DEADLINE: 22ND APRIL, 2025
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER (AHH) MISSION NIGERIA
PD REFERENCE: PD-ABU-03441
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY STUDY FOR VULNERABILITIES AND CAPACITIES FOR RESILIENCE AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE (RESILAC)

Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a global, independent and non-for profit humanitarian organization dedicated to combating hunger and malnutrition in all its forms, while ensuring communities’ access to safe water, food, nutrition and livelihoods.
As of 2024, the ACF International Network operates in 56 countries, providing support to vulnerable communities worldwide.
ACF has been operational in Nigeria since 2010 and has been the leading organization in strengthening health and nutrition security in Northern Nigeria, employing a multi-sectoral approach to addressing global hunger and nutrition needs. ACF is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation, and collaboration towards addressing significant humanitarian needs.

The Lake Chad Inclusive Economy and Social Recovery (RESILAC²) project, co-funded by AFD and the EU, aims to contribute to economic recovery and strengthen the resilience and social cohesion of populations in Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad. In Nigeria, the consortium project, comprising ACF (lead), CARE, NEEM Foundation, NADA and REBHI is implemented in 3 LGAs of Borno state, namely MMC, Jere and Konduga.

As part of the RESILAC² Project, the study will be conducted to analyze the local vulnerabilities, existing adaptive capacities, and resilience mechanisms that communities, authorities, and civil society employ to cope with climate change. This will help define concrete actions to strengthen the capacities of local populations to cope with climate change. The proposals envisaged should consider gender sensitivity.

Geographical scope coverage: Jere, MMC and Konduga LGAs of Borno State.

Profile of the consultant (Qualification and Experience)

  • A master’s degree in environmental science, Climate Change Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields.
  • PhD is an added advantage.
  • At least 7 years of experience in vulnerability assessments, climate resilience research, and disaster risk management and adaptation assessments.
  • Strong understanding of Vulnerability and Risk Assessment models and tools.
  • Proven expertise in gender analysis and women’s development in conflict-affected regions especially within targeted LGAs
  • Proven experience in qualitative, qualitative, social and economic analysis
  • Extensive knowledge in the cultural context of Jere, MMC and Konduga LGAs of Borno State.
  • Extensive experience working with International/National NGOs specifically within the context of emergency and developmental response in northeast Nigeria.
  • Excellent writing and oral skills, as the person is required to prepare and finalize a report in English, together with a set of accompanying materials.
  • Extensive experience in data management and analysis, including data collection tool design, database design, management and data quality checks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Proficiency in English Language and in local languages including Hausa. Kanuri/Shuwa is an advantage.

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Data Protection Regulation Compliance Audit will involve but not limited to the following activities:

  • Prepare a detailed work plan for the study.
  • Establish and lead the study team.
  • Select indicators and methodology for conducting the study.
  • Conduct a literature review of existing studies related to climate change impacts.
  • Select pilot areas for the study in consultation with the RESILAC² Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
  • Identify main communities and vulnerable groups.
  • Assess the quality and quantity of available climate and socio-economic information.
  • Evaluate exposure.
  • Assess potential impacts of climate change on community livelihoods.
  • Evaluate existing sensitivities, based on capacities and knowledge.
  • Engage relevant stakeholders throughout the assessment process.
  • Ensure gender representation in consultations.
  • Coordinate and harmonize data.
  • Consolidate findings into a working document for stakeholder consultation.
  • Prepare and submit the study report for review and finalization.

All interested consultants should send Expression of Interest electronically from Tuesday 8th April 2025 by 12 noon to 22nd April 2025 to: supplyin@ng-actionagainsthunger.org with subject “CONSULTANCY FOR CLIMATE VULNERABILITY STUDY – RESILAC²”, in order to receive the full ToR.

Proposals without request of the full ToR will not be accepted. The prospective consultant is expected to submit a brief methodology with concept note while responding to this expression of interest (EoI)

NOTE: The sending of full ToR will commence from 8th April 2025 until the deadline of the submissions to all expressions of interest from prospective consultants and submission of proposals will be on or before 22nd April 2025 by 5:30PM, Nigerian time.

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