Terms of reference for Survey and data collection on humanitarian funding cuts in Somalia

Tender descriptionTERMS OF REFERENCEOxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Across regions, from the local to the global, we work with people to bring change that lasts.|OVERVIEW| | --- | |Title and brief description of the requirement| Survey anddatacollection on humanitarian funding cuts in Somalia. Collect, verify and analyse evidence on funding changes, service delivery and consequences for affected communities. | |Delivery location| Selected accessible programme locations in Somalia, chosen through the three case studies. Somaliland is included only if directly relevant, feasible and agreed with country and regional colleagues; no separate coverage requirement. Locally supported or remote methods are preferred. | |Contract start date| 20 November 2026. Duration: two weeks / 10 lead consultant working days (Tentative). | |How to apply| Technical proposal and day-by-day workplan; separate itemised financial proposal; relevant CVs; one comparable research sample; two referees. See section 6 Application Process. | |Deadline for submission of offers|November 18, 2026 – 11:59 PM EAST AFRICA TIME| |Specific considerations| Planning targets: 10–15 organisational returns, three programme cases and 9–12 adult service-user interviews. Final handover on day 10. Consent, safety, verification and confidentiality are mandatory. |BACKGROUND AND CONTEXTOxfam is hiring a consultant to conduct a focused survey and data collection assignment on the effects of US and wider donor funding cuts in Somalia. The consultant will collect and verify information from humanitarian organisations, service providers and affected adults to document changes in funding, programme operations, access to services and household experiences. The analysis must examine unequal impacts and distinguish funding-related effects from drought, flooding, conflict, displacement and changing prices.Buy MapsThe evidence will inform Oxfam’s humanitarian analysis, advocacy and engagement with donors, humanitarian agencies and Somali civil society. Findings must be independent, reflect contrary evidence and clearly explain uncertainty. Oxfam retains responsibility for advocacy strategy, institutional positions and final policy recommendations.The research covers changes since the beginning of 2025, using comparable pre-cut records where available and an agreed data cut-off date. Applicants must cost the focused two-week scope. Oxfam will confirm budget, staffing and achievable coverage before contracting. Any adjustment must preserve consent, safety, verification and transparent reporting of limitations.SPECIFICATION OF SERVICES REQUIREDOxfam seeks a consultant to collect, verify and analyse targeted evidence on US and wider donor funding cuts in Somalia within two weeks. The consultant will conduct an organisational survey, document three programme case studies and interview adult service users. The consultant will deliver to Oxfam a validated evidence package and a concise methods and findings note documenting funding changes, operational consequences and affected people’s experiences.The consultant will conduct descriptive analysis of funding changes, service delivery and community experiences. Compilation of the public record of US funding decisions, donor fair-share modelling, final policy recommendations, publication and media production are outside this assignment. A large household survey, new mortality or clinical assessments, direct engagement with armed groups and extensive travel are excluded. The accepted evidence package is due on working day 10.Grow Your BrandSpecific tasks related to this scope of work are outlined as:Measure and document changes in funding, services and organisational reach using consistent definitions and comparable time periods.Document consequences of verified funding and service changes for affected people, including unequal effects and access barriers. Distinguish reported experiences