INVITATION TO TENDER

Consultancy: Beekeeping technician   

Project: Climate-Resilient WASH  and Livelihoods Package for   Resilient Somali Landscapes

Contracting Agency: WHH

Location: Burao, Somaliland

Our Reference: SOM 106/2024/080 SPR No. 65119

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION 

      1.1. About Welthungerhilfe

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of the biggest private humanitarian and development organizations in Germany. It was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in 1962. Welthungerhilfe is non-profit, non-political, and non-denominational. It has operations in about 40 countries worldwide (Asia, Africa and Latin America). Welthungerhilfe has been active in Somaliland since 2001 as maintained an office in Hargeisa and now sub-offices in Borama and Burao. Welthungerhilfe in Somaliland focuses on multi-sector approaches by linking climate-adaptive Agriculture and Natural Resource Protection with Economic Development, as well as safe, sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene solutions and Nutrition Practices at the household level. To empower women and achieve gender equality, we recognize gender main streaming in our projects and program as critical and strategic. We aim at strengthening decision-making powers of marginalized groups through fostering an enabling and respectful environment that includes men, women, youth, children, elderly, and people with disabilities to support them in leading self-determined lives.

1.2. Brief about the project 

The Climate-resilient WASH and Livelihoods Package for Resilient Somali Landscapes project aims to strengthen the livelihoods and resilience of vulnerable agrarian and agro-pastoralist people by protecting and restoring key natural resources and WASH services in agrarian, pastoral, and agropastoral areas through community-led actions and improving market access for key rural value chains.

Outcome 1: The livelihoods of 25,434 people are strengthened through the stabilization and restoration of pastoral, agropastoral, and agrarian areas. To achieve this, the project established participatory landscape restoration sites in Abdi Farah, Abdale Gudhan, Dhoobawayne, and Jaleelo communities these participatory landscape restoration activities will be complemented with beekeeping activities to enhance local beekeeping practices, promote sustainable honey production, as well as improve the livelihoods of community members through effective and environmentally friendly apiculture techniques.

2. The purpose / objective of the assignment

The main objectives of this assignment are as follows:-

Ø  To successfully install a total of 40 beehives across four participatory landscape restoration sites, ensuring proper setup and optimal conditions for bee colonization.

Ø  To provide training in basic beekeeping techniques to four selected beekeeping groups, raising their knowledge and skills that can be passed on within the community.

Ø  To conduct practical on-site training sessions that focus specifically on bee collection and transferring techniques, equipping participants with hands-on experience and confidence in their abilities.

3. Scope of work 

3.1. Installation of Beehives

·         The beekeeping technician will identify and assess suitable sites for beehive installation inside the participatory landscape restoration sites.

·         The beekeeping technician will install 10 beehives at each of the four participatory landscape restoration sites, totaling 40 beehives, following best practices for hive placement and onsite induction.

·         The beekeeping technician will ensure the availability and proper utilization of all necessary materials and equipment for beehive installation, including protective dress, tools, and beehive components.

·         He/she will conduct a thorough assessment of each site, taking into consideration environmental factors such as sunlight, wind exposure, and closeness to flowering plants, to create optimal conditions for the bees.

3.2. Conducting Training Sessions

         The beekeeping technician will conduct training sessions covering essential topics including

ü  Basic beekeeping techniques such as hive management, pest control, and seasonal management practices.

ü  Understanding bee behavior, social structure, and the role of bees in pollination and ecosystem health.

ü  Honey extraction and processing methods to ensure quality production.

ü  Bee Collection and Transferring Techniques by providing in-depth instruction on techniques for safely catching bees from the wild or swarms, emphasizing safety and bee welfare.

ü  Best practices for transferring bees into hives, including preparation and handling to minimize stress to the bees.

4. Important Dates:

Welthungerhilfe will strictly observe the following important dates to guarantee timely delivery of the service. Potential bidders are also expected to strictly observe this timeline; failure to do so will automatically lead to disqualification from participation in the tender competition process.

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