Request For Proposal (RFP) And Terms Of Reference (ToR) For Evaluation Of Alternative Care Programme In Somalia

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR) FOR EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE CARE PROGRAMME IN SOMALIA

SOMALIA, MOGADISHU LOCATION

MARCH, 2023

1.  Context and rationale

1.1      About SOS Children’s Villages

SOS Children’s Villages works for children and young people in 137 countries and territories, working in more than 2000 programme locations worldwide. We work together with a single vision: every child belongs to a family and grows with love, respect and security.

SOS Children’s Villages in Somalia is part of SOS Children’s Villages International, the umbrella organization to which all SOS Children’s Villages including SOS Children’s Villages in Somalia Association is affiliated. SOS Children’s Villages in Somalia is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that is not for profit, non-sectarian and non-partisan and which has been in existence since 1985.

SOS Children’s Villages in Somalia is committed to the welfare of children who lost parental care or at risk of losing parental care – often ensuring that children grow up in a loving family environment, and to strengthening families and communities as a preventive measure in the fight against child abandonment and social neglect, and upholds child protection policy as part of their commitment to the protection of children and youth from abuse. Uniquely, we provide long-term, family-like care for children who have lost parental care (alternative care service), and we work with vulnerable families and communities to help strengthen them and prevent family separation (Family Strengthening programs). SOS Children’s village’s alternative care is usually organised in the form of a cluster of SOS families, where each SOS parent cares for small group of children.

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Somalia in 1985 and it started first operations in Banadir region. Currently, SOS Children’s Villages in Somalia implements programs ranging from child care, child protection, youth empowerment and participation, education and emergency interventions. SOS Children’s Villages in Somalia is operational in five regions of Somalia: Banadir, Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle, Bay and Bakool, and it had a good relationship with many stakeholders, including government institutions, local authorities at national, regional and district levels, INGOs, LNGOs and local communities, as well as other CSOs who are in and out of the operational area.

1.2      Description of programme location and context

Somalia is one of the world's poorest countries, with a high proportion of socially and economically marginalized and excluded communities. The OVCs are among the most vulnerable populations, with the majority of them suffering economically, socially, and mentally.

SOS Children's Villages in Somalia began establishing an Alternative Care Programme to support children who had lost parental care in order to ensure children grow in a family environment. The Alternative Care program includes three different care models: SOS Family-like Care (SFC), Foster Family Care (FFC), and Youth Care (YC). The services provided in this programs intend to empower children and young people in all aspects of their individual development so that they can become self-sufficient and participating members of the society. This procedure begins with a focus on early childhood development and ends with high-quality after-care support. We capitalize on the talents, abilities, and knowledge of each child, adolescent, and family. They are constantly in charge of their own progress and parents play a crucial role in guiding and supporting their children's growth.

The proposed alternative care evaluation will be carried out in Mogadishu, Somalia and will mostly be focused on evaluating the SOS alternative care program for the past 10 years. The evaluation will focus on establish the relevancy, effectiveness and efficiency of the SOS Alternative care program and is expected to provide strategic directions and recommendation for the program improvement in the long-term.

1.3      Rationale and overall objective of the Evaluation

After 37 years of implementation, SOS Children’s Villages in Somalia wants to evaluate the Alternative Care Program in Banadir location to assess the impact the project has made on the lives of the children, young people, their families and communities as a result of the program interventions.

Request for proposal and ToR for Alternative Care Program Evaluation

1. How relevant, effective, efficient, sustainable and participatory are the programme interventions?
2. Establish internal and external coherence of the alternative care programmes i.e., coherence with SOS care promise, SOS strategy 2030, children act and other laws, policies and strategies of Somalia, UN CRC, The UN guidelines for alternative care, child care reforms etc.
3. What impact has the programme made in the lives of the participating children, their families and communities?
4. What changes (positive/negative, intended/unintended) brought by the program on individual child level, family and community level?
5. Dimensions for assessing individual changes/short to medium term impact are: accommodation, physical health (including access to health care services), education (including access to educational services), protection & social integration/inclusion (evidence of improved social integration), emotional & social well-being and relation with the families of origin (frequency and quality of relation).
6. What lessons can be drawn from the programme that can be taken to further develop the programme?

1. Instruction to bidders

The bidders are welcome to submit their proposal for the evaluation of Alternative Care Programme in the location of Mogadishu, Somalia. This bid is open to all national and international suppliers (independent consultants or companies) who are legally constituted and can provide the requested services. The bidder shall bear all costs of the bid; costs of a proposal cannot be included as a direct cost of the assignment. The proposal and all supplementary documents have to be submitted in English. Financial bid needs to be stated in US Dollars.

Evaluation for Alternative Care Programme - SOS Children's Villages

1. 2.1      Process of Submission of Bids

   To facilitate the submission of proposals, the submission duly stamped and signed can be done electronically in PDF format and sent to [email protected]

   The titles of submitted documents should clearly state “Technical proposal for evaluation of Alternative Care Programme in Mogadishu, Somalia, by the company/consultant title” and “Financial Proposal for evaluation of Alternative Care Programme in Mogadishu, Somalia by the company/consultant title”. Please make sure that the technical and financial proposals are sent in a separate PDF file. During the process of evaluation, technical bids will be opened and evaluated first. The financial part of those proposals, which are shortlisted after evaluation of the technical proposal, will be opened in a second step.

1. 2.3      Deadline for submission

   The proposal has to be received by latest on 6th April, 2023 by the end of the day. Proposals received after the deadline will be not be considered.

   2.4      Modification and withdrawal of bids

   Proposals may be withdrawn on written request prior to the closing date of this invitation. Any corrections or changes must be received prior to the closing date. Changes must be clearly stated in comparison with the original proposal. Failure to do so will be at bidder’s own risk and disadvantage.