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  • Posted: Jan 3, 2017
    Deadline: Jan 6, 2017
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    Adeso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa.


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    Consultancy - Development of Social Protection Policy

    ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY

    Social protection (SP) is an essential tool in tackling poverty, promoting economic growth and reducing inequality. The Government of Somalia is committed to the establishment of a strong system in social protection as evidenced in its decision to establishing and managing a Social Protection Sub-Working Group (SP SWG) and its prioritization of SP in the National Development Plan (2017-2019). The consultant will assist, by building on the work that has already been done by government and development partners to prioritize social protection strategies, to design a draft Social Protection policy for Somalia.

    OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

    Adeso is bidding for a WFP award of service contract for design of Social Protection Policy. In this reagard Adeso is looking a lead consultant for this work. The consultant will work with Adeso Somalia program management team to provide support to the government of Somalia, particularly the Disaster Management Directorate of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC), to design and draft a Social Protection (SP) policy for Somalia.

    DELIVERABLES

    i. Inception report and consultation schedule

    ii. A draft Social Protection policy and institutional framework

    iii. ToRs for all institutions engaged in implementation of Social Protection policy

    iv. Implementation Strategy

    v. Presentation of Social Protection Policy to relevant stakeholders

    SCOPE OF WORK

    The following key areas of work are included in this consultancy though the present list is not exhaustive and additional issues might come up during the consultancy:

    • Provide technical and strategic assistance to MoPIC, DMA and PSG5 SP SWG on development of social protection policy.
    • Identify and consult with key stakeholders (government, civil society, development partners, etc.) in workshops in Mogadishu, Garowe, Kismayo, Baidoa, Adado, and Bosaso.
    • Develop an institutional framework for social protection including leadership and coordination responsibilities.
    • Develop terms of reference (ToRs) for all institutions engaged in implementing the SP policy.
    • Recommend a coordination mechanism for the SP policy as well as draft a detailed implementation and monitoring plan for the first year of the SP policy and roadmap for the first 5 years of the policy.

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    • Degree in social protection, social policy or related field.
    • At least 10 years experience/Knowledge in the development, implementation, research and evaluation of social protection programs, preferably in fragile states.
    • Experience in facilitating and stimulating government coordination and engagement.
    • Experience in drafting SP policies.
    • Must be proficient in written and spoken English language.
    • Proficiency in spoken Somali desirable.
    • Familiar with Somalia context and related SP issues.
    • Experience of national processes and systems development desirable.

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS:

    All documentation related to the assignment shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Adeso

    Method of Application

    APPLICATION PROCESS

    Applications should be submitted not later than 6th January 2017. Adeso will conduct interviews on an on-going basis. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer. Each application should include the following:

    • An updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications;
    • Contact details of 3 references.

    Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

    All applications should be sent to Adeso at consultancy@adesoafrica.org with the subject line: “Consultant-Social Protection”. Applications should be submitted no later than 6th January 2017.**

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