TERMS OF REFERENCE

Resource Mobilization and Proposals Development Consultant

Duty Station

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Institution

Somaliland National Disaster Preparedness and Food Reserve Authority (NADFOR)

Reporting to

Director of the National Disaster Preparedness and Food Reserve Authority (NADFOR).

Duration of Assignment

6 months (February 2022)

1. Background.

The Nordic International Support Foundation (NIS) is a non-profit organization, headquartered in Oslo. NIS work with international donors, national governments, community leaders, national civil society groups and other key stakeholders to support processes that facilitate recovery from conflict through a variety of means, and currently implement projects in Somalia, Mali and Myanmar.

The NIS-administered Support to Somali Experts Secondment and Capacity Building Programme (SES), funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), aims to support the efforts of the Swedish government in seconding high-capacity Somali diaspora and local experts to a range of national institutions in Somaliland for the implementation of the National Development Plan (NPD). By helping to provide high-capacity diaspora experts to weakened government institutions, this programme seeks to boost their capacity to function and implement government policy. While the provision of experts under a single programme will not remedy all the capacity constraints faced by government, this programme will help to build the core competencies necessary to achieve longer-term and more ambitious development goals in the years ahead.

2. Purpose

Based on the requirement mentioned in the background, the purpose of the consultancy is generally to initiate, prepare development proposals for secure funding from international donors and who has an

experience of mobilizing resources from local communities, Somaliland Diaspora, private sector etc. In conjunction with the management of the Agency including Directors of different departments within the Agency, the consultant will take the lead in developing an evidence- based concept notes and full proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal guidelines for submission to institutional donors.

The consultant will have a series of consultations meeting with senior management of the Agency for reviewing, analyzing, and prioritizing of activities for each project and working out the required budget to implement these activities.

3. Specific Tasks

The consultant will develop, in consultation with senior management of the Agency, a detailed work plan that will include undertaking at least the following tasks:

Within the first 8 weeks prepare and submit an Inception Report presenting the status of the Agency in terms of existing funding gaps and development priorities, available funding opportunities including a list of donors that support development and a plan of action for the first six months:-

Ø Review relevant secondary literature including, but not limited to development priorities Accessibility, Enhancing Quality and Strengthening capacity of the Agency with particular emphasis on Technical Training, Food Security and Livelihoods, Protection, and Disaster Risk Management.

Ø Prepare and review high-quality funding applications to foundations and government Research existing and prospective funding opportunities at national/regional and international levels.

Ø Prepare and agree a work plan of action with minister/management of the Agency and implement it accordingly.

Ø Finalizing the draft policy for regulating the Fund.

Ø Developing fund-raising strategy.

Ø Develop and strengthen collaboration with relevant government ministries, departments and agencies.

Ø Lead and coordinate resource mobilization initiatives of the Agency, preparing proposals for fundraising where necessary.

Ø Collect and compile information and supporting documentation for applications.

Ø Support the maintenance and development of a grant database.

Ø Conduct problem analysis and validation workshops on contents of proposals with senior management of the Agency including directors of relevant departments.

Ø Based on the primary and secondary information gathered, and in accordance with guidance in the Request for Proposal, firstly a) design a project, including logical framework, budget, and narrative concept note, and secondly b) write a full proposal should the concept note be invited to the next stage.

4. Contract and Reporting Arrangements:

The Specialist will report to the Director for National Disaster Preparedness and Food Reserve Authority (NADFOR).

He/She shall submit the reports summarized below, for the respective period. All documents/reports will be issued in English, submitted in both hard and electronic copies.

a) Work plan: A work plan will have to be developed with the Supervisor during the first week of assignment which will provide clear and time bound activities to successfully implement the outputs of the assignment.

b) Monthly Progress Reports: The Specialist shall prepare monthly concise reports with the relevant information on progress, and emerging challenges.

c) Annual Progress Reports: The Specialist shall prepare annual concise reports with the relevant information on progress, highlighting achievements, emerging challenges and recommendations to ensure a successful of a risk-based supervision approach implementation.

d) Final Report: Before the end of the assignment, the Specialist shall submit a final report detailing all the activities undertaken. The report will outline achievements and challenges and lessons learnt.

5. Qualifications and Experience.

Core Competencies:

Ø Demonstrated commitment to the government policies and national development plan.

Ø Sensitivity and adaptability to cultural, religion, nationality and other national core values.

Ø Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Functional Competencies:

Ø Relevant skills on the topic and in particular on research and drafting policies.

Ø Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and web-based applications.

Ø Proven ability to deliver quality output working under tight deadlines.

Ø Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Ø Strong and proven research and analytical skills.

Ø Preferably an advanced university degree (masters or equivalent) in development studies, management, or a related field.

Ø Minimum of ten years’ experience in working with institutional donors and developing proposals.

Ø Strong project/program design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent, and consistent technical documents including log-frames and budgets.

Ø Prior demonstrated experience from developing and writing proposals for institutional donors, including Danida, Sida, World Bank Group, etc.

Ø Ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders, organizations, and technical experts from multiple sectors, through adapting facilitation techniques.

Ø Prior demonstrated experience in fundraising strategy and report writing.

Ø Flexibility to adapt to any subsequent changes in the terms of reference.

Ø Willingness and ability to travel to the field to conduct assessments and gather primary data.

Ø Excellent English speaking/writing skills required.

6. Communication

Fluency in English and Somali, both written and oral (Advanced level) speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.