Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services for Conducting Feasibility Study and Design of Hafir Dam in Feer Feer Village, Hiran Region

Job description

1. Title of Consultancy: Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services for Conducting Feasibility Study and Design of Hafir Dam in Feer Feer Village, Hiran Region
2. SCI Contracting Office: Save the Children (SC), Somalia Country Office
3. Consultant Type: Required Individual Consultancy/Firm
4. Responsibility for: Logistics arrangements and Costs
Save the children will pay the consultant fee in installments and the consultant will cover their own logistical arrangements and costs; including food, accommodation
and local transport and all cost associated with data collection work and other activities.
5. Taxation Provisions Consultant shall be responsible for all Taxes arising from the consultancy in line with the local Tax regulations applicable at the SCI contracting office named above.
6. Travel Requirements The consultant will cover his travel costs (tickets) and arrange local travel to field sites.
7. Security
Requirements
Consultant will comply with standard of Save the Children Security procedures, including the completion of SCI online security training, adhering to the terms of access negotiation and maintaining low profile while in Somalia
8. Evaluation Criteria Essential Criteria:
• Valid Registration certificate from the ministry of commerce and industry of Federal government of Somalia
• Valid Tax registration number & certificate from the Ministry of Finance of Federal Government of Somalia with good standing of Q2 2025
Capability/Technical Criteria:
A) Firm’s Experience – 30%:
• The firm must demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in water resource infrastructure, including hydrological, geotechnical, or civil
engineering projects. It should also show successful completion of at least three similar Hafir dam feasibility studies. Experience will be assessed based
on relevance, complexity, and context. Supporting documents (e.g., contracts, reference letters) are required.
B) Technical Proposal – 40%
This criterion assesses the overall quality, feasibility, and technical soundness of the consultant’s approach, including the methodology, work plan, and resource allocation. Evaluation will be based on the following components: 

• Work Plan and Expert Alignment (15%)
Assesses the clarity and realism of the proposed work plan, including the logical sequencing of tasks, time allocation, and how well expert
involvement aligns with each activity.
• Methodological Approach (25%)
Evaluates the consultant’s understanding of the assignment, proposed execution strategy, and management approach. This includes assessment of the organizational structure, staffing plan, and suitability of technical tools and equipment proposed for surveys and data analysis.
• Sustainability Policy: 10% Bidder submits comprehensive sustainability policy throughout of this consultancy assignment.
• Detailed financial proposal with budget breakdown. (20%).
Note: The consultant should score 70% to be shortlisted for an interview

Skills and qualifications

Terms of Reference
Consultancy Services for Conducting Feasibility Study and Design of Hafir Dam in Feer Feer Village, Hiran Region
A. Introduction
Somalia is yet to recover from the impact of the 2020 to 2023 historic drought and flooding in late 2023 and mid-2024, yet the country may be again moving towards another multi-season drought period. The increased frequency of cyclical droughts and floods has strained the coping capacities and resilience of millions of Somalis, leading to persistently high levels of vulnerability. Whereas current projections for drought-related displacement constitute about 38 percent (84,388) of the 222,074 overall displacements in the current Gu season, according to the DTM report in early June, this number is likely to increase in the second quarter of the year if dry conditions persist. The WASH situation in Somalia remains dire due to prolonged drought and weak infrastructure, with an estimated 5.24 million people projected to need humanitarian WASH assistance in 2025, a slight decrease from
the previous year. The poor performance of the October to December 2024 rains has exacerbated the already dire conditions, leading to water scarcity and deteriorating sanitation facilities in drought affected regions, including Hiran. According to the Hirshabelle WASH Cluster Rapid Needs Assessment conducted in February 2025, in Hiran, households primarily rely on unprotected water sources, which are not available year-round.
The distance to water sources and the cost of water have increased due to drought, exacerbating water-related illnesses among household members and significantly increasing their risk of sexual violence, harassment, or exploitation. These combined factors underscore the urgent need for improved access to safe water across affected areas to mitigate the impacts of dry conditions and reduce displacement.

Attachments

ToR for Feasibility Study and Design of Hafir Dam in Feer Feer Village, Hiran Region.pdf

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by either:
Electronic Submission via ProSave (Recommended)
➢ Submit your response in accordance with the guidance provided in the below document:Bidding on a
Sourcing Event.pptx
• Bidders are encouraged to apply via Ariba system. Please request the Ariba link via email sending your company profile and Business registration certificate/CV. Please address your
request to apply via ProSave to css.logistics@savethechildren.org, Electronic Submission via Protected Email box (Optional).
• Email should be addressed to southcentral.supplychain@savethechildren.org
• Note – this is a sealed tender box which will not be opened until the tender has closed.
Therefore, do not send tender related questions to this email address as they will not be answered.
• The subject of the email should be Feasibility Study and Design of Hafir Dam in Feer Feer Village, Hiran Region as the subject”
• All attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand what each file relates to.
• Emails should not exceed 15mb – if the file sizes are large, please split the submission into two emails.

Do not copy other SCI email addresses into the email when you submit it as this will invalidate your bid.
➢ Your bid must be received, no later than 5th July ,2025.
Bids must remain valid and open for consideration for a period of no less than 60 days.
All proposals should be submitted as per the above procedure
The deadline is 15th July 2025