Food Security Consultant

DCA-REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FOOD SECURITY CONSULTANT Job Vacancies DanChurchAid ([email protected]) October 30, 2026, 1:01pm 1 FOOD SECURITY CONSULTANT.pdf (10.4 MB) Key dates from the attached advert: Closing date: Contract title: DANCHURCHAID SOUTH SUDAN INVITES SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR FOOD SECURITY CONSULTANT Annex 3: Proposal Submission Form (to be completed by the Candidate) Annex 4: General Terms and Conditions for Service Contracts — Ver3 2020 We would be grateful if you inform us by email of your intention to submit a proposal Terms of Reference for FS consultancy. Week 9 Finalize and submit comprehensive report; present findings in a stakeholder meeting or virtual briefing. Attached advert: Keene REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FOOD SECURITY CONSULTANT. TO: <Name and address> Date of issue: DCA actalliance 30.10.2026 Reference no.: R1-LP3-2026-161 Closing date: Contract title: FOOD SECURITY CONSULTANT 20.11.2026 @ 15:00 PM CAT. Contracting Authority: DanChurchAid Office Plot No. 573 Block 3-K South First Class Area, Tongping, Juba NA Bari, Opposite Nile Fortune Hotel, Lakes Road, Juba - South Sudan Danish HQ: Meldahsgade 3, 1613 Kobenhavn V, Denmark Email: to agym@dca.dk, frbhn@dca.dk , jop|@dca.dk with kamm@dca.dk; in cc. Contact person: Amoko Godfery. Telephone; +211(0)925771495 DANCHURCHAID SOUTH SUDAN INVITES SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR FOOD SECURITY CONSULTANT Dear Sir/Madam, The Service is required for provision Food Security Consultant. Please find enclosed the following documents which constitute the Request for Proposal: Annex 1: Instructions for consultancy. Annex 2: Draft contract Annex 3: Proposal Submission Form (to be completed by the Candidate) Annex 4: General Terms and Conditions for Service Contracts — Ver3 2020 Annex 5: Code of Conduct for Contractors If this document is a PDF format, upon request, a complete copy of the above documents can be forwarded in a WORD format for electronic completion. It is forbidden to make alterations to the text. We would be grateful if you inform us by email of your intention to submit a proposal Terms of Reference for FS consultancy. 1. Background The purpose of Danish Church Aid’s (DCA) implementing partner has been to carry out independent humanitarian monitoring, coordination with international and local NGOs and donors, providing basic logistics support to NGOs and community-based organizations, and producing regular, comprehensive reports on the humanitarian and security situation in the Two Regions. The core functions of the Coordination Unit are information, coordination and advocacy, general fundraising, capacity building, and strengthening of local entities. As part of the information sector, the implementing partner has supported the collection of data for 39 food security reports from the Two Regions in collaboration with a data analysis company. Data was gathered across all accessible areas, with an average sample size of 2,400 households per report. These reports were previously published on a quarterly basis. 2. Duties and responsibilities Objective of Consultancy The objective of this consultancy is to lead on a follow-up post-harvest food security assessment. The consultant will revise and update the existing data collection tool to ensure it remains relevant and aligned with IPC parameters and assessment objectives, as well as expand on food systems indicators. The consultant will provide training to the Humanitarian Monitoring Team on the revised tool and data collection methodology, support the field data collection process, and ensure data quality through cleaning and validation. Finally, the consultant will lead the data analysis and produce a comprehensive assessment report summarizing key findings and recommendations. This consultancy has a dual aim of strengthening data-driven decision-making for food security interventions by improving assessment accuracy, standardizing data collection processes, as well as enhancing the capacity of field staff and the Humanitarian Monitoring Team to enhance sustainability and localization. The data collection should include quantitative and qualitative information on household dynamics, food security, migration, market conditions, agriculture, livestock, food systems and insecurity at the county level. A separate stratum is expected for IDP camps. The data should be collected through structured interviews with households and relevant market actors. Household dynamics data will include the number of adults (male and female over 17) and children (disaggregated by age and gender). Food security indicators will assess the Household Hunger Score (HHS), Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) for malnutrition, dietary diversity, and the percentage of households with low dietary diversity. Coping strategies will be evaluated using the Reduced Coping Strategy Index (rCSI). The study will track household and individual migration trends by origin and reason, along with household relief assistance received. Market assessments will examine functionality, product availability, and key prices. Agriculture data, supplemented by GIS analysis, will cover farm access, crop-specific planting and harvest areas, harvest variations, and household stocks of sorghum, maize, and beans. For livestock, data collection will cover the number of animals kept (by species), births, purchases, sales, deaths, slaughters in the past three months, reasons for mortality, milk production, household consumption, sales, and average sale prices for animals and milk. Additionally, data on insecurity incidents, disaggregated by type, and households' main sources of income will be gathered to understand the broader socio-economic context. 3: Deliverables ¢ Tool revision and expansion of food systems-related indicators e Sampling plan review & revision ° Tool script review & revision e Analysis plan review & revision e Training material preparation ¢ Conducting a 3-day workshop e QC script development e Data cleaning script, Analysis script, Graphics script e Analysis & reporting 4. Proposed timeline Week 1 Kick-off meeting with team; revise analytical framework, sampling plan and tool as needed. Week 2 Prepare training materials; develop quality control (QC), data cleaning, and graphics scripts. Week 3-4 Conduct 3-day training workshop for Humanitarian Monitoring Team on tool use, standardization, and digital data collection methods. Week 5-6 Support and oversee field-level data collection; provide remote guidance and quality assurance. Week 7 Clean collected data; apply QC and analysis scripts; begin data interpretation and synthesis. Week 8 Draft report including analysis, graphics, and key findings; review with key stakeholders. Week 9 Finalize and submit comprehensive report; present findings in a stakeholder meeting or virtual briefing. 5. Capacity Capacity and Qualifications Required The ideal consultant will bring a strong background in large-scale food security assessments, with demonstrated expertise in developing digital data collection tools using ODK or Kobo, and in training field teams for accurate, standardized data gathering. They should have in-depth knowledge of IPC parameters, and extensive experience in data cleaning, analysis, and reporting. It is essential that the consultant possesses a strong understanding of the humanitarian context in South Sudan and Sudan, particularly in the Two Regions. This includes solid knowledge of food security challenges, market dynamics, and the nature of humanitarian responses, as well as an in-depth understanding of food systems in conflict-affected settings. Familiarity with IPC parameters and methodologies for food security assessments will be an advantage. The consultant should also demonstrate the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. Minimum qualifications: e Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Food Security, Statistics, Public Health, Agriculture, Sociology, or Development Studies. e At least 5-10 years of relevant experience in humanitarian assessment work. e Fluency in English (Arabic is an added advantage). e Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. eDemonstrated experience in applying conflict-sensitive and context-appropriate approaches in data collection, analysis, and program implementation. Demonstrated experience in the training and mentoring of enumerators, including fostering a strong research mindset and promoting professionalism and data quality in field-level information gathering. eExperience working in Region 1 and 2. 6. Application Process If interested in applying for the aforementioned consultancy, please send your proposal to agym@dca.dk, jopl@dca.dk, absi@dca.dk, frobhn@dca.dk with the following 1) CV along with 2) the proposal form (Annex 3), 3) a concise written technical proposal no longer than 10 pages outlining a plan and timeline for executing the consultancy in line with the points mentioned (see 2-4), including Study design Sampling strategy e Sampling frame e Sample size e Sampling method e Stratification Data collection methods Data collection tools Data management Data analysis Quality assurance measures Timeline / workplan