CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR DESK REVIEW/ GAP ANALYSIS & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Consultancy Services for Desk Review / Gap Analysis and Curriculum Development

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CONTEXT AND RATIONALE

About SOS Children’s Villages

SOS Children’s Villages International is a global, independent, non-governmental organization dedicated to ensuring that children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it, grow up in a supportive and caring family environment.

Our mission is to build families for children in need, support them in shaping their own future, and contribute to the development of their communities. This mission is realized through integrated interventions that include providing quality alternative care for children without parental care, strengthening vulnerable families to prevent separation, empowering young people for independent living through education and skills development, advocating for the protection and fulfilment of children’s rights, and delivering emergency humanitarian support to children and families affected by crises.

Operating in over 130 countries and territories, SOS Children’s Villages adapts its programmes to local contexts and works in partnership with communities, governments, and other stakeholders to promote the rights and well-being of children and young people worldwide.

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana (SOS CV GH) is the lead implementing partner of the EU-Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme: Spark Change-makers Project (the “Spark Project”). The project is implemented by a consortium comprising:

• Lead Partner: SOS Children’s Villages Ghana (SOS CV GH)
• Co-applicant: Social Innovation Africa (SIA), based in Tamale and Accra
• Co-applicant: Songtaba, based in Northern Ghana
• Affiliated Entity: SOS Children’s Villages Netherlands (SOS CV NL)

The Spark Project is co-funded by the European Commission under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) – Annual Action Plan (AAP) 2022 for Ghana (Reference: EuropeAid/182739/DD/ACT/GH; Proposal No.: NDICI AFRICA/2025/182739/42). The project will be implemented across six regions in Ghana: Ashanti, Greater Accra, Western, Volta, Northern, and Upper East.

The Spark Project targets young people aged 18–35 years who face challenges relating to employment, entrepreneurship, and civic participation. To address these challenges, the project pursues two interconnected Specific Objectives.:

• Specific Objective 1 (SO1): To enhance young people’s engagement and participation in public affairs through strengthened individual and collective capacities of youth-led and youth-focused CSOs in Ghana.
• Specific Objective 2 (SO2): To improve socio-economic development by leveraging the actions of empowered young social entrepreneurs and change-makers across Ashanti, Greater Accra, Western, Volta, Northern, and Upper East regions.

Primary target groups include:

• 300 youth-led and youth-focused CSOs to be strengthened in governance, communication, fundraising, advocacy, and policy dialogue.
• 500 young social entrepreneurs and change-makers to be equipped with business skills and supported with grants and mentorship.
• 90 young change-makers, 10 emerging social media influencers, and 60 media outlets.
• 500,000 final beneficiaries indirectly across the six target regions.

Phase A: Desk Review and Gap Analysis

To undertake a comprehensive desk review and gap analysis of youth employment policies, entrepreneurship development frameworks, and existing entrepreneurial training curricula within Ghana's entrepreneurship ecosystem in order to identify strengths, gaps, emerging opportunities, and evidence-based recommendations that will inform the design of a practical, inclusive, and market-responsive social entrepreneurship curriculum.

The assignment will assess the extent to which existing curricula and entrepreneurial support systems align with:

• Current labour market demands
• Entrepreneurship competency requirements
• Principles of social entrepreneurship
• Opportunities within the digital and green economies
• Financial literacy and business sustainability needs and
• Inclusivity and accessibility standards for marginalized youth.

Phase B: Curriculum and Training Materials Development

To develop a comprehensive and practical curriculum framework and full training package that responds to the findings and recommendations of the Baseline Study, Organizational Capacity Assessment, and the Gap Analysis conducted under Phase A (Desk Review and Gap Analysis), thereby supporting the achievement of the project’s outcomes and outputs.

The curriculum should strengthen the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies of:

• Youth-led and youth-focused Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
• Existing and emerging Social Enterprises
• Aspiring Social Entrepreneurs and Change-makers

Overall Objective

The overall objective of this assignment is to review relevant policies, frameworks, and existing social entrepreneurship curricula focused on youth employment and entrepreneurship, along side Baseline and Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) findings from CSOs. These insights will inform the development of a comprehensive and contextually responsive curriculum tailored for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)/social enterprises and social entrepreneurs. This curriculum will serve as a practical guide for training facilitators and program beneficiaries in employment-ready skills and activities. Ultimately, it aims to strengthen youth capacity and contribute to improved socio-economic development in Ghana under the Spark Change-makers Project.

Specific Objectives

Phase A Objectives – Desk Review and Gap Analysis

The consultant will specifically:

• Review policies, frameworks, and existing entrepreneurial and social entrepreneurship curricula relevant to youth employment and entrepreneurship development in Ghana.
• Assess the effectiveness, inclusiveness, accessibility, and market relevance of existing entrepreneurial training approaches implemented by government institutions, NGOs, development partners, innovation hubs, academic institutions, and private sector actors.
• Identify gaps in entrepreneurial competencies, curriculum delivery models, and ecosystem support structures that affect youth employment and entrepreneurial outcomes, particularly for women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized youth.
• Examine emerging trends and opportunities in social entrepreneurship, digital innovation, green jobs, financial literacy, and business sustainability within the evolving entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Conduct consultations with representatives from government institutions, entrepreneurship hubs, CSOs, academia, private sector actors, youth groups, women-led enterprises, and persons with disabilities.
• Generate evidence-based recommendations to guide the development of a practical, inclusive, market-responsive, and youth-centered social entrepreneurship curriculum under the SPARK Change Makers Project.

Phase B Objectives – Curriculum Development

Building directly on Phase A findings, the consultant shall:

• Review and analyze the Baseline Study Report, Organizational Capacity Assessment Report, project proposal, results framework, Gap Analysis Report, and other relevant documents.
• Identify priority competency gaps and learning needs for each beneficiary group.
• Develop a structured curriculum framework with learning pathways tailored to youth-led CSOs, social enterprises, and aspiring social entrepreneurs.
• Develop facilitator manuals, participant manuals, presentations, assessment tools, and supporting learning materials.
• Develop a Training of Trainers (ToT) package for facilitators, mentors, and coaches.
• Facilitate stakeholder validation and integrate feedback into the final curriculum package.

3. General Information on Request for Proposals

Eligible consultants and consulting firms are invited to submit technical and financial proposals for the consultancy services for Desk Review/Gap Analysis and Curriculum Development under the SPARK Change-makers Project. This assignment is open to all national and international consultants (independent consultants or firms) who are legally constituted and can provide the requested service. The consultant shall bear all costs of preparing their proposal; costs of preparing a proposal cannot be included as a direct cost of the assignment. The proposal and all supplementary documents must be submitted in English. Financial proposals should be stated in Cedis.

Note: Electronic submission of the separate Technical and Financial Proposals should be password-protected (PDFs or ZIP files). Consultants should provide ONLY the password to their Technical Proposals within ten (10) minutes after the proposals’ submission closing time (i.e., between 3:00 and 3:10 p.m. GMT). The password to the Financial Proposals will ONLY be requested upon completion of the technical evaluation and from firms that submitted technically responsive proposals.

4.Process of Submission of Bids

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To facilitate the submission process, interested consultants shall submit their proposals electronically in PDF or ZIP format to Ama.Attafoe@sosghana.org, Joseph.Yane@sosghana.org with Bernard.Amoako@sosghana.org in copy. All proposals must be duly signed and stamped.

The titles of submitted documents should clearly state “Technical proposal for Consultancy services for Desk Review/Gap Analysis and Curriculum Development and “Financial Proposal for Consultancy services for Desk Review/Gap Analysis and Curriculum Development. Please ensure that the technical and financial proposals are submitted as separate PDF or ZIP files. During the process of evaluation, technical proposals will be opened and evaluated first. Financial proposals that are shortlisted after evaluation of the technical proposal, will be opened in a second step.

Documents to submit

• Proposal submission form
• Previous experience form
• Price schedule form (to be sealed in a closed envelope or a separate PDF file)
• Technical proposal
• CVs and copies of certificates of the team member(s).
• Three references (at least two of them must be familiar with your work)
• A copy of a recent/relevant Desk review/ Gap Analysis and curriculum developed (if available for public use)

Proposals must be submitted on or before Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 3:00 p.m GMT. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered.

Consultants may withdraw their proposals on written request prior to the closing date of this invitation. Any corrections or changes must be received before the closing date. Changes must be clearly stated in comparison with the original proposal. Failure to do so shall be at the consultant’s own risk and disadvantage.

SOS 󠄀Children’s 󠄀Villages 󠄀Ghana shall inform the successful Consultant electronically and will send the contract form within two (2) days after negotiating on the Technical and Financial proposal. The successful Consultant shall sign and date the contract including the Code of Conduct and return it to SOS 󠄀Children’s 󠄀Villages 󠄀Ghana 󠄀within 󠄀two(2) 󠄀calendar 󠄀days 󠄀of 󠄀receipt 󠄀of 󠄀the 󠄀contract. 󠄀After 󠄀the contract 󠄀is signed by the two parties, the successful Consultant shall perform the assignment in accordance with the delivery schedule outlined in the request for proposal document.

• contact any or all references provided by the consultant(s)
• request additional supporting or supplementary data (from the consultant(s)
• arrange interviews with the consultant(s)
• reject any or all proposals submitted
• accept any proposals in whole or in part
• negotiate with the service provider(s) who has/have attained the best rating/ranking, i.e. the one(s) providing the overall best value proposal(s);
• contract any number of candidates as required to achieve the overall objectives of the assignment.

After the opening of proposals, each submission will be evaluated first on its technical quality and compliance with the requirements of this Request for Proposals. Only proposals that meet the minimum technical requirements will proceed to the financial evaluation stage. The contract will be awarded to the consultant offering the best value for money, based on a combination of technical merit and price.

The technical proposal will be assessed based on its responsiveness to the objectives of the assignment, using the following criteria:

Methodology and Technical Approach: The proposal demonstrates a clear understanding of the assignment and presents a robust, participatory, and technically sound methodology for undertaking the desk review, stakeholder consultations, gap analysis, curriculum development, validation, and finalization processes.

Timetable/work plan: The proposed timetable and work plan are realistic, coherent, and aligned with the requirements and timelines of the assignment.

Qualifications and Experience: The qualifications and relevant experience of the consultant(s) in conducting entrepreneurship, social enterprise, organizational development, and/or youth employment curricula. References from previous clients will be considered.

Cost/Financial Proposal: The financial proposal is reasonable, cost-effective, and feasible in relation to the proposed technical approach and scope of work.

The consulting team should include expertise in research, curriculum development, entrepreneurship, youth employment, monitoring and evaluation, and gender and social inclusion.

Consultants proposing a team shall clearly define the roles and responsibilities of all proposed personnel. The proposed team should collectively demonstrate the expertise required to successfully deliver all components of the assignment, with appropriately qualified specialists assigned to relevant work streams.

All proposed team members must be listed in the technical proposal, with updated Curriculum Vitae (CVs) demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience.

Qualification of organisation/team of consultants/consultant submitting proposal

Maximum obtainable score

Qualification of lead consultant

Minimum Qualification and Competencies

The Lead Consultant shall demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:

Educational Qualifications

· A Master’s degree or higher in Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Education, Organizational Development, Social Innovation, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

· At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in curriculum design, instructional development, research, desk reviews, assessments, or related assignments.

· Demonstrated experience developing entrepreneurship, social enterprise, organizational development, and/or youth employment curricula.

· Strong understanding of Ghana’s youth employment and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

· Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and qualitative research methodologies.

· Experience working with youth-focused programmes, NGOs, civil society organizations, development partners, or government institutions.

· Experience working on EU-funded or other international donor-funded programmes is an advantage.

· Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.

· Curriculum development and competency-based instructional design expertise.

· Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

· Ability to work independently and to agreed timelines.

· Demonstrated analytical synthesis facilitation and report writing skills

· Demonstrated ability to produce high quality technical report in English

5

20

Score for Qualification of the lead consultant

25

Qualification of team members

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies

The proposed team members (excluding the Lead Consultant) shall collectively demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:

Educational Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

Professional Experience:

· At least four (4) years of relevant professional experience in research, desk reviews, assessments, or related assignments.

· Strong understanding of Ghana’s youth employment and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

· Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and qualitative research methodologies.

· Experience working on EU-funded or other international donor-funded programmes

Technical and Contexrtual

· Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

· Skills in Research and Desk review

· Experience in curriculum framework design

4

7

4

Score for Qualification of team members

15

Overall Score

40

Experience of organisation/team of consultant(s) submitting proposal

Maximum obtainable score

Quality and Relevance of Technical Proposal

· Clarity and Soundness of Methodology: The proposal presents a clear, well-articulated, and technically sound methodology for undertaking the desk review, gap analysis, stakeholder consultations, curriculum development, and validation processes. The approach is participatory, evidence-based, and appropriately tailored to the assignment scope and context.

· Realism and Coherence of Work Plan: The proposed timetable and work plan are realistic, sequenced logically, and aligned with the assignment requirements and delivery timelines. Key milestones, resource allocation, and phase transitions are clearly defined.

· Quality Assurance and Risk Management: The proposal outlines robust quality assurance measures, including data verification protocols, internal review processes, triangulation approaches, and mitigation strategies for risks that may affect the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

· Innovation, Inclusivity, and Gender-Responsiveness: The proposed methodology and curriculum design approach demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, gender-responsive, and disability-inclusive practices. The proposal reflects innovative thinking in how training content and delivery will be adapted for marginalized youth, persons with disabilities, and diverse educational backgrounds.

15

10

10

10

Understanding of the Spark Project Context and Ghanaian Development Landscape, or similar socio-cultural contexts, with sensitivity to local languages, norms, and governance systems.

10

References, sample Research Work and Curriculum

5

Overall Score

60

Note: The final overall score for the proposal will be determined by combining the Technical Proposal Score and the Financial Proposal Score, with both components together accounting for 100% of the evaluation.

• Technical Proposal Score: Weighted at 70% of the final overall score.
• Financial Proposal Score: Weighted at 30% of the final overall score.

A mathematical equation with black text The financial proposal carries a weight of 30% in the overall evaluation and scoring. The lowest evaluated financial proposal (Fm) is allocated the maximum financial score of 100 points. The financial scores (Sf) for all other proposals are calculated using the formula below:

Where:

Sf = financial score of the proposal under consideration

Fm = price of the lowest evaluated financial proposal

F = price of the proposal under consideration

The financial score (Sf) will then be weighted at 30% and combined with the technical score (weighted at 70%) to determine the final overall score.

The overall evaluation of proposals will be based on a weighted combination of the technical and financial scores. The technical score (St) will be calculated as the total technical points obtained, expressed as a percentage of 100, and weighted at 70%.

The financial score (Sf) will be calculated as described and weighted at 30%. The final score (S) for each proposal will be calculated using the following formula:

The proposal achieving the highest final score (S) will be ranked first and considered for award, subject to due diligence and the fulfilment of all eligibility requirements.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The SPARK Change-makers Project is a 40-month initiative funded under the European Union–Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme and implemented by SOS Children’s Villages Ghana (lead) in partnership with Social Innovation Africa (SIA), Songtaba, and SOS Children’s Villages Netherlands (affiliate).

The project seeks to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 (No Poverty), 5 (Gender Equality), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by empowering young people through strengthened civic engagement, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and sustainable livelihood opportunities across the Ashanti, Greater Accra, Western, Volta, Northern, and Upper East Regions of Ghana.

Despite the existence of several youth employment initiatives, entrepreneurship programmes, and business development curricula in Ghana, many young people continue to face barriers to decent employment, business growth, access to finance, mentorship, and practical entrepreneurial skills. Existing entrepreneurial training programmes often vary in quality, inclusivity, relevance, and responsiveness to emerging market trends, social entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and green economy opportunities.

To inform project implementation, a Baseline Study and Organizational Capacity Assessment have been conducted to identify capacity gaps, training needs, opportunities, and barriers affecting youth-led and youth-focused CSOs, social enterprises, and aspiring social entrepreneurs. Building on these assessments, this consultancy will first undertake a comprehensive desk review and gap analysis of the youth employment policy landscape and existing entrepreneurial curricula in Ghana and then use those findings to develop a comprehensive curriculum and training package to support project participants throughout the implementation period.

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana therefore seeks the services of a qualified consultant or consulting firm to carry out this assignment in two sequential phases: (i) Desk Review and Gap Analysis, and (ii) Curriculum and Training Materials Development.

Inception & Design Phase

1. Review all relevant project documentation, including youth employment policy and entrepreneurship frameworks, project baseline, organizational capacity assessment, the project proposal.

2. Review the assignment requirements with SOS Children’s Villages Ghana and consortium partners, and finalize the methodology, timelines, stakeholder engagement approach, and quality assurance measures prior to the commencement of work.

Desk Review and Gap Analysis Component

Review relevant:

• National youth and employment policies

• Entrepreneurship development frameworks

• TVET and employability programmes

• Existing entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship curricula

• Reports, studies, assessments, and programme evaluations

• Regional and global best practices relevant to youth entrepreneurship development

Conduct consultations with key stakeholders including:

• Youth-led and youth-focused organizations

• Entrepreneurship and innovation hubs and incubators (e.g. NBU, Kumasi Hive, HOPin Academy, Duapa Werkspace)

• Government institutions (e.g. NEIP, YEA, MoYED, NYA)

• Academic and training institutions (e.g. UPSA Innovation Center, KNUST Innovation Center)

• Other development partners

Methods may include:

• Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)

• Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)

• Surveys or questionnaires where necessary

• Validation meetings or consultative workshops

Key Research Questions For Desk Review and Gap Analysis

The consultant(s) should address, but not be limited to, the following research questions:

• To what extent do existing entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship curricula align with current labour market realities and the employment needs of young people in Ghana?

• Which entrepreneurial competencies, practical business skills, and employability capacities are insufficiently addressed within existing training programmes?

• How inclusive, accessible, and responsive are current entrepreneurial training programmes for women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized youth?

• Which curriculum delivery approaches, learning methodologies, and capacity-building models are most effective in supporting youth entrepreneurship development and business sustainability?

• What opportunities exist for integrating social entrepreneurship, climate resilience, digital innovation, leadership development, financial literacy, and green economy skills into entrepreneurship training programmes?

• What institutional, financial, policy, and ecosystem-level barriers continue to hinder youth entrepreneurship, enterprise growth, and sustainable business development in Ghana?

Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze findings from both primary and secondary data.

• Identify existing gaps within entrepreneurial training content, delivery approaches, accessibility, inclusivity, and alignment with labour market demands.

• Assess opportunities for integrating social entrepreneurship, digital innovation, climate resilience, financial literacy, leadership, and business sustainability.

• Produce actionable recommendations for curriculum design and implementation.

Curriculum Design and Development Component

Based on findings from the Desk Review and Gap Analysis (Phase A), the consultant shall develop an integrated curriculum framework consisting of common foundational modules and three specialized learning pathways.

Common Foundation Modules

Applicable to all participants, covering:

• Leadership and personal development

• Social innovation and systems thinking

• Design thinking and problem-solving

• Gender equality and women’s empowerment

• Disability inclusion and accessibility

• Safeguarding and ethical leadership

• Climate resilience and environmental sustainability

• Digital literacy and emerging technologies

• Communication, networking, and collaboration

Learning Pathway 1: Youth-led and Youth-focused CSOs

Suggested Modules:

• Strategic Planning and Organizational Sustainability

• Governance, Leadership and Accountability

• Fundraising and Resource Mobilization

• Proposal Development and Grant Management

• Advocacy, Policy Engagement and Citizen Participation

• Communication, Branding and Visibility

• Financial Management and Compliance

• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Social Enterprise Models for CSO Sustainability

• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building

• Income Generation and Resource Diversification

• Impact Harvesting and Sustainability

Learning Pathway 2: Social Enterprises

Suggested Modules:

• Understanding Social Enterprise Models

• Business Model Innovation

• Market Research and Customer Development

• Financial Management and Investment Readiness

• Marketing, Branding and Customer Acquisition

• Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Human Resource and Team Management

• Social Impact Measurement and ESG Principles

• Access to Finance and Investment

• Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption

• Enterprise Risk Management

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Business Growth and Scaling Strategies

Learning Pathway 3: Social Entrepreneurs and Change-makers

Suggested Modules:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership

• Opportunity Identification and Problem Analysis

• Design Thinking and Innovation

• Business Idea Development

• Business Plan / Model Canvas

• Market Validation and Customer Discovery

• Financial Literacy and Budgeting

• Marketing and Sales

• Resource Mobilization and Fundraising

• Digital Entrepreneurship

• Social Impact Creation and Measurement

• Pitch Development and Presentation Skills

• Business Regularization and Tax Compliance

Development of Training Materials and Validation

Facilitator Package

• Facilitator Manual (Session Guides, Facilitation Notes, Practical Exercises, Case Studies, Training Materials)

• Coaching and Mentorship Guide

• Presentation Slides for all modules

Participant Package

• Participant Handbook (Worksheets, Reflection Exercises, Practical Assignments, Action Planning Templates)

Assessment Package

• Pre-training and Post-training Assessments

• Competency Assessment Tools

• Session Evaluation Forms

Training of Trainers Package

• ToT Manual

• Facilitation Standards Guide

• Coaching and Mentorship Guide

• Quality Assurance Tools

Validation

• Present draft materials to project stakeholders.

• Facilitate curriculum validation workshop(s).

• Revise materials based on stakeholder feedback.

• Submit the final curriculum package.

Reporting & Finalization

Prepare and submit comprehensive training materials covering the Facilitator Package, Participant Package, Assessment Package, and Training of Trainers (ToT) Package. Finalize and submit all deliverables, including findings from youth policies and frameworks, a newly developed curriculum tailored for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), social enterprises, and social entrepreneurs, as well as clean datasets and all supporting documentation .

The consultant shall propose a robust, practical, and results-oriented methodology for delivering the integrated assignment comprising the Gap Analysis and Development of manuals. The methodology should demonstrate technical rigor, operational feasibility, and clear alignment with the objectives, key tasks, deliverables, and timeline of the assignment.

The consultant shall adopt a participatory and evidence-based approach throughout both phases, including:

• Comprehensive desk review of primary and secondary sources
• Stakeholder consultations (KIIs, FGDs, surveys, validation workshops)
• Curriculum mapping and comparative analysis
• Validation workshops to ensure stakeholder ownership and quality

All curriculum materials should be practical, interactive, inclusive, gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, and adapted to varying educational backgrounds of participants.

The consultant shall describe robust quality assurance measures to ensure methodological rigor, data reliability, and overall credibility of findings throughout the assignment.

At a minimum, these measures should include:

• Clear quality control protocols for all phases of the assignment.
• Data verification, cleaning, validation, and secure storage procedures.
• Consistency checks and triangulation across multiple data sources and methods.
• Internal quality review of draft findings, reports, and deliverables.
• Measures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all deliverables.

19. Ethical Considerations

The assignment must comply with SOS Children’s Villages’ Child Safeguarding Policy and international ethical standards for research involving children and vulnerable populations. This includes:

• Obtaining informed consent/assent from all participants (and guardians where applicable).
• Ensuring privacy and confidentiality in data collection, storage, and reporting.
• Applying child-friendly, respectful, and culturally sensitive approaches at all stages.
• Ensuring participation is voluntary and free from coercion, with the right to withdraw at any stage.

The consultant shall also comply with all SOS Children’s Villages policies relating to:

• Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)
• Gender Equality and Inclusion
• Data Protection and Confidentiality
• Code of Conduct

The consultant is required to sign the SOS Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct prior to commencement of the assignment.

20.Expected deliverables

The consultant/firm shall be expected to deliver the following outputs:

20.1 Phase A – Desk Review and Gap Analysis Deliverables

Deliverable

Description

Inception Report

Consultant’s understanding of the assignment, methodology, stakeholder mapping, work plan, data collection strategy, and timelines for the full scope of work.

Draft Gap Analysis Report

Findings from desk review and stakeholder consultations, including strengths, challenges, gaps, and emerging trends across reviewed curricula and policies.

Validation Workshop / Presentation

Presentation of key findings to the Project team and stakeholders for feedback and validation.

Final Gap Analysis Report

Revised and finalized report incorporating stakeholder feedback and evidence-based recommendations for curriculum development.

Repository of Reviewed Materials

A curated repository of all policies, curricula, reports, and relevant resources consulted during the assignment.

Raw Data and Tools

Interview guides, attendance lists, transcripts, survey tools, and cleaned datasets

The final report should include the following sections:

• Executive Summary
• Introduction and Methodology
• Key Findings and Analysis
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Curriculum Benchmarking Matrix
• Gap Analysis Matrix
• Conclusions
• Evidence-Based Recommendations and

20.2 Phase B – Curriculum Development Deliverables

Deliverable

Description

Curriculum Framework

High-level framework outlining the overall structure of the training package, including learning objectives, competency areas, thematic modules, learning pathways, delivery approaches, and assessment methods for each target group.

Three Learning Pathway Curricula

Comprehensive curricula tailored to identified target groups: one combined manual for CSOs and Social Enterprises, and one separate manual for Young Social Entrepreneurs.

Facilitator Manuals

Detailed guides for trainers containing session plans, facilitation techniques, simulations, learning objectives, instructional notes, timing guides, discussion prompts, and delivery recommendations and a compilation of local, national, and international case studies demonstrating successful practices and lessons learned in organizational development, social entrepreneurship, and enterprise growth.

Participant Manuals

User-friendly learning materials containing module content, key concepts, practical tools, exercises, reflection questions, and reference resources.

PowerPoint Presentation Decks

Professionally designed slides for all training modules, aligned with the curriculum and suitable for in-person and virtual delivery.

Assessment and Evaluation Toolkit

Pre- and post-training assessments, quizzes, competency assessments, feedback forms, and monitoring templates for measuring participant learning and training effectiveness.

Training of Trainers Manual

A specialized manual preparing trainers, mentors, and programme staff to deliver the curriculum, covering adult learning methodologies, facilitation skills, and quality assurance standards.

Coaching and Mentorship Guide

A practical guide outlining coaching approaches, tools, templates, mentor responsibilities, and mechanisms for supporting participants beyond classroom training.

Validation Workshop Report

A report documenting the curriculum validation process, stakeholder feedback, revisions made, and the final complete curriculum package ready for implementation.

21.1 Desk Review and Gap Analysis

Activity

Duration

Mode / Location

Contracting and inception meeting

3 days

SOS CV GH Head Office / Virtual

Submit Inception Report (Understanding of assignment methodology, work plan, tools)

5 days

Electronic

Review and approval of Inception Report

1 day

SOS CV GH Head Office / Virtual

Desk review, primary data collection, and stakeholder consultations

11 days

Electronic / Field

Review and feedback on draft deliverables

4 days

Electronic

Validation workshop / presentation of findings

1 day

SOS CV GH Head Office / Virtual

Incorporation of feedback and submission of final deliverables

5 days

Electronic

21.2 Curriculum Development

21.2.1Timeline for Young Social Entrepreneurs

Activity

Duration

Mode / Location

Inception and document review

2 Days

SOS CV GH Head Office / Virtual

Curriculum design and framework development

4 Days

Electronic

Development of manuals and learning materials

3 Weeks

Electronic

Validation workshop and revisions

2 Days

SOS CV GH Head Office / Virtual

Finalization and submission of complete package

1 week

Virtual

21.2.2Timeline for CSOs and Social Enterprise Curriculum

Activity

Duration

Mode / Location

Review of documents review and inception report

1 week

SOS CV GH Head Office / Virtual

Curriculum design and framework development

2 weeks

Electronic

Development of manuals and learning materials

4 weeks

Electronic

Validation workshop and revisions

2 Days

SOS CV GH Head Office / Virtual

Finalization and submission of complete package

1 week

Virtual

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana (SOS CV GH), together with consortium partners Social Innovation Africa and Songtaba, will support the consultant in:

• Facilitating introductions and linkages with relevant stakeholders
• Coordinating stakeholder consultation meetings, interviews, and validation sessions
• Providing access to relevant project documents and existing resources
• Supporting scheduling and communication with key institutions, youth groups, ecosystem actors, and government representatives across project regions

All other costs associated with the consultancy, including professional fees, communication, internet/data services, and any additional operational expenses, shall be borne by the consultant and clearly reflected in the financial proposal.

Payment will be made only upon SOS Children’s Villages’ acceptance of work performed in accordance with the deliverables described herein. All payments will be effected by bank transfer and are due within 20 days of receipt of invoice and acceptance of work.

Tranche

Milestone

% of Total Fee

Timeline

1st

Approval of Inception Report

10%

Last Week of July

2nd

Approval of Final Gap Analysis Report (Phase A completion)

20%

4th Week of August

3rd

Submission and approval of Draft and Final Curriculum Package (Phase A)

20%

4th Week of Sept.

4th

Submission and approval of Draft Curriculum Package (Phase B)

20%

4th Week of Sept.

5th

Submission and approval of Final Curriculum Package (Phase B completion)

30%

2nd Week of Oct.

Duration of contract: The contract is effective from August to October.

Should the successful Consultant encounter delay in the performance of the contract which may be excusable under unavoidable circumstances, the Consultant shall notify SOS Children’s Villages Ghana in writing about the causes of any such delays within two (2) days from the beginning of the delay. SOS Children’s Villages Ghana shall analyze the facts and extent of the delay and extend the time for performance where the facts justify such an extension.

SOS Children’s Villages shall be entitled to all intellectual property and other proprietary rights including, but not limited to, copyrights, and trademarks, with regard to products, processes, inventions, ideas, know-how, or documents and other materials which the Contractor has developed for SOS Children’s Villages under the Contract and which bear a direct relation to or are produced or prepared or collected in consequence of, or during the course of, the performance of the Contract. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that such products, documents and other materials constitute works made for hire for SOS Children’s Villages.

All materials: plans, reports, estimates, recommendations, documents, and all other data compiled by or received by the Contractor under the Contract shall be the property of SOS Children’s Villages and shall be treated as confidential and shall be delivered only to SOS Children’s Villages authorized officials on completion of work under the Contract. The external consultant is obliged to hand over all raw data collected during the assessment to SOS Children’s Villages.

SOS Children’s Villages reserves the right to terminate without cause this Contract at any time upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the Consultant, in which case SOS Children’s Villages shall reimburse the Consultant for all reasonable costs incurred by the Consultant prior to receipt of the notice of termination.

SOS Children’s Villages reserves the right to terminate the contract without any financial obligations in

case the contractor is not meeting its obligations without any prior notice:

• agreed time schedule
• withdrawal or replacement of key personal without obtaining written consent from SOS Children’s Villages
• the deliverables do not comply with requirements of ToR

ANNEX

This proposal submission form must be completed, signed and returned to SOS Children’s Villages Ghana. Proposals must reflect the instructions described in the Request for Proposal and Terms of Reference. Any requests for information regarding this Request for Proposal shall be sent to ama.attafoe@sosghana.org with Bernard.Amoako@sosghana.org in copy

The Undersigned, having read the complete Request for Proposals including all attachments, hereby offers to supply the services specified in the schedule at the price indicated in the Price Schedule Form, in accordance with the Terms of Reference included in this document.

Offering service for: SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA

Company/Institution Name/Individual’s Name

Indicate name of subsidiaries and address

c)

Validity of Offer: valid until:

Date:

Signature and stamp:

• Previous experience form

Description

(services and products provided to the clients relevant to the current RFP)

Client

Contact person/phone, e-mail address

Date of

assignment (from/to)

• Price schedule form

The financial proposal needs to include all taxes.

Activity

Staffinvolved (indicate profile)

Number of people

Number of days

Daily rate

Totalprice per row

%of total price

A

B

C

D=AxBxC

E=D/F

1

Preparation of data collection & inception report

2

Desk review

4

Curriculum Development

5

Final report & presentation

Total Price (F)

100%

This proposal should be authorized, signed and stamped

Name of Organisation:

Name of representative:

Address:

Telephone/Fax/E-mail:

Name of Organisation/Firm/Independent Consultant

Name of contact person for this proposal (for organisation/firm)

Address:

Phone/Fax:

E-mail:

The technical proposal should be concisely presented and structured in the following order to include but not necessarily be limited to the following information listed below.

• Describe all actions related to finalizing data collection methodology based on research guideline provided
• Realistic work plan with timelines in accordance with ToR
• Detailed quality assurance process for data collection and analysis

• Reputation of firm/organisation and staff and individual consultant/s (competence and reliability) in carrying out evaluations

• Relevance of:

- Specialized knowledge

- Proven expertise in carrying out endline evaluations

• CVs for key staff

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