DEADLINE: 21ST NOVEMBER, 2022
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES NIGERIA
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR BMZ PROJECT TITLED “REDUCING CHILD VULNERABILITY THROUGH YOUTH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT” FOR SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES
(1) BACKGROUND
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria is one of 137 Member Associations working under the umbrella of SOS Children’s Villages, 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 the society, and the 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).
We invite suitably qualified consultants for an Expression of Interest (EOI) to conduct feasibility study for BMZ project titled: “reducing child vulnerability through youth, family and community empowerment” for SOS Children’s Villages
The feasibility study is to be carried out in the proposed project locations (Ogbe and Ikpema communities) and current project locations (Umegbe and Uzebu communities) in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The project objective is that the rights of children and youth in Oredo are protected through improved institutional capacities, functional community-based support structures and socio-economic integration services.
The BMZ project objective is further broken down into the following eight (8) sub goals:
(i) the community has improved its capacities to support the provision of basic services and the protection of its children,
(ii) Children and young people grow up in a safe and protective school and community environment,
(iii) Parents and guardians have improved incomes which enables them to actively support the development of their children,
(iv) The community has strong structures to ensure the protection of its children,
(v) Community-based partner organizations to implement their own development initiatives for vulnerable children and families
(vi) Staff of state and private institutions related to Alternative Care are strengthened in their capacities and consider the UN guidelines for Alternative Care in their daily work,
(vii) Young people (50% female) have improved their employability,
(viii) Young people (50% female) have improved their entrepreneurial skills.
(2) PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The study will assess the following issues and provide information on and analysis of the relevance, feasibility and sustainability of the proposed project.
Hence, the study should focus on:
- The Legislation covering child care, socio-economic integration and access to effective livelihood for caregivers and vulnerable youth and young people from care or other disadvantaged background from the selected LGAs (national and international standards/procedures, as well as a brief analysis of implementation/ enforcement)
- Root causes for social exclusion; international and national statistics measures and strategies on social care and protection as well as policies on local or national level for the target.
- Educational and Employment system for young people to start to generate income
- The nature number and type of participants the proposed project potentially affects; including self-help efforts and coping mechanisms of the target group (if applicable} as well as description of heterogeneity/homogeneity of target group regarding gender, age, ethnicity, sexual affiliation, language, capacity, etc. and its impact on the project design.
- All organizations and agencies affected by or involved in the proposed project and intended improvement of the situation, including an assessment of their capacities, including current local response and services provided to address the needs of the target group (with best practices if applicable).
- Other interventions or priorities of ministries, agencies and donors (individual and corporate) that may affect or be affected by the proposed project (including identification of challenges potential for cooperation and use of synergies;
- Risks with regards to the proposed project (economic, political, environmental cultural, legal technological, etc.) including mitigating measures to reduce the effect/likelihood of these risks
- Information from previous studies and evaluations relevant to the proposed project (if any).
(b) The feasibility of the proposed project consistent with the economic, social and institutional framework. This include but not limited to:
- Overall objectives: Why is the project important to the target groups and participants, the location and the government? What is the desired social development/impact which will be targeted in the project?
- Project purpose: Why do the target groups and participants need the project?
- Project results: What products and services will the project deliver to the target groups and participants? What assumptions are required to achieve the project purposed
- Project activities: What is the scope of activities to be undertaken and what are the associated assumptions for achieving the project results.
The project purpose and results should be measurable by objectively verifiable indicators (OVI) and project activities should be quantified wherever possible.
(c) A preliminary indication of any pre-conditions, an initial cost estimation, and possible project phasing and organization.
(d) Potential sustainability of the proposed project as determined by an assessment of the key sustainability factors, ownership by participants, policy support, economic and financial factors socio-cultural aspects, gender, appropriate technology, environmental aspects, and institutional and management capacity.
(3) Target Locations
(i) Ogbe Community
(ii) Ikpema Community
(iii) Uzebu Community
(iv) Umegbe Community.
(4) COMPETENCIES/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Profile of the consultants/agency
- Proven competency and experience in feasibility studies, needs assessment monitoring, evaluation and Impact assessments
- Experience in data analysis or data visualization
- Experience analyzing data for social feasibility and analyzing date from social monitoring systems, monitoring and evaluation work, or other survey work.
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of Information to identify 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 feasibility studies methods
- Strong skills in coordinating teamwork
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to transfer complex/ideas into practical and simple language
- Good understanding of the target locations
(5) APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates and/or Institutions are requested to submit
- A Curriculum Vitae/Company Profile- Letter of Internet
(6) SELECTION OF EXTERNAL EXPERT
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with SOS Children’s Villages Guidelines. All applications 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: soscvprocurement@sos.nigeria.org with the subject: “Expression of Interest (EOI) to conduct a feasibility study for BMZ Project for SOS Children’s Villages”
Note that applications must be received no later than 17:00 GMT (Nigerian Time) on or before 21 November, 2022
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.
