Consultancy Combined Assignment Baseline Study for the Balbala Standard Project and National Local Research on Alternative Care Child Pro

Djibouti has announced a tender invitation for the Consultancy Combined Assignment Baseline Study for the Balbala Standard Project and National Local Research on Alternative Care Child Pro, aimed at improving structural stability and addressing erosion concerns in the tender area. The tender is situated in Djibouti, and it represents a key infrastructure initiative designed to enhance safety and environmental resilience. The tender is scheduled to close on 20 Aug 2026, giving interested contractors ample time to review requirements and submit their bids. The official tender notice number is not specified, while the WWW Reference Number is 12821582. Eligible bidders and organizations are encouraged to access the detailed tender documents and specifications to gain comprehensive information about project scope, eligibility criteria, and submission procedures.To download the complete tender documents, bidders are required to register on the website.

Tender Details

Title	Consultancy Combined Assignment Baseline Study for the Balbala Standard Project and National Local Research on Alternative Care Child Pro
WWT Ref No	12821582
Country	Djibouti
Financer Name	Yes
Summary	Tenders are invited for Consultancy Combined Assignment Baseline Study for the Balbala Standard Project and National Local Research on Alternative Care Child Pro Closing Date 20 Aug 2026 Type Consultancy CALL FOR CONSULTANCY Combined Assignment Baseline Study for the Balbala Standard Project and National Local Research on Alternative Care Child Protection Systems and Community Based Responses in Djibouti IMPORTANT ONE CONSULTANT FIRM FOR BOTH ASSIGNMENTS This is a combined call SOS Children s Villages Djibouti intends to engage one qualified consultant or consulting firm with the capacity and availability to undertake both studies Applicants should therefore submit one coordinated application covering both assignments with a clear methodology and work plan for each study and a financial proposal showing the cost of each assignment separately and the overall combined cost About SOS Children s Villages SOS Children s Villages is a global federation working to ensure that children and young people grow up in a safe nurturing family environment where their rights are protected SOS Children s Villages Djibouti has operated in the country since 1999 and implements integrated programmes including family like care family strengthening education support emergency response and initiatives that strengthen civil society and community based child protection Context and Background SOS Children s Villages Djibouti is inviting qualified national and international consultants or consulting firms to undertake two complementary studies under one consultancy arrangement The assignments are intended to generate evidence for programme implementation monitoring learning child protection system strengthening policy advocacy and childcare reform Assignment 1 Baseline Study for the Balbala Standard Project The Balbala Standard Project builds on the Family Strengthening Project and targets vulnerable families children and young people in selected areas of Balbala and Boulaos in Djibouti City The programme is planned for January 2026 December 2028 and aims to strengthen family care access to essential services alternative care crisis resilience community based child protection and youth self reliance Purpose of the baseline study The baseline will establish reliable starting values against which programme progress and results can be measured It will also test the availability and reliability of indicators and sources of verification and where necessary recommend feasible refinements Assess caregiving practices child protection awareness access to social and basic services and the situation of children without adequate parental care or at risk of separation Establish baseline information on household income livelihoods employment poverty access to financial services and household resilience to economic social and climate related shocks Assess education health psychosocial support protection care accommodation and other key dimensions of child and family well being Map existing care arrangements including family based informal and institutional care and assess the availability and functionality of formal alternative care options such as foster care kafala and kinship care Identify gaps in case management and referral systems existing community based organisations and community resilience mechanisms Assess youth unemployment barriers and opportunities for employability and marketable skills relevant to young people Geographic scope Selected areas of Balbala including Wahadi Daba and 8 Meter and Boulaos including Quartier 4 Quartier 5 and Djabal District Djibouti City Key baseline deliverables Documentation of data collection and consultations carried out Draft and final baseline study report with Executive Summary methodology recommendations on indicators and sources of verification a table of baseline values narrative findings and recommendations Presentation of final findings if required Assignment 2 National and Local Research on Alternative Care Practices Child Protection Systems and Community Based Responses SOS Children s Villages Djibouti seeks to undertake national and local research including case studies to document current alternative care practices child protection systems and community based responses The evidence will help identify what works existing gaps and opportunities for reform and will support programme design policy advocacy childcare reform and stronger collaboration among governmental and non governmental child protection actors Key objectives Map formal and informal alternative care arrangements including kinship care foster care kafala residential care informal care and family reunification approaches Assess the legal and policy framework institutional roles coordination mechanisms case management systems referral pathways and child safeguarding mechanisms Document community led protection mechanisms including Community Child Protection Committees CBOs religious and traditional support systems women s associations youth groups and informal support networks Identify challenges affecting children without parental care or at risk of losing parental care Document good practices and successful community based initiatives to identify what works Identify system and service gaps and opportunities for reform and provide evidence based recommendations for strengthening family based care and child protection systems Develop a minimum of five detailed case studies illustrating effective child protection and alternative care practices Geographic scope The study will combine a national level review with local research in Djibouti Town Balbala and Tadjourah Key research deliverables Inception Report and approved data collection tools Stakeholder Mapping Report Minimum five 5 detailed case studies Draft Research Report Validation Workshop Presentation Final Research Report Executive Summary Final database and interview records Methodology and Quality Expectations Applicants should propose a rigorous practical and coordinated mixed methods approach for the two assignments The methodology may include desk review quantitative data collection where required key informant interviews focus group discussions stakeholder mapping institutional capacity assessment community consultations observation and case study development The proposal should explain sampling or stakeholder selection approaches data analysis triangulation quality assurance and how the two studies will be coordinated without compromising the distinct objectives and deliverables of either assignment Child Safeguarding and Ethical Requirements Compliance with SOS Children s Villages Child Safeguarding Policy and applicable research ethics principles Confidentiality secure data handling and data protection Informed consent and age appropriate assent procedures where children and young people participate Child safe age appropriate and non discriminatory data collection methods Application of Do No Harm principles and appropriate risk mitigation measures throughout the assignments Indicative Timing The consultant is expected to develop an integrated work plan that allows both assignments to be implemented efficiently including where appropriate through coordinated fieldwork and stakeholder engagement Assignment Indicative period duration Key timing note Baseline Study 4 weeks from contract signature Preparation indicator source review field data collection analysis draft and final reporting National Local Research 8 weeks from contract signature Includes inception desk review fieldwork analysis draft report validation and finalisation Required Consultant Firm Profile Advanced university degree in Social Sciences Child Protection Sociology Development Studies Law or a closely related field particularly for the team lead research lead At least five years of relevant experience conducting research evaluations or assessments with demonstrated competency in baseline studies and or programme evaluations Demonstrated expertise in child protection alternative care child rights and issues affecting vulnerable children and families Strong understanding of development work and the operational institutional and socio cultural context of Djibouti Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods conceptual frameworks sampling data collection and analysis including age appropriate methods Ability to manage and coordinate multiple but related research assignments and deliver high quality outputs within tight timelines Strong analytical conceptual and report writing skills Excellent written communication skills ability to produce high quality outputs in French and English is strongly required for the research assignment Logistical Arrangements At programme locations accommodation and field transportation will be organised and covered by SOS Children s Villages Djibouti in accordance with the respective ToRs and should therefore not be included in the consultant s price proposal SOS staff will support coordination of interviews stakeholder linkages and local preparations as required Submission Requirements Applicants must apply for both assignments under this combined call A single coordinated application package should be submitted while clearly distinguishing the proposed methodology work plan deliverables and budget for each study Bid submission identification form Previous experience form Technical proposal covering both studies including methodology quality assurance safeguarding ethical approach staffing and an integrated work plan Financial proposal price schedule in Djibouti Francs DJF inclusive of applicable taxes showing

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Deadline

20 Aug 2026

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Publishing Date

10 Aug 2026

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