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Tenders are invited for Updating a Safeguarding Policy for Youthlink Somalia 3. Objectives The specific objectives are to: · Review existing YouthLink Somalia policies, practices and context (including local laws, organisational risk profile, partner context, youth / child vulnerability factors) · Conduct a benchmarking of international safeguarding standards and peer organisational policies (e.g., UNICEF, Keeping Children Safe, IFRC · Develop a draft Safeguarding Policy document for YouthLink Somalia covering children and youth (and as relevant adults at-risk) that includes: · Clear policy statement, scope and definitions · Principles and standards of behaviour · Prevention (safe recruitment, training, culture, risk assessment) · Reporting & response mechanisms (incidents, disclosures, investigations) · Roles & responsibilities (board, management, staff, volunteers, partners · Partner/contractor/third-party obligations · Monitoring, review and continuous improvement · Data protection, confidentiality, survivor/victim support, restorative actions · Develop accompanying guidance and procedures (either within the policy as separate appendices) that operationalise the policy · Propose an implementation plan including training, rollout (communication to staff, volunteers,), monitoring & evaluation (M&E) of the policys effectiveness · Ensure that the policy is appropriate to the Somali context, including cultural sensitivities, legal/regulatory requirements. 4. Scope of Work The consultant/team will undertake the following tasks: · Task 1: Inception & planning review YouthLink Somalias current organisational context, structure, existing policies, prior safeguarding or child protection measures, partner network and risk landscape. · Task 2: Desk review research relevant international safeguarding frameworks · Task 3: Stakeholder consultations discussions with YouthLink Somalia board members, senior management, partner organisations to understand safeguarding risks, expectations and cultural/operational context and identify key safeguarding risks in YouthLinks operational contexts; map vulnerabilities and existing mitigation measures; propose gaps to be addressed. · Task 5: Drafting of the Safeguarding Policy document including accompanying procedures/appendices and protocol, training modules outline, safe programme design checklist and presenting the draft policy to YouthLink Somalia for review, incorporate feedback, finalise the policy. · Task 6: Implementation planning produce an implementation plan with timeline, responsibilities, training plan, communication plan, monitoring & evaluation framework (indicators, reporting, review cycles). · Task 7: Presentation and handover deliver final policy document (in editable and PDF format), procedures package, training materials outline/slides, and briefing for the board/management. 5. Deliverables The consultant/team will provide: · Inception report including methodology, workplan and stakeholder mapping · Desk review summary (including benchmarking of standards and sample policies) · Draft Safeguarding Policy document (version 1) including procedures/appendices package (code of conduct, screening checklist, incident report form, investigation protocol, safe programme design checklist) · Final Safeguarding Policy document (version 2) incorporating feedback from YouthLink Somalia · Implementation plan document (roll-out, training, communication, monitoring & evaluation) · Training materials outline or slide deck (for orientation of staff, volunteers etc) · Final handover package (all documents, editable files, presentation to board/management) 6. Timeline A suggested timeline is 4 weeks (subject to agreement): · Week 1: Inception , planning and Desk review and stakeholder consultations · Weeks 2-3 Drafting of policy and procedures including review period with YouthLink Somalia, feedback incorporation · Week 4: Finalisation of documents and development of implementation plan & training materials and Presentation to board/management and hand-over 9. Quality Assurance & Compliance Standards · The policy must reflect key international safeguarding principles: e.g., all children and young people have equal rights to protection from all forms of harm; do no harm should be embedded; organisations have a duty of care and shared responsibility · The policy must be culturally and contextually appropriate for Somalia and aligned with local laws and risk environment. · The policy must include clear roles, transparent mechanisms for reporting and responding to safeguarding concerns, confidentiality and survivor-centred approaches. · The policy must include training, communication and partner/contractor obligations. Required Qualifications and Experience The consultant or firm must have: · Advanced degree in social work, child protection, human rights, or related field. · Minimum 5 years of experience developing safeguarding or child protection policies within NGO Sector. · Demonstrated understanding of Somali legal and cultural context. · Proven facilitation, research, and policy development skills. 15. Reporting and Supervision The consultant will report directly to the Programme Director of YouthLink Somalia or their designate Application Requirements: Interested consultants/firms should submit: · A technical proposal detailing understanding, methodology, and timeline. · A financial proposal (in USD) with itemized costs. · Copies of CVs of key personnel and company profile. · CV for individual consultant. · Three samples of similar safeguarding policies developed by the consultants/Firms · Statutory Compliance - Show compliance with all the applicable statutory and professional regulations (valid tax compliance certificate and business permit). Firms meeting the above criteria are invited to submit their proposals via email to procurement@youthlink.so no later than Close of business (COB) on 8th December 2025. For any inquiries, please contact admin@youthlink.so. Note: Late submissions will not be considered. Tender Link : https://somalijobs.com/tenders
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