Vacancy announcement: FCA seeks a Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services for Development of Youth Training Manuals and Delivery of Trainings on Civic Engagement, Climate Action, Social Cohesion and Governance in Banadir for their operations in Benadir. The role requires a skilled individual with 8 - 9 years of experience in Development or a related field. Applications are open until May, 12. Don't miss this opportunity.
Terms of Reference
for Consultancy Services for Development of Youth Training Manuals and Delivery of Trainings on Civic Engagement, Climate Action, Social Cohesion and Governance in Banadir.
Date of issue:
3rd May 2026
Project title:
13478 - SSFIII Project
Democratization, Local Governance, and Accountability (DLGA) Project
Activity / consultancy
Consultancy Services for Development of Youth Training Manuals and Delivery of Capacity Building Trainings for:
Target institutions to be covered by the training:
Banadir
Deadline for submission of offers:
12th May 2026
at 23:00
P.M
. (East Africa Time Zone)
Contracting authority:
FCA Somalia Country Office
Contact: Procurement Committee
E-Mail:
tenders.soco@kirkonulkomaanapu.fi
1.
Introduction & Background
Finn Church Aid (FCA), through the Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III) Democratization, Local Governance and Accountability (DLGA) Project, supports inclusive local governance, accountability systems, civic participation, and responsive public service delivery in Somalia.
Within Banadir, FCA works in partnership with Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) to strengthen district councils, citizen engagement, youth participation, and collaboration between communities and local authorities.
Youth represent a major proportion of Banadirās population and are critical actors in peacebuilding, governance participation, climate resilience, and local development. However, youth engagement remains largely informal and activity-based, with limited structured opportunities for sustained engagement in governance systems, district-level dialogue, and coordinated community action.
To address these gaps, FCA intends to implement two strategic youth-focused initiatives:
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Youth-Led Civic Engagement and Climate Action Initiative (incorporating Ishalkan volunteer service delivery)
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Youth Engagement for Social Cohesion and Governance in Banadir
These interventions aim to equip youth with practical skills in civic leadership, responsible participation, peacebuilding, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, climate action, dialogue facilitation, and engagement with BRA institutions.
FCA therefore seeks to engage a qualified consultant to develop high-quality training manuals, translate materials into Somali language, and deliver practical trainings for targeted youth beneficiaries in Banadir.
2.
Objectives of the consultancy
Overall Objective
To strengthen youth participation in governance, social cohesion, climate action, and citizenāstate collaboration through development of quality bilingual training manuals and delivery of practical youth trainings in Banadir.
Specific objectives are.
3.
Scope of Work and Deliverables
The consultancy supports two youth-focused initiatives under BRA Objective 3 on strengthening local governance and representation through youth participation, civic engagement, and citizenāstate collaboration. To ensure clarity and practical implementation, the assignment is structured into two core training manuals supported by validation, translation, and training delivery.
The consultant shall complete the assignment within 30 working days.
Activity Description
Deliverables
Timeline
Conduct inception meetings with Finn Church Aid (FCA), review relevant project documents, refine methodology, agree implementation approach, and prepare detailed workplan.
Inception Report including methodology, workplan, implementation schedule, and training approach.
3 Days
Develop Manual 1: Youth Civic Action, Service Delivery and Climate Responsibility covering civic education, citizenship, youth participation in governance, volunteerism, Ishalkan service model, waste management, drainage clearing, public clean-up campaigns, environmental stewardship, climate awareness, and citizenāstate collaboration.
Draft Manual 1 in English.
8 Days
Develop Manual 2: Youth Peacebuilding, Dialogue and Governance Participation covering peacebuilding, dialogue facilitation, conflict sensitivity, leadership, governance participation, responsible communication, public messaging, countering misinformation, and constructive youth engagement.
Draft Manual 2 in English.
8 Days
Facilitate technical review and validation workshop with FCA, Banadir Regional Administration (BRA), and relevant stakeholders. Revise manuals based on agreed feedback.
Final validated Manuals 1 & 2 in English
3
Translate all approved manuals and training materials into Somali language, ensuring technical accuracy, usability, and appropriate terminology for youth participants.
Somali translated manuals and training materials.
2 Days
Design full training package for both initiatives including facilitator guides, PowerPoint presentations, participant handbooks, exercises, case studies, action planning tools, and pre/post assessments in English and Somali.
Complete Training Package for both initiatives.
2 Days
Facilitate participatory trainings for selected youth beneficiaries using the approved manuals and Somali-language materials, applying practical adult/youth learning methodologies.
Training Completion Report including attendance sheets, participant feedback, pre/post test results, and photos where applicable.
3 Days
Submit final consultancy report summarizing activities undertaken, outputs delivered, training outcomes, lessons learned, recommendations, and next steps.
Final Consultancy Completion Report.
1 Day
Total days
30
4.
Expected Deliverables
The consultant shall be expected to deliver the following outputs to the satisfaction FCA.
All deliverables shall be submitted in editable and PDF formats and shall be subject to review and approval by FCA.
5.
Duration of contract
Twenty (30) days
6.
Service Terms
Finn Church Aid Somalia Country Office intends to contract a qualified consultant for 30 working days to undertake this assignment, comprising 3 days for inception and planning, 16 days for development of training manuals, validation, translation of materials, and preparation of training tools/packages, 5 days for review, feedback incorporation, and finalization, 4 days for delivery of trainings, and 2 days for final reporting and submission of all deliverables. The consultant will report to FCA Somalia Country Office.
7.
Duty Station
The independent consultant(s) will undertake this consultancy from Mogadishu, based on agreed concept and methodology.
8.
Validity
Tenders/Offers shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 60 days after the closing date for the submission.
9.
Budget
The budget limit is 19,000 US$. Bids exceeding this amount will not be eligible for evaluation. Applicantsā proposals must include a detailed and competitive budget inclusive of all fees, costs, and taxes. The taxes of USD 5% will be withheld as a sales tax from the total payment. The withheld amount will be remitted directly to the Inland Revenue in accordance with applicable regulation.
10.
Payment Modalities
The purpose of this section is to provide a detailed payment schedule and modalities against the agreed deliverables. Payments will be processed upon satisfactory completion, submission, and formal acceptance of milestones by Finn Church Aid FCA.
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30% payment upon submission and approval of the Inception Report, agreed methodology, and workplan.
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30% payment upon submission and approval of the draft training manuals and draft training materials/package.
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30% payment upon completion of review/validation processes and submission of the final approved manuals, Somali translated materials, and complete training packages.
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10% payment upon completion of all consultancy tasks, delivery of trainings, and submission/acceptance of the final consultancy completion report and any remaining deliverables.
FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion, fraud, corruption, and illegal actions, and may screen the consultant/firm against relevant international sanction and compliance lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements.
The consultant shall comply with all applicable FCA policies, including the Code of Conduct (CoC), Child Safeguarding Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) requirements, and any other relevant organizational policies.
All intellectual property rights, including manuals, policy documents, reports, training materials, and other outputs produced under this assignment, shall remain the property of Finn Church Aid (FCA).
- Youth-Led Civic Engagement and Climate Action Initiative (incorporating Ishalkan volunteer service delivery)
- Youth Engagement for Social Cohesion and Governance in Banadir
- Develop a comprehensive training manual for the Youth-Led Civic Engagement and Climate Action Initiative.
- Develop a comprehensive training manual for Youth Engagement for Social Cohesion and Governance in Banadir.
- Translate all manuals, training materials, presentations, participant handouts, and facilitation tools into Somali language for effective delivery and local ownership.
- Deliver practical capacity-building trainings for youth participants using participatory and context-appropriate approaches.
- Strengthen youth knowledge and skills in governance participation, civic education, leadership, climate resilience, volunteer service delivery, peacebuilding, and responsible communication.
- Promote stronger linkages between youth groups and BRA institutions through structured dialogue and civic engagement platforms.
- Inception Report covering methodology, detailed workplan, implementation schedule, consultation approach, training methodology, and timeline for completion of the assignment.
- Final Training Manual for Youth-Led Civic Engagement and Climate Action Initiative (incorporating Ishalkan volunteer service delivery) in English and Somali, including facilitator guidance, training modules, practical exercises, and action planning tools.
- Final Training Manual for Youth Engagement for Social Cohesion and Governance in Banadir in English and Somali, including modules on peacebuilding, dialogue facilitation, governance participation, leadership, communication, and countering misinformation.
- Complete Bilingual Training Package for both initiatives, including PowerPoint presentations, facilitator guides, participant handbooks, case studies, group exercises, practical tools, and pre/post training assessments in English and Somali.
- Somali Translation Package covering all approved manuals, training presentations, participant materials, and facilitation tools for use during training delivery.
- Training Delivery Report summarizing training conducted, attendance records, participant profiles, learning assessment results, participant feedback, photos (where applicable), and recommendations for follow-up support.
- Final Consultancy Completion Report summarizing activities undertaken, outputs delivered, lessons learned, challenges, recommendations, and suggested next steps for future youth programming in Banadir.
About Benadir
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 ā¢ La-talin ā¢ Shaqo Cusub