Consultancy for compiling baseline information on soil/fertilizer policies, fertilizer usage and soil health best practices in IGAD Region

Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) -Djibouti Request for Expression of Interest (Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection) Name of project: FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA) Project No.: (P178566) Grant No: IDA-E 0820 Assignment Title: Consultancy for compiling baseline information on soil/fertilizer policies, fertilizer usage and soil health best practices in IGAD Region Contract No.: DJ-IGAD-567394-CS-INDV The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has received financing from International Development Agency (IDA) towards the cost of the Food systems resilience program for Eastern and Southern Africa and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Grant to payments under this contract: Consultancy for compiling baseline information on soil/fertilizer policies, fertilizer usage and soil health best practices in IGAD Region Objectives of the Assignment The main objectives of the assignment are: To Assess existing policy, institutional, financial and technical opportunities and gaps affecting fertilizer access and sustainable soil management. To map out the current status of soil health management initiatives, including: Soil fertility management, Soil conservation; Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM), Climate-smart soil management, Regenerative agriculture, Organic nutrient management, Precision agriculture. Document available soil information systems including, Soil laboratories; Soil testing services To document best practices, innovations and success stories on sustainable soil and fertilizer management. Recommend directions for strengthening regional collaboration, policy harmonization and investment. Scope of the consulting services and specific tasks The study will focus on the IGAD Region and Member states including Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda. The specific tasks will include: Map out the existing soil and fertilizer policies, fertilizer usage and soil