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TermsofReferenceforSustainabilityFrameworkacrossthe3StatesofSokotoZamfaraandKatsina Overview

TheInternationalRescueCommittee(IRC)isimplementinganIntegratedEmergencyResponsetothe displaced

population in Zamfara, Sokoto and katsina Northwest Nigeria covering Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto states, in collaboration with consortium partners Cooperazione International (COOPI), Alliance for international Medical Action(ALIMA),LifeHelpersInitiatives(LHI),andGrassrootInitiativeforStrengtheningResilience(GISCOR). This project aims to deliver critical, lifesaving support to conflict-affected populations in these regions.

As part of this effort, IRC seeks to engage a consultant, hereafter referred to as the “Service Provider, to work with key stakeholders across the three states of Zamfara, Sokoto and Katsina states to develop a robust sustainability framework for the Integrated Emergency Response Project of the Displace Population of Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara states. This consortium has implemented various programs aimed at improving the social andeconomicwell-beingofcommunitiesinNorthwestNigeria.Withtheseprojectsprogressing,asustainability plan is essential to secure long-term impact and continuity beyond current funding cycles.

This Terms of Reference (TOR) outlines the scope and expectations for a consultant to collaborate with stakeholdersinSokoto,Zamfara,andKatsinatodevelopapractical,actionable,andcomprehensivesustainability framework for each state

DetailsofActivity

ActivityName	SustainabilityFrameworkacrossSokoto,ZamfaraandKatsinaStates Northwest,Nigeria.
TargetParticipants	StakeholdersacrosseachState
DateofActivity	6thJanuaryto4thFebruary 2025(22workingdays)
Locationofactivity	Sokoto,ZamfaraandKatsinaStates,Nigeria.
RelatedResultArea	NA
BudgetCode/Line
ActivityLead
Istravelinvolvedforthis activity?	Yes

Objectiveofthe consultancy

• Theprimaryobjectiveofthisconsultancyistodevelopasustainabilityplanthatwill:
• Ensurescontinuityofcurrentinitiativei.e.theBHAfundedproject, “integratedemergencyresponseto
• thedisplacedpopulationinZamfara,SokotoandKatsinaStates,NWNigeria
• Encouragesownershipfromstakeholdersforlocal,StateandNationallevel.
• SustainabilityFrameworkthataligns theprojectgoalswithLGA,stateandNationalpriorities.
• Providesaframeworkforresourcemobilization,capacitybuilding,andlong-termviability.

ScopeofWork

• Theconsultantwillundertakethefollowingtasks:
• Engagewithlineministries,departments,agenciesthatarerelevanttotheproject.(MinistryofJustice, MinistryofWomenAffairsandChildDevelopment,MinistryofHealth,PrimaryHealthCare,RUWASSA, Ministry of Budget and planning, Katsina State Social Investment programme Agency (KASIPA) and Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.Based on the peculiarity of each State.
• EngagementmeetingwiththeMDAstocomeupwiththesustainabilityframeworkthatoutlineskey goals, objectives, and strategies for long-term success.
• Productionofsustainabilityframeworkperstates(Sokoto,Zamfara,Katsina)
• Facilitate consultations and meetings with stakeholders, including state and local government officials, communityleaders,partnerorganizations,beneficiaries,andrelevantNGOstoexploretheirviewsonthe sustainability roadmap
• Establishperformancemetricsandtimelinestoevaluateprogressonsustainabilitymilestones.
• Developanimplementationplan,includingcapacity-buildingrecommendationsforlocalstakeholdersto foster ownership.
• Identifypotentialrisksandoutlinemitigationstrategies.
• Conductstakeholdersforfeedbackandvalidation.

PresentationofFindingsandFinalReport

• Present the draft sustainability framework for each state encompassing performance metrics and timelines,implementationplan,includingcapacity-buildingrecommendations,potentialrisksandoutline mitigation strategies.
• Submitafinalreportdetailingthesustainabilityplan,stakeholderfeedback,andactionable recommendations.
• Documentbestpracticesandlessonslearnedforfuture reference.

ExpectedDeliverables

TheConsultant(ServiceProvider)isexpectedtodeliver the following:

• InceptionReport–Detailingtheconsultant'sstakeholderengagementplanandalongsidetechnical proposal, methodology, and timeline for the initiation before awarding of the contract.
• StakeholderEngagementReport–Summarizingfeedback,priorities,andinsightsfromconsultations.
• DraftSustainabilityPlan–Includingassessmentfindings,proposedsustainabilityframework, implementation strategies, and funding options.
• FinalSustainabilityPlan–Arefineddocumentincorporatingstakeholderfeedbackandpractical recommendations for each of the three states.
• Detailedsustainabilityframeworkforthethreestatesandimplementationroadmaps.

Duration of Assignment: The consultancy is expected to be completed within 22 working days from the start dateoftheengagement.Adetailedtimelineofactivitiesandmilestoneswillbediscussedandagreeduponwith