CALL FOR PROPOSAL - CAPACITY BUILDING OF SMEs IN SOMALIA
Introduction
The Somali regions have been ravaged by war, political turmoil, and humanitarian crises for decades. While the situation is still relatively unstable, conditions have improved. In the Somali regions, the nexus between unemployment and conflict has assumed great significance due to poor socio-economic conditions and limited economic opportunities, both acting as a catalyst for conflict. There is an acute need to mobilize investment, knowledge, resources, and action to drive sustainable employment and enterprise development programs, particularly those preferring youth and women participation. The primary obstacles to SME growth are access to finance in the market and a need for more services to support promising and successful businesses. Most SMEs in the Somali region function informally and will require training to help professionalize their operations. SMEs benefit significantly from support in developing business plans, improving financial management, understanding, and developing ESG Action Plans, improving corporate governance, and expanding market reach. However, capacity-building institutions are limited in scope and costly for businesses. Challenges can be intensified for women and youth entrepreneurs who are less likely to receive training and support due to the existing cultural norms.
Given the foregoing, OEF has received funding from DANIDA to undertake targeted Technical Assistance (TA) to SMEs operating in Somalia/land to help capacitate them in business management. OEF would like to use the proceeds of this funds to hire competent contractors to carry out the business development skills highlighted by the targeted SMEs.
Objective of the TA
The main objective of this contract is to conduct one to one coaching/mentoring sessions, and theoretical and practical training for SMEs working across the targeted value chains in Somalia/land under the Nordic Horn of Africa Fund (NHOAF) managed by Shuraako The contractor shall be required to provide training and customized coaching/mentoring sessions for the SMEs aiming at improving their skills and systems, to unlock their potential for financial access and therefore, position their business for growth.
Specific Scope of Work
elaborate the curriculum based on their findings following the approval of the project manager. The contractor should also prepare the one-to-one coaching/mentoring plan based on the needs of each SMEs.
The number of working days is estimated at two to three weeks covering all the above tasks and subjects. Deliverables
Profile of trainers
The contractors wishing to be considered for the services described herein should propose a team with diversified skills highlighting their role in the provision of training and coaching sessions. We sought teams with the following qualifications:
Expertise in Business Development:
practices and techniques related to business management, finance, SMEs capacity building, and market linkages.
Competencies:
The contractors should provide the following:
If you meet the above requirements, please email to shuraako@oneearthfuture.org no later than 18th May 2024 under the subject “TA contractor companies”. if you have any questions and clarifications, please contact to hali@oneearthfuture.org
NB: OEF will handle all costs related to logistics such as travel for program participants, training/workshop venues, and per diems where necessary