The key objectives of the pilot will be to:• Put in place credible frameworks, linked to a trigger, plan and pre-positioned financing for Anticipatory Action in 1) flood and 2) drought in Somalia.• Demonstrate innovative approaches for Anticipatory Action in Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crises (EiEPC) settings.• Build capacity on Anticipatory Action within EiEPC settings.• Generate evidence and learning on the benefits of early investment and pathways for scaling up Anticipatory Action.• Support advocacy and resource mobilization, influence policy, and generate political commitment to Anticipatory Action in EiEPC.• Establish a proof of concept for future Anticipatory Action programming in EiEPC settings.• Influence broader Anticipatory Action efforts within the EiEPC sector.The objectives of this consultancy are the following:• Develop two comprehensive, validated Education in Emergencies (EiE) Anticipatory Action (AA) frameworks/early action protocols (one framework each for drought and floods) tailored to the Somalia context.• Provide ongoing technical support to Education Cluster partners to ensure effective design and implementation of the early action.• Build partner capacity to design and implement early action according to the newly established AA EiE frameworks.Throughout the consultancy there will be close collaboration with communities, parents, teachers, children, ministries, and other relevant stakeholders, with the intention to integrate existing local and global best practices into the AA frameworks and to foster community and government ownership of the initiative.Scope of WorkThe scope of work for this consultancy will be delivered through a phased approach , as outlined below, to ensure the development and finalization of two Education in Emergencies (EiE) Anticipatory Action (AA) Frameworks for Somalia (one for drought; one for floods).•Mapping challenges and opportunities for EiE AA• Consultants to articulate the challenges and opportunities related to implementing EiE Anticipatory Action in Somalia.•Creating governance structures for EiE AA• As part of this consultancy, governance structures used in other Anticipatory Action frameworks, both within Somalia and globally, will be reviewed. In close collaboration with the EiE AA task team, and drawing on best practices for AA governance, the consultants will propose an appropriate governance structure for activating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating anticipatory action for drought and floods. In developing a governance structure, the consultants should review Somalia s complex coordination architecture, drawing on appropriate mechanisms to ensure the ECW pilot is well coordinated. This work will be directly overseen by the AA Task Team. The proposed governance structure(s) will need to be agreed with the Education Cluster and ECW.Deliverable : A draft EiE Anticipatory Action (AA) framework for each of the two anticipated shocks (drought and floods) with recommended actions included.Timeline: 4 monthsPhase 3: Validation and Finalization•Validation Sessions : Organize and facilitate at least two validation sessions (national and sub-national levels) to ensure key actors, including government representatives, education stakeholders, and local authorities, contribute to and own the frameworks. These sessions will help refine the document based on real-time feedback and ensure stakeholder buy-in.•Finalization :•Deliverable : Final EiE AA frameworks incorporating all feedback from the validation sessions and from global actors (e.g., GEC, UNICEF, ECW).•Objective : Finalize a document that is actionable, context-specific, and endorsed by key actors at the national and international levels.•Timeline : 1-2 months, including the feedback period for both validation and finalization.Phase 4: Ongoing Technical Support•Objective : To ensure that the EiE AA frameworks are not only delivered but also effectively implemented, providing practical support during its rollout and ensuring that local stakeholders are fully capable of applying the framework in anticipatory action planning.•Key Activities :•Capacity Building : The consultancy team will organize and facilitate workshops or capacity-building sessions for local stakeholders, focusing on how to apply the framework document in real-world scenarios. This will include hands-on training to ensure understanding and effective application.•Advisory Role : The team will provide ongoing technical support during the initial stages of implementation, including responding to technical queries, reviewing early implementation plans, and advising on necessary adjustments based on initial findings. This support will actively involve coordination with the learning partner that ECW is bringing on board, ensuring alignment and knowledge-sharing throughout the setup and implementation phases. Engaging closely with the learning partner will ensure an integrated approach, enhancing adaptation and refinement of the intervention based on emerging insights and learnings.•Follow-Up and Reporting : A follow-up report will be developed after the initial rollout phase, identifying challenges, documenting lessons learned, and providing recommendations for improvement and sustainability.Key Responsibilities : This specialist will be the weather forecaster of the team, providing insights into the climate-related risks faced by Somalia s education system. They will focus on developing early warning systems, analyzing risks, and integrating disaster risk reduction strategies into the EiE anticipatory action framework. Their expertise will be vital in developing the triggers and thresholds for drought and floods.Qualifications :•Advanced Degree : A Master’s degree or higher in climate science, environmental management, disaster risk management, or a related field.•Experience : At least 7-10 years of experience in climate risk management, dedicated experience of doing Anticipatory Action in humanitarian settings, DRR, and early warning systems, preferably in fragile contexts and conflict-affected settings.•Technical Expertise : In-depth knowledge of climate-induced risks (floods, droughts), early warning systems, Anticipatory Action, and disaster risk reduction strategies in education.•Regional Experience : Prior experience working in Somalia, the Horn of Africa, or other similar fragile contexts will be considered a strong asset.
