Draft Terms of Reference –

Assessment, Identification and Distribution of kerosene and gas stove to

charcoal users for cooking in poor community in Hargeisa, Somaliland
PN: 2015.2085.7

This ToR is aimed to lease a non-profit humaniterial local organization based in Somaliland for
assessment of using different types of cooking stove in disadvantaged communities in
Hargeisa,distribution of kerozene and gass stove to most dissadvantaged households who use
charcoal,and then conducting evaluating assessment after distribution of the cooking stoves.

CONSULTANCY FOR Distribution of kerozene and gass stove to charcoal users for
cooking in poor community,Hargeisa,Somaliland
PROJECT GIZ- Sustainible Land Management (SLM) Project

PROJECT AREA Maroodi-Jeeh,Somaliland

1 Background

Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Management (SLM) project in Somaliland is a 3.5 year (September
2015- February 2019) project designed to support the Government of Somaliland filling a critical gap
supporting programs that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan and other relevant
guiding Documents.

The project aims is to support the development of alternative sources of energy by reducing pressure
on the biomass resources (vegetation cover) of Somaliland and through substitution of modern energy
saving stoves, (kerosene and Gass stove) the project will distribute kerozene and gass stoves for XX
households who live in Hargeisa IDP areas. Women and children are the primary beneficiaries.
As a result, they will be relieved of the burden of charcoal purchasing and be able to cook in smoke
free kitchens, which will positively impact health of cooks and their children. Moreover, the stoves
will assist environmental conservation

Objective of the assaignment

The NGO will support to carry out an assessment to identify those in most needs for cooking stove,to
distribute kerozene and gass stove to identified beneficairs,and after the distribution NGO will conduct an
evalaution to see how kerozene and gass stove meet the needs of the beneficiars.

2 Deliverable
The following deliverables are to be submitted to GIZ-SLM:

A. Assessment

I. A work plan with methodology section, including household questionnaire, scope and sampling
strategy (to be developed, discussed and approved in the inception phase) for the assessment,
II. Tools and techniques (quantitative and qualitative) for assessment,
III. Draft a report in English for assessment of targeted population
a) Table of content
b) Executive Summary
c) Introduction
d) Objectives of KAP and cohort study
e) Methodology
f) Findings
g) Recommendations
h) Conclusions
i) Annexes
B. Distribution of kerozene and gas stove to charcoal users
I. A work plan with methodology part, including schedule, and list of beneficiaries,
II. Arrange and prepare logistics and transportation during the distribution of the cooking stove,
III. Draft a report of the distribution of the stoves including signed list of the beneficiaries, and photos,
A. Evaluation
After the distribution of the cooking stoves, there will be an evaluation assignment to be done by
successful NGO. The length of the Report should not exceed 25 pages in total (excluding the annexes).

The Report should:

  Contain an executive summary (mandatory)
 Be analytical in nature (both quantitative and qualitative)
 Be structured around issues and related findings/lessons learnt
 Include conclusions
 Include recommendations

3 Scope of work
The scope of the consultancy will cover three activities namely assessment of needs of kerosene and gas
cooking stove, distribution of XX stove who use charcoal and later on conducting evaluation assessment.
The consultant will review the basic document, reports, case studies and other relevant. The consultant will
design methodology, tools and techniques to measure outcomes progress internally on a regular basis.
The consultant also identifies/documents lessons learned and makes recommendations that stakeholders
might use to improve the quality implementation of other related projects & programs and scale up the
modalities & best practices in other projects of partner that are almost following the same approach.

4 Qualification
 Solid experience in assessment and evaluation methodologies;
 Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to conduct discussions with diversified people;
 Extensive experience in designing and providing recommendations for monitoring system of
development projects;
 Experience in working with NGOs;
 Demonstrated analytical, communication and report writing skills;
 Proficiency in Somali and English
 Familiarity with Somaliland context is a plus

5 Reporting
The Local NGO will report to GIZ Somaliland and to the Program Manager of GIZ-SLM project

6 Logistic Support
GIZ will be responsible for all logistic supports like transportation, (…..stationary)

7 Documents to be submitted by the consultant

Need to submit one financial and one technical proposal separately. Along with the technical proposal,
NGO’s profile
 Technical Proposal:
I. Cover letter – maximum one page
II. Technical proposal – Maximum 6-8 pages
a. Relevant experience of the NGO
b. Understanding of the assignment / objectives of the study
c. Proposal for the methodology, including sampling and approaches to be used
d. Proposed timeline for completing the study
e. A plan for analysis and sense making of the data
f. Team composition

 Financial Proposal – (In US Dollars)

I. Financial Proposal – Maximum one page
II. Breakdown of cost estimates for services to be rendered
III. This should include daily NGO fees, and enumerator fees

8 How to apply?
Please send all the requested documents to XXXXXX with the reference of your email.
Deadline for submission: XXXXX