Title of Consultancy Terms of Reference (TOR) Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Assessment in Conflict-Affected Districts in Galmudug, Southwest,
Jubaland, and Hirshabelle
2 SCI Contracting Office Save the Children Somalia Country Office
3 Period of Consultancy: The assignment will be 15 days including of travel.
4 Consultant type required Consultancy Firm/Individual
5 Responsibility for
Logistics arrangements
and Costs
Save the children will pay the consultant fee in a lump sum and will not reimburse any
incurred costs during the assignment. The consultant will cover their own Logistical
arrangements and costs; including food, accommodation and local transport and all cost
associated with data collection work and whole activities.
6 Taxation Provisions The consultancy firm shall be responsible for all Taxes arising from the consultancy in
line with the local Tax regulations applicable at the SCI contracting office named above.
7 Travel requirements The consultancy firm will cover all travel costs (tickets) and arrange local travel to
field sites.
8 Security requirements The consultancy firm will comply with standard of Save the Children Security
procedures, including the completion of SCI online security training prior to travel to
Somalia.
Qualifications
• Advanced Degree: A Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences,
international development, humanitarian aid, or related fields.
• Proven Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the
field of humanitarian aid, GBV & child protection, experience in
conducting key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and
surveys.
• Strong Understanding: A solid understanding of international
humanitarian standards and principles.
• Experience in Somalia: Prior experience working in Somalia,
particularly in the target regions
Technical Skills:
• Research and Analysis: Strong analytical and research skills, including
the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and
quantitative data.
• Report Writing: Excellent report writing and presentation skills,
with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured
reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication
skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government
officials, community leaders, and humanitarian organizations.
Additional Considerations:
• Cultural Sensitivity: A strong understanding of Somali culture and context,
including gender dynamics and power relations.
• Security Awareness: Familiarity with security protocols and risk management
in challenging environments.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to work under pressure and adapt to
changing circumstances.
• Ethical Conduct: Adherence to ethical principles and a commitment to
safeguarding vulnerable populations.
• Updated CVs for all consultants including relevant work experience and
qualifications.
• Contact details of three references.
• The consultancy firm should be duly registered in Somalia with valid
registration documents.
10 Evaluation Criteria The consultant must meet the above-required qualifications and
experience.
✓ Valid Registration certificate from the ministry of commerce and
industry of Federal Government of Somalia. Essential- N/A for
individual consultants
✓ Tax Identification Number & Certificate from the ministry of finance
of Federal Government of Somalia which is good standing Q1 2025.
Essential- N/A for individual consultants
✓ Proven experience; Minimum three contracts from either INGOs, UN
agencies and Goverments - (30%)
✓ A technical proposal for the assessment with a detailed methodology
and work plan (not more than 15 pages). (30%)
✓ Updated CVs for all consultants including relevant work experience
and qualifications. (10%)
✓ Sustainability policy relevant of echo friendly practice and Child
safeguarding align with SCI policies (10%)
✓ Detailed financial proposal with budget breakdown and traceble bank
statements (20%).
Note: For the technical analysis, a company must score 70% and above to
be considered in the next evaluation process
Interested consultant (s) who meet the consultancy requirements are requested to
submit their bid and each application package should include the above required
minimum requirements.
Applications can be submitted by either:
Electronic Submission via ProSave (Recommended)
➢ Submit your response in accordance with the guidance provided in the below
document:
Bidding on a
Sourcing Event.pptx
• Bidders are encouraged to apply via Ariba system. Please request the Ariba link via
email sending your company profile and Business registration certificate/CV. Please
address your Ariba link request to css.logistics@savethechildren.org
Electronic Submission via Protected Email box (Optional)
• Email should be addressed to southcentral.supplychain@savethechildren.org
• Note – this is a sealed tender box which will not be opened until the tender has
closed. Therefore, do not send tender related questions to this email address as
they will not be answered.
The subject of the email should be: Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Assessment in Conflict-Affected Districts in Galmudug, Southwest,
Jubaland, and Hirshabelle
• All attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand what
each file relates to.
• Emails should not exceed 15mb – if the file sizes are large, please split the
submission into two emails.
• Do not copy other SCI email addresses into the email when you submit it as this
will invalidate your bid.
Your bid must be received, no later than 3
th March, 2025
Application Submission address: indicating “” as the subject.
Bids must remain valid and open for consideration for a period of no less than 3 works
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