Consultancy Services For URBANISE Project Pre-Post Impact Evaluation

Tender Announcement

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Invitation to Bid: Consultancy Services for URBANISE Project Pre-Post Impact Evaluation
Reference Number: ITB #1306734
Deadline for Submission: 12th August 2025 at 11:59 PM EAT

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is inviting qualified consultancy firms to submit proposals for providing Consultancy Services for a Longitudinal Impact Evaluation of the URBANISE Project in Somalia.

Project Context

The URBANISE Project, led by the BRCiS Consortium (Save the Children, NRC, GREDO), aims to enhance climate resilience and self-reliance of urban displaced communities across five Somali cities. The evaluation will adopt a longitudinal, mixed-methods approach across the project lifecycle (baseline, midline, endline) using contribution analysis methodology.

Scope of Work

The selected consultant will:

Co-develop and implement a pre-post impact evaluation and contribution analysis framework
Design and support quantitative and qualitative surveys (including tools and quality assurance protocols)
Train implementing partners in data collection methodologies
Analyze and report on logframe KPIs (e.g., Self-Reliance Index, Climate Resilience Index, LCSI)
Develop a customized Urban Climate Resilience Index
Facilitate in-person dissemination workshops (Mogadishu)
Deliver high-quality baseline, midline, and endline reports, presentations, and learning briefs

Eligibility Criteria

Only consultancy firms (not individuals) are eligible. Firms must demonstrate:

At least 5 years of experience in mixed-method longitudinal evaluations
Expertise in contribution analysis and outcome harvesting
Experience in fragile/urban contexts, ideally within Somalia or similar regions
Qualified team members with advanced degrees in relevant fields (development, climate resilience, etc.)
Familiarity with donor-funded project evaluations, preferably Danish-funded

Required Documents

Bidders must submit:

Cover letter introducing the consultancy team and roles
Technical proposal (max 15 pages) outlining evaluation design, methodology, sampling, and timeline
Financial proposal (including consultancy fees, travel, and logistics costs)
Resumes of all team members
Samples of previous similar work (minimum two)
Copy of company registration and tax certificate
Bank statement showing a balance of at least $50,000 USD (last 3 months)