Baseline Terms of Reference
BMZ GROW ENRICH Project
18th January 2024
Project No.: 6853
World Vision Somalia
Project BMZ GROW ENRICH PROJECT
Project duration September 2023- August 2027
Baseline Purpose The baseline evaluation aims to establish a baseline against which the project's progress and impact can be measured.
Baseline Start and End Dates 12th February to 29th March 2024
Anticipated Baseline Report Release Date 29th March 2024
GROW ENRICH Global program aims at improving maternal and child health and nutrition in East Africa through strengthening health and nutrition systems and operationalizing gender-sensitive health and nutrition rights strategies in Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania.
The Global Programme will address the root causes of malnutrition and gender inequality in the three target countries through a multi-level approach at micro, meso and macro levels. It will build on proven strategies for implementing key health and nutrition interventions through strengthening local health and nutrition systems, targeted advocacy and building the capacity of civil society and state actors at sub-national, national and regional/continental levels. The Global Programme will increase access to basic nutrition, SRHR and health services for a total of 658,339 direct beneficiaries, of whom approximately 246,612 are women and 227,402 children under five in the three countries of East Africa. The Project targets 242,178 direct beneficiaries (women-91564, Men-65980, girls-42963 boys-41671 and 302 430 indirect beneficiaries, in Somalia.
The project targets 37 villages in four districts (Garowe, Eyl, Burtinle, and Dangorayo) in the Nugaal region of Puntland State. The program activities will directly address the nutrition, sexual, and reproductive health needs of people in the target communities. He/she will utilize the indicators below that require collection through this study to meet the study objectives
The baseline study will target multiple stakeholders who will be involved directly or indirectly in the project implementation process. In particular, the following are the key stakeholders that will be involved in the evaluation process;
During data collection, the various stakeholders are expected to participate voluntarily by accepting to be interviewed and responding to key questions related to the project. Informed consent will be sought from all study participants, including information on the study's purpose, benefits, if any, and how the results will be used.
The overall objective of the baseline study will be to provide a benchmark for all project outcome and output indicators. These will support and used as a basis for setting performance targets for monitoring project performance. The consultancy will provide a comprehensive baseline survey for the above-mentioned project that identifies and measures the status quo of key project indicators at the outset of the project along main impact levels (outcome, output).
The specific objectives of the baseline study are:
Baseline data will be gathered from four districts in Puntland State: Garowe, Eyl, Burtinle, and Dangorayo. This will provide a comprehensive understanding of the project's current situation and establish benchmarks.
The baseline study will apply a Mixed-Method design comprising of both qualitative and quantitative approaches in collecting data and leverage on REACTS-IN baseline methodologies For quantitative data, the assessment will utilize a household questionnaire to collect data to women of reproductive age, 15-49 years, and Children less than 5 years whereas key informant interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussion guides will be used to collect qualitative data, to community leaders, pregnant and lactating women, community health care workers and primary caregivers. To supplement primary data collection, consultants will also incorporate available secondary data. The consultant will be responsible to design the baseline study, including its methodology. Based upon the project design, especially log frame and potential M&E plan any specific data requirementsChild anthropometry: length/height will be measured to the nearest 0.1cm with a stadiometer and weight will be measured to the nearest 100 g with a digital scale .The baseline will be conducted in three countries , the consultant will be expected to work in collaboration with other consultants in Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania
He/she will utilize the indicators below that require collection through this study to meet the study objectives.
o Consultant/Company Profile
o Demonstrating understanding of TOR-
o Methodology and Sample Size Determination
o Demonstrate previous experience in similar assignments and qualifications outlined in this ToR (with submission of at least two most recent reports)
o Proposed data management plan (collection, processing, and analysis).
o Proposed timeframe detailing activities and a work plan.
o Team composition and level of effort of each proposed team member (include CVs of each team member).
o At least 3 References, including names and contact information (at least three similar assignments in a similar context are also required)
o Professional Fee
o Logistics Cost-Flights
o A financial proposal with a detailed breakdown of costs (which shall include professional fees and operational budget) quoted in USD. The applicable tax amount must be stipulated and separated from the base costs as per Kenyan law i.e.
Kenya – 5%
East Africa Region – 15%
International – 20%
o Payment Terms
A prospective bidder inquiring about the tender document may notify WVS in writing at and procurement_somalia@wvi.org. WVS will only respond to requests for clarification received no later than 26 /01/2024.
How to Apply
All interested bidders are requested to submit their proposal in English and by email to somo_supplychain@wvi.org on or before 01st February 2024.
Proposals should be separated into 3 distinct attachments, namely: Mandatory Requirements, Technical Proposal, and Financial Proposal (Bidders who will combine both technical and financial proposals shall be disqualified)
EMAIL TITLE SHOULD BE - Baseline Study – BMZ GROW ENRICH Project
Bids received after the deadline shall not be considered.
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