A consultant to conduct a training to Milk Vendors on Appropriate Milk Handling and Business Management

REQUEST FOR CONSULTANTS The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) are a global humanitarian organization with a mission to work with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive changes. ADRA Somalia belongs to the worldwide network, comprised of more than 130 supporting and implementing country offices. ADRA Somalia is seeking for a consultant to conduct a training to Milk Vendors on Appropriate Milk Handling and Business Management BACKGROUND ADRA Somalia has been operating in Somalia since 1992 implementing emergency relief and development interventions in different sectors including water and sanitation, health, food security, education, economic development, and energy. Currently ADRA Somalia portfolio is in water and sanitation, education, energy and livelihoods, food security and relief interventions. Within the portfolio framework, ADRA emphasis on integration of key thematic areas such as resilience, conflict mitigation, gender mainstreaming, renewable energy approaches and capacity development in its programming. ADRA is a member of SomRep consortium working in various districts in Somalia. ADRA is currently implementing Somali Resilience Program (SomReP) with six other partner organizations with deep experience in Somalia to build resilient households and communities across Somalia. The Somali Resilience Program, or SomReP, is an ambitious approach to tackle the challenge of recurrent droughts and the chronic vulnerability that affects pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, and peri-urban households in targeted districts. The overall objective of the SomReP program is to build household and community resilience to drought and other related risks (including animal health and diseases, flooding, market disruptions and price fluctuations, new influxes of IDPs into communities, and climate change and environmental degradation) in Somalia. ADRAs SomReP-SIDA intervention targets the pastoralist, agro-pastoralist and peri-urban communities in 11 villages in Sool region with most in Lascanood district (Yagori, Adhicadeeye, Tulosamokab, Yeyla, Shululux, Lafawayne, Gambadhe, Waqdari, Kalabaydh, Dhumay and Xidhxidh), a region that has suffered recurrent drought and extreme climatic conditions with devastating effects on the lives of people, the environment and communities’ livelihoods. These droughts often occur in contexts where conflict, high food prices, and restrictions on traditional livelihood strategies have already impoverished large sections of the population. The SIDA III Project is a two-year intervention funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and implemented by ADRA in Lasanod District, Sool Region, Somalia. The overarching objective of the project is to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable populations by supporting inclusive, locally led development processes that enhance access to essential services, improve household and community livelihoods, and promote institutional capacity-building and social cohesion. By adopting a multi-sectoral approach, the project aims to address the root causes of vulnerability and support the transition from humanitarian relief to sustainable development. As part of the resilience building, training and enhancing capacity of local small-scale traders. A key group in the ecosystem is the vendors trading in milk. Training on the milk handling and potential for formation of an association that can enhance trade. OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY 2.1 Training Objective The main objective of the consultancy is to train a group of milk vendors that operate from Lasanod market on appropriate milk handling to in process of carrying out their business. 2.2 Main Responsibilities of the Consultant Provide a participatory training to 30 members that deals with purchase and sell of raw milk in Lasanod Market. 2.3 Specific tasks and issues to be addressed in this consultancy Train the group on: 2.3.1 Sources of milk contamination. Raw milk may be contaminated by bacteria from several sources. These include: Udder and udder flanks Milker Milking environment Milking equipment Vessels used for milk storage and transportation 2.3.2 Milk Handling Distinguish between poor and good quality milk Use appropriate equipment and deliver milk in a timely manner Clean and sanitize milk handling vessels Carry out basic milk quality tests Observe the legal regulations regarding hygienic handling of milk including use of appropriate equipment, and absence of added water and antibiotic residues in milk 2.3.3 Diseases and consequences/ effects of poor milk handling 2.3.4 Dairy business management for small-scale milk traders Basic marketing and business management Preparing a business plan Product marketing and distribution Customer care Keeping of dairy records 2.3.5 Formation of business group/ association The training methodology should be participatory suitable for the participants with little or no formal education and develop acceptable and functional action oriented practical solutions. 2.4 Expected Outcomes Including the following: Carry out the training including post training evaluation Formation of business group or association Submit a report covering the areas trained on with recommendations. 2.5 Travel Schedule and Duration of Assignment The consultancy is planned for 7 days in November 2025: Preparations - 1 day Training in Lasanod - 4 days Reporting - 2 days Total # of days 7 days 3. THE CONSULTANT A qualified consultant is required for the assignment with background in food handling. The consultant should be experienced in training of nomadic communities and people with low or no academic qualifications. PAYMENT The Consultant will be paid professional fees in accordance with set/ agreed amount and as per the contract. DURATION OF CONSULTANCY This assignment covers the training for women at venues to be identified in Lasanod district for a period of 7 days as stipulated in # 2.5 travel schedule and duration of assignment, without option of extension, except in the event of force majeur . Should the consultant take a longer time to accomplish the above-mentioned outputs beyond the time agreed, ADRA will not be liable to make any extra payments.

For the full Terms of Reference (TOR) please visit ADRA Somalia website [www.adrasom.org](http://www.adrasom.org). Interested consultants/firms that meet the requirements should submit their applications via email to [email protected] by COB 30th October 2025. ‘’ADRA Somalia is committed to upholding the rights of all children and vulnerable adults that we serve and those we interact with in the course of our work. We endevour to protect all from all forms of abuse and exploitation as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) six core principles on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). ADRA Somalia has zero tolerance to abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries and staff.’’