TERMS OF REFERENCE For a technical consultant to develop Health Financing Policy for Galmudug state.

The position of TERMS OF REFERENCE For a technical consultant to develop Health Financing Policy for Galmudug state. at Save The Childrens International in Galmudug State Of Somalia is now open for applications. This opportunity is in the Consultancies field. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Mar, 18. INVITATION TO BID FOR CONSULTANCYSave the Children International (SCI) Somalia program hereby invites interested consultants tobid for the consultancy assignment detailed below1 Title of Consultancy TERMS OF REFERENCE: For a technical consultant to developHealth Financing Policy for Galmudug state.2 SCI Contracting Office Save the Children Somalia3 Period of Consultancy The Assignment will be 60 days including travels4 Consultant typerequiredIndividual consultant or a Firm.5 Responsibility forLogisticsarrangements andCostsSave the Children will pay the consultant fee in a lump sum and willnot reimburse any incurred costs during the assignment. Theconsultant will cover their own Logistical arrangements and costs;including food, accommodation and local transport and all costsassociated in conducting consultations with key stakeholders (MoH,community leaders, health facility staff) to gather insights on costrecovery6 Taxation Provisions Consultant shall be responsible for all Taxes arising from theconsultancy in line with the local Tax regulations applicable at the SCIcontracting office named above.7 Travel requirements The consultant will cover his/hers travel costs (tickets) and arrangelocal travel to field sites and accommodation.8 Security requirements the consultant will comply with the standard of Save the ChildrenSecurity procedures, including the completion of SCI online securitytraining prior to travel to Somalia. === Skills & Qualifications === Qualification andExperienceMinimum Requirements for the Consultant/Firm• Qualifications & Expertise: Advanced degree in Public Health,Health Economics, Health Policy and Health financing, or relatedfield.• Proven experience in policy formulation and health financing.• Strong knowledge of Galmudug health system and EPHSframework.• Expertise in gender equity, community engagement, andparticipatory approaches.• Recent Relevant Work: A verifiable track record of previouspolicy development in the past two years, including references orevidence of completed assignments.• Registration & Access: Consulting firms must be officiallyregistered by Federal Government of Somalia, and the Consultantmust have secure and reliable access to Dhusamareb GalmudugState of Somalia.• Language & Communication Skills: Fluency in written and spokenEnglish, with proven ability to produce clear, high-quality reportsand conduct rigorous data analysis.• Methodological Competence: Demonstrated expertise in healthfinancing approaches/models and policy development, includingdesign, data collection, and analytical approaches relevant to thescope of work. --- About Galmudug State Of 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 Soomaaliya • La-talin • La-talinta

Qualification andExperienceMinimum Requirements for the Consultant/Firm• Qualifications & Expertise: Advanced degree in Public Health,Health Economics, Health Policy and Health financing, or relatedfield.• Proven experience in policy formulation and health financing.• Strong knowledge of Galmudug health system and EPHSframework.• Expertise in gender equity, community engagement, andparticipatory approaches.• Recent Relevant Work: A verifiable track record of previouspolicy development in the past two years, including references orevidence of completed assignments.• Registration & Access: Consulting firms must be officiallyregistered by Federal Government of Somalia, and the Consultantmust have secure and reliable access to Dhusamareb GalmudugState of Somalia.• Language & Communication Skills: Fluency in written and spokenEnglish, with proven ability to produce clear, high-quality reportsand conduct rigorous data analysis.• Methodological Competence: Demonstrated expertise in healthfinancing approaches/models and policy development, includingdesign, data collection, and analytical approaches relevant to thescope of work.

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 emailsending your company profile and Business registration certificate/CV. Please address yourrequest to apply via ProSave to [email protected] Submission via Protected Email box (Optional)• 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 beanswered.• The subject of the email should be “Technical consultant to develop Health Financing Policyfor Galmudug state.”– ‘Bidder Name’, ‘Date’’.• All attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand what each filerelates to.• Emails should not exceed 15mb – if the file sizes are large, please split the submission into twoemails.• Do not copy other SCI email addresses into the email when you submit it as this will invalidateyour bid.Your bid must be received, no later than 18th March 2026Bids must remain valid and open for consideration for a period of no less than 60 days Apply on [email protected]