The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland.
The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizen-government relationships.
TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals. DAI, an international development organization is currently implementing TIS in Somaliland, Puntland, Gedo, Lower Juba, Bay and Galgaduud.
TIS program is currently seeking experienced consulting firms and NGOs to facilitate a series of workshops in
1) conflict-sensitive programming (Do No Harm),
) conflict mitigation,
3) good governance, and
4) journalism/ independent media for local government and Community partners in South Central Somalia.
The goal of this activity is to build the capacity of local governments and stakeholders in Somalia in these technical areas.
The training will help to build consensus between government, civil society and private sector on how to promote responsible governance and social cohesion.
TIS seeks organizations that can conduct workshops in one or more of these technical fields (conflict-sensitive programming, conflict mitigation. etc) in one or more of the following locations: Bay (including Baidoa), Jubaland (including Kisrnayo). Galmudug (including Gaalkacyo), Galgaduud (including Dhusamareeb.), Bakuul (including Huduur), and Hiiraan (including Mataban).
Qualifications
Minimum three years of experience facilitating workshops in conflict sensitive programming (Do No Harm), conflict mitigation, good governance, and/or journalism/media.
At least one year demonstrated experience working in Somalia on related issues.
personnel with 5 years’ experience in peacebuilding or related fields.
Key personnel must be fluent in Somali language
Demonstrated knowledge of the security and operating environment in Somalia.
Demonstrated financial and logistics’ capacity to cover the costs and arrangements of workshop activities.
Payments will be made upon completion of activities.
Please send an Expression of Interest (E01) with
1) an organizational profile
2) CVs of key personnel, and
3) three professional references
to TISProcurement@dai.com.
Please ensure that the email title for your application is “Conflict Transformation and Good Governance.”
Deadline for receipt of EOI’s is March 31, 2015 at 4:00PM local time.
Qualified organizations/companies that meet the above qualifications will receive a full Request for Proposal.
Only shortlisted companies will be contacted.