A consultant to onboarding private veterinary service providers to create linkages and capacitate PVPS and CAHWS in the North-Eastern state of Somalia

REQUEST FOR CONSULTANTS The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization with a mission to work with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change. ADRA Somalia belongs to the worldwide network, comprised of more than 130 supporting and implementing country offices. ADRA Somalia is seeking to recruit a consultant to onboarding private veterinary service providers to create linkages and capacitate PVPS and CAHWS in the North-Eastern state of Somalia. Description of the assignment ADRA plans to enhance pastoralists' access to affordable veterinary services by improving the distribution channels for veterinary services and inputs through private sector engagement and by linking the actors in the veterinary service and product value chains. This will create a continuous supply of veterinary products and financing opportunities for downstream value chain actors via the vendor financing model. The SIDA III project aims to assist service providers in accessing markets and revitalising the struggling veterinary service and supply sectors. Building upon previous investments by SomRep the project seeks to advance trained and supported veterinary service providers in Sool to the next stage of development. This will be achieved through a vendor financing model that facilitates access to inputs and financial resources. This approach will connect veterinary service value chain actors with large national-level importers and product and service suppliers, providing better access to high-quality products and loans. The service provider is expected to map downstream veterinary service value chain actors in Lascanood district, offer a tailor-made solution to identified actors, provide one-on-one technical support, provide in-kind loans to identified downstream value actors, and provide continuous training and coaching . Scope of Work Conduct PVP and CAHWS mapping along the transhuman corridor: PVP and CAHWS mapping: To identify the current Private Veterinary Pharmacies (PVPs) and Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) along the transhuman corridor, the selected private veterinary service provider company should actively participate in and conduct a preliminary mapping of PVPs and CAHWs at the target location. This mapping will help identify the existing PVPs and CAHWs in the target areas and assess the need to establish new PVPs along the transhuman corridor. Additionally, the contracted company will evaluate the capacity gaps of the existing PVPs and CAHWs, identifying the type of support required. Provide one-on-one technical support. The selected private service providers are expected to conduct one-on-one technical support for the existing PVPs and CAHWS, provide personalised support, expert guidance, and practical training and establish long-term relationships with PVPs and CAHWS along the transhumance corridor. Supply Veterinary Drugs and kits to PVPS and community animal health workers. To avoid the common issue of a one-size-fits-all approach and tailor our support to the specific needs of each PVP and CAHW, we will embark on a one-on-one technical support approach and provide individualized technical support to PVPs and CAHWS along the transhumance corridors. This will be informed the individual needs assessment reports produced during the one-on-one technical support. Provide 5% of input loan to PVPS and CAHWS To develop a sustainable, long-term relationship and business partnership for the PVPs (Pastoralist Vulnerable People) and CAHWs (Community Animal Health Workers) along the transhumance corridor, the chosen private service provider is expected to offer a 5% loan for the inputs provided to the PVPs and CAHWs in the specified target locations. Expected Outcomes (Key Results Expected / Key Deliverables) Inception Report on the progress of the activities. Mapping report One-on-one technical support report (individualised needs report) Training reports, Evidence of loans provided to PVPs Sales voucher Input provision report Activities Identification of existing PVPs and CAHWS Provision of one-on-one technical support to existing PVPs and CAHWS Establishing new PVPs and CAHWS in pastoral areas Training of PVPs and CAHWS In put supply Provision of loans to PVPs Conduct an initial gap analysis Qualification and Experience The veterinary service provider should have the following: Should be a national-level veterinary service provider with import and distribution capacity. Vet doctors should have 5-10 years of field experience and proven field interventions. Should have participated in a similar livestock intervention. At least 3 years with similar or relevant experience and engagement in animal treatment and service provision in similar arrangements. Sound knowledge of the context, as well as demonstrated ability to manage the available time and resources, and to work under tight deadlines Experience working with inclusive business models and partnerships with the private sector is an asset. Project Timeline The Duration of the assignment is 3 months. Ethical Requirements SomRep TU will guide the implementation of the activity to ensure the consultants adhere to the approach. Evaluation Criteria Mandatory Requirements Provide a federal-level certificate of business registration, Certificate of incorporation, business license or similar document (Companies/Organisations) Provide PO and contract of value not less than 20,000 from previous clients for similar works. Provide one report on similar activities and training Provide PO, contracts, and term sheets showing the implementation of similar activities. Provide import preforma invoices and drug quality assessment report Provide drug quality certification. Note - Applicant who will not meet the above mandatory requirement will not be considered for Technical Evaluation. Technical Evaluation by a Technical Team Applicants will need to have the following experiences and qualifications, as detailed in their Technical Proposal (CV and Portfolio) that are submitted as part of the application: 2-3 examples of past activities they have conducted 2 Examples of reports on previous similar activity. (needs assessment report, distribution report and training reports) Evidence of veterinary drug imports (proforma invoices, shipping bills) Evidence of quality testing reporting from the manufacturer Well-qualified persons in the required field with previous experience with similar jobs with donor entities and humanitarian agencies. All applicant Technical Proposals (CV and Portfolio) will be reviewed by a panel of ADRA and SomRep technical teams to determine: If the applicant has the necessary skills and experience to deliver on the Expected Outcomes Financial Evaluation All bidders are advised to submit the following: Technical proposal detailing how to approach this activity Financial proposal General application process Interested applicants who meet the required profile are invited to submit a I) technical proposal, including: A suitability statement, an understanding of the TOR, Detailed methodology, and the CV of participating consultants with details of qualifications and experience. II)Work plan indicating the activity schedule. III) Financial proposal providing cost estimates and consultancy fees. iv. Contacts of three organisations recently contracted you for a similar assignment, v)at least 3 reports of similar assignments, vi) past experiences. Submission of Proposals To achieve the objectives of the assignment, the consultant will be expected to take complete responsibility for all the activities identified in the TOR. The Technical Proposal should contain a complete description and explanation of the proposed methodology for the Assignment (work plan), timelines and any other resources that the consultant will make available to effectively execute the assignment. The Financial Proposal should stipulate the professional fees, travel and taxes for the assignment. All fees and costs are to be expressed in USD.

For the detailed TOR kindly visit [www.adrasom.org](http://www.adrasom.org). Applications for this consultancy should be emailed to the Human Resource Manager using the email [email protected] on or before COB 31st December 2025” in the subject line. ‘’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.’’