Projects & References
| Organization | Project Title | Project Description | Service Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| EED Advisory / The World Bank Group | National Energy Surveys | The off-grid solar market assessment was guided by three primary objectives: 1. Identifying available solar solutions for electricity and cooking in the off-grid solar market. 2. Examining local financial markets for solar suppliers. 3. Identifying challenges and opportunities to scale up off-grid solar markets. The assessment focused on gathering market information from various supply-side actors, including suppliers of off-grid solar products, non-governmental organizations, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, and financial institutions. A minimum of seven suppliers of off-grid solar products and appliances were interviewed. As discussed in the kick-off meetings, the team provided light support to the bank by securing these seven interviews with off-grid players and facilitating connections with stakeholders, after which the bank conducted the interviews with interested entities. | Energy – Social and Economic Development |
| CARE International | Documentation of learning products and production of mini documentaries on the impact of Girls Education Empowerment Project in Somalia’ (GEEPS) | The objective of this exercise was to create learning products in various media—print, photography, and video/audio—to effectively communicate the impact of GEEPS to key stakeholders, including Ministries of Education, development practitioners, communities, and donors. It focused on documenting successful cases through field visits and data collection, capturing stories and visuals of interventions, and conducting an outcome/impact harvesting workshop to analyze and prioritize interventions at the Ministry of Education level across the project zones. 1. Briefing Paper: A technical paper was produced detailing the project’s interventions, methodologies, and processes. 2. Impact Stories: 5 impact stories were created (up to 1,200 words each). 3. Blog: Content for one blog was developed (up to 1,200 words) focusing on the impact of girls’ leadership skills development on learning and transition outcomes, strengthening safeguarding, social capital, and mental health. 4. Evidence-Based Case Studies: Evidence-based case studies were compiled. 5. Documentary: 2 documentaries were produced: a 15-minute documentary and a 2-minute mini-documentary suitable for social media platforms, showcasing the success of interventions on the program participants across the project zones. 6. Photography: 100 hundred high-resolution photographs were taken, including raw files and captions, with informed consent and assent obtained for all. | Learning Documentation |
| Qatar Charity | Monitoring and Evaluation exercise for Providing cash assistance to Flood-affected families to improve access to food in Dolow, Jubaland State of Somalia. | The objective of the Monitoring and Evaluation exercise is to assess the effectiveness and impact of cash assistance provided to flood-affected families in Dolow, Jubaland State of Somalia, focusing on improving their access to food. Deliverables will include a comprehensive report detailing the assessment findings, including data analysis on the beneficiaries' food security status, recommendations for program improvement, and a set of key performance indicators to measure future interventions. The report will also highlight best practices and lessons learned to inform ongoing and future cash assistance programs by Qatar Charity. | TPM |
| Save the Children International (SCI) | Development of Syllabus for Technical Secondary Schools in Puntland State of Somalia. | CBET Syllabus of 3 pre-selected occupational subjects- Electricity (including solar energy), Information Technology (ICT), and Construction which is aimed to fit to the secondary level TVET in Puntland. The syllabi should contain the training manual (main text) and a facilitator's guide. A comprehensive needs assessment of the target trainers about their capacities to deliver the new curricula and subsequently offer a 3-day long induction/orientation training based on the gaps identified. | Syllabus, Curriculum, & TLAM Development |
| World Food Programme (WFP) and Frontieri | For the Provision of Diagnostic Study to Design a Productive Safety Net (PSNP) in Urban Banadir for IDPs And Host Communities. | The objective of the diagnostic study is to develop a Productive Safety Net model in an urban context, with recommendations applicable to the Mogadishu urban market context, for livelihood and public works that are suitable for IDP populations and the most vulnerable host communities. The study will recommend Somalia Public Works Programme (PWP) options that may be Government-led/implemented, providing longer-term benefits linked to employment creation or climate risk reduction interventions in the urban context. Additionally, the study will propose tailored livelihood interventions that are ideal for urban market dynamics, ensuring productive engagement in economic activities. These interventions will adopt differentiated approaches and solutions across the urban poor in Mogadishu, taking into account age groups, gender, and levels of financial inclusion. The aim is to achieve sustained poverty reduction and socio-economic development through diversified productive capacity at the household level. | Social and Economic Development (PSNP) |
| DBG (Community Care for All) and GESUNDES AFRIKA | Mid-Term Evaluation titled "Integration, Stabilization, and Capacity Strengthening of IDPs, Returnees, and Host Communities in Somalia. | The project evaluation titled "Integration, Stabilization, and Capacity Strengthening of IDPs, Returnees, and Host Communities in Somalia" holds significant importance in the current context of Somalia, where vulnerable populations, such as internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities, continue to face numerous challenges. This comprehensive evaluation was conducted in collaboration between Daryeel Bulsho Guud (DBG) and GESUNDES AFRIKA and aimed to assess the project's achievements, outcomes, and outputs. It also sought to provide valuable insights, lessons learned, and recommendations for future interventions. | TPM |
| CARE International | Service Mapping Exercises of Service Providers and Referral Pathways, Including Services for Children Outside Family. | The objective of the consultancy was to conduct service mapping exercises to identify and document service providers and referral pathways, specifically focusing on services for children outside family care. The study involved analyzing the availability, accessibility, and quality of services provided by various stakeholders in the target areas. The aim was to identify gaps and challenges in service provision and referral systems. The study was conducted through a comprehensive assessment and documentation process, which involved engaging with relevant stakeholders, conducting field visits, reviewing existing data and reports, and analyzing the collected information to generate a comprehensive understanding of the service landscape for children outside family care. | Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection (CP) |
| Indeson/GIZ | Endline Evaluation of the Urban Food Security Project in Kismayo (UFSP). | We conducted a comprehensive end-of-project evaluation in four locations, highlighting achievements compared to baseline figures. Detailed print and audio-video documentation was created to showcase the impactful outcomes of the UFSP since its implementation in 2017. The project targeted the healthcare sector, specifically the hospital and primary health unit (PHU) in Kismayo, to improve the health and nutrition of the population. The evaluation and documentation activities have effectively demonstrated the project's success and will serve as valuable resources for future reference. Learning Documentation: - Video Documentation - Picture Documentation - Fact Sheets - Photo Book - Impact Stories - Success Stories | • TPM • Social and Economic Development |
| Development Action Network (DAN) & Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF). | Vulnerability Assessment Study in Beledweyne, Hiran region of Somalia. | • Identification of the criteria for selecting project beneficiaries, including demographic, social, economic, and geographic factors. • Analysis of the existing data and information on the local context of Beletweyne. • Identification and selection of project beneficiaries based on the selection criteria. • Development of a plan for engaging and working with project beneficiaries. | Vulnerability Assessment |
| Save the Children | Consultation services on “Poor Financing and Financial Accessibility for the Poor”. | As a Lead Consultant for Save the Children (SCI) in August 2022, Tropical Consult provided consultation services for the "Poor Financing and Financial Accessibility for the Poor" project. The main project objectives included enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities in Mogadishu, with a specific focus on IDPs, to better withstand and recover from the impacts of cyclical stocks and stresses. | - Social and Economic Development. - Education and Skills Development. |
| Development Action Network (DAN) & Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF). | Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) – Response to Droughts in Hiran Region (Climate Change Affected Communities). | Tropical Consult undertook a pivotal role in collaborating with the Development Action Network (DAN) and the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF) for the Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) of the DERF Project. Our responsibilities encompassed the thorough assessment and monitoring of the distribution response to the prevailing drought conditions in the Hiran region. This involved engaging with climate change-affected communities to evaluate the effectiveness of relief efforts. Throughout this consultancy, we demonstrated proficiency in coordinating and executing comprehensive post-distribution monitoring activities, ensuring the successful implementation of the project's objectives. | PDM/Climate Change. |
| Development Action Network (DAN) & Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF). | Baseline Survey – Response to Droughts in Hiran Region (Climate Change Affected Communities). | Tropical Consult undertook a pivotal role in collaborating with the Development Action Network (DAN) and the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF) for the Baseline Survey of the DERF Project. Our responsibilities encompassed the thorough Baseline Survey Assessment in response to the prevailing drought conditions in the Hiran region, Beledweyne – Somalia. This involved engaging with climate change-affected communities to assess the vulnerability of the intended communities. Throughout this consultancy, we demonstrated proficiency in coordinating and executing comprehensive Baseline Survey Assessment activities, providing recommendations for implementing the project's objectives. | Baseline Survey/Climate Change |
| PREMIS and Ministry of Finance of Hirshabelle State. | Impact Analysis (FGS & KII) – Fiscal Impact Analysis & Survey of Road Usage and Quality, Hirshabelle State, Somalia. | Tropical Consult successfully conducted a comprehensive fiscal impact analysis, overseeing the development of primary data collection tools and managing data collection across 10 regions. We authored a final report that summarized the state's potential annual revenue, road and transportation quality, and services. Additionally, we effectively maintained communication with project stakeholders throughout the process. | Fiscal Impact Analysis. |
| TPMIndeson/GIZ | Endline Evaluation of the Fish for Nutrition Project (FNP) in Kismayo. | The Fish-for-Nutrition Project (FNP) was implemented in Kismayo, Somalia, with the goal of increasing awareness about the nutritional and psychological benefits of fish consumption and improving the skills of fishermen and fish traders through the establishment of fish handling infrastructure. Over a period of five years, the project successfully constructed fish-for-nutrition infrastructure and contributed to the improvement of health and nutrition outcomes in the local population. Using the evaluation criteria provided by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development/Development Assistance Committee (OECD/DAC), Tropical Consult conducted an assessment of fish losses, fish catch, and fish demand. Based on their findings, they prepared an end-line report. To validate the report, Tropical Consult organized a physical workshop where they presented their findings. The project received support from various organizations, including GIZ, Southern Aid, Smart Action, SIFALO, Lutheran World Federation, Wamo Relief and Rehabilitation Services, and the American Refugee Committee (ARC). Funding for the project was provided by the German Federal Ministry of Development and Cooperation (BMZ) in 2021. | TPM |