Consultancy for Performance and Effectiveness Evaluation of iCCM/iCCM+ Implementation in Somalia

Seeking a new challenge? Trocaire has a Consultancy for Performance and Effectiveness Evaluation of iCCM/iCCM+ Implementation in Somalia position open in Somalia. The role requires a skilled individual with 7 - 8 years of experience in Consultancies or a related field. Submit your application by Mar, 12 to be considered for this role. TERMS OF REFERENCEPerformance and Effectiveness Evaluation of iCCM/iCCM+Implementation in Trócaire-Supported Districts, Somalia1. Background and ContextIntegrated Community Case Management (iCCM/iCCM+) is a community-based strategy designed to improveaccess to essential child health services for children under five, particularly in fragile and hard-to-reachsettings. Through trained Community Health Workers (CHWs), iCCM addresses common childhood illnessesincluding pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, and uncomplicated acute malnutrition.Somalia continues to face high under-five mortality driven by preventable and treatable conditions. Chronicinsecurity, displacement, food insecurity, climatic shocks, and limited access to functional health servicesfurther constrain service delivery in rural and underserved areas.Trócaire Somalia implements iCCM/iCCM+ across Luuq, Dollow, Belet-Hawa, Ceelwaaq, Garbahaarey, andKismayo through trained CHWs linked to supported health facilities. The intervention aims to:• Improve equitable access to timely treatment• Strengthen referral pathways• Improve quality of care at community level• Contribute to reductions in preventable child morbidityAs the programme matures and integration with nutrition and facility-based services deepens, Trócaire seeksto conduct a structured performance and effectiveness evaluation to generate actionable evidence foradaptive programming, donor engagement, and policy dialogue.Purpose and Objectives2.1 Overall PurposeTo assess the performance, effectiveness, quality, and integration of iCCM/iCCM+ implementation in Trócairesupported districts and generate practical recommendations for programme strengthening and sustainability.Page 8 of 10 RFT for ICCM Services: 27-10-20252.2 Specific ObjectivesThe evaluation will:• Assess service utilisation trends and treatment coverage at the community level.• Evaluate the quality of service delivery by CHWs, including adherence to protocols and referralpractices.• Examine the e === Skills & Qualifications === 11. Consultant Qualifications• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Social Sciences, or relatedfield.• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in public health programme evaluations in humanitarian or fragilecontexts.• Demonstrated expertise in iCCM, MNCH, child health, or primary health care.• Strong mixed-methods evaluation experience.• Experience in Somalia or similar fragile contexts strongly preferred.• Familiarity with routine health information systems and digital monitoring platforms.• Demonstrated ability to translate evidence into practical programme recommendations. --- About Somalia --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Soomaaliya • La-talinta • Shaqo Cusub • La-talin

11. Consultant Qualifications• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Social Sciences, or relatedfield.• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in public health programme evaluations in humanitarian or fragilecontexts.• Demonstrated expertise in iCCM, MNCH, child health, or primary health care.• Strong mixed-methods evaluation experience.• Experience in Somalia or similar fragile contexts strongly preferred.• Familiarity with routine health information systems and digital monitoring platforms.• Demonstrated ability to translate evidence into practical programme recommendations.

12. Application RequirementsApplicants must submit:1) Technical proposal outlining methodology and workplan2) Financial proposal (detailed)3) Updated CV(s)4) At least two samples of similar evaluation work Submission of ProposalsYour proposal, marked “SOM-ECHO-HEALTH-2026-1014 – Consultancy for Performance and EffectivenessEvaluation of iCCM/iCCM+ Implementation in Somalia”, must be submitted by email [email protected] no later than 12th of March 2026, 05:00PM EAT.Proposals should be submitted in two separate PDF files - one clearly labelled Technical Proposal and theother Financial Proposal. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a presentation with the Tender Evaluation Committee to highlight keyaspects of their proposal and respond to clarifications Apply on [email protected]