Tenders Are Invited For Provision Of Emergency Life-Saving Services And Resilience Building In Drought Affected Communities

Tenders are invited for Provision of Emergency Life-Saving Services and Resilience Building in Drought Affected Communities in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. Closing Date: 25 May 2026 Type: Consultancy Implemented by humedica Ethiopia in Ethiopia, World Concern Development Organization (WCDO) in Kenya & WCDO and Wamo Relief and Rehabilitation Services (WRRS) in Somalia To be evaluated in 2026 (Kenya) and 2027 (Somalia and Ethiopia) Background and Context humedica e.V. is a German humanitarian organization, established in 1979 with the mandate of responding to medical and non-medical relief and disaster emergencies in the world. The background of the project is the following: This prolonged drought has caused a widespread humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya. The erratic rainfall has led to significant losses of livestock and crops. Chronic water and food shortages have affected the lives of millions of people. Although there has been temporary relief from the recent spring rains, it will take years for the affected population to recover from the effects of the prolonged drought. In Ethiopia, the Somali, Oromia and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) regions have been particularly affected by the drought. Combined with violence due to ethnic conflict, the lives and livelihoods of people in the regions have been severely affected. In the drought-affected areas, about 11.8 million people are currently dependent on food aid. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)-compatible analysis shows that many areas in southern Ethiopia are classified as emergency (IPC Phase 4), while there are also households that are in disaster (IPC Phase 5). Certain districts such as Dubluq and Elwoye in Borena Zone, Hudet and Moyale in Dawa Zone, and Segen Zuria and Kara Zuria in Konso Zones are identified as hotspots. Humanitarian assistance to drought-affected people in Ethopias Somali, Oromia and SNNP regions could not meet the needs in 2022. Although around 11 million people or 66% of the target population were supported with life-saving aid, many people in need did not receive adequate food or nutritional supplements. The situation of vulnerable pastoralists in the affected regions of Oromia, Somali and SNNP remains extremely poor and further scaling up of humanitarian assistance is urgently needed. In Samburu County, Kenya, more than 200,000 people are in urgent need of food assistance. Although there was good rainfall in some parts of the arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) in April 2023, food security in the ASAL areas has not yet reached the desired level, according to the Kenya National Drought Management Authority (NDMA). In Somalia, the cumulative impact of the five-year drought has resulted in loss of life and severe damage to livelihoods in the Lower Juba region. In addition to lack of rainfall and prolonged drought, high food prices, conflict, insecurity, and disease outbreaks have contributed to acute food insecurity and malnutrition in the affected regions. Social support systems were overburdened and as a result, parts of the population have been relocated from rural areas to collective shelters for internally displaced people. The drought has resulted in a large number of IDPs, with Somalia having the highest number, followed by Ethiopia. The number of IDPs is expected to increase further in the first half of 2023, which may lead to tensions between communities. In response to this, humedica,In collaboration with the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), humedica has implemented the project ****Provision of Emergency life-saving services and resilience building in drought affected communities in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia through humedica Ethiopia in Ethiopia and the partner organizations WCDO (Kenya & Somalia) and WRRS (Somalia) since 01.09.2023 with original project end of 31.08.2026, with an expected project extension in Ethiopia and Somalia until 30.06.2027. Project Objectives The outcome of the current project is reduced acute humanitarian needs and decreased mortality among the most vulnerable people suffering from the drought at the Horn of Africa by providing lifesaving and sustaining integrated assistance. For Ethiopia, humedica Ethiopia Established reliable screening and referral system for SAM and MAM treatment reaching children under five and PLW in the selected districts in Ethiopia Reliable supply of essential nutrients for children and PLW in the selected districts in Ethiopia. Increased capacity of three Stabilization Centers (SC) (nutrition referral centres) through donation of SC equipment, and increased capacity of pregnant and lactating women through nutrition education in three selected districts. For Kenya (WCDO) and Somalia (WCDO & WRRS), the partner organizations Increased ability by 1000 target households to take care of immediate needs through provision of monthly unconditional cash transfers. Improved access to clean and safe water among 20 villages in Samburu and Afmadow areas through water trucking. Improved nutrition status of 80,000 children and 3300 PLW in Samburu, Afmadow County/Districts Therefore, at this point in time, humedica is planning to conduct endline evaluation of the projects across the three countries with external evaluator with a primary purpose of independently assessing the projects performance, capture evidence of its results, and draw practical lessons from its implementation. Evaluation Purpose, Objective and Use At the end of the funding period of this regional project, humedica undertakes an Phased End-of-Project Evaluation which marks the preliminary end of the current funding phase supported by GFFO. This evaluation is a requirement of the German Federal Foreign Office and humedica, but also important to local and international partners. The objective of this process is to determine how effective the implementation through the partner organizations has been in; in reaching results expected within the objectives of the project proposal and the quality of impact of these results within the project context. The aim of this External Evaluation is to assess general progress achieved, key lessons and experiences, and areas where gaps and opportunities may still exist in this projects intervention. This evaluation is being conducted as per Evaluation Plan approved by humedica e.V. The overall purposes of the evaluation are the following: In terms of objectives per outcome the evaluation looks at the following OECD/DAC criteria: Relevance, Coherence, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Sustainability, Scalability/Replicability, Coordination and Cross-cutting Considerations to examine whether the Programme was successful in its strategies to improve inclusion and participation of the most marginalized beneficiaries. Impact - The extent to which the intervention has generated or is expected to generate significant positive or negative, intended or unintended, higher-level effects. Review of the conducted interventions in light of the actual needs of the target population in the project region with the goal to identify potential gaps for further project developments. Findings of this evaluation will help inform humedica, its partners and the funding German Foreign Office key lessons, and strategic trends helpful to improving humanitarian intervention strategies. This should help humedica strengthen areas that may require adjustment in the remaining part of this project, or in any future interventions. In particular, results of this evaluation will be helpful information, providing analysis and direction for improved future interventions. Evaluation Scope In addressing the purpose of this assignment, the scope of this evaluation will be limited to determining the status of the partners implementation in the following broad areas: Assess the overall Programmes performance from planning to implementation, identifying key strengths and areas for improvement; Evaluate the Programmes relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, impact and sustainability, scalability / replicability, coordination, and other cross-cutting considerations, with particular attention to gender equality, social inclusion, and child rights; Document vital lessons learned and best practices for future strategies and interventions; Evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships and coordination mechanisms in achieving Programme objectives; Provide actionable recommendations for improving Programme implementation and enhancing impact for the remaining Programme period or for any future interventions. Review the partners field financial accountability. Review field leadership/governance in relation to beneficiaries Assess the intervention in light of actual needs and evaluate the actual needs of the population in the project area (refugees, as well as host community) in light of the implemented activities. The evaluation will be carried out in the following places: In Kenya: Samburu County (Field Office of WCDO) and Nairobi (Country Office of WCDO) In Somalia: Afmadow District in Lower Juba In Ethiopia: Addis Ababa (Offices of humedica Ethiopia); Oromia, SNNPR & Somali regions (Project locations) The evaluation will be carried out at two distinct points in time by the same evaluator: For Kenya: May / June 2026 For Somalia & Ethiopia: April 2027 (as long as the project is extended; otherwise, possibly in May or June 2026) The evaluation covers the following target groups: Humedica Ethiopia country office: to make informed decisions about Programme adjustments and improve implementation strategies; to gain insights for strategic planning and resource allocation in similar contexts; Local government partners in Ethiopia Department of Health, medical centres etc.: To enhance coordination and support for the Programmes Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4211379/provision-emergency-life-saving-services-and-resilience-building-drought-affected-communities-kenya-somalia-and-ethiopia