Terms of Reference Expert Analysis on the Impact of Conflict in Somalia/land on Children and Identification of Advocacy Entry Points Linked to Save the Children’s Humanitarian Advocacy Agenda on Stop the War on Children

Job description

Title of Consultancy

Terms of Reference Expert Analysis on the Impact of Conflict in Somalia/land on Children and Identification of Advocacy Entry Points Linked to Save the Children’s Humanitarian Advocacy Agenda on Stop the War on Children

SCI Contracting Office

Save the Children Somalia/land Country Office

Period of Consultancy

The duration of the assignment will be 30 calendar days including travel days. This is inclusive of weekends.

Consultant type required

Consultancy Firm /Individual Consultant

Responsibility for Logistics arrangements and Costs

Save the children will pay the consultant fee in a lump sum and will not reimburse any incurred costs during the assignment. The consultant will cover their own Logistical arrangements, costs; including food, accommodation, local transport and all cost associated with data collection work and whole activities.

Taxation Provisions

The consultancy firm shall be responsible for all taxes arising from the consultancy in line with the local Tax regulations applicable at the SCI contracting office, Hargeisa.

Travel requirements

The consultancy firm will cover all travel costs (tickets) and arrange local travel to field sites.

Security requirements

The consultancy firm/individual will comply with standard of Save the Children Security procedures, including the completion of SCI online security training (applicable to international consultants) prior to travel to Somalia. 

Skills and qualifications

Professional quality and Expertise

The following are the minimum requirements for the Consultant Firm/individual to be considered for carrying out the assignment.

The consultant(s) will possess the following qualifications and expertise:

• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Law, Conflict studies, Child Protection or related discipline.
• 7+ years of conflict research experience- conducting conflict analysis and research in complex humanitarian or fragile contexts.
• Strong CPiE and humanitarian advocacy expertise
• Proven experience in Somalia or Horn of Africa- with deep familiarity with contextual dynamics, protection risks, and governance structures.
• Deep knowledge of International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law and child rights frameworks, particularly as they apply to conflict-affected children and CAAC obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex cultural, clan, and community dynamics in conflict-affected areas, ensuring sensitivity, confidentiality, and ethical engagement.
• Experience with qualitative methodologies, MRM/CAAC, child protection, and advocacy
• Hands-on experience applying qualitative research methodologies, including key informant interviews, focus group discussions, thematic analysis, and child protection assessments.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent analytical and report-writing skills; proficiency in Somali is highly desirable

KEY PROFESSIONAL STAFF REQUIREMENT

Description

Minimum Qualification and professional experience

Consultant(s) must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Advanced university degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least seven (7) years of professional experience in conflict research, protection analysis, or humanitarian programming.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in CPiE, advocacy, and evidence-based policy engagement.
• Proven experience in Somalia or the Horn of Africa region, with strong contextual knowledge.
• Knowledge and application of IHL, IHRL, child rights frameworks, and CAAC/MRM principles.
• Experience applying qualitative research methodologies in fragile or conflict-affected settings.
• Ability to engage government, civil society, and community stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; Somali language skills considered an asset.

How to apply

·         Interested consultant (s) who meet the consultancy requirements are requested to submit their bid and each application package should include the above required minimum requirements.

Applications can be submitted by:

Protected Email box below

·         Email should be addressed to Somalia.Tenders@savethechildren.org

·         Should you need any clarifications please direct your queries to Somalia.procurement@savethechildren.org and expect responses within maximum of two working days.

·         Note – this is a sealed tender box which will not be opened until the tender has closed. Therefore, do not send tender related questions to this email address as they will not be answered.

The subject of the email should be Expert Analysis on the Impact of Conflict in Somalia/land on Children and Identification of Advocacy Entry Points Linked to Save the Children’s Humanitarian Advocacy Agenda on Stop the War on Children.

·         All attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand what each file relates to.

·         Emails should not exceed 15mb – if the file sizes are large, please split the submission into two emails. 

·         Do not copy other SCI email addresses into the email when you submit it as this will invalidate your bid.

All applications MUST be submitted on or before the closing date below to be considered for the assignment. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

Interested consultants shall submit their applications through the above procedures on or before 29th December 2025.