Somalia

INVITATION TO BID FOR INDIVIDUAL LOCAL CONSULTANCYSave the Children International (SCI) Somaliland program hereby invites interested individual local consultants to bid for the consultancy assignment detailed below1Title of ConsultancyTOR of Consultant for Livestock Holders Group TrainingSave the Children International – Somaliland Program2SCI Contracting OfficeSave the Children in Somaliland 3Period of ConsultancyThree (3) months.4Consultant type required One Experienced and qualified Individual Consultants (Consultancy Company is not applicable).5Responsibility for Consultant CostsThe consultant’s monthly fee will be paid as a lump‑sum, which must cover all personal costs, including insurance, meals, accommodation, and local transport within Hargeisa. SCI will not reimburse any additional personal expenses beyond the agreed lump‑sum feeA7Travel and Logistical SupportSCI will cover transport and per diem for official field travel outside Hargeisa required for this consultancy. However, while working within Hargeisa, the consultant is responsible for their own local transport and daily costs.8Security requirementsThe consultants will comply with the standard of Save the Children Security procedures. Payment Terms and Conditions The consultant will be paid on a monthly basis, with each instalment released only after the submission of a satisfactory monthly progress report detailing activities completed, outputs achieved, and planned work for the following month, and upon formal approval of that report by Save the Children. The total consultancy fee will be agreed in the contract and disbursed in equal monthly payments in line with Save the Children’s financial procedures9Consultant’s Experience Requirement:The consultant must have a minimum of seven years’ professional experience in livestock development, pastoral or agro‑pastoral livelihoods, and capacity strengthening of livestock keepers, with proven hands‑on work in areas such as animal health, rangeland and fodder management, milk hygiene, and climate‑resilient herd practices. They should have demonstrated experience working directly with livestock holder groups or producer organisations, strong familiarity with Somaliland’s dryland production systems and MoLRD technical frameworks, and solid skills in facilitation, mentoring, and practical livestock training delivery, supported by strong analytical and reporting abilities and fluency in Somali with working English proficiency10KEY PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENT Minimum Qualifications and professional experience Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, Animal Science, Livestock Production, Natural Resource Management, or a related field (master’s preferred)Minimum 7 years’ experience in livestock development, capacity strengthening of livestock holders, or pastoral livelihoods.Demonstrated experience working with livestock holders or producer organisations.Experience in dryland, pastoral, or agro-pastoral contexts.Familiarity with government livestock and MoLRD technical frameworks in Somaliland  11EVALUATION CRITERIAThe proposals submitted by consultants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: The following award criteria will be used during the evaluation of the technical proposals. DescriptionPossible ScoreCompliance with consultancy requirements:Responsiveness of the technical proposal to ToR.Methodology and techniques to be applied well stipulatedClear description and explanation of tasks in their Scope of Work20Consultant Qualification and Experience:Qualifications and general experience of the consultant demonstrating specific experience in conducting similar assignments, particularly in Somaliland/Somalia within the past ten years, with reputable organizations. Note – Save the Children has the right to undertake due diligence to verify the references before award 20Financial offer:Reasonability of the costs presented in the financial proposal. 20Interview scores40Total Score100 12. Application ProcedureCandidates interested in the consultancy are expected to provide the following documentation:A technical proposal with a detailed response to the TOR, with specific focus on the scope of work, methodology and timelines.Initial work plan and indication of availability A financial proposal detailing the daily rate At least copy of one report/contract indicting the successful completion of similar assignments by the individual consultant. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the consultant with contact details (the CV should include at least three traceable references).

1Title of ConsultancyTOR for Farmer Field School (FFS) Training ConsultantSave the Children International – Somaliland Program2SCI Contracting OfficeSave the Children in Somaliland 3Period of ConsultancyThree (3) months.4Consultant type requiredOne Experienced and qualified Individual Consultants (Consultancy Company is not applicable). 5Responsibility for Consultant CostsThe consultant’s monthly fee will be paid as a lump‑sum, which must cover all personal costs, including insurance, meals, accommodation, and local transport within Hargeisa. SCI will not reimburse any additional personal expenses beyond the agreed lump‑sum feeA7Travel and Logistical SupportSCI will cover transport and per diem for official field travel outside Hargeisa required for this consultancy. However, while working within Hargeisa, the consultant is responsible for their own local transport and daily costs.8Security requirementsThe consultants will comply with the standard of Save the Children Security procedures. Payment Terms and Conditions The consultant will be paid on a monthly basis, with each instalment released only after the submission of a satisfactory monthly progress report detailing activities completed, outputs achieved, and planned work for the following month, and upon formal approval of that report by Save the Children. The total consultancy fee will be agreed in the contract and disbursed in equal monthly payments in line with Save the Children’s financial procedures9Consultant’s Experience Requirement:Applicants must demonstrate expertise in FFS facilitation, climate-resilient agriculture, soil and water conservation, regenerative land restoration, climate-smart crop/fodder production, post-harvest handling, and adult learning. Minimum 7 years’ experience required.10KEY PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENT Minimum Qualifications and professional experience - Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field (Master’s preferred).- Experience in dryland contexts and Somaliland.- Experience with WFP/KOICA projects is an advantage.- Strong facilitation, mentoring, and reporting skills.- Fluency in Somali; working knowledge of English..  11EVALUATION CRITERIAThe proposals submitted by consultants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: The following award criteria will be used during the evaluation of the technical proposals. DescriptionPossible ScoreCompliance with consultancy requirements:Responsiveness of the technical proposal to ToR.Methodology and techniques to be applied well stipulatedClear description and explanation of tasks in their Scope of Work20Consultant Qualification and Experience:Qualifications and general experience of the consultant demonstrating specific experience in conducting similar assignments, particularly in Somaliland/Somalia within the past ten years, with reputable organizations. Note – Save the Children has the right to undertake due diligence to verify the references before award 20Financial offer: Reasonability of the costs presented in the financial proposal. 20Interview scores40Total Score10012. Application ProcedureCandidates interested in the consultancy are expected to provide the following documentation:A technical proposal with a detailed response to the TOR, with specific focus on the scope of work, methodology and timelines.Initial work plan and indication of availability A financial proposal detailing the daily rate At least copy of one report/contract indicting the successful completion of similar assignments by the individual consultant. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the consultant with contact details (the CV should include at least three traceable references).

Four major child-focused agencies launched the Joining Forces Somalia Chapter on 11 February 2026, uniting efforts to strengthen child protection laws, end violence against children, and amplify children's voices in policy decisions. Save the Children Somalia chairs the alliance, which will advocate for passage of key child rights legislation and conduct national research on the situation of Somalia's children.

In July 2025, a diphtheria outbreak swept through Puntland, claiming 27 lives and infecting 482 people. Save the Children and the Puntland Ministry of Health, with funding from Gavi, launched a rapid emergency response deploying 35 mobile vaccination teams across four hotspot districts. The intervention reached over 48,000 individuals, immunising more than 40,000 children and successfully containing the outbreak. This is the story of the health workers, parents, and communities who came together to protect their children from a deadly but preventable disease.

Children in Somalia are facing a catastrophic hunger crisis after four consecutive failed rainy seasons completely exhausted food reserves in several regions with the next few months critical to prevent avoidable deaths.

In drought-prone Burao District, two women's lives changed when early warning systems and community training gave them the knowledge and voice to protect their families. Nasra now leads disaster preparedness in her community, while Zainab, who once lost everything to drought, can now act before crisis strikes. Their story shows how empowering women with timely information transforms entire communities.

Less than a third of people needing food assistance in Somalia received support in October with worsening conditions prompting the country to declare the first national drought emergency in nearly three years.

Three horrific acts of violence against children in Somalia in recent weeks are highlighting the urgent need for the Somali government to approve and implement legislation that protects children.

Reactive Statement on Approval of Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission

The landmark ratification of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child this week means the government of Somalia is now legally obliged to align national laws and policies with the provisions of the charter that was established 35 years ago.