TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PROJECT ASSESSMENTS FOR EU FPI FUNDED-SUPPORT TO LOCAL STABILIZATION PROGRAM.
Project Number: SOM2522501
JUNE 2025
NIS-Foundation received funding support from the European Union (EU) to implement local stabilization projects in respond to requests by the federal government of Somalia. This support focuses on stabilizing the affected communities around Hirshabelle, Galmudug, Jubaland and Southwest states.
The project builds on previous and complementing projects (stabilization and reconciliation) in the country with other priorities identified by communities and government to support the peacebuilding process in the target locations. It links reconciliation and recovery to stabilization by strengthening local administration formation for successful reconciliation and supporting the government in providing urgently needed services like access to water and community reconciliation.
In line with the four focus areas of the National Stabilisation Strategy (Community Recovery, Social Reconciliation, Local Governance, and Rule of Law), and complementary to stabilisation efforts implemented under other NIS projects or by other stabilisation partners.the support to local stabilization projects aim to
address the following priorities:
In response to reported damages caused by conflict , the support to stabilization projects aim to assist in re-establishing functioning government infrastructureto be able to provide key basic services, such as improving the social safety, including the installation of solar streetlights and access to water in selected locations. Another important pillar contributing to stabilization is the inclusive economic development, with consideration given specifically to the situation and needs of women, and in light of the effects of climate change. Finally, peacebuilding in newly liberated areas is closely linked to social cohesion and youth engagement (New Engagement Through Sports).
The project’s Theory of Change posit that IF immediate tangible infrastructure is provided to the communities AND dialogues to address inter-clan conflicts in the target areas are facilitated, THEN the communities’ socio-economic vulnerabilities (sufficient access to water, stability and peaceful cooperation among community members) will be addressed, and THUS the authorities will count on legitimacy in the targeted communities.
The overall goal of the project aims at increasing the legitimacy of authorities at national and local level in communities in the target areas.
The project focuses on three thematic areas – water infrastructure, safety, and reconciliation. For the initial stage of the Action, 12 interventions in 14 locations have been identified and prepared for implementation – which include installation of at least 75 solar streetlights, rehabilitation of one water infrastructure and number of communal infrastructures including construction of stadium and community centers.
NIS is planning to contract an external consulting firm with relevant experience and sufficient resources toundertake the Project’ Assessments (Baseline and Endline). Below are sampled project interventions for assessment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
8.1 Proposal format
Consultancy firms that meet the above requirements should submit an expression of interest (EOI) to procurement.somalia@nis-foundation.org latest 10th July 2025, which should include:
• Technical Proposal: detailing Information about the organization's background/profile and relevant expertise/experience in project evaluation (max 1.5 pages); Understanding of the ToR (max 1 page); Description of the approach, methodology and work plan for performing the assignment (max 2 pages).
• Financial Proposal should include (expressed in US dollars): Total budget, including each activity budget and breakdown of daily fee, and estimation of the number of required working days, VAT, travel/ communication/security related expenses, insurance & taxes.
• Three Samples of at least recently signed contracts for a similar assignment conducted for Stabilization projects preferably from UN, INGO, and within the last 3 years and accompanying respective approved final reports.
• CVs of at least 3 proposed key professional personnel who will be dedicated to this assignment (attach CVs i.e lead consultant, field coordinator and data analyst among others).
• At least 2 letters of recommendations.
• At least 3 References.
• Valid registration documents (operating license, permits, tax clearance certificates, etc) from relevant government authorities.
8.2 Submission of proposals
The deadline for submitting complete proposals is 11:59 PM on 10th July 2025
Proposals must be submitted electronically to procurement.somalia@nis-foundation.org, with the subject line “Support to local stabilization Program Assessments".
Contact information.
Please forward any query to the following e-mail address: procurement.somalia@nis-foundation.org
not later than 11:59pm (Mogadishu time) on 10th July 2025.
NB: NIS Foundation promotes gender equality and social inclusion. Consultant firms that represent/are owned by women, male and female youth and/or other marginalized groups are encouraged to apply for this activit
The Nordic International Support Foundation (NIS) is a Norwegian-registered non-profit non-governmental organisation engaged in stabilisation and reconciliation initiatives in conflict and post-conflict areas. Our primary areas of intervention are in... Read More
