Consultancy to develop to Develop a Climate Smart Urban Agriculture Strategy for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. In Kampala, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), in partnership with multiple stakeholders, including the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is implementing the Refugees in East Africa: Boosting Urban Innovations for Livelihoods Development (Re:BUiLD) program, funded by the IKEA Foundation. The IRC serves as the lead partner, coordinating a consortium of local and international organizations to deliver program interventions. Re:BUiLD aims to support urban refugees and vulnerable host community members to achieve economic self-reliance and to benefit from strengthened urban economic, regulatory, and social environments. Additionally, the program seeks to catalyze change at multiple levels, ranging from improved access to livelihood opportunities and inclusive services at the community level, to enhanced refugee-related policies and more targeted and effective service delivery by national, regional, and global actors. Climate‑resilient livelihoods, including climate‑smart urban farming, provide important economic opportunities for urban refugees and vulnerable host community members. The Kampala Capital City Strategic Plan (FY 2025/26-2029/30) recognizes refugees, women, and youth as those most affected by urban poverty, unemployment, informality, and unequal access to services, making them particularly vulnerable to economic shocks. Climate‑resililient economic initiatives therefore present a viable pathway for improving their livelihoods, for example through urban farming, which involves growing of plants, raising of animals, processing and marketing within and around the city, in a unique way that links the economic and ecological system of a city. Scope of the consultancy In response to this gap, the consultancy will undertake a city‑wide assessment covering the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) to develop a climate‑resilient strategy, with particular emphasis on Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Smart Food Systems and briquette production. The consultant will review and analyze the KCCA Strategic Plan, the Climate Change Action Strategy, and other relevant policies, frameworks, and practices, including those of local governments within the GKMA. Based on this analysis, the consultant will provide concrete, actionable recommendations to enhance production and increase incomes for vulnerable groups through engagement in climate‑resilient livelihood initiatives, formalization, value addition and access to markets. The consultancy will also: Integrate climate adaptation and mitigation principles into urban agriculture planning and practice; Promote inclusive and equitable access to urban farming opportunities for refugees and host communities, with attention to women and youth participation. Aligns with KCCA institutional structures, relevant national policies, and refugee protection and inclusion frameworks; and Provide clear guidance for implementation and resource mobilization Objective of the Assignment 1. Policy and Context Review Review national, municipal, and sectoral policies related to climate resilience livelihoods, urban agriculture, climate change & refugees' livelihoods identify policy gaps and provide recommendations on strengthening of existing policy frameworks or formulation of new policies Assess how current frameworks enable or constrain refugee and women participation in urban agriculture. 2. Urban Agriculture and Climate Risk Assessment Map existing urban agriculture practices, value chains, and actors in Kampala. Analyze climate risks (e.g. flooding, unpredictable rainfall, heat, water scarcity) and their impact on urban farming systems. 3. Refugee and Host Community Needs Assessment Assess livelihood needs, capacities, and constraints of refugees and host communities related to urban agriculture. Identify gender‑specific, protection‑related, and documentation‑related barriers. Assess urban refugee food security vulnerability and coping mechanism 4. Stakeholder Mapping and Institutional Analysis Map key stakeholders including KCCA departments, OPM, UNHCR, NGOs, private sector, community groups, and refugee‑led organizations. Assess institutional roles, coordination mechanisms, and capacity gap