TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR UNDERTAKING A HUMAN CAPITAL AASSESSMENT FOR MCRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN SOMALIA AND SOMALILAND

INVITATION TO BID FOR CONSULTANCY

1. Title of Consultancy: TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR UNDERTAKING A HUMAN CAPITAL AASSESSMENT FOR MCRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN SOMALIA AND SOMALILAND
2. SCI Contracting Office: Save the Children Somalia/land Country Office
3. Period of Consultancy: The duration of the assignment will be 30 calendar days, inclusive of travel days and weekends
4. Consultant type required: Consultancy Firm/Individual consultant
5. Responsibility for Logistics arrangements and Costs: Save the children will pay the consultant fee in a lump sum and will not reimburse any incurred costs during the assignment. The consultant will cover their own Logistical arrangements, costs; including food, accommodation, local transport and all cost associated with data collection work and whole activities. 
6. Taxation Provisions: The consultancy firm/Consultant shall be responsible for all taxes arising from the consultancy in line with the local Tax regulations applicable at the SCI contracting office, Hargeisa.
7. Travel requirements: The consultancy firm/Individual will cover all travel costs (tickets) and arrange local travel to field sites.
8. Security requirements: The consultancy firm/individual will comply with standard of Save the Children Security procedures, including the completion of SCI online security training (applicable to international consultants) prior to travel to Somalia. 
9. Professional quality and Expertise: The following are the minimum requirements for the Consultant Firm/individual to be considered for carrying out the assignment.

·       Post-graduate degree in economics, Statistics, development studies, Social Sciences or other related qualifications. 

·       Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in research and studies focusing on human capital development, economic empowerment, market systems development for marginalized populations, demand driven employability and green skills or entrepreneurship.

·       Strong background and experience in data collection and evidence-based analysis with the use of digital aided platforms/tools.

·       Demonstrable experience in conducting similar assignments in Somalia. Knowledge of local context is highly preferred

·       demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling, and succinct analytical reports from multiple sources   that inform quality programming.

·       Excellent communication and report writing skills

KEY PROFESSIONAL STAFF REQUIREMENT

Description

Minimum Qualification and professional experience

Human Capital Assessment expert/Technical Team Lead 

·       Post-graduate degree in economics, Statistics, development studies, Social Sciences or other related qualifications. 

·       Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in research and studies focusing on human capital development, economic empowerment, market systems development for marginalized populations, demand driven employability and green skills or entrepreneurship.

·       Strong background and experience in data collection and evidence-based analysis with the use of digital aided platforms/tools.

·       Demonstrable experience in conducting similar assignments in Somalia. Knowledge of local context is highly preferred

·       demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling, and succinct analytical reports from multiple sources   that inform quality programming.

·       Excellent communication and report writing skills.

11          EVALUATION CRITERIA

The proposals submitted by consulting companies will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Essential Criteria

The Bidder and its staff agree and Sign to comply with SCI policies embedded below at this ITB. The Bidder is to download below listed items, read, understand and sign off appropriate section in below.

a) Terms & Conditions of Bidding

b) Supplier Sustainability Policy and the included mandatory policies

A valid Certificate of Registration from the relevant Ministry of Commerce in Somalia/land.  

NB: This is only applicable to firms and not individual consultants.

A valid Tax Compliance Certificate the relevant ministry of Finance/Revenue Authority in Somalia/land. 

NB: This is only applicable to firms and not individual consultants.

Capability Criteria (Technical Evaluation):

Detailed technical proposal with clear understanding of the TOR and Methodology of how the consultant intends to conduct assignment with detailed work plan, clear milestones, methodologies, data analyses plan including any software to be used for analysis.

This to be evaluated based on:

(a)     Overall quality, clarity, organization and relevance of the technical proposal document – (20 marks max.)

(b)    The level of work plan detail and how it is related to the proposed methodology - (10 marks max.)

Two Copies of the previous similar reports relevant to the subject matter. (15 marks – with each similar report being awarded 7.5 marks)

Submit official and genuine signed official bank statement from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025. 

Experience in conducting similar assignments related to the subject matter as proven experience. This to be evaluated based on:

a)       Prior experience in design and development Human capital assessments/labor market, market systems or MSMEs - (10 Marks)

b)       Two CVs for the proposed technical team detailing qualifications and experience (10 Marks)

c)       Cover letter introducing the company, outlining their technical expertise and interest for the assignment including their technical suitability. (5 marks max).

d)     Updated Company Profile (Optional)

 Commercial Criteria (Financial Evaluation):

 Detailed financial proposal with budget breakdown including all expenses, fees, and taxes.

Total 

Note: For the technical analysis, a company must pass the essential criteria and score 60% and above on the capability to be considered in the next evaluation process and the ultimate decision will be based on interview performance.

Application Procedure

·       Interested consultant (s) who meet the consultancy requirements are requested to submit their bid and each application package should include the above required minimum requirements.

Applications can be submitted by:

Protected Email box below

·       Email should be addressed to [email protected]

·       Should you need any clarifications please direct your queries to [email protected] and expect responses within maximum of two working days.

·       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 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR UNDERTAKING A HUMAN CAPITAL AASSESSMENT FOR MCRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN SOMALIA AND SOMALILAND

·       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.

 All applications MUST be submitted on or before the closing date below to be considered for the assignment. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date for Applications

Interested consultants shall submit their applications through the above procedures on or before 29th August 2025.