e-WINS Project – Somalia
Empowering Women Through Investment and Inclusion in Somalia
ADRA Somalia, in partnership with the European Union, is implementing the e-WINS Project to economically empower 10,000 women and girls across Somalia. The project leverages inclusive and gender-transformative strategies to improve access to entrepreneurship opportunities, digital platforms, financial services, and decision-making processes.
As part of this effort, ADRA seeks a qualified consultant or consultancy firm to conduct a Baseline Survey that will provide critical data and insights to inform project implementation and track progress.
🎯 Objective of the Survey
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Establish baseline values for key project indicators.
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Assess the relevance and appropriateness of project indicators and targets.
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Explore existing and potential livelihood opportunities across the target regions.
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Conduct a comprehensive gender and stakeholder analysis to identify structural, social, legal, and financial barriers to women’s empowerment.
🌍 Scope of Work
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The survey will be conducted in:
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Jubaland State (Juba River Corridor)
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Southwest State and Banadir Regional Administration (Shabelle River Corridor)
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Somaliland Corridor
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🧩 Key Focus Areas Include
- Gender dynamics and intersectionality
- Legal, financial, and cultural barriers to women’s economic empowerment
- Stakeholder mapping
- Opportunities for business development and self-employment
- Data collection at individual, household, community, and institutional levels
✅ Required Expertise
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Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, or related fields
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Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in gender analysis and research
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Proven expertise in conducting baseline studies and stakeholder mapping
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Experience working in fragile contexts, particularly Somalia
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Strong communication, analytical, and report writing skills
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Familiarity with gender analysis frameworks such as GESI
📦 Application Requirements
Interested consultants/firms must submit the following by 14th May 2025:
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Cover letter
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Consultancy profile with sample report
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CV(s) of key personnel (max 3 pages per CV)
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Technical proposal (max 5 pages) outlining:
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Understanding of the TOR
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Methodology and tools
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Work plan and timelines
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Financial proposal with cost estimates (excluding accommodation, transport, enumerator costs)
📅 Application Deadline: 14th May 2025
📧 Submit to: [email protected]
Subject: Expression of Interest – Expression of Interest for “e-WINS Baseline Survey”
📄 Download Full ToR: www.adrasom.org
💬 ADRA Somalia is committed to safeguarding, gender equity, and inclusion in all its interventions.
