| Oxfam in Uganda

Date Posted: 14 Aug 2024

ABOUT US

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. This means that we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organisations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Oxfam Novib Uganda is looking for an Agribusiness Project Officer

Duty station: Uganda

Type of appointment: Fixed-term Contract

Contract duration: 17 Months, With Possibility of renewal depending on budget and performance

Work schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week

Reports to: Agribusiness Project Officer

Salary & Scale: D2

Start date: As soon as possible

Deadline for applications: August 27th, 2024

CONTEXT

Oxfam in Uganda started work in the 1960s delivering development and humanitarian support as part of the Oxfam confederation, a global movement of people fighting to end inequality and injustice. Today, we continue to tackle the inequalities that make and keep people poor. We save and protect people’s lives in times of crisis. We work with people to build their resilience and rebuild their livelihoods. We enable vulnerable people’s voices to be heard and campaign for genuine, durable change.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Agribusiness Project Officer will play a vital role in successfully implementing our Poultry Piggery, solar Irrigation system under DANIDA SP II project and will be working closely with the EFSVL Coordinator to contribute to sustainable agricultural development and improve livelihoods in West Nile -Uganda.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Poultry and Piggery project, ensuring activities are implemented according to the project plan and budget.
Monitor project progress, identify and address challenges, and propose solutions to ensure timely and effective implementation.
Liaise with stakeholders, including farmers, local authorities, and project partners, to build strong relationships and facilitate project activities.
Coordinate with technical experts, ensuring appropriate technical support is provided to farmers for best practices in poultry and piggery production.

Training and Capacity Building:

Develop and deliver training programs to farmers on animal husbandry, disease management, feed production, and marketing.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and exchange among farmers through workshops, demonstrations, and peer-to-peer learning activities.
Engage in the co-creation of women agribusiness incubator training with implementing partners.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs to ensure knowledge transfer and skill development.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Collect and analyse data on project performance indicators, including production yields, income generation, and farmer satisfaction.
Prepare regular progress reports and present findings to project stakeholders.
Identify areas for improvement and propose adjustments to the project implementation plan.

Market Linkage and Value Chain Development:

Develop strategies for linking farmers to markets for poultry and pig products.
Work closely with the market system consultants to ensure project participants are set up for success in value chain development on cassava, sweet potato, maize, poultry, and piggery
Explore and facilitate opportunities for value addition and improved market access.
Promote and advocate for fair pricing and equitable market access for farmers.
Set up meetings with financial institutions to explore access to finance opportunities for project participants

Financial Management:

Manage the project budget, ensuring responsible and transparent expenditure.
Track project expenses, prepare financial reports, and submit them to relevant stakeholders.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare accurate and timely reports on project activities and achievements.
Maintain complete project documentation, including meeting minutes, training materials, and monitoring data.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Of course, you have at least a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in poultry and/or piggery production, extension services, business development, and Income Gender Action or project management. You have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or a related field. You have strong understanding of poultry and piggery production systems, including best practices, disease management, and market dynamics. You have previous exposure and experience in environmentally friendly, agriculture, and income-generating activities and experience with other local and international NGOs. You have excellent communication skills and ability to write good reports. You have a proven experience in training and capacity building for farmers. You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, experience working in matrix relations. Experience with market linkages and value chain development. Familiarity with project cycle management tools and methodologies. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project with a positive impact. Professional development and learning opportunities.

WORKING AT OXFAM NOVIB

All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice.
Oxfam Novib is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values and principles, and who are committed to prevent and eliminate any type of misconduct.
We have an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Do you believe that this is the job you are looking? Then we would love to meet you! Please send your resume and cover letter.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Human Resource Office through +256 (0) 414-390-500.

Only applications received before the closing date August 27th, 2024, and submitted via our application portal will be considered.
This job opening is posted internally and externally, simultaneously. Internal candidates are given preference if they are sufficiently qualified or can be obtained in short term. We believe it’s important in our organization that our employees are offered maximum opportunities for growth in new themes and competencies. Priority for internal candidates supports this.
At the time of a contract offer, it is necessary for Oxfam Novib to request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity screenings/references.
Oxfam Novib reserves the right, to its sole discretion, not to make agreements regarding this job opening, make an agreement in a lower level, or make an agreement with an amended job description.

Acquisition on the occasion of this vacancy is not appreciated.

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1. Background about Oxfam in Uganda

In Uganda, our Vision is to see Uganda free of inequality and Injustice: A society where people, particularly women and young people, claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities and influence decisions that affect their lives. Our work is guided by the Country Strategic Framework (CSF) (2021-2030), organized around four themes: Governance and Accountability, Resilient Livelihoods, Humanitarian preparedness and response and Gender Justice and Women's Rights. All the themes work towards influencing policy and practice, youth and women empowerment, inclusive participation in decision-making at various levels, and capacity strengthening of national and local actors.

2. Information about the Project

Description of Project: The DANIDA SPII project holds several components including market system development on the following value chains: piggery, poultry, cassava, maize, and sweet potato. From July 2024 to December 2025, the livelihood component of DANIDA SPII will support farmer groups in host and refugee communities in the following districts: Yumbe, Terego, and Madi Okollo districts.

Oxfam works in partnership with Agency for Community Empowerment (AFCE), Uganda Refugee Disaster Management Council (URDMC), and African Women Agribusiness Network Uganda (AWAN Uganda) to train and support farmer groups to establish piggery, poultry, cassava, sweet potato, and maize value chains. Our aim is to develop a robust market system in host and refugee contexts to support crisis affected population, in particular women and youth to have increased food security and resilience.

The project aims to benefit a total of 49,650 individuals, with 70% being refugees and 30% belonging to host communities. Among these beneficiaries, 15% are adolescents under the age of 17, 35% are girls and women of reproductive age, and 850 are vulnerable youth aged between 15 and 35 years old. Additionally, 40 farmer groups, comprising of 1000 households, will receive agricultural extension and entrepreneurship training. To achieve the overall objective of the project, Oxfam will collaborate with the Office of the Prime Minister, UNHCR, District local government technical personnel, and other Livelihoods partners.

3. Purpose and Objectives of the study

Purpose of the study

The purpose of this study is to produce a market system action plan that includes analysis and mapping of the following value chains: piggery, poultry, cassava, maize, and sweet potato. In addition this market system action plan will identify each market linkage along the value chain beginning with input dealers and farmer groups through to end user.

The market system action plan will cover the following key areas:

Market feasibility analysis on the identified 5 value chains (piggery, poultry, maize, cassava, and sweet potato).
1. Conduct a thorough market feasibility analysis for each value chain, assessing growth potential, profitability, and current market dynamics including cost-benefit analysis and pricing structures across various market segments (e.g., wholesale, restaurant, hotel, butcher, intermediary buyers).
Value chain development strategy to identify potential stakeholders for each market linkage.
1. Design a value chain development strategy that identifies key stakeholders at each stage of the value chain, including input dealers, abattoirs, logistics providers, off-takers, and recommended markets. This strategy will outline actionable steps tailored to enhance market linkages for farmer groups involved in the identified value chains.
Evaluate the feasibility of implementing a digitalization strategy, specifically assessing the potential for establishing e-commerce platforms (e.g., WhatsApp Business) to facilitate direct sales from farmer groups to consumers
Objectives of the study

This study holds the following objectives:

To inform partners and farmer groups within the DANIDA SPII project on best practices to establish a sustainable market system for the identified 5 value chains: piggery, poultry, cassava, maize, and sweet potato.
To strengthen stakeholder engagement in the development of the identified value chains through connecting local actors- input dealers, distributors, market vendors, off takers, abattoirs, etc.
To substantially increase the share of the agroecological produced agri-food products produced by host/refugee communities.

4. Scope of Work

The consultancy aims to develop a comprehensive Market System Action Plan focusing on the piggery, poultry, cassava, maize, and sweet potato value chains in host/refugee communities in Bidibidi, Imvepi, and Rhino refugee settlements. The technical scope involves conducting a rigorous market feasibility analysis to assess growth potential, profitability, and current market dynamics relative to geography, farmer group demographics, and other logistical barriers that may arise. Key research questions include evaluating market feasibility, identifying optimal value chain strategies, and assessing the viability of digitalization options. Key stakeholders encompass input dealers, distributors, market vendors, off-takers, abattoirs, and local farmer groups. The study will be conducted in Yumbe, Terego, and Madi Okollo districts, targeting host and refugee communities. The assessment period spans from August 2024 to September 2024 to support the other components of the DANIDA SPII project's timeline for livelihood support and market system development.

5. Study Methodology

The study will adopt a mixed-methods approach to comprehensively address the objectives of the Market System Action Plan. This approach will combine qualitative and quantitative methods to provide a nuanced understanding of market dynamics and stakeholder interactions within the piggery, poultry, cassava, maize, and sweet potato value chains.

Qualitative Component:

Qualitative methods will be employed to gather in-depth insights from key stakeholders including farmer groups, input dealers, distributors, and market vendors. Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) can be utilized to explore perceptions, challenges, and opportunities within each value chain. This qualitative data will enrich understanding of local contexts, stakeholder relationships, and market behaviours.

Quantitative Component:

Quantitative methods will involve conducting surveys with a representative sample of farmers and market actors across Yumbe, Terego, and Madi Okollo districts. Surveys will assess factors such as market participation, income generation, production costs, and market preferences. This data will enable statistical analysis to quantify market feasibility, profitability, and economic impacts of proposed interventions. For each market linkage, at least 2-3 potential actors should be identified to compare costs and fit.

Quality Assurance and Ethical Considerations:

The study will adhere to ethical guidelines, obtaining informed consent from participants and ensuring confidentiality of collected data. Quality assurance will be maintained through rigorous training of data collectors, continuous supervision, and validation of data through triangulation of methods.

This section should outline how the assignment will be conducted. Make suggestions on the potential design (e.g. cross-sectional study, experimental, case study etc) and approaches (e.g. qualitative or quantitative) to apply.

6. Study Outputs/Deliverables

List all the outputs/deliverables of the assignment using bullet points e.g inception report, draft report, final report, dataset etc.

Market System Action Plan: A detailed document outlining findings from the market feasibility analysis and proposing strategies for enhancing value chain development and stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement Plan: Recommendations for strengthening collaboration among local actors, including input dealers, distributors, market vendors, off-takers, abattoirs, and other relevant stakeholders.
Design data collection tools
Digitalization Feasibility Report: Assessment report detailing the viability of digital platforms for improving market access and efficiency within the identified value chains.
Each of the Plans and Reports will have a draft to be shared and presented for feedback from Oxfam and implementing partners.
Dataset of all market linkage actors contacted, and information collected for each value chain
- Price points identified.
- Contact information
- Recommendation
Final report
1. Proven track record of producing market feasibility analysis as well as setting up market linkages for successful value chain development, preferably in Uganda or similar East African contexts.

Note: All clean dataset(s), transcriptions and other study materials MUST be handed over to Oxfam in Uganda at the end of the study]

7. Timeframe and estimated working days

The assignment will be undertaken from August 2024 to September 2024 lasting a total of 30 working days from the date of signing the contract.

Consultant to sign the contract for the assignment for 1 Day on Sept 15
Primary data collection (fieldwork) for 15 days (Sept 15 - 30)
Data analysis and report writing for 15 days (Oct 1 - 15)
Submission of the draft study report to Oxfam in Uganda for 1 day (16 Oct)
Presentation of draft study to Oxfam and implementing partners for feedback for 1 Day (Oct 18)
Incorporating comments on the draft report for 7 Days (Oct 19 – Oct 26)
Submission of the final project study report to Oxfam in Uganda for 1 day (Oct 30)
Presentation of study findings/ sharing feedback on the report for 1 day (Nov 5)

8. Qualification and experience of the consultant/team

The consultant will need to demonstrate the following credentials:

Experience working with the private sector in West Nile.
Expertise in market system development, value chain analysis, and digitalization strategies within agricultural and refugee contexts.
In-depth understanding of the markets relevant to the following value chains: piggery, poultry, cassava, maize, and sweet potato.
Excellent network of contacts to support input on the analysis and market development strategies.
Strong understanding of enterprise/agribusiness development.
Strong analytical and report writing skills, with the ability to communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences.

9. Proposal Study Criteria

The technical proposal will be evaluated based on the technical expertise, relevant experience, the methodology proposed, and cost-effectiveness, and based on Quality Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) Criteria:

The individual general reliability as well as experience and capacity in carrying out the assignment (30%).
The approach in responding to the TOR and detailed work Oxfam in Uganda (45%).
The qualifications and competencies of the proposed personnel for the assignment (25%).

Proposals obtaining more than 70% of the technical points will be considered technically suitable and qualify for financial assessment.

10. Supervision/management of the assignment

The consultant engaged for the Market System Action Plan study will be supervised by the Lead Person from Oxfam in Uganda, who will serve as the primary point of contact and oversee the consultancy’s progress and deliverables. The Lead Person will ensure that the consultant aligns with project objectives, methodology guidelines, and ethical standards throughout the study duration. Regular meetings and check-ins will be scheduled to monitor progress, provide feedback, and address any challenges encountered during fieldwork and analysis.

Oxfam in Uganda advocates for a participatory approach in conducting the study, fostering open communication and collaboration between the consultant and project stakeholders. This approach encourages active engagement in decision-making processes, validation of findings, and joint planning of dissemination strategies. Oxfam emphasizes the importance of timely reporting and feedback loops to ensure transparency and accountability in project management.

Responsibilities

Oxfam in Uganda Responsibilities:

Provide detailed orientation and contextual background on the DANIDA SPII project, including specific objectives and expected outcomes of the Market System Action Plan study.
Facilitate access to relevant stakeholders, communities, and project resources necessary for data collection and validation.
Review and approve study methodologies, tools, and preliminary findings to ensure alignment with project goals.
Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements throughout the study process.
Monitor progress, provide technical guidance, and evaluate deliverables against agreed timelines and quality benchmarks.

Consultant’s Responsibilities:

Develop a detailed work plan and methodology proposal, subject to approval by Oxfam in Uganda, outlining specific tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
Conduct thorough and unbiased data collection using agreed-upon methodologies, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and ethical standards.
Analyze data collected using appropriate techniques and frameworks, producing comprehensive reports and presentations as per agreed formats.
Participate actively in scheduled meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements facilitated by Oxfam in Uganda.
Submit interim progress reports, draft deliverables, and final outputs within stipulated deadlines, adhering to quality standards and contractual obligations.

Contractual Obligations

To uphold contractual obligations, including time management and deliverable timelines, penalties for non-compliance will be clearly stipulated in the consultancy agreement. These penalties may include financial deductions or termination of the contract based on the severity and impact of the delay or non-performance. Both parties commit to proactive communication and collaborative problem-solving to mitigate risks and ensure successful project outcomes.

11. Payment

Professional fee: Though the interested consultant/s are expected to provide a budget for the exercise, Oxfam will consider proposals that are within the available budget and approved rates as per its policy on professional fees.
Tax and insurance: The consultant/s shall be responsible for his/her income tax and/or insurance during the assignment.
Code of conduct: Oxfam's work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Oxfam Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to. The consultant is bound by the principles and conditions of Oxfam Code of Conduct.
A contract will be signed by the consultant upon commencement of the assessment which will detail additional terms and conditions of service, aspects on inputs and deliverables.
25% of payment will be delivered at the beginning of the assessment and 75% paid with all completed milestones and deliverables.

12. Submission of Technical and Financial Proposal:

Applications should be submitted to Procurement Committee, Oxfam Uganda via ugandalogistics@oxfam.org with the subject line “Market Systems Development Strategy focusing on piggery, poultry, cassava, maize, and sweet potato in Rhino, Imvepi, and Bidibidi Settlement and surrounding targeted host communities.” no later than 27th August 2024. The selection committee will review applications on a rolling basis. Applications should be made in soft copy and with the following included:

Profile of the service provider and the team composed for this task.
A technical proposal detailing your understanding of the TOR, Previous/current experience in supporting a similar kind of work, including examples of organizations supported in similar tasks.
Financial proposal outlining overall quotation of Uganda Shillings (UGX) for all the services to be provided and must be itemize as follows:
An all-inclusive day rate for each team member (professional and administrative)
Any other costs (e.g. incidentals) (indicate nature and justification for such costs)
Taxes
Summary of the total costs for the services proposed.
Contact details for three references OXFAM can contact.

Date Posted: 29 Jul 2024

About Us

Do you want to fight for equality? Tackling inequality at its roots, together with colleagues, our partner organizations and activists in more than 90 countries? To change the systems behind it, once and for all? Oxfam Novib stands behind the people who stand up for equality. Together, we fight for a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender, ethnicity or skin colour. A world where everyone feels safe; where income gaps are shrinking instead of growing, where climate change is tackled in a firmer and more honest way.

Equality is the common thread throughout our activities and projects, but also internally. We are aware that our team of colleagues can be even more diverse and that having a diverse team is the only way to see the world from a broad perspective. To obtain a multi-voiced team, we are therefore calling all persons to apply for this job.

Becoming part of Oxfam? Oxfam in Uganda is looking for a Project Finance Officer to be based in Kampala and reports to the Business Support manager,

Context

Objective of the position

To provide for the financial aspects of the project portfolios, the implementation and monitoring of the financial aspects of assigned projects, the management of the financial risks and opportunities, and to provide for the appraisal and analysis of the necessary financial aspects of proposals and reports for back-donors.

Key responsibilities

Checks and appraises the financial aspects of specific projects on internal and external risks and opportunities; communicates on the findings with the program officer and counterparts and makes proposal on the (method of) financing.
Checks and appraises the financial reports and audits of counterparts; communicates on the findings with the program officer and counterparts, and where necessary makes proposals for follow-up.
Checks and appraises together with the program officer the organizational structure, the (financial administrative) capacity and the used management systems of the counterparts. If necessary, makes proposals to counterparts and/or works out ideas for their improvement and strengthening.
Contributes to the drawing up and implementation of the annual (partner) contract and makes proposals in this regard for approval and spending targets. Monitors periodically the approvals, spending and performance at country level and revises the (financial) planning where necessary. Records this in the management information systems.
Signals national developments and contributes to financial management/policy (such as the quality of audits, opportunities for getting advice in the financial area and the quality of financial traffic).
Draws up the budget for (externally funded) project proposals on the basis of the intended project activities. When a project is approved: prepares the financial management reports in line with the standards of the back-donor(s), including a (first) analysis, and submits them to the project leader for his/her approval.
Managing and updating project information in SAP. Monitor project expenditure and in collaboration with the donor accountant helps in preparation of donor financial reports
Identify partner administrative capacity gaps and work with them to address appropriate capacity gaps.
Facilitate and/ or organize training to partners to meet outstanding financial management practices and other system requirements.
Oversee a tracking system to monitor and measure growth and share proactively with the Voice country team.

Who are we looking for?

Of course, you have at least two (5) years of experience in a Project Finance Officer and understanding of all core financial management activities, including accounts payable, cash management, budget development, statutory requirements in NGO setting. You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, financial management, commerce, economics or related field or any related discipline. You have strong organization and problem solving skills, you are able to maintain and keep track of tasks, and you know how to prioritize work. You are confident in your tasks and can carry them forward to the team for the purpose of improvement. Additionally, you recognize yourself in the following description: Customer and results orientation, Planning and organization skills, Computer literacy, and are conversant with Ms Word and Excel packages. You have effective oral and written communication skills. You have a pleasant and courteous personality, possess initiative and able to work with minimum supervision. Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work

Working at Oxfam Novib

All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality. At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice. Oxfam Novib is committed to offer you a motivating work environment at our offices in Kampala. We offer a one-year contract from start with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance. Oxfam Novib offers an attractive and honest benefits package, including a year-end allowance and yearly pay increase. The salary range for this position is set in scale with a salary range between Grade D1 gross based on 40 hours a week.

Oxfam Novib is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values and principles, and who are committed to prevent and eliminate any type of misconduct. We have an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection process.

Apply now!

Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Then we would love to receive your application! Be aware that only applications received before the closing date (August 11th 2024) and submitted via our application portal will be taken into consideration. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact the Human Resource Office through +256 (0) 414-390-500. At the time of a contract offer, Oxfam Novib will request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity screenings/references. Oxfam Novib reserves the right, to its sole discretion, not to make agreements regarding this job opening, make an agreement in a lower level, or make an agreement with an amended job description.

Acquisition on the occasion of this vacancy is not appreciated.

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Background about Oxfam in Uganda Program.

Oxfam is a global movement for change that empowers people to create a secure future, just and free from poverty. We believe that everyone has a right to safety, security, a livelihood, and a say in decisions that affect them. We seek a world in which everyone can speak up to power, demand and claim their human rights, and build a better future for themselves. We recognize that we cannot achieve this on our own but as a collective power. We, therefore, work in partnership with local and grass-root organizations, civil society, individuals, volunteers, the private sector, and the Government.

Our Vision is Uganda free of inequality and Injustice: A society where people, particularly women and young people, claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities and influence decisions that affect their lives. Our work is guided by the Country Strategic Framework (CSF) (2021-2030) which is organized around four themes: Governance and Accountability, Resilient Livelihoods, Humanitarian preparedness and response and Gender Justice and Women Rights. All the themes work towards influencing policy and practice, youth and women empowerment, inclusive participation in decision making at various levels, and capacity strengthening of national and local actors.

Oxfam is an international confederation of seventeen (17) organizations collaborating with partners and local communities in more than ninety (90) countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam in Uganda started work in the 1960s delivering development and humanitarian support as part of the Oxfam confederation, a global movement of people fighting to end inequality and injustice. Today, we continue to tackle the inequalities that make and keep people poor. We save and protect people’s lives in times of crisis. We collaborate with people to build their resilience and rebuild their livelihoods. We enable vulnerable people’s voices to be heard and campaign for genuine, durable change.

Background of the Triple Nexus:

The Triple Nexus is a United Nations-led strategic agenda, intentionally delivering programmes that link humanitarian, development and peace. The triple nexus is considered more transformative, offering more opportunities to shine a light on the peace pillar and address people’s vulnerability before, during, and after a crisis. The interconnectedness of humanitarian response, long-term development and peace are essential to addressing the root causes of vulnerability, fragility and conflict and providing sustainable solutions.

Oxfam believes that ‘humanitarian relief, development programmes and peacebuilding are not serial processes; they are all needed at the same time to tackle the systemic inequalities that trap people in poverty and expose them to risk. The triple nexus, or programming across humanitarian-development-peace pillars, thus means creating synergies and common goals across short-term emergency response programmes and longer-term social change processes in development, as well as enhancing opportunities for peace so that individuals can enjoy the full spectrum of human rights.

This approach builds on a legacy of sector and organisational approaches and programmatic evidence on topics like disaster risk reduction (DRR), linking relief to rehabilitation and development (LRRD), resilience, early warning/early action and Oxfam’s ‘one programme approach’. It fundamentally aims to build better, more resilient and sustainable local and national systems that enable people and communities to thrive, and not simply survive, when facing shocks and to live in more equal and peaceful societies. It has also emerged in the structures and architecture of the aid system to shape funding decisions, guidance on official development assistance (ODA) and planning processes.

Underlying the humanitarian needs are the broader issues of inequalities and injustice as the root causes and key drivers. The triple nexus was conceived on the basis that humanitarian crises could be caused by poor development, including a lack of inclusive policies. The humanitarian-development-peace nexus aims at meeting lifesaving needs while ensuring longer-term development addresses systemic causes of conflict and vulnerability and advances peaceful co-existence in communities. To bring about long-lasting change and shifts in power.

In bid to promote the adoption of the triple nexus in programming Oxfam developed a guideline and a checklist. This guideline and checklist are aimed at enabling operationalization and tracking the application of the HDP nexus, also referred to as the triple nexus, in Oxfam work. The guideline suggests what can be done at the different stages of the programme to adopt the triple nexus effectively and offers indicators to assess how the nexus is applied. The guideline and the checklist were construed for adoption of the nexus approach in any context but most especially in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, as well as working with partners, recognizing gender justice, dealing with operational constraints, and in alignment with country and global strategic frameworks (see annex).

About the Learning Review

Oxfam in Uganda has been one of the Oxfam country programmes that has adopted the nexus approach in the design and implementation of some of the projects and continues to influence other partners in the same. Early this year Oxfam in Uganda with support from Oxfam America (OUS)_The Knowledge and Impact Unit and Oxfam Denmark (ODK) secured funding to undertake a Nexus learning review focusing on 03 ongoing projects which are all implemented using a nexus approach. This is aimed at generating lessons learnt and capturing good practices that can provide evidence to inform future programming and influencing on this approach to ensure its adoption both internally and externally.

The three (03) projects targeted by the review include Power of Voces –PvP project, DANIDA SP II project and ICSP RISE-K project that have adopted the nexus approach using the lens of Humanitarian, Development and Peace building (HDP). All three (03) projects have adopted and are implemented using the nexus approach observing the six guiding principles of the triple nexus in the Oxfam developed Guidance and checklist.

‘Power of Voices’ is a 5-year Strategic Partnership project (2021 – 2025). The project is in the 3rd year of implementation in the West Nile districts of Nebbi, Zombo and Arua. This project works towards achieving economic transformation that ensures that empowered smallholder coffee and horticulture farmers gain improved livelihood through inclusive and sustainable businesses.
The ‘Resilience, Inclusiveness, Stability and Empowerment of Communities in Karamoja’ (RISE-K) is a 5-year (2023-2027) project funded by Irish Aid. The project is implemented in Moroto, Amudat and Nakapiripirit districts of Karamoja sub-region. The project is implemented by Oxfam through ICSP intends to directly reach 37,970 women, youth and other vulnerable people from mining and pastoralist communities who are living under extreme poverty and facing severe labour rights violations. Oxfam will partner with Resource Rights Africa (RRA), National Association of Women of Uganda (NAWOU), CARITAS Moroto, and The Uganda Apiculture Development Organization (TUNADO) to deliver interventions focusing on governance and accountability for effective service delivery, promotion of women’s rights, enhanced local capacity for effective people-centered, climate and conflict -sensitive, gender-responsive and inclusive disaster preparedness and response and improved income and food security.
DANIDA SP II: ‘Humanitarian Development & Peace initiative for crisis affected population in Uganda’ is a project with funding through Oxfam Denmark. The 4-year Strategic Partnership focuses on Economic Justice and Inclusive democracies, Education for active citizenship, Inclusive peace building, Humanitarian Action & Resilience. The project runs from 2022 to 2025 and is in its 3rd year of implementation. Oxfam is implementing this initiative in partnership with 04 Refugee Led Organizations, 01 National Community Based Organization and 4 NGOs to achieve a peaceful, gender and climate just society which upholds all human rights through promotion of peaceful co-existence, delivery of livelihood and food security, education, climate change and economic and social justice primarily in West Nile districts of Yumbe, Madi Okollo and Terego. A small component (EACOP) is implemented in South West.

In order to, conduct the Nexus Learning Review, Oxfam in Uganda is seeking the services of an international and national consultants with solid understanding from nexus programming and experience with conducting similar studies.

The International consultant will be expected to identify and work with the national consultant who should be based in the country.

The Overall purpose of the Learning Review

The overarching purpose of the Nexus Learning Review is to rigorously assess and document the effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of the nexus approach implemented across the three (03) projects within Oxfam in Uganda.

Specific objectives of the Assessment.

To evaluate the extent to which the nexus approach, as implemented in these three (3) projects has contributed to achieving desired results across the three areas of Humanitarian, Development and Peace (HDP) i.e. to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance and impact of the nexus approach on enhancing timely and effective response which builds resilience, promotes peaceful co-existence and conflict sensitive programming.
To document lessons learned, best practices, and challenges encountered during the implementation of the nexus approach across the three targeted projects. By identifying successful strategies, changes resulting from using the nexus approach, innovative approaches, and areas for improvement in order to enhance organizational learning across OiU, OiA and the entire OI confederation.
To generate evidence-based and actionable recommendations for enhancing the application and scalability of the nexus approach in effective program design, implementation, documentation, influencing and adoption or utilization by other stakeholders and institutions.

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CONTEXT

Uganda is currently hosting over 1.5 million refugees who are originally from South Sudan

(63,3%), the Democratic Republic of Congo (32.4%) and from other nationalities including Somalia (4,3%). These refugees are hosted in 13 settlements in Northern Uganda (for the South Sudanese) and Western Uganda (for the Congolese).

The refugee population has constantly increased due to war and persecution in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and figures as documented by December 2022 indicate across all three settlements of Imvepi, Rhino and Bidibidi respectively 133. 336, 66.525 and 190,256 refugees respectively with an estimation of children (0-11 years old) constituting 40% of the total population.

Based on a need assessment carried out by Oxfam last year, it was found that the primary source of income for refugees continues to be humanitarian aid. The assessment revealed that among the refugee population, 52% of the refugees had acceptable food consumption scores while 35% had borderline and 13% had poor food consumption scores. 20% of the refugees had not adopted livelihood copying strategies, 35% had stressed Livelihood coping strategies, 25% had Crisis livelihood coping strategies and 20% had Emergency Coping Strategies.

Unfortunately, the recent decision by the World Food Programme to reduce food assistance by 60% will exacerbate the challenging food security situation in refugee settlements. The consequences of this reduction will disproportionately affect women and children, intensifying their vulnerability thus informing the implementation of a project by Oxfam in Uganda to improve on the current situation.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

With funding from the Fred Foundation, Oxfam in Uganda is implementing a project to support refugee farming communities in the refugee hosting settlements of West Nile including Imvepi, Rhino Camp and Bidibidi.

The project will follow the Uganda National Development Plan III, the ReHoPe Strategy, the Food Security and Livelihoods Strategies 2022-2025, and the Skilling Uganda BTVET Strategic Plan 2012/3 – 2021 to provide communities with agricultural inputs and other resources to allow them to start rebuilding livelihood assets to empower crisis-affected populations, particularly women and youth, to have improved access to food, sustainable livelihood as well as increased resilience to climate shocks.

PROJECT AIM

To provide 150 Households with the resources to protect and start rebuilding livelihood assets.

EXPECTED RESULTS

Improved food production through the provision of climate-resilient Agricultural inputs and technologies.
Increased income of refugee & host communities through support to in setting up income-generating activities

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