Consultant for Feasibility Study on Integrated Transformation in ASALs

About the role

The consultant will lead a 36‑month feasibility study for the Integrated Transformation project aimed at improving food and nutrition security, resilient livelihoods and One Health systems across the Kenya‑Ethiopia ASALs region. The assignment involves analysing social, economic, institutional, environmental and cross‑border dynamics to determine the relevance, efficiency and sustainability of the proposed interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the project context at macro, meso and micro levels, covering health, nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, peace and climate resilience, and evaluate relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, coherence and sustainability.
• Engage with households, community leaders, local institutions, civil society organisations and government actors on both sides of the border to identify drivers of food and nutrition insecurity, climate shocks, livestock losses, water access challenges and related health risks.
• Evaluate the capacity and readiness of the local implementing partners (PACIDA and SAPCONE) to deliver the programme, including technical and operational capabilities, community relationships and coordination mechanisms.