Terms of reference for Strengthening the Technical and Institutional Capacity of the Somali Disability Empowerment Network (SODEN)

Title of Consultancy

Strengthening the Technical and Institutional Capacity of the Somali Disability Empowerment Network (SODEN)

Disability Inclusion and Fundraising / Resource Mobilization | South-Central Somalia | NORAD Programme.

2. Contracting Office

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

3. Consultant Type Required

Consultancy firm only.

A legally registered firm proposing a consultant or small team with complementary expertise in disability inclusion and fundraising/resource mobilization. Individual consultants are not eligible.

4. 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:

• Consultant/team fees for assessment, training design and delivery, mentoring, strategy development and reporting.

• Food, accommodation, local transport and all other logistics for the consultant team.

• Training materials, venues and any costs of data collection and consultations.

5. Taxation Provisions

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

6. Travel Requirements

The consultancy firm will cover all travel costs (tickets) and arrange local travel to field sites.

7. Security Requirements

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

• Completion of the SCI online security training (applicable to international consultants) before travel to Somalia.

• Adherence to the terms of access negotiation.

• Maintaining a low profile while in Somalia.

• Having a security and risk management plan for work in fragile, climate- and conflict-affected areas.

8. Qualifications and ExperienceA. Firm Experience (Mandatory)

• At least 2 years of relevant organizational experience in consultancy and institutional capacity strengthening.

• Proven experience working with CSOs and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs).

• Experience in disability inclusion, accessibility and inclusive programming.

• Experience developing fundraising and resource mobilization strategies, including donor mapping, donor engagement and partnership development.

• Experience in proposal writing, concept note development and budgeting.

• Experience delivering training, coaching and mentoring.

B. Contextual Experience (Mandatory)

• Familiarity with the Somali operational context, particularly Puntland and South-Central Somalia, with demonstrated access to and presence in the target locations.

• Demonstrated ability to work in fragile, climate- and conflict-affected areas, with a security and risk management plan.

C. Team Requirements (Mandatory)

The firm must propose a consultant or small team with:

• University degree in disability studies, development studies, social sciences, organizational development, business administration or a related field.

• Strong expertise in disability inclusion, disability rights, the CRPD, accessibility and inclusive programming.

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor mapping, proposal writing, budgeting and resource mobilization.

• Experience in CSO/OPD capacity strengthening, participatory organizational assessment and strategy development.

• Strong facilitation, analytical, communication and report-writing skills; knowledge of child rights, safeguarding and meaningful participation.

9. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated in three stages.

Stage 1 – Essential Criteria (Pass/Fail)

Proposals failing any item will not be evaluated further:

• The bidder signs and agrees to comply with the Supplier Sustainability Policy and included mandatory policies (signature table below).

• Valid business registration certificate from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia.

• Tax compliance certificate from the Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia, with good standing of at least Q3 2026.

Stage 2 – Technical Evaluation (70%)

A. Technical Proposal

Understanding of the ToR, methodology, work plan, milestones and analysis plan – overall quality, clarity, organization and relevance (30 marks); detail of the work plan and its link to the methodology (30%).

B. Previous Reports (10%)

Two copies of previous similar reports relevant to the subject matter, 5 marks each.

C. Relevant Experience and Team (30%)

• Relevant Experience – Shared Contracts (20 marks): The bidder shares signed contracts and/or LPOs for similar assignments – CSO/OPD capacity strengthening, disability inclusion, or fundraising and resource mobilization strategy development – with UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, government or donors, completed within the last 3 years.

  • Copies must bear official signature and stamp.

  • 10 marks per relevant contract, maximum 20 marks.

  • Contracts/LPOs from the same organization count as one.

• Team Experience (CVs) (10 marks): Two CVs for the proposed technical team, detailing qualifications and relevant experience.

Stage 3 – Financial Evaluation (30%)

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

Scored as:

25 × (Lowest Compliant Price ÷ Price of Proposal Under Evaluation).

Overall rating out of 100%.

Note: To proceed to interview evaluation, the bidder must pass all essential criteria and score at least 70% of the total evaluation.

10. Application Procedure and RequirementsHow to Apply

Applications can be submitted through either of the following methods:

A. Electronic Submission via ProSave (Recommended)

Submit your response in accordance with the guidance provided in the document:

Bidding on a Sourcing Event.pptx

Bidders are encouraged to apply via the Ariba system. Please request the Ariba link by email, sending your company profile and business registration certificate to:

[email protected]

B. Electronic Submission via Protected Email Box (Optional)

• Email should be addressed to: [email protected]

• This is a sealed tender box which will not be opened until the tender has closed.

• Do not send tender-related questions to this address; direct clarification requests to [email protected] and expect a response within two working days.

• The subject of the email should be: "ToR – Strengthening the Technical and Institutional Capacity of SODEN under the NORAD Programme, Somalia".

• All attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand what each file relates to.

• Emails should not exceed 15 MB. 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.

Submission Deadline

Your bid must be received no later than 19 November 2026.

Only shortlisted bidders will proceed to the next stages of evaluation.

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.

Final Deadline: 19 November 2026.