SOS CHILDEN’S VILLAGES
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF LEGAL AND BUDGETARY POSSIBILITIES FOR INCREASING GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES
1. BACKGROUND
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria is one of 136 Member Associations working under the umbrella of SOS Children’s Villages International, an international non-governmental social development organization that works with all our stakeholders to find the most appropriate response to the situation of children at risk of losing parental care and those without parental care. We focus on the child’s development into a self-supporting and contributing member of society, and then recognition that a child’s development to his or her full potential is best realized in a caring family environment. Since 1973, we have been active in Nigeria, with footprints across the country in Isolo (Lagos State), Owu-ijebu (Ogun State). Jos (Plateau State) Ibadan (Oyo State), Benin (Edo State), Kaduna (Kaduna State), Abuja, (Federal Capital Territory) and Maiduguri (Borno State).
2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSESSMENT
This assessment will contribute to SOS CVN by providing feasible information concerning the country’s status on social services and in particular, those related to children that have lost parental care or at risk of losing it. The aim is to strengthen cooperation and partnership with governments in order to increase level of government commitment and participation to improve the lives of the children and families.
3. TIME FRAME Details of the Terms of Reference will be communicated to the pre-selected Consultant
4. COMPETENCIES SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Profile of the consultant/agency
• Proven competency and experience in monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment
• Experience in data analysis or data visualization
• Experience analyzing data from social monitoring systems, monitoring and evaluation work, or other survey work
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information to identify underlying trends and patterns
• Demonstrated ability to translate between data/science/technology and international development
• Proven familiarity and expertise with analytical techniques and modeling of complex systems
• Demonstrated experience documenting processes and/or writing scientific research articles
• A Good understanding of development work and partnerships
• Good facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in data collection and evaluation methods
• Strong skills in coordinating teamwork
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to transfer complex concepts/ideas into practical and simple language
• Good understanding of Nigeria’s child welfare system
5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates and/or institutions are requested to submit:
– A Curriculum Vitae/Company Profile
– Letter of interest
– Proposal (including methodology and cost of study)
6. SELECTION OF EXTERNAL EXPERT
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with our Guidelines. All EOI received will be reviewed based on its qualification, relevance, responsiveness efficiency and effectiveness in response to the EOI call.
7. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Recruitment of an External Expert (Consultant) should be submitted via: soscv.services@sos-nigeria.org with the subject: Expression of Interest for the Assessment of Legal and Budgetary Possibilities for increasing Government Subsidies.
Note that applications must be received no later than 17:00 GMT (Nigerian Time) on or before March 31, 2020
This call for EOl does not amount to any commitments on SOS children’s Villages International or its Member Association (SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria) or its staff either financially or otherwise.
