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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Name of the Project: ViSTAR
Activity: Study on change in land use pattern and improve water use efficiency
Context:
Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) is a non-profit organization working with the mandate for the humane social order based on truth, justice, freedom and equity. Established in 1960, IGSSS works for development, capacity building and enlightenment of vulnerable communities across the country for their effective participation in development.
IGSSS is implementing a project titled ViSTAR Village Strengthening through Adaptation and Resilience (ViSTAR) for Building Climate Resilient Villages and Adaptive capacity of the small and marginal farmers. The programme focuses on demonstration of climate resilient interventions through CRV models (weather, carbon, water, and energy) by linking with GPDP and other programmes. Seed and Crop Management, Drought Tolerant Kharif and Legume based Rabi crops and Agro forest models. Soil nutrition management-Promotion of zero tillage, mulching, FYM, Soil testing and apply of FYM and compost, Promotion of crop residue mulching. Water Management- Water Harvesting, Broad bed furrow, trench, landscape planning. Energy Management- Energy Saving interventions (Solar pump sets and other solutions, smokeless oven, Minimum tillage) and Weather management.
IGSSS invites Expressions of Interest from individual/group consultant/consultants for documentation of 10-15 evidence-based impact stories: Climate Change, Resilient Agriculture & Impact of Adaptation Practices. The process will be started from 10th August 2023 and will be completed by 10th September 2023.
Interested consultants/institutions are requested to send in their detailed budget plan along with CV hr@igsss.net by 30th July 2023. Also sharing documents of any such earlier study conducted by the consultant.
Eligibility:
The consultant should have;
Expertise in scientific analysis of agronomy practices, crop growth, crop water budgeting, soil chemistry and three major components of water use efficiency like fallow efficiency of water, crop water use efficiency and systems water use efficiency
Expertise in process documentation.
Experience in developing participatory planning using PRA tools.
Experience in project impact evaluation, appreciative inquiry process, on community development plan and Gram Panchayat Development Plan.
Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
Objective of Study
The study will be on change in land use pattern and improve water use efficiency. To measure and highlight changes in cropping pattern, crop diversity, production growth, soil and water conservation measures, water efficient crop and water management related agronomy practices adopted by farmers.
Process & Methodology
Consultant will discuss with farmers, village level institution leaders and different stakeholders for comparative analysis on the change in land use pattern, crop diversity, production, soil & water conservation measures, water efficiency crops and water management.
Location/:
Project villages of Lavkushnagar and Ajayagarh block of MP, Kabari block of Uttar Pradesh, Deuli block of Wardha and Babulgaon block of Maharashatra.
Steps & Timeline:
Sl No
Steps
Timeline
Signing ToR
By 10th August 2023
2
Submission of methodology/questionnaire/ checklist for study
By 15th August 2023
3
Field visit, FGD, Interaction with farmers and stakeholders
Data collection and analysis
By 25th August 2023
4
Submission of draft report incorporation of suggestions / feedback given by IGSSS
By 8th September 2023
5
Submission of final report
By 10th September 2023
6
Submission of invoice
By 10th September 2023
Deliverables:
The consultant will produce an analytical study report based on the objective mentioned in the EoI
Name of Authority:
Indo Global Social Service Society (https://www/igsss.org)
Opening and screening of EoI :
Submission of EoI does not guarantee that the EoI will be accepted.
IGSSS will inform the shortlisted consultants
Personal canvassing is strictly prohibited.
Signing of ToR:
After the final selection, IGSSS and the selected consultant will enter into agreement as per the existing norms, rules and regulation of IGSSS.
Terms of Payment
Fees will be paid in two installments:
1st installment i.e., 50% of the fees will be released immediately upon signing of the TOR
2nd Installment and final installment i.e., 50% of fees will be released within one week of completion of the assignment and handover of all documents.
The consultant will produce bill for the entire fees for release of final installment.
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