Request for Proposal For Consultancy For Review And Finalization Of The Education In Emergencies (Eie) Policy And Development Of Gender And Social Inclusion Guidelines For Education In Emergencies (Eie) Implementers

Request for proposals for Consultancy for review and finalization of the Education in Emergencies (EiE) Policy and Development of Gender and Social Inclusion Guidelines for Education in Emergencies (EiE) Implementers in Somalia. Scope of Work The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Education in Emergencies (EiE) Policy Review · Review the 2021 draft EiE policy and analyze its alignment with current education, gender, and inclusion priorities. · Conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of existing policies, frameworks, and best practices in education in emergencies with a focus on gender and social inclusion. · Facilitate consultations with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and community leaders, to gather relevant insights and feedback on EIE. · Analyze the current educational landscape, identifying areas of strength, gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in gender responsiveness and social inclusion in EiE in Somalia. · Refine and finalize the policy document incorporating gender responsiveness and social inclusion principles, outlining strategies, guidelines, and implementation mechanisms. · Develop a framework for monitoring and evaluating the progress and effectiveness of the policy. · Organise a consultation workshop for MOECHE, FMS, partners and other stakeholders review and input. · Incorporate feedback in the framework document · Conduct validation of the EIE policy. 1. Gender responsive and social inclusion guidelines for the EiE implementers. · Draft guidelines that include minimum requirements for gender responsiveness and inclusion in EiE, Context-specific recommendations, practical tips for implementation, mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation and information on relevant resources (training materials, toolkits, etc.) available in Somalia that support implementers on gender and social inclusion in EiE. · Align the guideline with National Education Acts and Policies as well as INEE minimum standards and the Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in the Education Sector (GADRRRES) Comprehensive School Safety Framework (CSSF). 4.0 Deliverables 1. Inception report outlining the methodology, work plan, and timeline for the assignments. 2. Review report summarizing key findings on the 2021 draft EiE policy 3. A revised and translated final policy and guidelines for gender responsive and social inclusion document incorporating feedback from stakeholders. 4. A resource list detailing information on available resources and support mechanisms within the country (training materials, toolkits, service mapping, etc.) for EiE implementers. 5. A detailed monitoring and evaluation framework for the policy and guidelines. 6. Stakeholder validation workshop 7. Final consultancy report. 6.0 Qualifications Summary/Evaluation Criteria The consultant should possess the following qualifications: · Masters degree in education, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict studies, or related fields. · Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in education and emergency contexts. · Demonstrated expertise in policy development, gender analysis, and stakeholder engagement with the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education (MOECHE). · Proven experience in similar assignments or direct collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education. · Strong gender analysis and understanding of girls participation in education. · Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. · In-depth knowledge of education in emergencies and best practices. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in English and Somali is a must. · Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Tender Link : https://somalijobs.com/tenders