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Tenders are invited for Consultancy for Development of Localization Strategy (2 Consultants). Closing Date: 10 Jun 2026 Background and Rationale Save the Children (SC) has a strong commitment to supporting Local and National Actors (L/NAs) including children themselves in driving the sustainable realisation of childrens rights and has set itself an ambitious localisation agenda. It is Save the Childrens belief that shifting power, including resources, capacity and ownership, to national and local actors will result in more timely, appropriate and effective outcomes for the children most impacted by inequality and discrimination and better fulfil the rights of children. Save the Children Internationals Localisation Policy outlines the fundamental principles that govern the organisations commitment to localisation. It applies to all contexts and aims to support and guide the organisation to understand and respond accordingly. To operationalise the policy and ambition, Save the Children is engaged in several different workstreams to advance our localisation approach, from creating more equitable partnerships and reviewing our compliance requirements to revising our organisational capacity offer to local actors and granting flexible financing directly to local and national organisations, for example through Save the Childrens Humanitarian Fund. Save the Children is also committed to engaging with local and national actors and children in our process, at both country level and through our global partner feedback survey and global Childrens Advisory Body. Our approach is based on child rights: Our ultimate goal for localization is to more effectively fulfil the immediate and long-term rights of all children in all contexts. National and local actors, including government and civil society, have a fundamental role to play in upholding childrens rights. Civil society has a particular role in holding the duty bearers accountable to children and communities. We will work with and influence national and local actors to drive forward our commitment to inclusion, gender equality and child participation. We will ensure that childrens rights are incorporated into all our programming and advocacy activities, including prevention, emergency planning, response, and recovery frameworks. Save the Children is advancing its Local to Global for Impact ambition, aiming to shift power, resources, and decision-making to Local and National Actors (LNAs). The SC global direction on localization reflected a high level of ambition and is expected to help to contextualise and shape SCI oPt CO localization strategy. The strategy development process will be guided by three principles, which are expected to help ensure the strategy is relevant, inclusive, and owned by those involved: consolidating SCIs learning in oPt, where aspects of localization have been incorporated since SC began work in 1973; understanding the perspectives of local and national actors in West bank and Gaza, including their capacities, intentions, and future potential; and promoting participation in the strategy process, with the involvement of both SCI oPt staff and current partners as a positive step towards ownership. SCI oPt seeks to develop a context-specific Localization Strategy and Roadmap that: Aligns with SCI global localization commitments (Grand Bargain, Pledge for Change). Builds on internal assessments and partner engagement. Defines a clear pathway for transitioning towards locally-led programming and equitable partnerships. 2. Purpose To support SCI oPt in developing a comprehensive Localization Strategy (45 years) and actionable roadmap that operationalizes localization commitments across programmes, partnerships, and operating model. For this purpose, SCI oPt is interested in recruiting two consultants to co-lead the process along with a Localization Task Force formed of multi-department focal points from SCI oPt. SCI policy guidance emphasizes that localization strategies should be grounded in: Context analysis and ecosystem mapping. Evidence-based assessments and SWOT. Active participation of LNAs and staff. Clear vision, objectives, and operational roadmap. Additionally, internal discussions highlight the importance of learning from other CO strategies and adapting best practices for oPt. The strategy development process should primarily refer to SCIs Localization Operating Model Guidance (2025). This guidance aims to provide SCI Country Offices with a practical roadmap to assess, plan, implement, and operationalise localization efforts across different levels and contexts. The practical guidance, guided by the 7+1 dimensions of localization, has a strong emphasis on the how of localization. 3. Objectives The consultancy will: Assess current localization status Review existing partnership models, tools, and operating modalities. Analyze localization maturity across the 7+1 dimensions. Identify key gaps, risks, and opportunities for transition. Conduct ecosystem and stakeholder analysis Map LNAs, networks, and partnership landscape. Identify barriers and opportunities for localization in oPt context. Identify barriers and enabling factors for localization. Facilitate participatory strategy development Engage LNAs, partners, and cross-functional SCI teams. Ensure co-creation approach and inclusive consultation. Integrate partner perspectives into strategic decision-making. Define strategy, priorities, and transition pathway Develop localization vision, objectives, and strategic pillars. Propose phased roadmap (progressive or radical pathways as relevant). Align with SCI operating model considerations and country context. Design implementation and monitoring framework Define KPIs, milestones, and accountability mechanisms. Integrate risk sharing, equitable partnership, and capacity strengthening principles. 4. Scope of Work The consultants will: Lead the end-to-end strategy development process in close coordination with the Localization Task Force. Design and facilitate consultations (internal and external). Consolidate analysis, findings, and strategic options. Draft and finalize the Localization Strategy and Roadmap. Provide technical advice on aligning operating model adjustments with localization ambitions. 5. Key Deliverables Inception Report Methodology, detailed workplan, tools, consultation approach, and partner/stakeholder engagement plan. Lead: Consultant 1; Consultant 2 supports contextualization and engagement planning. Staff Survey Findings Design, administration, analysis, and summary of SCI staff understanding of localization and equitable partnership. Lead: Consultant 2; Consultant 1 provides quality assurance. Localization Assessment Current-state analysis across the 7+1 localization dimensions, including internal systems, partnership practices, risks, and opportunities. Lead: Consultant 1; Consultant 2 supports data collection and validation. Ecosystem Mapping Report Mapping of local and national actors, networks, partnership landscape, barriers, opportunities, and enabling factors. Lead: Consultant 2; Consultant 1 supports strategic analysis. Consultation Summary Report Key insights from LNAs, partners, government stakeholders, SCI staff, and cross-functional teams. Lead: Consultant 2; Consultant 1 supports synthesis. Draft Localization Strategy and Roadmap Draft vision, strategic pillars, priorities, transition pathway, objectives, milestones, and operating model implications. Lead: Consultant 1; Consultant 2 ensures evidence and stakeholder inputs are reflected. Final Strategy and Implementation Plan Final 2026-2030 Localization Strategy, implementation roadmap, indicators, governance, accountability, and monitoring framework. Lead: Consultant 1; Consultant 2 supports revisions and documentation. Presentation to SMT/ESMT Final validation presentation, summary of recommendations, and endorsement materials. Lead: Both consultants. Localisation Strategy content includes: Context Analysis externally focused Baseline Assessment internally focused Strategy, comprising: Interpretation of global direction. What does this mean in oPt? Is this the right target? Is any adjustment required to create a local vision? What are the opportunities and risks involved? How long will it take to fulfil the vision? What resources will be needed? What should be the objectives and milestones for the 2026-2030 period 6. Methodology The consultants are expected to apply a mixed-method approach, including: Desk review of internal documents and global guidance Key informant interviews (SCI staff, partners, stakeholders) Focus group discussions or workshops Participatory co-creation sessions Benchmarking with other Country Offices and best practices Approach must ensure: Strong participation of LNAs/partners (NGO and Governmental partners). Evidence-based analysis. Alignment with SCI Localization Operating Model guidance. 7. Duration & Level of Effort The consultancy is expected to be completed over 8 weeks, with an estimated total level of effort of 50 working days across the two consultants. Within the period from July to October. Consultant 1 - Strategic Lead: will work 20 working days and will be International or National Consultant (Remote/Based in WB). Consultant 2 - Process & Engagement Lead: will work 30 working days and will be National Consultant based in the West Bank. The final workplan and distribution of days will be confirmed during the inception phase, in consultation with SCI oPt and the Localization Task Force. The allocation is indicative and may be adjusted based on access, stakeholder availability, and operational needs in the West Bank and Gaza. 8. Required Qualifications and Experience The two consultants are expected to collectivel Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4213512/consultancy-development-localization-strategy-2-consultants
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