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Title of Consultancy

ToR for Baseline Assessment of Initiative for Marketable Practices in Agribusiness, Circular Economy, and Technology (IMPACT) Project.

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SCI Contracting Office

Save the Children Somalia Country Office

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Period of Consultancy

The assignment will be done in one month, inclusive of travel.

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Consultant type required

Consultancy Firm / Individual

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Responsibility for Logistics arrangements and Costs

Save the Children will pay the fees for the baseline in instalments and will not reimburse any additional costs incurred during the assignment. The consultant will cover their Logistical arrangements and costs in the country (Baidoa, Mogadishu, Kismayu, Guriel, Balcad, Barawe, Garowe, Bosaso, Badhan, Las'anod, Galkacyo, Galdogob, Burtinle, Eyl, Hargeisa, Burao, Berbera, Borama and Gebiley) to coordinate and implement the basleine data collection. 

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Taxation Provisions

The consultant/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.

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Travel requirements

The consultancy firm/individual will cover their travel costs (tickets) and arrange local travel to field sites if needed

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Security requirements

The Consultancy firm/Individual will comply with standards of Save the Children Security procedures, including the completion of SCI online security training prior to travel to Somalia.

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Qualification and Experience

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The following attributes are requirements for selecting the consultancy firm/individual.

·         Proven experience conducting baseline assessments in the skills development for employment, gender responsive livelihoods, or economic empowerment programmes.

·         Expertise in TVET programming, including agribusiness, renewable energy, and circular economy development and/or other relevant marketable sectors

·         Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills. Proven track record of using different statistical and software packages to analyze, synthesize, and present qualitative and quantitative information in a succinct and compelling manner.

·         Experience working in Somalia and Somaliland.

·         Fluency in English; proficiency in Somali is an asset.

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Application Procedure

Firms interested in this evaluation are expected to provide the following documentation:

·         A technical proposal with a detailed response to the TOR, with specific focus on the scope of work, methodology, and timelines.

·         Initial work plan and indication of availability.

·         A financial proposal detailing the daily rate expected, including accommodation, transportation, stationery, data collectors, research assistance and all other costs related to this assignment. (operational and consultancy fees).

·         Company profile or CV, including a minimum of 3 references.

·         At least two copies of previously conducted similar studies.

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Award Criteria

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENT

Candidates interested in the position are expected to provide the following documentation:

·         A technical proposal with a detailed response to the TOR, with specific focus on the scope of work, methodology and timelines.

·         Initial work plan and indication of availability. 

·         A financial proposal detailing the daily rate expected including accommodation, transportation, stationery, data collectors, research assistance and all other costs related to this assignment. (Operational and consultancy fees).

·         Company profile or CVs for team composition

Qualified Consultancy Firms consultants are requested to submit their technical and financial proposals and Lead consultant and associated personnel CVs and other relevant documentation to 

[email protected]

The deadline for submission is 8th April 2025