Terms of reference for Endline Evaluation – SOM_Danida SPA 2022–2026 (Lot HUM and Lot DEV)

A career opportunity awaits at Save The Childrens International — they are hiring a Terms of reference for Endline Evaluation – SOM_Danida SPA 2022–2026 (Lot HUM and Lot DEV) in Somalia. The role requires a skilled individual with 5 - 6 years of experience in Assessment/evaluation/audit or a related field. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Nov, 19.

Assignment Title

Endline Evaluation – SOM_Danida SPA 2022–2026 (Lot HUM and Lot DEV)

Integrated Education, Child Protection, MHPSS and Livelihoods Programme | Baidoa, South West State | Funded by DANIDA through Save the Children Denmark.

Contracting Office

Save the Children International (SCI), Somalia Country Office.

Consultant Type Required

Individual consultant or consultancy firm.

Firms must be registered with the Federal Government of Somalia. The consultant must have full access to the evaluation sites in Baidoa and must name the team leader and key team members in the proposal.

Responsibility for Logistics Arrangements and Costs

This is a lump-sum contract. SCI will pay the consultancy fee as a lump sum and will not reimburse any costs incurred during the assignment.

The quoted price must be inclusive of all costs and taxes, including:

Payment Schedule:

Taxation Provisions

The consultant shall be responsible for all taxes arising from the consultancy in line with the local tax regulations applicable at the SCI contracting office named above.

Travel Requirements

The consultant will cover their own travel costs (tickets) and arrange local travel to the field sites in Baidoa.

Security Requirements

The consultant will comply with Save the Children security procedures, including:

• Consultant/team fees for design, data collection, analysis, reporting and validation.
• Recruitment, training and payment of enumerators and research assistants.
• Vehicle rental and local transport to all 13 evaluation sites.
• Venue, stationery and printing, including the validation workshop.
• EGRA/EGMA standardisation test and assessment materials.
• Accommodation, food and travel for the consultant and team.

• 40% on approval of the inception report and tools.
• 60% on approval of the final report and submission of all datasets.

• Completion of the SCI online security training by all team members before travel to Somalia.
• Adherence to the terms of access negotiation.
• Maintaining a low profile while in Somalia.

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 Soomaaliya • Shaqo Cusub • La-talin

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements (Consultant/Firm):

• Minimum bachelor's degree in social science or equivalent experience and training in education, child/women protection, food security or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in conducting similar work; experience in evaluating projects is mandatory. SCI will verify related assignments conducted in the past 3 years.
• Full access to the areas to be assessed. Consultancy firms must be registered with the Federal Government of Somalia.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), with strong report-writing and data analysis skills.
• Considerable track record and proven experience in quantitative and qualitative methods.

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:

Bidding on a

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• Bidders are encouraged to apply via Ariba system. Please request the Ariba link via email sending

your company profile and Business registration certificate/CV. Please address your request to

apply via ProSave to

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Electronic Submission via Protected Email box (Optional).

• Email should be addressed to

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• 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 “Endline Evaluation for SOM_Danida SPA 2022–2026 Lot

HUM and Lot DEV – Baidoa”.

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• 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.

➢ Your bid must be received no later than 19th November 2026

Bids must remain valid and open for consideration for a period of no less than 60 days.

All proposals should be submitted as per the above procedure

The deadline is 19th November 2026