Terms of Reference for Consultancy services on Capacity Strengthening and Operationalisation of Community Feedback and Accountability Mechanisms for Responsive Local Governance .

Horncenter (HC) Dialogue is recruiting a Terms of Reference for Consultancy services on Capacity Strengthening and Operationalisation of Community Feedback and Accountability Mechanisms for Responsive Local Governance . for their Abudwak office. This role falls within the Consultancies sector and requires candidates with 8 - 9 years of relevant experience. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Aug, 20 deadline.

Terms of Reference

for

Consultancy services

on Capacity Strengthening and Operationalisation of

Community Feedback and Accountability Mechanisms for Responsive Local Governance

.

Date of issue:

8 Aug 2026

Project title:

SSF III – Democratization, Local Governance and Accountability (DLGA) Project

Deadline for submission of offers:

20 August 2026

Location:

Abudwaq and S.Galkacyo

Contracting authority:

Horncenter HC Dialogue

1

Introduction & Background

Horncenter HC Dialogue is seeking qualified consultant to support the implementation of workshops on Capacity Strengthening and Operationalisation of

Community Feedback and Accountability Mechanisms for Responsive Local Governance (HC) South Galkacyo & Abudwak under the

Strengthening Inclusive Local Governance for Democratic Somalia (HORUMAR)

project. The HORUMAR project aims to strengthen inclusive local governance for democratic Somalia through participatory governance approaches, accountability, and community engagement. The project emphasizes gender equality, social inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and Somali-led governance processes aligned with the Wadajir Framework and National Reconciliation Framework.

1.1

Background HC

Horncenter (HC) Dialogue is an independent, not-for-profit think tank based in Galmudug and operating throughout South and Central Somalia. HC Dialogue is committed to the peaceful resolution of conflicts,community cohesion, and integration across Somalia's communities and regions. We also focus on examining policy issues and challenges affecting institutions and state-building in Somalia, and on developing policy solutions. We advance policy debate, build capacity, raise media awareness, and generate ideas on a variety of topics, including governance enhancements, economic and social development, dialogue, peace, and research. Our team comprises experienced practitioners, former diplomats, academicians, and local Somali activists.

2

Objectives

The assignment aims to

identify community priorities, service delivery gaps, and governance concerns

through inclusive consultations in Abudwak and South Galkacyo, providing a basis for the design of relevant capacity-strengthening interventions. Building on the consultation findings, the second component will focus on

developing practical training modules on the identified community

feedback and accountability channels

, while supporting stakeholders to operationalize these mechanisms through clear procedures, roles, referral pathways, and response processes. Ultimately, the assignment will strengthen

citizen participation, accountability, transparency, and responsive local governance

in the two districts.

About Abudwak

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 • La-talin • Shaqo Soomaaliya • La-talinta

11.Required Expertise and Qualification

•

Master’s

degree

in

governance

,

Public

Policy,

Social

Sciences,

International

Development,

Peace

and

Conflict

Studies,

Gender

Studies,

or

another

relevant

field.

•

Minimum

of

8

years

of

relevant

professional

experience

in

local

governance,

peacebuilding,

civic

engagement,

institutional

strengthening,

or

related

areas.

•

Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering capacity-building programmes, training workshops, mentorship, and facilitation for diverse stakeholders.

•

Proven

expertise

in developing

training

manuals, facilitation tools, guidance

materials, or institutional capacity-strengthening frameworks.

•

Strong

knowledge

of

local

governance

systems,

decentralization

processes,

and

inclusive governance approaches in Somalia. Familiarity with the Wadajir Framework is an

advantage.

•

Proven

experience

working

effectively

in

fragile, conflict-affected,

and

politically

sensitive

contexts.

•

Demonstrated ability to engage constructively with government institutions, civil society, community actors, and development partners.

•

Strong planning, coordination, analytical, and report-writing skills, with ability to work independently and deliver quality outputs within tight timelines.

•

Familiarity with project implementation, monitoring, accountability, learning, and results reporting processes.

•

Previous experience working with INGOs, local organizations, and public institutions in Somalia is highly desirable.

•

Excellent communication and facilitation skills in both Somali and English (spoken and

written).

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

22nd August 2026 at 23:50 A.M (East Africa Time Zone)

. Candidates’ / bidders / consultancy firms must send their offers via email to no later than the deadline as aforementioned. Any tenders received after the deadline will not be considered. Candidates must put

“Capacity Strengthening and Operationalisation of

Community Feedback and Accountability Mechanisms for Responsive Local Governance (HC) South Galkacyo & Abudwak”

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 HC 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!