Details of KAP Survey at Damal Caafimaad supported communities in Hiraan Region

BACKGROUND

Save the Children has been supporting development and humanitarian activities in Somalia for over 70 years and is the largest international Non-Governmental Organization in the country. Our long operational presence and significant geographical footprint across Somalia has afforded us an in-depth understanding of the complexities of the operating environment, whilst enabling SC to develop well-established positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Somali Federal Government, Federal Member State, funders, NGOs, civil society and the communities themselves. Our vision is, “every child in Somalia attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation”. Every year, hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children are supported through our multi-sectoral programs and in 2021 alone, we partnered with 12 national/local NGOs and reached over 2.5 million people (55% of these were children).

WARDI Relief and Development Initiative (WARDI) was founded in June 1993 and is registered in Somalia with the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Federal Government of Somalia and Kenya with the NGO Coordination Board. WARDI is registered as a local NGO under Section 54 of the Somalia Civil Law (0398/2020). WARDI also holds registration certificates in Banadir Region (Mogadishu), Hirshabelle State for Hiran and Southwest State for Lower Shabelle. In Kenya, WARDI is also registered as an NGO (OP.218/2010/0651/7033) and maintains a liaison office in Nairobi. The organization is legally represented by its President. The highest decision-making authority is the Board of Directors, consisting of five members.

WARDI focuses on supporting the most vulnerable among the communities affected by both man-made and natural disasters through innovative programs that build livelihoods and improve resilience. These programs include the provision of technical training, cash-based interventions, income-generating activities, skills development, and community health. To achieve this, WARDI employs a community-based approach in the program to identify real problems and find appropriate and sustainable solutions. WARDI also involves communities in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of its programs for transparency and accountability.

Following 24 months of project implementation, SCI intends to assess the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) concerning health seeking behaviors, prevention measurements as well as prevalent health issues among the target communities in the five districts of Beledweyne, Bulo Burte, Mahas, Mataban, and Jalaqsi within the Hiran region of Somalia.

Skills and qualifications

The following are the minimum requirements for the Consultant/Firm to be considered for carrying out the assignment.

• Lead consultant must have at least bachelor’s degree in health or other social sciences; master’s in public health is desirable

• At least five (5) years of experience in conducting similar work (experience in evaluating projects is mandatory). SC is interested in verifying related assignments conducted in the past 2 years.

• The technical consultant should have full access to the areas to be assessed. Consultant firms should be registered with either the Federal Government of Somalia or the respective Member State.

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).

Excellent report writing and analytical skills.

• The technical team who are visiting the field for the purpose of data collection and data collectors themselves should be Somali natives and familiar with the context and fluent in the local language.

• Female enumerators must be included in the assessment team to ensure appropriate consultations with female community members during the survey and FGD data collection

• Considerable track record and proven experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative methods.

How to apply

Bidders are encouraged to apply via Ariba system. Please request the Aribalink via email sending your company profile and Business registration certificate/CV. Please address your Ariba link request to css.logistics@savethechildren.org Electronic Submission via Protected Email box (Optional)• Email should be addressed to southcentral.supplychain@savethechildren.org• Note – this is a sealed tender box which will not be opened until the tenderhas closed. Therefore, do not send tender related questions to this emailaddress as they will not be answered.The subject of the email should be: KAP Survey at Damal Caafimaadsupported communities in Hiraan RegionAll attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand whateach file relates to.• Emails should not exceed 15mb – if the file sizes are large, please split thesubmission into two emails.• Do not copy other SCI email addresses into the email when you submit it asthis will invalidate your bid.Applicants should also indicate the date they are available to start working on theconsultancyAll applications MUST be submitted on or before the closing date below to beconsidered for the assignment.Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

Your bid must be received, no later than 24th April 2025

Apply to css.logistics@savethechildren.org