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

FCA has announced a consultant opening for the role of 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 in Benadir. The ideal candidate will have 8 - 9 years of professional experience in the Development field. The application deadline is May, 12 — early applications are encouraged. 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: Youth-Led Civic Engagement and Climate Action Initiative (incorporating Ishalkan volunteer service delivery) Youth Engagement for Social Cohesion and Governance in Banadir 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 Banadir’s 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: • Youth-Led Civic Engagement and Climate Action Initiative (incorporating Ish === Skills & Qualifications === 1. Eligibility Criteria (minimum requirements) imposed on the Tenderer The Applicants will initially be verified for eligibility according to the criteria below: 11.1 For individual consultant Official identification document (Passport or National ID) 11.2 For companies Valid tax compliance certificate Valid business registration certificate 11.3 For all consultants (individual and companies) Sample of previous work undertaken on developing training tools, including structuring governance strategies and training methodologies. Experience of a minimum of eight years of experience particular skills in local governance, reconciliation, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, or policy development. N.B: Consultants will be first evaluated according to the eligibility criteria and minimum requirements imposed on the procurement as listed in this section 11. Consultants who are eligible and fulfil the minimum requirements will be allowed to proceed to the evaluation ph --- 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 • La-talin • Shaqo Cusub

1. Eligibility Criteria (minimum requirements) imposed on the Tenderer The Applicants will initially be verified for eligibility according to the criteria below: 11.1 For individual consultant Official identification document (Passport or National ID) 11.2 For companies Valid tax compliance certificate Valid business registration certificate 11.3 For all consultants (individual and companies) Sample of previous work undertaken on developing training tools, including structuring governance strategies and training methodologies. Experience of a minimum of eight years of experience particular skills in local governance, reconciliation, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, or policy development. N.B: Consultants will be first evaluated according to the eligibility criteria and minimum requirements imposed on the procurement as listed in this section 11. Consultants who are eligible and fulfil the minimum requirements will be allowed to proceed to the evaluation phase and their offers will be evaluated according to the contract award criteria (section 13). 2. Required Expertise and Qualification Master’s degree in Governance, Education, Peacebuilding, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Administration, Conflict Resolution, Communication, or another relevant discipline. Minimum 8 years of progressively relevant professional experience in youth programming, governance, civic engagement, peacebuilding, training design, curriculum development, or capacity-building consultancy assignments. Proven experience in developing training manuals, facilitator guides, learning curricula, participant handbooks, and capacity-building tools for government institutions, NGOs, youth programmes, or donor-funded projects. Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering participatory trainings, workshops, coaching, and mentorship programmes for youth groups, civil society actors, or public institutions. Strong technical knowledge and pract

1. Application procedure Any candidates / bidders / consultancy firms that fail to share the above documentations satisfactorily will be disqualified. Further, shortlisted candidates / bidders / consultancy firms will be subjected to technical interviews to assess their competence regarding the delivery of the consultancy, in line with the consultancy qualifications and bids evaluation criteria listed above. Deadline for submission of tender bids/offers is on 12th May 2026 at 23:00 P.M. (East Africa Time Zone). Candidates’ / bidders / consultancy firms must send their offers via email to tenders.soco@kirkonulkomaanapu.fi no later than the deadline as aforementioned. Any tenders received after the deadline will not be considered. Candidates must put “TOR: Youth Training Manuals & Delivery – Civic Engagement, Climate Action & Governance (Banadir)” in the subject line of their emails. No tender may be changed or withdrawn after the deadline has passed. The bidders shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of the offer, and FCA will in no case be responsible or liable for these costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the procurement process. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Please note, only short-listed candidates will be notified for interview. Thank you! Apply on tenders.soco@kirkonulkomaanapu.fi Apply at: mailto:tenders.soco@kirkonulkomaanapu.fi