Consultancy to compile baseline data on soil/fertilizer policies, fertilizer use and soil health best practices — IGAD, Djibouti (Food Systems Resi…

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

Deadline

September 20, 2026

Closing in 10d

Published on September 5, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on September 7, 2026 at 01:02 AM

Key information

Type: Consulting & Studies
Location: Djibouti
Deadline: September 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM10 days remaining
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Consultancy to compile baseline data on soil/fertilizer policies, fertilizer use and soil health best... is a consulting & studies procurement opportunity published by Intergovernmental Authority on Development in Djibouti on September 5, 2026. Bids are open until September 20, 2026 (10 days left). 1 official document is attached below.

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 health best practices in IGAD Region
Literature review and data collection from governments, research institutions, development partners and regional organizations
Preparation of Data collection tool and Key informant interviews with relevant stakeholders;
Conduct a Review of existing Regional and national policies including gap analysis and recommendations for harmonization and investment, strategies or guidelines, including cross border agreements between countries. Regional inventory of soil and fertilizer policies, fertilizer use and consumption and recommendation systems, Soil health status profile for each Member State; database of soil laboratories and information systems, regional best practices. • Validation of compiled information with Member States
Minimum Consultant’s qualifications and experience requirements • The consultant should possess 5 years of experience in Agriculture, Soil Science, Agronomy, Plant Nutrition, Natural Resource Management and communication skills. • Clear understanding of Regional Policy processes and experience policy analyses. • Clear understanding of Good Agricultural Practices related to soil Health and Fertilizer use efficiency. • Experience in Integrated Soil Fertility Management, ISFM Practices. • Experience in IGAD Region Agro-ecology and Integrated Sustainable Land and Management
Good knowledge of African agricultural policy frameworks, including CAADP, the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan, and sustainable land management initiatives. • Good Communication, analytical and Reporting Skills. 4. The Consulting Services Contract is expected to be for a period of Six (6) calendar months from the contract commencement date. 5.The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) now invites individuals to express their interest in providing the services. Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (attach curriculum vitae (CV), copies of documentary evidence of Academic qualifications, and Professional Qualifications. 6. An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated November 2020 (Regulations). 7. Interested individuals may obtain further information at the address below from 0900 to 1700 hours East African Time (EAT) from Monday to Friday EAT). Expression of interest shall be sent by e-mail by 20th of September, 2026 at 1700hours EAT to:procurement@igad.int copy: hassan.salah@igad.int, with subject line ‘‘FSRP- 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 ’’.

What are the key dates?

Publication
September 5, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
September 20, 2026
10 days remaining
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Intergovernmental Authority on Development
Country: Djibouti
Contact person: Senait Regassa
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