CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PREQUALITFICATION OF LOCAL PARTNERS ORGINIZATION

1. Introduction

SOS Children’s Villages (CV) Somalia is part of SOS Children’s Villages International, a non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-partisan NGO that has been operating in Somalia since 1985. Currently, SOS CV Somalia manages one village, as well as a kindergarten, primary school, and secondary school in Mogadishu. Additionally, the organization oversees Livelihoods (Family Strengthening), youth economic and employment development, CpiE and an Emergency Health and Nutrition program in the Banadir, Hirshabelle, and South State regions of Somalia.

Over the past years, in collaboration with its board, SOS Somalia has expanded its geographical reach and core activities to enhance its contributions toward achieving targeted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization aims to ensure that every child in Somalia grows up in a nurturing family environment, allowing them to reach their full potential as self-supporting and contributing members of society. To accomplish these objectives, SOS CV Somalia employs a programmatic approach focusing on Family Strengthening, Alternative Care, Health, Education, Climate adaptation and Resilience building, Youth Development, and Economic Development. The organization also builds the capacity of caregivers, families, and communities to provide adequate care while advocating for the rights of children without parental care and those at risk of losing it. SOS CV Somalia is the largest alternative care provider in the country and collaborates with various like-minded humanitarian and development partners.

SOS CV Somalia operates under a five-year strategic plan and is currently implementing the 2022-2026 plan. This strategy outlines how the organization will enhance its services to ensure that Somali children grow up in loving family environments with their rights protected. The plan emphasizes SOS CV Somalia's commitment to child rights and the protection of children, as well as the potential of Somali youth.

In line with its new strategy and in response to recurring natural disasters, SOS Children’s Villages Somalia seeks to improve and expand its humanitarian and development interventions in hard-to-reach areas. To strengthen its impact and sustainability, the organization is looking to prequalify local partner organizations for potential collaboration in delivering community-based programs, projects, and services aligned with its mission.

2. Purpose of the Call

The purpose of this EOI is to prequalify competent, experienced, and reputable local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) to form a pool of potential implementing partners. Successful organizations will be eligible for partnership opportunities during the implementation of current and future programs.

1. Areas of Collaboration

SOS CV would like to identify and establish partnerships with potential local organizations that can participate and contribute in delivering the envisioned five-year-old country strategic plan within the following sectors:

• Health
• Education.
• Food security and Livelihoods.
• Climate Adaptation and Resilience strengthening
• Alternative Care. (Community based care)
• Youth Empowerment and Economic development.
• Protection (CP/GBV
• Innovations and Social enterprise programming.

1. Required Documents

Interested organizations should submit the following:

• Letter of interest (maximum 2 pages)
• Organizational profile and History
• Copy of valid registration certificate (Both at FMS and FGS levels)
• Latest audited financial statements (last 2 years)
• Annual reports ( last years)
• Technical capacity statement and key project references
• Safeguarding and child protection policy
• List of current and past donors (last 5 years)
• Sound financial management and internal financial control system with timely audit record
• Clear geographical coverage of the organization with proof of projects implemented in the past three years.
• Qualified core staff at field level and management level in areas mentioned above.
• Sound financial management and internal financial control system with timely audit record.

1. PARTNER PRE-SELECTION PROCESS:

A three-phase selection process will be put in place which includes:

• Submission of expression of Interest (EOI)
• Field verification of the shortlisted organizations. 
• Capacity partner assessment for the shortlisted partners.

1. How to Apply

Organizations who wish to submit an Expression of Interest must complete the following documentation to be considered:

• Cover letter from the organization’s representative outlining their interest (maximum one page)
• Criteria Statement, outlining how your organization meets the selection criteria listed
• Submission of all supporting documents

Inquiries / Clarifications

Any questions or requests for clarification regarding this EOI should be submitted in writing by email to: [email protected]  Inquiries must be received no later than 5:00 PM Mogadishu time on 6 October 2025. Responses will be shared with all interested applicants.

Submission of Expression of Interest

Interested Local NGOs should submit the completed Expression of Interest and all supporting documents by 15 October 2025, 5:00 PM Mogadishu time, via one of the following methods:

• By email: [email protected]
• By hand delivery: in a sealed envelope clearly labelled:

“Expression of Interest for Prequalification of Local NGO Partners to SOS CV”

SOS CV office, Wadajir, KM 4, Airport Off-road, next to Al-Buruj, Mogadishu

Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Important Notes

• This is not a request for funding or a guarantee of partnership.
• Only shortlisted organizations will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.
• SOS Children’s Villages reserves the right to accept or reject any application without explanation.