Terms Of Reference For Child-led School Safety Audit On Gender-based Violence (gbv) Risks In Supported Schools

Save the Children Somalia is inviting consultancy firms to submit bids for a child-led school safety audit focused on gender-based violence (GBV) risks in supported schools. The consultancy will last for 35 days, covering preparation, facilitation, and report development, with applications due by August 8, 2026. Consultants must have relevant qualifications and experience in GBV safety audits, particularly in humanitarian contexts, and will be responsible for their own logistics and travel costs.

 Job description

INVITATION TO BID FOR CONSULTANCY

Title of Consultancy

General Reference

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CHILD-LED SCHOOL SAFETY AUDIT ON GENDER-BASED  VIOLENCE (GBV) RISKS IN SUPPORTED SCHOOLS

2 SCI Contracting Office

Save the  Children Somalia/land Country Office

3 Period of Consultancy

The duration of this assignment is 35 days, encompassing preparation of materials and resources, desk review, workshop facilitation, and development of the final report. Specific schedules will be agreed upon with the selected consultant/consultancy firm.

4 Consultant type required

Consultancy Firm

5 Responsibility for Logistics arrangements and Costs

Save the children will pay the consultant fee in a lump sum and will not reimburse any incurred costs during the assignment. The consultant will cover their own Logistical arrangements, costs; including food, accommodation, local transport and all cost associated with data collection work and whole activities.

Education

6 Taxation Provisions

The consultancy firm shall be responsible for all taxes arising from the consultancy in line with the local Tax regulations applicable at the SCI contracting office.

7 Travel requirements

The consultancy firm will cover all travel costs (tickets) and arrange local travel to field sites.

8 Security requirements

The consultancy firm will comply with standard of Save the Children Security procedures, including the completion of SCI online security training (applicable to international consultants) prior to travel to Somalia. 

Skills and qualifications

Professional quality and Expertise

Vehicle & Traffic Safety

The following are the minimum requirements for the Consultant Firm to be considered for carrying out the assignment.

·         Advanced degree (master’s or equivalent) in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Gender and Women Studies, Governance, International Development, Economics, Human Rights, or related field.

·         The consultant should demonstrate extensive 7-10 years professional experience and technical expertise in conducting Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Safety Audits, particularly in humanitarian and development settings. They should have a strong understanding of GBV risk mitigation, safeguarding, child protection, gender equality, and protection principles, with proven experience in applying participatory and survivor-centered approaches

·         Demonstrated experience in Somalia or similar contexts, with strong understanding of political, institutional, and socio-cultural dynamics.

·          Proven experience in child rights, gender equality, disability inclusion, or related thematic areas.

Discrimination & Identity Relations

·         Strong experience using mixed-methods research approaches (desk review, KIIs, FGDs, stakeholder mapping, and policy analysis).

·         Strong analytical, facilitation, and high-quality report-writing skills with the ability to produce policy-oriented outputs.

·         The consultant should possess sound knowledge of conflict sensitivity, "Do No Harm" principles, and the socio-cultural context of fragile and conflict-affected settings, particularly Somalia. They should demonstrate the ability to design and implement robust assessment methodologies, engage diverse stakeholders ethically and inclusively, analyze findings, and produce practical, evidence-based recommendations that strengthen programme safety, accessibility, and accountability.

·          Ability to work in politically sensitive environments and deliver within tight timelines.

·         Strong knowledge and experience to create linkages between the potential GBV, CP risks at school and communities.

Family Law

·         Strong English communication skills: Somali language proficiency and/or access to local research capacity is an advantage.