Consultancy Services to Conduct livestock GHG inventory to fill data gaps as per the data improvement plan in Oromia
Source: World Bank — Oromia National Regional State Forested Landscape Program
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTANT SERVICES- FIRMS SELECTION)
Name of Country; Ethiopia
Client: Oromia Environmental Protection Authority
Name of Project: Oromia National Regional State Forested Landscape Program (OFLP)
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct livestock GHG inventory to fill data gaps as per the data improvement plan in Oromia
Reference No.: ORCU/OFLP/RFP/01/2022
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of Oromia National Regional State Forested Landscape Program (OFLP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
Therefore, the Oromia Environmental Protection Authority (OEPA) now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the Service. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experiences to perform the Services.
Objective of the Assignment:
To implement Oromia cattle GHG inventory improvement plan using data acquisition protocols developed by UNIQUE/CCAFS. The data collected should suit the needs of OFLP for improvement of the draft GHG inventory and development of a baseline of direct emissions from the livestock sector in Oromia region.
Scope of the Assignment
The Consultant will collect data required in the inventory improvement plan using methods that meet IPCC requirements. The surveys will be conducted in four cattle production systems. For each system, sampling strategies should enable estimation of the key parameters to a 95% confidence level for a given level of precision. Data collection tools previously developed and tested by UNIQUE/CCAFS shall be incorporated in the survey tools used by the Consultant. The main steps set out below shall be completed in close coordination and consultation with the Oromia REDD+ Coordination Unit (ORCU) and other relevant institution including but not limited to: the Ministry of Agriculture’s Environment and Climate Change Coordination Directorate (ECCCD) MRV Unit; the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR); the Central Statistical Agency; and UNIQUE. In particular, with support from the Silva Carbon program, UNIQUE will provide technical backstopping to the Consultants to ensure that the survey tool and sampling design is adequate; to support training of enumerators, as needed; and to support data analysis to ensure the outputs are aligned with Oromia regional GHG inventory requirements.
Table 1 Oromia region livestock GHG inventory improvement tasks
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Task |
Responsible |
Data to collect |
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1. One-off representative sample survey in the mixed crop-livestock and pastoral/agro-pastoral farming system |
Contracted consultants |
• Heart-girth measurements (cm) and age for local and exotic/cross-bred cattle as defined by cattle sub-categories in the inventory. • Diet composition for cows and oxen (data to be collected using protocol developed by UNIQUE/CCAFS).
• Proportion of manure managed in different manure management systems and other manure management data (data to be collected using protocol developed by UNIQUE/CCAFS). |
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2. One-off representative sample survey in the smallholder dairy system |
Contracted consultants |
• Proportion of manure managed in different manure management systems and other manure management data (data to be collected using protocol developed by UNIQUE/CCAFS). |
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4. One-off representative sample survey in the commercial dairy system |
Contracted consultants |
• Total populations and herd structure by animal sub-category as defined in the inventory and breed on each farm in the survey year and 5 and 10 years previously
• Average milk yield per cow per day and fat content %, lactation period, Age at first calving, calving interval (data to be collected using protocol developed by UNIQUE/CCAFS).
• Proportion of manure managed in different manure management systems and other manure management data (data to be collected using protocol developed by UNIQUE/CCAFS).
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5. One-off representative sample survey of commercial feedlots |
Contracted consultants |
• Total populations and breed on each farm in the survey year and 5 and 10 years previously
• Data on fattening cycles per year, typical weight at purchase, average daily weight gain of the animal (kg/day/An), desired weight at slaughter.
• Proportion of manure managed in different manure management systems and other manure management data (data to be collected using protocol developed by UNIQUE/CCAFS). |
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6. Re-analysis of smallholder dairy data |
Contracted consultants &Central Statistical Agency’s (CSA) expert |
• Re-analyse historical population and herd structure data from CSA annual sample surveys on herd structure for cross-bred/exotic cattle • Re-analyse historical data from CSA annual sample surveys on milk yield per day for cross-bred/exotic cattle |
Shortlisting Criteria
Generally the short-listing criteria are: core business and years in business, qualifications and experience of the firm in the field of the assignment, technical and managerial capabilities of the firm, and general qualifications and number of key staff but not individual experts’ bio data.
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 and revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment (paras 1.9 (a-d) of the Consultant Guidelines.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualification.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
- The consulting firm should demonstrate the adequacy of the proposed work plan in responding to the Terms of Reference:
- Technical experience of the firm specifically related to this assignment:
- The consulting firms have demonstrated experience in conducting large-scale sample surveys in the livestock sector.
- Expertise in data collection and analysis of livestock data
- Knowledge of the livestock dairy sector and experience in working with household and farm surveys in Ethiopia.
- Experience working with the World Bank is a benefit
- Qualifications and competences of the key staff:
- Team with required technical capacity and depth that will enable the effective achievement of the work, covering areas such as animal production, statistical sampling and livestock data collection, data analysis and management. The consultant shall present the staff profile of th e firm with detailed CVs.
- The team leader should possess an advanced degree (MSc., PhD) in Livestock Science, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science or Agricultural Economics, with demonstrated experience (at least 5-10 years) of livestock systems research and surveys in rural and commercial farm sectors, including livestock.
- In addition, strong interpersonal skills and good communication/presentation skills.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English is a requirement.
- Skill of speaking, reading and writing local regional language (Afan Oromo) has an additional advantage.
Duration of the Assignment
The total contract duration for this assignment is 5 months from the signing of the contract.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 9:00am to 12:00am and 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 6th April, 2022 on or before 4:00PM local time.
Oromia Environmental Protection Authority
Procurement, Finance and Property Administration Directorate
Attention: Berhanu Taka, Procurement Specialist
Around Sarbet Oromia Bureaus New Buildings 7th Floor
Tel. +251118349814 OR +251916888055
Email address: biirtaa@gmail.com
Finfinne/Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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