TERMS OF REFERENCE

Somali Resilience Program (SomReP)

DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE MARKET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT(iMSD) HANBDOOK

BACKGROUND

The Somalia Resilience Programme (SomReP) is a consortium of seven international non-governmental organizations (INGO) and one Local NGO. SomReP works to enhance the resilience of chronically vulnerable households, communities and systems across Somalia.

The Somalia Resilience Program (SomReP) is an ambitious approach to tackle the challenge of recurrent droughts and the chronic vulnerability among pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, and peri-urban households in one of the poorest countries in the world. SomReP is being implemented through a consortium of 7 INGOs (ACF, ADRA, CARE, COOPI, DRC, Oxfam and WVI) and 1 Local NGO(Shaqadoon)

SomReP would like to engage a qualified and dynamic consultant to provide services for development of iMSD handbook with a somalia context outlook. The handbook should be in English language.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The main purpose of the consultancy is to develop a iMSD handbook for the SOMREP consortium which should be in English language.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an iMSD handbook with Somalia context intergration
• Ensure the handbook covers Market analaysis, intervention models, partner selection, facilitation, learning and scale up sessions
• Share the draft iMSD handbook with SomReP technical lead for revision and inputs
• Incorporate suggested changes to the handbook
• Ensure accuracy of terms and terminology used in said handbook
• Ensure proper design and layout of the handbook ready for printing
• Submit the final iMSD handbook in soft copy to SomReP Technical Unit/Technical lead

Competencies and skills

• Degree in Business management, Entreprenuership, Developmental studies, International relations/Agribusiness or related areas;
• 5 years experince in inclusive market systems in fragile contexts.
• Experince in iMSD related development of manuals and handbooks
• Demonstrated good understanding of different sectors of the market systems spectrum and ability to adapt to different contexts. Working in Somalia is an added advantage.
• Sound underdtanding of the new trends in market systems
• Excellent English skills in both writing nd speaking

Evaluation Criteria

The Selection of the firm will be made based on cumulative analysis (i.e., mandatory requirement and technical qualifications as follows:

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Provide a certified copy of business registration(company/organization)
• Provide a certified copy of tax registration
• Provide information on ownership structure – name of directors/owners of the company(company/organization)
• References including names and contact information from previous clients who can be contacted regarding relevant experience in iMSD related work (At least three)
• Successful bidder will be required to sign World Vision Supplier Code of Conduct form

Technical Evaluation

Applicants need to clearly articulate on the following, but not limited to: –

• A cover letter outlining the suitability of the consultant in undertaking the assignment and summarizing relevant experience (Not exceeding one page)
• Consulting firm profile (Not exceeding one page)
• Up to two page statement of capability (referencing the selection criteria) and the approach to be take in undertaking this assignment
• Clear work plan including time frames for assignment – One page
• Detailed CVs of key personnel (including any formal qualifications) should be provided

Financial Evaluation

• A financial proposal with a detailed breakdown of costs quoted in USD. Applicable tax amount must be clearly stipulated and separated from the base costs.
• Payment Terms
• Credit Period

Financial proposal should not be part of the technical proposal; it should be a separate document.

Submission of Proposals:

Interested individuals and firms should submit their proposal accompanied with a cover letter, in English by email to somo_supplychain@wvi.orgon or before 15th August 2023.

Proposals should be submitted in three distinct/separate attachments, namely Mandatory Requirements, Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (Bidders who will combine both technical and financial proposals shall be disqualifyed)

EMAIL TITLE SHOULD BE; DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE MARKET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT(iMSD) HANBDOOK

Bids received after deadline shall not be considered.