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Expression of Interest by NGOs with Food and Agriculture Organization
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Duties + Requirements

Expression of Interest by NGOs

Duties

The scope of activities for the Expression of Interest includes the tasks listed below, but shall not be limited exclusively to these activities

To work closely with the Project Management and Implementation Unit and implementing partners for guidance on project implementation, policies, M&E, regulatory and reporting framework
To ensure that project activities are implemented in a participatory manner, with maximum transparency and in accordance with all relevant laws and policies
To address cross-cutting issues of gender equity, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection, food and nutrition security and sustainability in all project activities
Working closely with local government, to select and engage a number of Community Based Organisations in target areas with an initial coverage of at least 1,250 households per province
To provide general organization and a team of trainers for the conduct of a programme of 50 Farmer Field Schools per province, with assistance from Master Trainers from Government Agencies who will provide training in both process and content. Subjects for Field Schools may include crop production, vegetables, post-harvest, food processing, household chicken production and fish raising in accordance with farmers’ needs
Provide trainers to conduct an information and education campaign for improved family feeding practices including complementary feeding, in conjunction with Farmer Field Schools and other targeted training and demonstrations
To assist in curriculum development and conduct of Farmer Business Schools (5 per province) for selected products and producer groups, in partnership with relevant government departments whilst ensuring high level private sector orientation and commercial practice
Facilitate field demonstrations and input delivery including the use of revolving funds, voucher systems or other input delivery methods as deemed appropriate to the activity and target group
Assist Government in the conduct of District Agricultural Fairs and field days with broad government, community, private sector and NGO involvement

Requirements

Prior experience with FAO or other UN agencies and/or EU funded projects, and a sound record of achievement in Cambodia
Active programs in the specified districts in Otdar Meanchey and Preah Vihear with a strong portfolio of activities
Involved in agriculture as their primary activity, with preference for organisations that are also experienced in food based approaches to nutrition, simple food processing and disaster risk reduction or climate change adaptation
Sound relationships with Provincial Governments, community based organisations and communities
Technical and human resource capabilities for conduct of Farmer Field Schools and Farmer Business Schools, Disaster Risk Reduction and Nutrition activities
Registered NGOs with approval to operate in Cambodia
Sound financial management capabilities and record system and strong prospects of continuing activity in the target area status
Gender equity policies in place and reflected in composition of the workforce

Application Information

SubmissionExpressionsInterest
ExpressionsInterestNGOs coveringor partthe scopework andor partthe target area willconsidered. Organisations wishingregisterExpressionInterestFAObe invitedtake part incompetitive bid processthe selectionImplementing Partnersthe Project, should submit their ExpressionInterestFAO by mail, e-mailfax by usingcontact detials below.

ExpressionsInterest shouldbrief (not more than 10 pages) andinformation provided specifically addresscriteria listed above. ExpressionsInterest will close at 5pmTuesday 26 June 2012. Selected organisations willinvitedattendbriefingSiem Reap andmake30 minute presentation highlighting aspectsorganisational strengthrelationthe selection criteria. A selection panelFAO will conductselection procedurethose organisations shortlisted willcontactedorderschedule presentations duringfirst weekJuly. Please note thatfinancial bidnot required at this stage.

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Description
	With funding fromEuropean Union,FoodAgriculture Organizationthe United Nations (FAO)implementingproject‘Improving food securitymarket linkagessmallholdersOtdar MeancheyPreah Vihear’ (MALIS). overall objectivethe projectto improvefood securitynutritionvulnerable rural families who depend primarilyagriculturetheir livelihoodselected districtsOtdar MeancheyPreah Vihear. specific objectiveenhanced agricultural productivity, income, nutritional statusresilienceexternal shocksvulnerable smallholder farmers intarget provinces. Thistoachieved by increasing agricultural productivitydiversification, improving accessadequate quality-assured agricultural inputstechnologies, improvingintegrationsmallholders, including women farmers,value chains, promoting disaster risk reduction strategiespromoting improved food utilisation through better dietsfood processing at household level. MALIS will consolidatesustainachievements made underEU Food Facilityother investments made byEU. project will workselected government agencies andNGOsimplementing partners,provide assistancesmallholders through community based organizationsagricultural cooperatives intarget provinces. MALIS will target selected communesfour districtsOtdar Meanchey (Chongkal, Anlong Veng, Banteay AmpilTrapaeng Prasat)two districtsPreah Vihear (KuleaenChey Saen)the initial roundactivitiesYear 1. Itexpected thatproject willextendedother districts insame provincessubsequent years EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BY NGOs =============================== In accordanceFAO policies, FAO seeks expressionsinterestregistered NGOs that wishbe consideredimplementingor partthe activities described ingeneral termsreference below. NGOs willshortlistedselectionImplementing Partners onbasisthe ExpressionsInterestassessment against listed criteria. Shortlisted organisations will thengivenopportunityprepare detailed technicalfinancial bidsmore detailed information concerningnaturethe work. Forinitial processshortlisting,scopeactivities andselection criteria are described belowassistformulationExpressionsInterest. projectfundedJanuary 2012endJune 2015. Itexpected thatinitial LettersAgreement negotiatedImplementing Partners will beplace forperiod1218 months, commencingAugust 2012,the possibilitycontinuing partnership contracts.

Positions
	Expression of Interest by NGOs Category: Expression of Interest Location: Preah Vihear, Otdar Meanchey Schedule: Full-time

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