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Title of Consultancy

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SOMALIA/SOMALILAND EDUCATION SECTOR TEACHERS’ SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

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SCI Contracting Office

Save the Children Somalia/land Country Office

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Period of Consultancy

The duration of the assignment will be 45 calendar days, inclusive of travel days and weekends

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Consultant type required

Consultancy Firm/Individual consultant

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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, costs; including food, accommodation, local transport and all cost associated with data collection work and whole activities.

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Taxation Provisions

The consultancy firm/Consultant shall be responsible for all taxes arising from the consultancy in line with the local Tax regulations applicable at the SCI contracting office.

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Travel requirements

The consultancy firm/Individual will cover all travel costs (tickets) and arrange local travel to field sites.

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Security requirements

The consultancy firm/individual will comply with standard of Save the Children Security procedures, including the completion of SCI online security training (applicable to international consultants) prior to travel to Somalia in case needed.

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Professional quality and Expertise

The following are the minimum requirements for the Consultant Firm/individual to be considered for carrying out the assignment.

·         At least a post-graduate university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Education or any other relevant/related field.

·         Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in research and studies focusing on education

·         Conducting studies in the field of Education particularly in relation to Teacher Professional Development/teacher education.

·         Previous work experience on Teacher Education Related assessments or Research.

·         Leading socio-economic research, evaluations or consultancy work in Somalia/Somaliland that is sensitive to the local context and culture.

·         Managing and coordinating a range of government, non-government, community groups and academic stakeholders

·         Experience conducting study in humanitarian contexts

·         Strong written and verbal skills in communicating technical and/ or complex findings to non-specialist audiences (especially report writing and presentation skills)

·         A track record of open, collaborative working with clients

KEY PROFESSIONAL STAFF REQUIREMENT

Description

Minimum Qualification and professional experience

Teachers Situational Study Expert/Technical Team Lead

·         Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in research and studies focusing on education particularly teacher professional development

·         Conducting studies in the field of Education particularly in relation to Teacher Professional Development/teacher education

·         Strong background and experience in data collection and evidence-based analysis with the use of digital aided platforms/tools.

·         Demonstrable experience in conducting similar assignments in Somalia. Knowledge of local context is highly preferred

·         demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling, and succinct analytical reports from multiple sources   that inform quality programming.

·         Excellent communication and report writing skills.

11           EVALUATION CRITERIA

The proposals submitted by consulting companies will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Essential Criteria

Pass/Fail

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The Bidder and its staff agree and Sign to comply with SCI policies embedded below at this ITB. The Bidder is to download below listed items, read, understand and sign off appropriate section in below.

a) Terms & Conditions of Bidding

b) Supplier Sustainability Policy and the included mandatory policies

Pass/Fail

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A valid Certificate of Registration from the relevant Ministry of Commerce in Somalia/land. 

NB: This is only applicable to firms and not individual consultants.

Pass/Fail

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A valid Tax Compliance Certificate the relevant ministry of Finance/Revenue Authority in Somalia/land.

NB: This is only applicable to firms and not individual consultants.

Pass/Fail

Capability Criteria (Technical Evaluation):

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Detailed technical proposal with clear understanding of the TOR and Methodology of how the consultant intends to conduct assignment with detailed work plan, clear milestones, methodologies, data analyses plan including any software to be used for analysis.

This to be evaluated based on:

(a)     Overall quality, clarity, organization and relevance of the technical proposal document – (20 marks max.)

(b)     The level of work plan detail and how it is related to the proposed methodology - (10 marks max.)

30 marks

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Two Copies of the previous similar reports relevant to the subject matter. (15 marks – with each similar report being awarded 5 marks)

10 Marks

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Submit official and genuine signed official bank statement from 1st August 2024 to 30th September 2025.

15 Marks

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Experience in conducting similar assignments related to the subject matter as proven experience. This to be evaluated based on:

a)       Prior experience in design and development in teachers’ situational analysis, teachers’ professional development - (10 Marks)

b)       Two CVs for the proposed technical team detailing qualifications and experience (10 Marks)

c)       Cover letter introducing the company, outlining their technical expertise and interest for the assignment including their technical suitability. (5 marks max).

d)       Updated Company Profile (Optional)

25 Marks

Commercial Criteria (Financial Evaluation):

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Detailed financial proposal with budget breakdown including all expenses, fees, and taxes.

20 marks

Total

100 marks

Note: For the technical analysis, a company must pass the essential criteria and score 60% and above on the capability to be considered in the next evaluation process and the ultimate decision will be based on interview performance.