Capacity Building Technical Support Consultant – Feed Fodder Inventories at African Union – InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
AU-IBAR is a specialized technical office of the African Union Commission (AUC), headed by the Director who reports directly to the AUC through the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA). Founded in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa, AU-IBAR’s mandate covers all aspects of animal resources, includingCapacity Building Technical Support Consultant – Feed Fodder InventoriesSpecific Objectives:
  • Support the spatial analysis to estimate feed balances for ruminant livestock for Cameroon and develop final validated technical reports for both Cameroon and Nigeria.
  • Identify and prioritize specific applications for the data generated from feed inventory and national feed balance assessments, then develop a plan to implement these uses effectively.
  • Conduct national spatial analyses for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe using standardized protocols, and develop a method to transition from manual processes to a spatial modeling approach.
  • Carry out national validation exercises for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe by verifying data through desk-based reviews and consulting national stakeholders, using available secondary data sources.
  • Facilitate the design and technical framing of a prototype Feed and Fodder Early Warning System (FFEWS), that is integrated with the livestock sector and linked to human nutrition outcomes.
  • Jointly with AU-IBAR RAFFS team, develop a comprehensive, fundable concept note to mobilize resources to promote the development and institutionalization of feed inventories and FFEWS.
  • Facilitate peer-learning, technical exchanges, and cross-country knowledge consolidation.
Expected Outputs
  • Finalized spatial analysis report for Cameroon.
  • Final technical reports for Cameroon and Nigeria.
  • A comprehensive report and toolkit outlining diverse applications of feed inventory and national feed balance data.
  • Completed national spatial analysis reports for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe.
  • Country-specific validation reports for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe.
  • Prototype framework and roadmap for the Feed and Fodder Early Warning System.
  • A fully developed, fundable concept note for resource mobilization towards the development and institutionalization of feed inventories, FFEWS and regional networks.
  • Updated technical training modules.
  • Revised capacity-building manuals and technical guidelines reflect lessons learned.
Methodology of Conducting the AssignmentThe selected institution will work under the technical supervision of AU-IBAR RAFFS and undertake the following tasks:
  • Finalize Cameroon's spatial analysis and develop validated technical reports for both Cameroon and Nigeria.
  • Execute full national feed and fodder spatial analyses for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe.
  • Conduct national validation workshops and technical desk reviews for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe using available secondary data.
  • Support the design of a prototype Feed and Fodder Early Warning System, including system architecture, data flow, and operational protocols.
  • Collaborate with AU-IBAR RAFFS to prepare a fundable concept note to advance the full-scale operationalization of the FFEWS.
  • Facilitate regional knowledge-sharing sessions to consolidate national experiences, lessons learned, and cross-country capacity harmonization.
  • Update existing technical guidelines and training manuals to incorporate new methodologies, validation protocols, and system design outputs.
Deliverables/OutputsThe consultancy is expected to deliver the following outputs:
  • Final spatial analysis report for Cameroon.
  • Final technical reports for Cameroon and Nigeria.
  • National spatial analysis reports for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe.
  • Validation reports for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe.
  • Prototype Feed and Fodder Early Warning System design framework.
  • Fundable concept note for the full operationalization of the early warning system.
  • Consolidated knowledge sharing report from regional technical exchanges.
  • Updated capacity building manuals and technical guidelines.
Qualifications
  • Eligible institutions must demonstrate:
  • Substantive experience in livestock systems research and capacity development in Africa.
  • Proven expertise in spatial analysis methodologies .
  • A multidisciplinary team of qualified experts (preferably at PhD-level) in any of the following areas: rangelands management, animal nutrition, GIS, livestock systems, and related fields.
  • Prior experience with African national agricultural and livestock institutions.
  • Strong track record in designing and delivering applied technical training programs.
  • Experience in designing or supporting early warning or information systems.
  • Track record of successful collaboration with national and international agricultural research institutions, as well as policy-making bodies. This should include partnerships with either national agricultural research systems, universities or policy-making bodies across Africa.
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