Market Systems Assessment Consultancy

Project Location(s): The assignment will be implemented in Somaliland, specifically in Salahely district. Background SOMREP is implementing a sustainable livelihoods SIDA funded Inclusive livelihoods for vulnerable pastoral groups project, aimed at promoting economic empowerment among vulnerable individuals in Somaliland including pastoral, agro pastoral, host community and poor and marginalized women and youth. We achieve this through capacity building and support of market-linked skills development, development of new income-generating activities (IGAs), MSMEs and access to services to support growth of existing, high-potential IGAs and MSMEs. These efforts are intended to support self-sufficiency and sustainability among target beneficiaries by expanding their access to economic and social resources. all this is under outcome 3 of the project which is: Improved capacity of pastoralist, agropastoral, and peri urban households, to engage in strategies for sustainable livelihoods and economic growth to enhance food security and resilience (Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Growth) Many factors are important to the success of these economic activities, including access to markets, quality of products (quality inputs, standard production and processing skills), market demand, competitiveness and compatibility, easy availability of raw material/inputs and market trends/polarity, etc. In addition, activities and considerations related to vulnerable groups e.g. obstacles, risks, and opportunities that are unique to pastoral, agro pastoral, men or women, youth or adults, people with disabilities, and/or other marginalizing characteristics. Thus, a robust market assessment and mapping must be conducted. The project is also providing financial and non-financial services; assisting refugees and marginalized people develop life and technical skills, access social resources, and engage in IGAs to reduce their social and economic vulnerability. This study will provide detailed focus on analysis of the current livestock markets, livelihood capacities, and competencies in the areas mentioned. The assessment methodology should include desk analysis and collection of primary data through focus group discussions, business surveys, key informant interviews, and market observations, as detailed in the present Terms of Reference (ToR). It will also involve review and analysis of relevant policies and dynamics that affect access to economic opportunities, including government policies, access to financial services, access to markets, and transport. The study will support targeting/planning of project activities and strengthening participants’ understanding of local market dynamics, opportunities, and risks. Information from the assessment report (or results) will also be shared with potential funding sources and may be shared with other stakeholders such as local decision makers and public policy makers within and outside the project period. Objectives of the assignment To carry out a field-level in-depth scoping of potential economic activities, for both Livestock and diversified economic opportunities1. To conduct market assessment/ analysis for 4(Four) prioritized livestock markets/commodities in the project areas To conduct market assessment/ analysis on 6(Six) prioritized diversified economic opportunities for Pastoral, agro pastoral, women and youth in both rural and urban locations To come up with clear recommendations of intervention and leverage areas, including specific business models, cost-benefit analysis to improve the competitiveness of the market system, integrating pastoral and agro-pastoral HHs and leading to their resilience and enhanced livelihoods. Selection and prioritization of livestock commodities and diversified economic opportunities The consultant will conduct field level data collection to identify livestock commodities, and diversified economic opportunities Prioritize four (4) potential livestock and a minimum of 6 diversified economic opportunities based on the below general minimum criteria 1. Relevance Potential to engage more pastoral and agro-pastoral communities (men, women, and youth) Social and cultural acceptability of the economic activity Potential to engage marginalized groups (PwDs) 2. Opportunity for growth Potential for increasing production and productivity Potential for increasing market opportunity (input and output market) Potential for value addition Potential to increase income for pastoral and agro pastoral community 3. Feasibility Existence of enabling environment Existing skill in the community in production and marketing of the economic activity Existence of necessary infrastructure for production and marketing of the economic activity Potential for scale-up and replication Existence of financial service providers to support the production and marketing of the economic activity 4. Resilience Potential to build resilience and resource efficiency Potential to survive and expand production and marketing of the commodity in the face of climate change and other shocks Potential to enhance household nutrition Potential to increase cross-region integration and collaboration NB: The consultant will develop detailed questions that help to select commodities using the following broad categories The consultant should conduct validation workshop with stakeholders and government agencies for the selected Four (4) livestock value chain commodities and Six (6) diversified economic opportunities Research Methodology : The methodology and research tools to be employed during the assessment include, but are not limited to, the following: Desk Analysis The consultant will review recent (last 5 years) documents related to the following: (1) existing market assessments in the target areas; (2) market regulatory and price control policies, laws and mechanisms (including those that restrict refugee livelihoods), (3) relevant documents on market trends, where available, especially for the target areas and surrounding villages (4) Formal Financial markets available in Salahely and (5) other relevant documents, resources, and data sources. Market Mapping and Value Chain The consultant will provide a general map of potential local and regional Livestock markets in terms of type, size and volume of market, supply chain, men, women- and youth-led businesses/trades, main access barriers, key trade organizations, and security arrangements. Interviews with Key Informants and Focus Groups The consultant will interview key informants in the areas where SOMREP operates in Salahely and relevant communities/geographical areas; these will include mainly women and Pastoral, agro pastoral, youth, beneficiaries of SOMREP’s current programs, aspiring entrepreneurs, membership bodies (e.g. chamber of commerce, syndicates), suppliers, wholesalers, producers, farmers, vendors, consumers, financial institutions, and other relevant market and policy actors. The consultant also will conduct at least one focus group discussion in each project village involving individuals who are members of the targeted demographic for project beneficiaries: i.e. Pastoral, agro pastoral. Activity Schedule Background review, planning and preparation - 5 days Desk research and inception report MSD and assessment training workshop - 2 days Training on basic principles of MSD Training on the assessment process, including how to conduct interviews Finalize market assessment tools Develop market assessment plan - arranging meetings with market actors, Research plan and data collection - 10 days Market assessment - Field interviews / FGDs with key market actors Data analysis and draft report - 10 days De-brief and analysis workshops - debrief workshop discussing key findings and recommendations - 1 day Draft report, report review and Final report - 10 days Market Analysis Synthesizing market actor information Write-up recommendations for intervention areas SoMRep TU review Submission of the assessment report to SomReP Duration of assignment The expected timeline of the assignment is 30 days Deliverables Inception report Development of assessment tools Draft and final assessment report All materials used for staff training More Details to be provided in full ToR upon Expression of Interest. We hereby invite Expression of Interest from registered, approved and reputable consultants to provide above-named services to World Vision Somalia.

1. Interested bidders must be registered to provide consultancy services in their respective countries. 2. Request for Proposal documents will be available Free of Charge to all interested bidders who express interest by filling the form provided in this link [https://forms.office.com/r/jaJBc1iMjX](https://forms.office.com/r/jaJBc1iMjX) by 5:00 PM Sunday 26th October 2025. 3. For enquiries and questions, kindly send an email to somalia\[email protected] 4. Instructions for submission of completed proposals shall be indicated on the Request for Proposal document. 5. Nothing in this Expression of Interest shall be construed to give rise to contractual obligations with World Vision. 6. World Vision, may at its absolute discretion, suspend or defer this EOI process. “World Vision reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid and is not bound to give reasons for its decision”