INVITATION FOR BIDS- Mbale City Research Contractor

The AfriFOODlinks project led by ICLEI-Africa invites applications to join an exciting 20 city research initiative, the AfriFOODlinks project. The AfriFOODlinks project led by ICLEI-Africa wishes to contract researchers located in, or with a work-related footprint in Mbale, Uganda. Mbale has been designated as one of the “Hub Cities” within the AfriFOODlinks project.

Launched in December 2022, AfriFOODlinks is an EU-funded project that aims to improve food and nutrition security, while delivering positive outcomes for climate and the environment, and building social and ecological resilience in 65+ Cities in Africa and Europe.

Prospective contractor is required to partner with AfriFOODlinks project partners through the AfriFOODlinks project lead, ICLEI-Africa and partner contracting organisation, Rikolto (The project lead and coordinator for Mbale City)

• The contractor is expected to have an existing knowledge of Mbale City’s food system.

• The contractor is expected to have completed a doctoral degree in a relevant area of study. Applicants with a relevant Master’s degree and significant relevant experience will also be considered.