Consultant To Facilitate Deepening The Analysis – African Union – InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

Introduction
Background Information
AU-IBAR is developing a document on the State of AnGR in Africa for Member States to be effectively involved in the sustainable utilisation of AnGR and to carry out their functions in a way that ensures the biological basis for Africa food security, and contribute to the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people. The results of the project have shown that there are practical approaches that can be adopted that will make a positive difference. The objective of the document on the State of AnGR in Africa is to provide basic, easily accessible materials that provide a systematic support to the conservation, use and management of AnGR in order to make available clear and practical ways of working differently.
During the years 2014 and 2015 questionnaires were distributed to all the AU Member States. AU-IBAR has then gathered valuable information on AnGR in Africa. Preliminary analysis of theses questionnaire has served for the production of the document on the State of AnGR in Africa. There is still considerable information to be extracted from the questionnaires received from Member States. A deep analysis and interpretation of the questionnaires is required to produce a second publication on the State of AnGR in Africa.
In the above regard AU-IBAR is through due diligence seeking to identify and engage the services of one (1) consultant to assist the project team in deepening the analysis, interpretation of the questionnaire and drafting a second publication that will further inform the management of animal genetic resources in Africa.

Overall Objective
The major objective of this consultancy therefore is to analyze, interpret the questionnaires (44) received from Member States and draft a second publication that will further inform the management of animal genetic resources in Africa.

Other specific objectives are:
1. Analyze, interpret the questionnaire
2. Draft a second publication on the management of animal genetic resources in Africa
3. Review final edits of the document after receiving the feedback of the various stakeholders.

Expected Results
Working closely with the project team and building on the above, the expected outputs of the consultancy will be:
1. A publication on the management of animal genetic resources in Africa
2. Two policy notes (2) on the management of animal genetic resources in Africa

Reports
The Consultant is required to prepare the following technical reports in English/French:
Inception Report (IcTR)
An Inception Report (IcTR) within 5 days of commencing duty. The IcTR of not more than 10 pages should include the proposed methodology, the timeline/calendar and programme of activities, places to visit, people to meet and an outline of the contents of the Final Technical Report.
Interim Technical Report (InTR)
The interim Technical Report is perceived to be the First Draft of the Final Technical Report (FTR), before a final clean copy of the FTR is formally and officially submitted to and for acceptance by AU-IBAR.
Final Technical Report (FTR)
The Final Technical Report (FTR), should take into account contributions and comments from the relevant stakeholders and AU-IBAR. The draft final report must be submitted at the end of the period of implementation of the tasks not more than 45 days from the day of signature of the contract.
Submission & Approval of Progress Reports
Three copies of the progress reports referred to above must be submitted to AU-IBAR. The progress reports must be written in English/French. AU-IBAR is responsible for approving the progress reports.

Requirements
Qualification
The successful candidates shall have a University degree in in Agriculture-Livestock Management, Crop-Agroforestry-Livestock Integration & NRM or other relevant degree. Post graduate degree with a strong understanding of the livestock sector Animal, Veterinary Science with courses in animal breeding and genetics will be an added advantage.

Experience
General Experience
The candidate should have:
1. More than 7 years of professional experience in AnGR management, experience in international policy making and negotiations and a solid understanding of the national, regional livestock, agricultural policies, regulations, planning and investment process for the management and development of AnGR in Africa;

Specific Experience
The consultant should be:
1. Proficient in English/French language, spoken and written. Ability to write, review, and edit reports. Also ability to prepare and conduct a presentation.
2. Advance proficiency in operating Microsoft office applications.
3. Strong analytical skills and excellent writing skills.
4. Experience in working with government agencies (central and local), civil society organizations and international organizations is an asset.
5. Good interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
6. Ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure, handle multi-tasking situations with strong delivery orientation.
7. A good team player committed to enhancing and brings additional value to the work of the team as a whole.

Budget
This consultancy attracts a professional fee all inclusive of USD 300 per day for 25 days.
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.

HOW TO APPLY:
Submission of Proposals
Applications should be sent to: procurement@au-ibar.org with mention “Consultant to facilitate deepening the analysis and interpretation of questionnaires from MS on Animal Genetic Resources”.
Deadline
The deadline for application is 16th June 2016 at 15h00 (Nairobi time).

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