(Consulting Services \u2013 Individual Consultants)<\/strong><\/p>\n (ICS Method)<\/strong><\/p>\n Project: Multi-National Climate Disaster Risk Financing Project (ADRIFI\u2013 Somalia)<\/strong><\/p>\n Grant No: 210055043373 (ADF)<\/strong><\/p>\n Project ID No: P-Z1-K00-165<\/strong><\/p>\n Assignment Title: Individual Consultant to conduct a study on the gendered impacts of climate risks on women and girls<\/strong><\/p>\n Reference No: SO-SODMA-CDRFP-ICS-01 -2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Submission Deadline: 07-April- 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Federal Government of Somalia has received financing from the African Development Bank under the Multinational Climate Disaster Risk Financing Project (CDRF\u2013ADRiFi Project)<\/strong>. <\/strong>The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA)<\/strong> and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change<\/strong> are beneficiaries of the grant component of the Project and intend to apply part of the proceeds to finance consulting services under the CDRF\u2013ADRiFi Project.<\/p>\n The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), as the national lead institution for disaster risk management, has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU)<\/strong> responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities under the CDRF\u2013ADRiFi Project.<\/p>\n The project aims to enhance Somalia\u2019s resilience and response to climate shocks by strengthening the management of climate disaster risks through sustainable financing mechanisms.<\/p>\n This assignment falls under Component 1: Setting up an enabling environment for the adoption of climate risk financing instruments in Somalia<\/strong>, <\/strong>specifically under Sub-component 1.2: Enhancing understanding of climate risk financing instruments, including index-based insurance, by relevant stakeholders in Somalia (Government institutions, insurance regulators, private insurance companies, farmers, cooperatives, and community organizations)<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Somalia continues to face recurrent droughts and floods that disproportionately affect women and girls, limiting their access to productive resources and decision-making processes. This consultancy aims to generate evidence-based recommendations that will help integrate gender considerations into national climate risk financing strategies and ensure equitable access to such instruments.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To assess the gendered impacts of droughts and floods on women and girls in Somalia<\/strong> and to identify socio-economic, cultural, and institutional barriers that limit their participation in and access to climate risk financing instruments<\/strong>, particularly index-based insurance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Consultant will be responsible for:<\/p>\n Applicants must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n Address for Submission: <\/strong>Expressions of Interest must be submitted by email to: Deadline for Submission: 07-April- 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Late submissions will not be considered. The selection (shortlisting) of the National Individual Consultant<\/strong> will be carried out in accordance with the African Development Bank (AfDB) Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method<\/strong>, based on a review of Expressions of Interest received.<\/p>\n Consultants will be evaluated on the basis of their academic qualifications, relevant professional experience, technical capacity, and demonstrated ability<\/strong> to undertake a gender analysis on the impacts of droughts and floods on women and girls in Somalia.<\/p>\n The key selection criteria are as follows:<\/p>\n Eligible candidates will be scored based on the evaluation matrix below. The maximum score is 100 points, and only the highest-ranked candidates, with at least 70 scores, will be shortlisted for further steps (as applicable).<\/p>\n Download this File<\/p>\n1. Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nAttention: Procurement Specialist
\nSomali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA)
\nCDRF PIU Office\u00a0 Mogadishu, Somalia
\nEmail: procurement.head@sodma.gov.so<\/a> \u00a0and copy drm@sodma.gov.so<\/a>
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\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n8. Selection Criteria and Evaluation Matrix<\/strong><\/h2>\n
8.1 Selection Criteria<\/h3>\n
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\nAdvanced university degree (Master\u2019s level or higher) in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, or a closely related field.<\/li>\n
\nAt least seven (7) years<\/strong> of progressively responsible experience in gender analysis, gender-responsive programming, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, or related areas.<\/li>\n
\nDemonstrated experience in assessing gender-differentiated impacts of climate shocks (droughts, floods), gender inequality, vulnerability analysis, and women\u2019s access to financial protection or resilience mechanisms.<\/li>\n
\nProven ability to conduct key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), community consultations, and to facilitate validation or dissemination workshops.<\/li>\n
\nTrack record of producing high-quality analytical reports, gender assessments, policy briefs, or research outputs related to gender, climate change, disaster risk, or social inclusion.<\/li>\n
\nExperience working with government institutions, development partners, or humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected contexts; prior experience in Somalia or the Horn of Africa is a strong advantage.<\/li>\n
\nStrong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations.<\/li>\n
\nFluency in written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in Somali is an added advantage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n8.2 Evaluation Matrix<\/h3>\n
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\n Evaluation Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n Maximum Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Academic Qualification (master\u2019s or equivalent in relevant field)<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Relevant Professional Experience (7+ years in gender, climate, DRM, or related fields)<\/td>\n 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Technical Expertise in Gender & Climate Risk Analysis (droughts, floods, vulnerability, inclusion)<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Relevant Similar Assignments \/ Analytical Reports Produced<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Experience in Fragile Contexts \/ Somalia or Horn of Africa<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Participatory Research & Stakeholder Engagement Experience (KIIs, FGDs, workshops)<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Communication & Reporting Skills (quality, clarity, policy relevance)<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Score<\/strong><\/td>\n 100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n