Title National Consultant-Tailor trainings in leadership, public speaking and media.
E-Mail everline.shireka@undp.org
Reference Number PRC0153720/PRC0153720
Beneficiary Country SOM
Introduction Country: Somalia
Overview of the assignment
1.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through its Economic Recovery and Institutional
Development Portfolio, is supporting efforts to address long-standing structural and governance challenges
that hinder inclusive and sustainable development. These challenges include weak domestic resource
mobilization, fragmented planning systems, limited citizen participation, and institutional gaps in service
delivery and accountability. The Project Initiation Plan (PIP), implemented over a 10-month period, aims to
lay the foundation for a long-term, scalable governance and development programme. Implementation is led
by UNDP's Area Offices, with strategic oversight provided by the Country Office in Mogadishu.
In Somaliland, women's political and electoral participation remains critically low despite gradual progress in
promoting gender equality and civic engagement. The 2021 joint parliamentary and local council elections
saw women candidates face systemic and structural barriers, including limited access to campaign
financing, deeply rooted social norms, and the absence of a legislated quota system. As a result, only one
woman currently serves in the House of Representatives, while no women hold seats in the House of
Elders.
Nevertheless, women's networks and civil society organizations, particularly NAGAAD Network, continue to
play a pivotal role in mobilizing women candidates, providing mentorship, and advocating for inclusive
political processes and reforms that advance women's leadership. Strengthening the leadership, visibility,
and campaign capacity of women candidates remains essential to achieving more equitable and
representative governance in Somaliland.
The purpose of this consultancy is to design and deliver tailored trainings in leadership, public speaking,
media and visibility, and fundraising for women candidates in Somaliland. The consultant will be responsible
for developing training materials adapted to the specific needs of women candidates running for
parliamentary and local council elections. This will include reviewing previous trainings conducted for
women candidates, identifying lessons learned, and producing updated, relevant materials for both new and
returning candidates.
Additionally, the consultant will provide technical support to NAGAAD Network and relevant stakeholders in
developing a general campaign strategy for women candidates to enhance their visibility and
competitiveness.
2.
Under the supervision of the Head of the Hargeisa Area Office and in close collaboration with the Gender
Team, the consultant will:
• Review existing training materials and reports from previous women candidates' capacity-
UNDP Individual Contractor UNDP-SOM-00553
building initiatives.
• Develop training materials tailored to the needs of women candidates.
• Organize and deliver three (3) tailored trainings covering:
• Leadership and public speaking
• Media and communication
• Strategic campaigning and fundraising
• Support NAGAAD in developing a comprehensive campaign strategy for women candidates.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
1.Training materials and presentation slides (including methodology and timeline)
2.Delivery of three tailored trainings in leadership, public speaking, media, communication, strategic
campaigning, and fundraising
3.Draft campaign strategy developed with NAGAAD
4.Final training report submitted
3. Individual Contract and its General Terms and Conditions
Please see the INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT TEMPLATE
Please see the GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR THE SERVICES OF INDIVIDUAL
CONTRACTORS.
2.2 Section 2. Documents to be included with the proposal;
*1. Technical Proposal
Upload a brief proposal highlighting:
1. Why you are the most suitable for the job;
2. A Brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work (if applicable)
*2. Offeror's Letter to UNDP to Confirm Interest and Availability
Please complete and submit a signed copy of the offer letter using the provided template, including a
detailed cost breakdown of the financial proposal.
Please provide detailed breakdown of the financial proposal and submit required financial
information directly in the system as applicable. Make sure there are no mathematical errors , the
amounts are accurate and match with amount entered directly in the system.
Qualification and experience requirements
*1. Advanced degree in Gender Studies, International Law and Human Rights, Development Studies, or a
related field.
*2.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in women's political participation, gender equality, human
rights, and project management.
Demonstrated experience working with civil society organizations and government institutions.
Proven record in facilitation, and in producing strategic documents and policy briefs
Target: Yes
*3.
Skills and Competencies:
•Strong facilitation, consultation, and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent writing, analytical, and presentation abilities.
•Familiarity with the Somaliland context, governance structures, and political parties
2.4 Section 4. Technical Evaluation
*1. Evaluation criteria -Technical Evaluation
Academic Qualifications 10
Technical/Functional 15
Knowledge management and Learning 10
experience in women's political participation, gender equality, human rights, and project
management. 20
Proven record in facilitation, and in producing strategic documents and policy briefs. 2
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