Background and Context

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

SOS children`s village Gode and SOS Children’s Village Addis Ababa programs were established in 2005 and 1981 respectively. Since their establishments, the programs have been supporting thousands of vulnerable children and their families with the basic essential needs like education, food, health, etc., required for their wellbeing and capacity development interventions for the caregivers and other stakeholders. As a result, many vulnerable children have been able to live in a safe and protected living environment. Currently, the two programs run alternative child care program (AC) that support the children and young people who have lost parental care and family and community development (FCD) program for the children and young people who are at risk of losing their parental care. In addition to the AC and FCD programs, SOS children`s village Gode program runs SOS medical center, Herman Geiminer school and emergency projects while Addis program runs SOS VTC, and SOS Day Care. These projects have been providing the program participants and the surrounding communities with the different services like primary and secondary education and training, curative and preventive health services as well as day care services free of payment or with little payment.

Objective 

The general objective of this need assessment is to provide specific information on the type and extent of vulnerability of children who have lost parental care and those at significant risk of losing it. Also it aims to create deep understanding of the magnitude and root causes of child vulnerability, abandonment and neglect. 

Expected Deliverable

• A detailed inception reports on how to conduct the needs assessments
• First draft reports
• Final needs assessment reports for both programs (Addis Ababa and Shabelle Zone and Jigjiga town) with SOS CV reporting template
• Documentation of activities (e.g. interviews) carried out
• Power Point Presentations on the preliminary study results 

Job Requirements

The must haves

For the firm

• Legally registered with a Tin number and a renewed license.
• 5 years related work experience.
• Proven competency and experience in participatory researches methods and baseline surveys particularly related to children issues

For the team selected for the project

• A Social science background, such as in Social Work, Psychology, Social-Pedagogy, Community Development, or Economics
• A good understanding of community development work and the social welfare system in the country
• Excellent analytical, research and report writing skills
• Good facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Proven experience in conducting assignments in complex institutional environments  
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Having the understanding on the local context of Somali region, especially the language and other cultural settings is advantageous
• Ability to deliver high quality works within tight deadline, strong analytical, communication and report writing skills

How to Apply

Interested and eligible Consulting Firms must submit hard copies of the technical and financial proposal in a separate sealed envelope before 5:00 PM 23th August 2021 by the following address only on working days (Monday-Friday)

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia,

Bole Sub City, Kebele 03/05, Namibia Street, House No 2/229, on the way from Atlas Hotel to Tele Medihanialem Tel. 0116611706 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The application should include:

• A full technical proposal
• A detailed budget according to guidance provided in the Terms of Reference
• A completed timeline for the process with implementation plan
• A full technical expertise review as requested by the Terms of Reference
• At least two previous similar pieces of work that include quantitative and qualitative analysis

NB. All submissions shall be in hard copy. Soft copy submission will not be accepted. 

Please click here to find the detailed terms of reference.

Reserves the Right: SOS Children’s villages Ethiopia reserves all rights to accept or reject any or all bids.