in the greater
Horn of Africa.
Prior knowledge and experience in the design of national or regional livestock disease surveillance and control systems.
Knowledge of disease dynamics in pastoral communities (especially in the Somali ecosystem) is essential.
Experience in conducting and facilitating dialogue with livestock sector stakeholders at national level.
Specific Professional Experience
A good understanding of livestock diseases surveillance and control particularly in the IGAD region.
Conversant with international animal health standards related
to surveillance, prevention and control of transboundary animal diseases
(TADs).
Previous working experience in the Somali livestock sector.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English
Knowledge and experience of using participatory approaches
Strong analytical skills
Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and to work with
minimum supervision and withstand stress under different field conditions including high insecurity
Duration
The consultancy will be for a period of 30 days.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
The following are the expected outputs:
An inception report including the methodology and the work plan to undertake the task.
A documented comprehensive assessment of the disease
surveillance and control systems in Somalia with recommendations for
improvement.
Guidance of national animal health experts on facilitation and presentations for a stakeholders' validation workshop.
Following completion of the tasks the consultant will prepare
and submit a brief report to the Respective Ministers of Livestock and
the RAHS Project Coordinator within 15 days of completion of the task.
A detailed final consultancy report capturing all the elements
of the improved disease surveillance and control systems submitted to
each line Ministry and the RAHS Project Coordinator within 15 days of
completion of the task.
Remuneration
The professional fee to be paid for this Consultancy is a fixed amount of USD Nine Thousand (USD 9,000.00).
Expenses for field missions will be covered separately in
accordance with the applicable African Union Commission Travel rules and
regulations.
3. Consultancy Services for the Assessment of the Performance of
Regional Fisheries Bodies in Western and Central Africa
(re-advertisement)
Objectives
The overall objective of this exercise is to rationalize the RFBs in
order to enhance the effectiveness of their performance and efficiency
in delivery of their respective mandates as well as development of a
framework for forging institutional or intra-agency and inter-agency
collaborations.
The specific objectives are to:
To carry review of their mandates, structure and instructional stet-up
Undertake assessment of their past and current activities in
fisheries and aquaculture and their impact of their activities in their
geographical area of competency
Assessment of their capacities and gaps in line with their mandates
Their institutional linkages with similar organizations within the region
Expected Result
The institutional capacities and requirements of RFBs under review established
The level programme and activity implementation in fisheries and aquaculture established
The possibility of forging institutional linkages for
effective regional fisheries management and aquaculture developed
determined
The roadmap for rationalizing RFBs determined
Deliverables
This activity will be implemented through the engagement of 2
consultants (for RFBs and WBC in the West -central and South-eastern
regions of the continent) to undertake the assessments.
The successful consultants shall undertake assessments of the RFBs and
WBC in each of the regional combinations (FCWC, SRFC, NBA, LCBC and
COREP in West central Region) and (LVFO, LTA, LVBC, SWIOFC and ANAF in
South East Region).
The consultants will achieve the following result as part of the contract:
Produce a comprehensive report on the assessment of the
assigned RFBs including institutional capacities, requirements, level of
implementation of programmes and projects in fisheries and aquaculture.
Develop a framework for rationalizing the RFBs with a view of
improving their performance, enhancing their capacity and strengthening
their institutional set up.
Proposals for harmonization of activities and programmes.
Specific Activities
These activities will be implemented simultaneously through the
engagement of one individual consultant for each of the two indicated
Regions on the continent:
Western and Central Africa.
The Consultant will carry out the following specific activities in
each of the two regions of concern to produce a comprehensive assessment
report:
Briefing by the AU-IBAR
Consultation meetings with the Authorities of the assigned RFBs in their respective headquarters
Identify and collect the documentation having a direct or indirect bearing on this subject
Review and analyze the documents mentioned in item (c) above
with a view to bringing it in line with the objective and purpose of
this project
Conduct assessment of institutional capacities, requirements and set-up
Assessment of activities in fisheries and aquaculture vis a vis their mandates
Conduct comparative studies of mandates and activities within same region with similar institutions
Assessment of funding sources for activities in fisheries and
aquaculture projects for past 10 years and level of implementation
Development of proposals for harmonization or disaggregation of activities, objectives and mandates where there are overlaps
Development of proposals for forging institutional linkages or cooperation
Finalize the draft documents taking into account of the conclusions and recommendations made by the AU-IBAR
Compilation of the required reports as outlined in Section "Reporting Requirements" of this Terms of Reference.
Duration and Content of Proposals
Location and Duration of Assignment
The consultancy would predominantly be desk, online research and by
correspondences. But where necessary, field trips would be undertaken to
respective AU MS.
The intended commencement date is 5th December 2014 and the period of
implementation of the contract will be 30 days from this date in each of
the regions.
Technical Proposal
For this consultancy, the applicants should submit only Technical proposals that should include:
Outlining methodologies, for collecting detailed information as per the tasks assigned to this consultancy.
A profile and CVs of the consultant(s) undertaking the work
indicating relevant experience and contribution of each one of them in
the study.
Other relevant information showing past experience in related
field, demonstrate your expertise by showing the experience, academic
background, an inventory of past and current assignments of similar
nature.
Contact addresses (Postal, email and telephone) of at least
three referees and any other information that may show the consultant's
ability to carry out the assignment to satisfaction.
Requirements
Qualification
The consultant must have an advanced degree in fisheries science or aquaculture.
Qualifications in social sciences, policy or legal studies are also welcome.
Experience
The candidate should have:
At least 10 years' experience in fisheries and aquaculture on the continent
At least five years' experience in sector strategy development, policy formulation and implementation and regional level
Experience in working as expert in relevant filed Regional Institutions in Africa
Specific working experiences and sound knowledge on regional fisheries organizations and regional economic communities
Practical experience of carrying out assignments for the AU or other international development agencies
Experience in working for international regional fisheries and aquaculture or related projects
Other relevant attributes and skill that would facilitate this assignment
Reports
Reporting Requirements
The Consultant is required to prepare the following technical reports in English or French:
An Inception Report (IcTR) must include the proposed methodology and an
outline of the contents of the Final Technical Report within 10 days of
signing the contract.
An Interim (draft) Technical Report (InTR) within the first 30 days.
The Final Technical Report (FTR), taking into account contributions and comments from the relevant RFBs.
The draft final report must be submitted before the end of the period of implementation of the tasks.
Supervision
The successful consultant will work under the supervision of AU-IBAR.
Selection of the Consultant
The selection of the consultant will be based on the technical evaluation.
The Consultant with the highest technical score will be selected.
Payment of the Consultant
The professional fee for each of consultancy is fixed at US$ 9,000 (nine thousand US Dollars).
The field trip and DSA related to this consultancy will be taken in charge by AU-IBAR based on AU rules.
The final Payment should be subject to delivery and clearance by IBAR.
How to Apply:
Applications should be sent to applications@au-ibar.org with mention
"IBAR PAN-SPSO Consultants database" not later than 31st December 2014
at 15h00 (Nairobi time).
The successful candidates will be placed on AU-IBAR database of individual consultancies.
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