ITB For Consultancy Services for the Development of Student Digital Attendance Tracking Application for Educational Institutions in Somalia

The position of ITB For Consultancy Services for the Development of Student Digital Attendance Tracking Application for Educational Institutions in Somalia at Save The Children International in Somalia is now open for applications. The role requires a skilled individual with 5 - 6 years of experience in Consultancies or a related field. This position closes on May, 14. Apply now to be considered. INVITATION TO BID FOR CONSULTANCY ITB/SOM/CO/04/001 Title of Consultancy Consultancy Services for the Development of Student Digital Attendance Tracking Application for Educational Institutions in Somalia 2. SCI Contracting Office Save the Children Somalia Country Office 3. Period of Consultancy The assignment will be for a period of four months 4. Consultant type required Consultancy Firm. 5. Responsibility for Logistics arrangements and Costs All logistical arrangements and associated costs are the responsibility of the consultancy firm 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Professional quality and Expertise To qualify for this assignment, the bidding the consultancy firm must meet the following minimum requirements in terms of education, experience, and capacity Consultancy Profile and Capacity • Registration and licensing - Must be a legally registered IT company with a valid business license and the ability to operate in Somalia. • Years of operation - A minimum of 7 years of experience in IT system design and implementation, with a proven record of delivering data-driven platforms, decision-support systems, or similar technological solutions. • Humanitarian/ development Experience - At least 7 years of demonstrated experience working on projects related to education management systems, health management systems, humanitarian response, or development initiatives. • Experience in education attendance management systems, or similar projects will be highly valued. • Technological expertise - Proven expertise in mobile application === Skills & Qualifications === KEY PROFESSIONAL STAFF REQUIREMENT Description Minimum Qualification and professional experience Project Manager Lead and oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with Save the Children’s requirements. Serve as the primary point of contact between the IT company and Save the Children. - Bachelor’s degree in project management, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred). Experience - At least 10 years of project management experience in IT systems development, including at least 2 projects related to education management systems, data systems, or humanitarian technology. PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred. Software Developer/Engineer Design, develop, and deploy the software architecture of the anticipatory action system. Ensure user-friendly interfaces and system integration with relevant data sources. - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. Experience - At least 5 years of ex --- 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 Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda • La-talinta

KEY PROFESSIONAL STAFF REQUIREMENT Description Minimum Qualification and professional experience Project Manager Lead and oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with Save the Children’s requirements. Serve as the primary point of contact between the IT company and Save the Children. - Bachelor’s degree in project management, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred). Experience - At least 10 years of project management experience in IT systems development, including at least 2 projects related to education management systems, data systems, or humanitarian technology. PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred. Software Developer/Engineer Design, develop, and deploy the software architecture of the anticipatory action system. Ensure user-friendly interfaces and system integration with relevant data sources. - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. Experience - At least 5 years of experience in software development, with expertise in database design, RESTful APIs, offline-first mobile applications, and system interoperability. - Experience in building platforms for humanitarian or development purposes preferred. GIS / Data Analyst Integrate and manage GIS-related data and spatial visualisation within the system. Support analytics dashboards and dropout hotspot mapping. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. - Experience: At least 5 years of experience with GIS tools and spatial data analysis. Familiarity with Leaflet.js, OpenStreetMap, or equivalent. Experience in education or humanitarian data contexts is an advantage. QA / Testing Engineer Lead quality assurance processes include unit testing, integration testing, UAT, security testing, and performance benchmarking. Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field

Application Procedure • Interested consultant Firms who meet the consultancy requirements are requested to submit their bid and each application package should include the above required minimum requirements. Applications can be submitted by either: Electronic Submission via ProSave (Recommended) Ø 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. Please address your Ariba link request to [email protected] Electronic Submission via Protected Email box • Email should be addressed to [email protected] • 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 tender to develop Student Drop-Out Tracking System and Easy Transfer Mechanism • 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. Applicants should also indicate the date they are available to start working on the consultancy All applications MUST be submitted on or before the closing date below to be considered for the assignment. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Closing date for Applications Interested companies/institutions shall submit their applications through the above procedures, no later than 17:00hrs East Africa time on 14th May 2026. Apply at: mailto:[email protected]