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
