Job Description
0 Background
Save the Children has been working in Somalia for over 40 years. Save the Children Somalia country office is implementing integrated humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations in Baidoa in 6 IDP camps and 7 Host Community (listed below) through the provision of basic Education, Child protection and FSL interventions to the continued humanitarian needs of a population that has been through one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The needs of IDPs are multi-dimensional and interrelated. An integrated approach aims to ensure the complex and inter-related needs are met with the most efficient use of resources, whilst addressing the underlying causes of vulnerability, to achieve the greatest impact.
The lot_Hum/Civ SPA programme aims to ensure strengthening the capacity of local actors in Education, Child protection, MHPSS, and increasing the resilience of children adolescent youth, and their families through a partnership with local actors including youth-led CSO in Baidoa. The target for the SPA programme will include the vulnerable children in Baidoa, including the IDP children, host communities, CwD, returnees, minority groups, vulnerable youths and adolescent, boys and girls. A needs assessment, employing different tools (gender analysis indicators, CwD-Washington Group tools, Key Informant Interviews, focus group discussions involving the Southwest (SW) state MoE, CEC, CWC, religious leaders and partners will be conducted to identify the specific locations, and beneficiaries, based on needs and vulnerabilities. Child protection cases will be identified together with community-based structures, such as CWCs, IDP committees etc., as well as other institutions, e.g. schools and clinics, which have regular access to children and women at risk. Child protection cases will
also be identified and referred by local authorities, community leaders, parents, and from other humanitarian response teams such as health, nutrition, livelihood and education within SC, and other organizations operating in the target areas.
The purpose of this project is to increase the enrolment of vulnerable girls and boys with and without disabilities, in inclusive and protective learning environments, and improve teachers’ professional competencies; 2) to strengthen the capacities of local education and protection actors, including ministries and community-based structures, and integrate MHPSS in teacher training, peer-to-peer child club activities, and throughout protection activities; 3) Invest in capacity strengthening, access to funding, and local leadership of NGOs and CSAs to advocate participation and fulfilment of child rights; and 4) Mobilise adolescents and youth for life skills training, psychosocial wellbeing, employment skills development, enterprenourship and strengthened interaction with duty-bearers to have an active role in employment conferences and innovative initiatives for climate change adaptation and job creation. The action aims to achieve four key result areas:
Education: Vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth in Baidoa will acquire the appropriate skills and learning competencies in an inclusive and protective learning environment.
Protection: Vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth in Baidoa will be protected from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect through a preventive and friendly environment.
Protection: Local CSAs, including child- and youth-led CSAs, will have increased leadership in advocacy and coordination and be able to hold duty-bearers, the government, and the international humanitarian system to account for child rights.
Child Poverty reduction: Adolescents and youth in Baidoa will be empowered economically, socially, and environmentally, with a particular focus on their voice and mental health and psychosocial well-being and be able to create a more sustainable future for themselves, with increased socio-economic resilience.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE EVALUATION
The main objective of the assessment is a situational assessment of IDP youth in Baidoa with a special focus on the effect of climate change on the livelihood creation and employment of youth this will result in identifying overall situation assessment, emerging climate sensitive skills in Baidoa for youth employment, potential investable value chains and financial inclusion (assessing and identifying MFI for youth entrepreneurship).
2.1 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Generate evidence on how climate change affects the livelihood creation and employment of youth in Baidoa, especially for IDPs.
Identify labor market trends in Baidoa including emerging climate resilient industries and propose key recommendations on priority skills to be availed to un-employed youth in Baidoa.
Propose key investable value chains that are investable and could be linked to youth for entrepreneurship and employment.
Identify access to finance landscape by identifying key MFIs that could be collaborated
for access to finance to youth and key recommendations on partnership methodology.
3.0 METHODOLOGY
The assessment will apply a participatory research design (research-to-action approach) that emphasizes direct engagement with those affected by climate change through livelihood crisis and unemployment (youth) and line ministry. The assessment will use quantitative data collection methods carrying out in-depth focus group discussions (FGD) with adolescent youth and other community members in Baidoa IDP camps, and key informant interviews (KII) with the most relevant stakeholders including youth leaders of youth groups, representatives from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, financial institutions, training centers and SC staff. A literature review will also be a great part of assessment data gathering including Save the children existing studies and reports.
The consultant should also have a thorough understanding of the assignment’s requirements before suggesting and creating a data-gathering methodology based on the project’s goals and expected outcomes. the Save the Children technical team’s recommendations and directives will guide the consultant’s work.
3.1 CONSULTANT ROLE AND EXPECTING DELIVERABLES
The consultant is expected to perform through 3 phases – (1) preparing and finalizing the inception report, (2) conducting field data collection using agreed tools, (3) report writing, validating, and disseminating key findings. Some key activities during these phases include an adaptation of some pre-developed tools and the development of some extra research tools, training data collectors, document review, data collection, analysis/interpretation, report writing, and presentation to key stakeholders. The evaluation will have the following key phases:
Phase I - Desk study: Review of documentation and elaboration of field Study
The lead consultant/ assessment team will review the relevant documents listed below (Reference material). Based on this review, they will produce an inception report which will include an elaborate plan of the assessment that will include but not be limited to study, methodology, and sampling strategy of the data collection plans etc. The assessment will only proceed to the next stage upon approval of the inception report. An appropriate inception report format will be provided to the selected consultant.
4.1 REFERENCE MATERIALS
Project narrative proposal and the logical framework Baseline Report
Project monitoring and evaluation plan Monthly and Quarterly Reports
Project MEAL reports GBV assessment report Project narrative reports
Labor market studies or employment reports.
Phase II: Field Data Collection
This phase of the assessment will seek to collect primary data on the specific objectives of the assignment. The consultant will use the agreed plan, methodology, tools, and sampling strategies from phase 1 to conduct the fieldwork.
Phase III – Data analysis and production of evaluation report
The team will draw out key issues in relation to research questions and produce a comprehensive report.
As a minimum, the evaluation process will include the following key steps:
Review of relevant literature related to the project (list of reference materials provided below) and draft an inception report before the evaluation exercise in the field.
Application of appropriate data collection tools (e.g. questionnaire, checklist, etc.) for interviews and focus group discussion;
Data analysis and Evaluation Report writing; and Presentation of key evaluation findings;
Dataset, photos, GPS, and case studies.
The consultant will maintain daily contact with the SCI team assigned to manage the monitoring activities. The collected data will be analyzed on daily basis by the consultant and given feedback to the teams.
REPORTING
A final report with the main text of a maximum of 30 pages excluding the cover page, table of contents, abbreviations, and annexes. The draft report should be delivered in a soft copy in English. References should be fully cited after all important facts and figures. The report should be structured as follows:
Front page with the title of the report, project and SC CO name, date, and authors of the report
Table of contents
List of abbreviations used
Executive summary (1.5-3 pages) that presents the key points of the different sections Brief background and description of project
Objectives and the intended use of the evaluation Methodology and limitations of the evaluation Discussion on the key findings of the assessment Conclusions & Recommendations
Annexes
Tools used
Assessment timelines.
List of people interviewed or consulted Bibliography of the documents reviewed Terms of Reference for the assessment
5 TIME FRAME
The consultancy work will last approximately 20 days including induction and travel days. The days will start by the date the contract is signed.
6 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Consultancy fee: The consultant will come up with his/her own rate which will be subject to negotiation within the bounds of donor requirements and set standards of SC in Somalia the consultant is expected to estimate all relevant costs for the exercise, including costs for data collectors, vehicle rent, venue, stationary, standardization test and accommodation while undertaking activities related to this assignment.
7 CODE OF CONDUCT
Save the Children's work is based on deeply held values and principles of child safeguarding, and it is essential that our commitment to children's rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff and other people working for and with Save the Children. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards to which all staff members must adhere, and the consultant is bound to sign and abide by the Save the Children’s Code of Conduct.
A contract will be signed by the consultant before the commencement of the action. The contract will detail terms and conditions of service, aspects of inputs, and deliverables. The Consultant will be expected to treat as private and confidential any information disclosed to her/him or with which she/he may come into contact during her/his service. The Consultant will not, therefore, disclose the same or any particulars thereof to any third party or publish it in any paper without the prior written consent of Save the Children. Any sensitive information (particularly concerning individual children) should be treated as confidential.
An agreement with a consultant will be rendered void if Save the Children discovers any corrupt activities have taken place either during the sourcing, preparation, and implementation of the consultancy agreement.
ETHICS AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING
The consultant is obliged to conduct the research in an ethical manner making sure children are always safe. The consultant should seek the views of various stakeholders, including adolescent youth. Efforts should be made to make the research process sensitive to gender and inclusion. The consultant must respect the rights and dignity of participants as well as comply with relevant ethical standards and SC’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. The research must ensure voluntary, safe, and non-discriminatory participation and a process of free and un-coerced consent. The informed consent of each person participating in data collection should be documented.
A contract will be signed by the consultant before the commencement of the action. The contract will detail terms and conditions of service, aspects of inputs, and deliverables.
Property right:
All data that will be collected should be considered as a Save The Children properties and can’t be used for other purposes.
Skills and Qualifications
How to apply
Candidates interested in the position are expected to provide the following documentation:
A technical proposal with a detailed response to the TOR, with a specific focus on the scope of work, methodology, and timelines, and how the participation of children and persons and children with disabilities in the evaluation will be ensured.
Initial work plan and an indication of availability.
A financial proposal detailing the daily rate expected including accommodation, transportation, stationery, data collectors, research assistance, and all other cost related to this assignment. (Operational and consultancy fees).
Company profile or CV including a minimum of 3 references. At least two previously conducted similar studies.
Contract Management and reporting arrangements
Save the Children will contract a potential consultant or Firm with requirement background to conduct the Situational assessment of IDP youth in Baidoa with mainly focus on the effect of climate change on livelihood creation and employment of youth
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications can be submitted by either:
Electronic Submission via ProSave (Recommended)
Submit your response in accordance with the guidance provided in the below document:
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 request to apply via ProSave to css.logistics@savethechildren.org
Electronic Submission via Protected Email box (Optional)
Email should be addressed to somalia.sstenders@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 “External Situational assessment of IDP youth in Baidoa and will focus mainly on the effect of climate change on livelihood creation and employment of youth” ‘Bidder Name’, ‘Date’’.
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 4th December, 2022
Bids must remain valid and open for consideration for a period of no less than 60 days