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Title of Consultancy

Terms of Reference for Conducting Climate Risk Profiling, Capacity Needs Assessment, DRM Policy Development, and Anticipatory Action Integration

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SCI Contracting Office

Save the Children Somaliland

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Period of Consultancy

The assignment will be 45 days inclusive of travel.

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Consultant type required

Consultancy Firm

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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 shall be responsible for all taxes arising from the consultancy in line with the local Tax regulations applicable at the SCI contracting office, Mogadishu.

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Travel requirements

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

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Security requirements

The consultancy firm 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.  

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Professional quality and Expertise

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

·         A minimum of 10 years of experience in conducting Climate Risk Profiling, Capacity Needs Assessment, DRM Policy Development, and Anticipatory Action Integration

·         Knowledge of Somaliland government systems and District Disaster Risk Management structures (preferred).

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 

·         Updated CVs for the following key staff including relevant work experience and qualifications:

o    Disaster Risk Management Expert/Technical Team Lead

o    Project Management Specialist

o    Capacity Building Specialist

KEY PROFESSIONAL STAFF REQUIREMENT

Description

Minimum Qualification and professional experience

Disaster Risk Management Expert/Technical Team Lead

·         Master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Development Studies, or a related field.

·         Relevant certifications in disaster risk management, emergency response, or project management (e.g., PMP, CEM, Sphere, etc.) are an added advantage.

·         Proficiency in English; knowledge of Somali languages is an asset.

·         Minimum 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, or related fields.

·         At least 3–5 years of experience in a technical leadership or coordination role.

·         Proven experience working with governments, international NGOs, UN agencies, or donors on DRM or humanitarian programming.

·         Technical expertise in risk assessments, hazard mapping, early warning systems, and contingency planning.

·         Experience in mainstreaming DRM into sectoral development plans and community-based resilience programming.

·         Strong background in capacity building, policy development, and technical training.

·         Familiarity with multi-sectoral coordination and humanitarian standards (e.g., Sphere, Sendai Framework).

·         Willingness to travel to field locations, including fragile or high-risk areas

Project Management Specialist

·         Master’s degree in project management, International Development, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.

·         Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in project management, particularly in the humanitarian or development sectors.

·         Proven experience managing large-scale projects funded by international donors

·         Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and frameworks (e.g., logical framework approach, results-based management).

·         Proven ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and international organizations.

·         Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops and meetings to foster collaboration and gather input.

·         Strong skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

·         Experience in developing risk management plans and contingency strategies to address potential challenges.

·         Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Capacity Building Specialist.

·         Master’s degree in education, International Development, Human Resources, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized institution.

·         Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in capacity building, training, and development within international NGOs, humanitarian organizations, or development agencies.

·         Proven experience designing, implementing, and evaluating capacity-building programs tailored to local partners or communities.

·         Experience in developing training materials and curricula that address the specific needs of diverse audiences, including local staff, government officials, and community members.

·         Experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including local governments, NGOs, and community organizations, to foster partnerships and enhance capacity-building efforts.

·         Experience managing capacity-building projects, including budgeting, planning, and reporting.

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 Ministry of Trade and Tourism

Pass/Fail

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A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Somaliland

Pass/Fail

Capability Criteria (Technical Evaluation):

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Detailed technical proposal with clear methodology of how the consultant intends to conduct approach to developing technical proposal documents and detailed work plan with clear milestones, methodologies, data analyses, and interpretation, reports, including 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 and CVs of the technical team- (20 marks max.)

40 marks

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Submit Two Copies of previous similar reports relevant to the subject matter as proven experience in conducting Climate Risk Profiling, Capacity Needs Assessment, DRM Policy Development, and Anticipatory Action Integration

20 Marks

Commercial Criteria (Financial Evaluation):

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Bidders are required to submit a detailed financial proposal outlining all necessary expenses. The proposal must be comprehensive and inclusive of all applicable taxes and statutory requirements.

30 Marks

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Officials signed a bank statement for the last 12 months that includes a detailed record of all financial transactions, including both withdrawals and deposits.

10 marks

Total

100 marks

Note: For the technical analysis, a company must score 80% and above on the capability to be considered in the next evaluation process and the ultimate decision will be based on interview performance.

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