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Ñonsultant for Feasibility Study on Foster Care System in UzbekistanEmployer SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 08.09.2026 - 07.10.2026 |
| Field of activity / position: |
Social security, humanitarian aid / Expert |
| Duties | For Conducting A Feasibility Study for SOS Children's Villages Uzbekistan for The Project "Streghtening Foster Care System In Uzbekistan" A. Study background SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit Hermann-Gmeiner Fonds Deutschland e. V. (CVW) and SOS Children's Villages Uzbekistan (SOS Uzbekistan) agreed upon the development of a joint application to the German Federal Ministry for economic cooperation and development (BMZ) for public funding of a project with focus on strengthening the foster care system as the central pillar of family-based alternative care in Uzbekistan, in close partnership with the National Agency for Social Protection (NASP). The proposed project target groups are prospective and active foster families; social workers and child protection professionals; and community actors. The project final beneficiaries are children and young people in foster care and children reintegrated into biological families. The proposed project by SOS Uzbekistan and CVW to be presented to BMZ for funding aims at strengthening the foster care system as the central pillar of family-based alternative care in Uzbekistan, so that more children grow up in safe, stable and nurturing family environments. B. Study objectives A feasibility study is to be carried out in Tashkent city, Samarkand and Khorezm regions to provide SOS Uzbekistan with a basis for decision making on what type of interventions, services and activities are feasible within the planned project, in the best interest of the target group. The purpose of a feasibility study is to provide a sound basis for developing a project concept, by identifying project preconditions, opportunities and risks. This entails in particular an assessment of the feasibility of a project and a systematic review of the extent to which the project approach can plausibly achieve the planned changes under the existing conditions. This enhances project effectiveness and helps avoid bad investment decisions from the start. The study will provide SOS Uzbekistan and CVW with sufficient information to justify acceptance, modification or rejection of the proposed intervention for further formulation. The overall objective of the study is to analyse the feasibility of the proposed project and recommend the relevant type of interventions, services and activities to address gaps in (1) the recruitment, preparation and professional support of foster families, (2) trauma-informed support for children in foster care, and (3) reintegration and permanency planning in an effective and sustainable way. This includes, among others: • Analysis of the socio-economic situation of the target group(s) in Tashkent city, Samarkand and Khorezm regions including collection of relevant baseline data • Analysis of the context at micro, meso and macro level of gaps in the recruitment, preparation and professional support of foster families, trauma-informed support for children in foster care, and reintegration and permanency planning • Analysis of gaps in current response and implementation gaps of current policy framework, standards, and guidelines related to the recruitment, preparation and professional support of foster families, MHPSS (Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support) for children in foster care, and reintegration and permanency planning • Analysis of the planned project and the target group concerning cross-cutting issues like gender, MHPSS (Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support), ecology, diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Assessment of the specific needs of girls and young women, and of children and youth with disabilities, across the target groups, with recommendations on how the proposed interventions should respond to them. • Identification of synergies with similar projects, interventions and initiatives on local, national or regional level • Assessment of the proposal project and the possible interventions against DAC Criteria • Risks and risks mitigation analysis • Child Safeguarding Risks C. Issues to be studied The study will assess the following issues and provide information on and analysis of the relevance, feasibility and sustainability of the proposed project. a) The relevance of the project intervention and its compliance and consistency with the overall national/regional development objectives specified in the laws/bylaws and government programs on this issues; and the compatibility and complementarity of this project with other relevant projects. The consultant will study: ● The nature, number and type of (in)direct beneficiaries the proposed project potentially affects; incl. self-help efforts and coping mechanisms of the target group (if applicable). ● Assessment on how the proposed project responds to the demands as expressed by the relevant stakeholders and the target group; ● The legislation, standards and guidelines covering foster care and family-based alternative care, including MHPSS for children in foster care, permanency planning and reintegration (national and international standards/procedures, as well as a brief analysis of implementation/ enforcement) as well as existing national or local strategies to target foster care and family-based alternative care, including MHPSS for children in foster care, permanency planning and reintegration; ● Assessment on how the proposed project is coherent with the overall framework of national development objectives and the development policies of the relevant ministries of the Government of Uzbekistan. ● All organisations and agencies (incl. mahallas) affected by or involved in the proposed project and the intended improvement of the situation, incl. an assessment of their capacities, including current local response and services provided to address the needs of the target group (with best practices if applicable). ● Possibilities how to include cross cutting issues like gender, MHPSS (Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support), ecology, diversity, equity, and inclusion. ● The specific needs of girls and young women, and of children and youth with disabilities, within the target groups, including how existing services do or do not meet those needs and how the proposed project should respond. ● Review of state and non-state stakeholders currently involved in the child care reform, foster care system and the delivery of MHPSS services, including their strengths and capacity gaps. ● Interaction with other interventions of ministries, agencies and donors that may affect or be affected by the proposed project (incl. identification of challenges, potential for cooperation and use of synergies). In particular, the consultant should engage with GIZ, which appears to be supporting initiatives to reform the social security system, to identify potential linkages and avoid duplication. ● Risks with regards to the proposed project (economic, political, environmental, cultural, child safeguarding etc.) incl. mitigating measures to reduce the effect/likelihood of these risks. ● Information from previous studies and evaluations relevant to the proposed project (if any). b) The feasibility of the proposed project consistent with the economic, social and institutional framework as well as political, environmental, and socio-cultural aspects. The consultant will prepare a recommendation for the project to be structured as follows: ● Overall objective: Why is the project important to the target groups and beneficiaries, the location and the government? What is the desired social development/impact which will be targeted in the project? ● Project objective: Why do the target groups and beneficiaries need the project? ● Project results: What products and services will the project deliver to the target groups and beneficiaries? What assumptions are required to achieve the project purpose? ● Project activities: What is the scope of activities to be undertaken and what are the associated assumptions for achieving the project results. The feasibility analysis will be carried out based on the OECD DAC critera Relevance, Coherence, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact, Sustainability. The project purpose and results should be measurable by objectively verifiable indicators, and project activities should be quantified wherever possible. Furthermore, relevant baseline data for target indicators should be collected. c) Sustainability of the project results after completion as determined by an assessment of the key sustainability factors: ownership by beneficiaries, policy support, potential for adoption by government bodies, economic and financial factors, socio-cultural aspects, gender, MHPSS, DEI, appropriate technology, environmental aspects, and institutional and management capacity. d) A preliminary indication of any conditions, an initial cost estimation and possible time schedule. D. Workplan On the basis of the proposed time schedule outlined in the Terms of Reference, the consultants will prepare a work plan for the study and include this in their offer, and report on the approach taken in the study. The work plan should set out the consultants' approach to the following activities: ● Fact finding/data collection/surveys; ● Workshops, focus groups, consultations and other means of ensuring local participation; ● Identification of possible options for the proposed project; ● Consultation meetings with stakeholders and decision makers to identify the preferred option; ● Preparation of the draft and final feasibility study report (see Appendix). E. Methods for gathering the necessary information ● A review of existing laws, policies, strategies, statistics and reports related to the situation of children in and entering foster care, foster families and social workers inUzbekistan, particularly in the target locations Tashkent, Samarkand and Khorezm. ● Interviews, focus group discussions and/or questionnaires with national/local authorities/institutions, public institutions, and municipalities, including the National Agency for Social Protection and Inson Social Service Centres. As an input to the study, authorities should state their expectations towards SOS Uzbekistan and outline potential modes of collaboration and public funding for a project. Interviews, focus groups, and/or questionnaires with representatives of main non-governmental organisations that are active in the field of foster care, alternative care and child protection ● If possible, interviews or focus groups with children and young people in foster care, foster families, and families undergoing reintegration. ● Disaggregate Data by Gender, age and disability: Collect and analyze data separately for different genders, age groups and persons with disability. This helps in understanding the impact of your project on different genders and marginalised population groups, as well as in identifying any disparities F. Expertise required The person(s) carrying out this study should have a thorough understanding of foster care and family-based alternative care, deinstitutionalisation, child protection systems, trauma-informed care and MHPSS, and reintegration and permanency planning in the Central Asian / Uzbekistan context. The person should have proven competence and experience in conducting social research. A social science background, e.g. higher education in social work, psychology, social-pedagogy, community development, law is of advantage. Precondition for the involvement of an external expert is that he/she interviews key SOS programme staff for better understanding of SOS programmes and policies. It is mandatory to ensure that the interests and approaches of the organisation are well represented. SOS staff has to be involved in working out the conclusions and developing recommendations. The person(s) carrying out this study must be well acquainted with the core SOS policy documents, especially the ones related to child protection. G. Reporting The study's conclusions should be presented in the feasibility study report (min 25 pages, max. 30 pages) in the format specified below, with the underlying analysis included in the appendices. The final report will be in English. The timeline for e.g. methodology development, data collection and report submission is outlined in the below time schedule. H. Time Schedule The assignment is expected to be implemented according to the following timeline: 25 September 2026 – Agreement on the work plan. 9 October 2026 – Submission of the inception report. 15 October 2026 – Feedback on the inception report by SOS Uzbekistan. 20 October 2026 – Submission of the final inception report. 26 October – 6 November 2026 – Fieldwork and data collection. 18 November 2026 – Submission of the first draft of the feasibility study report in English. 20 November – 2 December 2026 – Feedback on the draft report by SOS Uzbekistan and CVW. 9 December 2026 – Delivery of the final draft of the report (25–30 pages, excluding annexes). 23 December 2026 – Submission of the final feasibility study report. The consultants shall include the timetable in their offer, indicating whether and how they can adhere to or improve on it. I. Assistance to the consultants by the contracting authority The Contracting Authority (SOS Uzbekistan) will make available the following information and facilities to the consultants' staff: ● the project concept note; ● all relevant reports, documents, maps, data (e.g. national strategy/policy papers, background papers, literature references, documents from previous projects, methodological guidelines if applicable, structuring points) ● where available, office space, furniture, and access to computers and communication facilities; ● where available, the use of vehicles and drivers; ● counterpart staff. J. Application Documents Application for the feasibility study should contain the following information: 1. Name and contact details of an individual expert(s) and description of previous evaluation experiences. 2. Introduction 3. Feasibility study objectives 4. Description of the methodology (including the target groups; description of quantitative and qualitative research methods that will be used; description of sampling and sise of sample etc.) 5. Proposal how the project team will be involved in the study 6. Description of Product(s) (deliverables) 7. Time schedule of activities (a time schedule should be prepared for each element of the work plan and of the reporting requirements). 8. Composition of research team (for each expert proposed, a curriculum vitae, should be submitted along with the proposal.) 9. Financial Proposal Applications should be based on these Terms of Reference and sent to svetlana.an@sos-kd.uz to SOS Uzbekistan no later than 18 September 2026. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | Irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Irrelevant |
| Education: | Higher |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent city, Samarkand and Khorezm regions |
| Employment | Partial |
| Salary offered | Up to EUR 5000 |
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