GOAL invitation for expressions of interest for the supply of consultancy services for a
livelihoods intervention for South Sudanese refugees in Gambella, western Ethiopia
Ref. No: GO-ET/DFID Consultancy Services
GOAL is an international non-governmental agency that has been working in Ethiopia since 1984.
GOAL works with South Sudanese refugees in Gambella, western Ethiopia and wishes to hire a
company or individual (hereafter referred to as ‘the consultant’) for a 2 stage consultancy with the
following objectives:
Stage 1: To advise on and support the preparation of a proposal for a United Kingdom governmentfunded (Department for International Development, aka DfID-funded) multi-annual livelihoods
project targeting refugees and possibly host communities in Gambella, Ethiopia
Stage 2: Subsequent project implementation, if the proposal is successful.
The contract between the successful consultant and GOAL will cover both the initial proposal
preparation period (Stage 1 - January-February 2016) and the subsequent implementation and
evaluation period (Stage 2 - likely 3-4 years, commencing mid-2016). However, the Stage 2 element
of the contract will only come into effect subject to a) donor approval of the proposal, b) GOAL
satisfaction with the consultant’s performance at Phase 1 stage), and c) GOAL acceptance of the
consultant’s proposed budget for Stage 2. At that point the contract will be revised and updated to
include costs and responsibilities covering the implementation and final evaluation period.
Criteria:
1. The consultant shall have substantial experience working in Ethiopia in the
development/humanitarian/resiliency context; such experience to be measured in years,
scope of activities, funding levels, etc;
2. Substantial experience in leading livelihoods projects. Leading such projects with refugee
populations in Ethiopia will be a distinct advantage;
3. A strong understanding of a markets-based approaches to livelihoods or ‘M4P’ livelihoods
programming will also be a distinct advantage – such approaches will be included and
indeed be key for the proposal preparation and subsequent implementation.
Stage 1 - Proposal Development & Related Activities (January-February 2016):
1. Undertake basic rapid field research in 1-2 refugee camps in Gambella;
2. Lead the compilation and analysis of said research to inform the proposal
3. Lead the proposal writing, including subsequent replies to issues raised by the donor;
4. Work with key GOAL staff in Ethiopia in the budget preparation for the proposal;
5. Any other work, within reason, required to support the proposal submission and
subsequent review process.
Stage 2 – Implementation and Related Activities (3-4 years):
Upon award being granted, the consultant must submit to GOAL a detailed budget covering the
support required during the implementation and post implementation/termination evaluation
period. A clear ToR with detailed activities will be agreed upon with the consultant at this point.
Activities will include:
1. Lead and advise GOAL on the technical aspects of the project implementation throughout
the lifespan of the project;
2. Support report preparation as required by the donor, UNHCR and government agencies,
including financial reports;
3. Attend all necessary GOAL meetings, donor meetings, technical meetings, door visits, etc;
GOAL’s responsibilities:
1. Provision of accommodation in Addis Ababa and in Gambella Region;
2. International travel and transport whilst in country, budgetary support, logistics;
3. All necessary support to undertake the field research in the refugee camps – personnel,
vehicles, etc;
4. Technical support for budget preparation;
5. Facilitation for permission to undertake research and to visit the camps;
6. Introduction to key personnel and stakeholders within Ethiopia – UNHCR, ARRA, etc.
7. Any other support, within reason, required by the consultant.
Duration and Location
Stage 1 consultancy will involve a maximum of 30 person-days’ work, and will take place in Ethiopia,
with scope for remote preparation of the final documents (to be suggested in the consultant’s
proposal).
Application Details:
 Applications must include a quote for the first stage, cover letter, and company profile /
CV clearly outlining experience in the relevant areas.
 Applications must be submitted via the GOAL address to tenders@goal.ie clearly marked
with the reference number GO-ET/DFID Consultancy Services.
 Applications must include company / consultant name, telephone, fax number, mailing
address and email address.
Closing date for applications: 27th January 2016, 5PM GMT.