CROP ADAPTATION IN DROUGHT-RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION CONSULTANCY | REF260424KBUD

CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR CROP ADAPTATION IN DROUGHT-RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

Community-Based Disaster Risk Management

Terms of Reference | REF260424KBUD

SUPPORT TO LIFE (STL), is a humanitarian aid organization established to ensure that communities affected by natural or man-made disasters have access to their basic rights and needs. For detailed information about our work, please visit our website.

https://www.supporttolife.org/

Project Context: This service procurement will be carried out within the scope of Hayata Destek Association’s CBDRM (Community-Based Disaster Risk Management) project and aims to support local communities in their fight against drought. The target group consists of approximately 20 farmers.

Job Description

 1. Scope of Consultancy Services

The consultant will provide technical, advisory, and capacity-building support to farmers and local stakeholders, focusing on drought-resilient and regenerative agricultural practices. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the following components:

1.1 Community Consultation and Assessment

• Conduct consultations and semi-structured interviews with farmers, community representatives, and relevant local stakeholders
• Assess:

• • Soil characteristics
  • Local environmental and climatic conditions
  • Rainfall patterns and water availability
  • Existing agricultural practices and constraints

• Identify risks, needs, and opportunities related to drought-resilient production at community level

1.2 Crop Re-Evaluation and Adaptation

• In collaboration with farmers and key stakeholders:

• Re-evaluate crops that were historically cultivated but later abandoned
• Identify crop varieties resilient to drought and climate variability
• Support small-scale planting trials where feasible
• Develop recommendations on appropriate crop patterns adapted to local climatic conditions

1.3 Planting Time and Season-Shifting Guidance

• Analyse local climate data and rainfall patterns, including micro-regional differences
• Identify appropriate planting windows and potential season shifts
• Provide practical guidance on planting time planning based on these analyses
• Deliver training sessions to farmers on adaptive planting strategies

1.4 Community Training and Capacity Building

• Design and facilitate participatory training sessions covering:

• • Drought-resilient and regenerative agricultural practices
  • Crop variety selection and rotation
  • Soil management and agricultural restoration techniques
  • Integration of rainwater harvesting into production planning

• Promote the adoption of climate-adaptive and sustainable farming practices
• Ensure training materials are accessible, locally relevant and practice-oriented

2. Deliverables

The consultant is expected to submit the following deliverables:

• Inception Report outlining methodology, work plan and assessment framework
• Training Materials (presentations, handouts, practical guidance documents)
• Training Report documenting training activities, participation and key outcomes
• Final Technical Report, including:

• • Assessment findings
  • Recommendations on crop adaptation, planting time and season shifting
  • Lessons learned and practical recommendations for future implementation

3. Required Qualifications

• Training and/or certification in relevant fields such as permaculture, regenerative agriculture, agroecology or agricultural restoration
• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in regenerative and/or drought-resilient agricultural practices
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with communities, preferably in rural or agricultural contexts
• Demonstrated experience in community-based training design and delivery, including facilitation of farmer trainings
• Experience working with civil society organizations and community-led initiatives is considered an asset

Support to Life is committed to equal opportunity. Recruitment processes and all administrative/operational procedures are carried out in accordance with humanitarian principles and the organization’s child safeguarding policy.

Required Documents for Application

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Service Proposal:

• Must be stamped and signed
• The proposal date and validity period must be clearly indicated
• File format: PDF

2. CV and/or Corporate Profile:

• CV, company profile, or introduction file
• File format: PDF

3. Invoice or Freelance Receipt Sample:

• A previously issued sample invoice or freelance receipt must be provided
• File format: PDF

4. References:

• Must be stamped and signed
• Must include institution name, contact details, and a brief job description
• File format: PDF

5. Required Qualifications:

• Certification Evidence: Candidates shall provide valid certificates that demonstrate compliance with the required qualifications.
• Proof of Expertise: For areas of specialization, applicants must submit sample works or case studies that substantiate their expertise.
• File Format: PDF

Documents Content

• All listed documents must be submitted for the application to be considered.
• Proposals must indicate the SERVICE FEE + VAT and must be stamped and signed.
• The person or company signing the proposal must be authorized to issue an invoice or freelance receipt.
• Proposals lacking an invoice/SMM sample will not be evaluated.
• Proposal validity must cover the full duration of the project; shorter periods will not be accepted.
• Reference letters must be stamped, signed, and contain contact details (email, phone, etc.)
• The total size of all submitted documents must not exceed 15 MB.

Evaluation of Applicants

• Applicants are evaluated based on their ability to meet the criteria listed in this ToR, using a scoring methodology.
• If fewer than three applications are received, the announcement will be extended for one additional week.
• Technical evaluation (experience, references, sample work) is scored out of 70 points.
• Financial evaluation is scored out of 30 points.
• Total score = 100 points, which determines the ranking.
• The requesting project team may interview the top three candidates.

Submission Details

All required documents must be submitted by 11 May 2026, 18:00 (GMT+3) with the subject line REF260424KBUD to the following email address:

📧 [email protected]