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Request for Quotation (RFQ) — National Consultant
YLDF

Request for Quotation (RFQ)
National Consultant – CSOs Market Needs Assessment Consultant

Duty Station: Aden & Taiz, Yemen  •  Duration: 8 Weeks (48 Working Days)
Issuing Organization: Youth Leadership Development Foundation (YLDF)  •  Project: Yemen Has a Bright Future (EU-funded, implemented with ZOA)

1. Background

YLDF, in partnership with ZOA and with support from the European Union, is seeking a qualified National Consultant to conduct a comprehensive Capacity and Market Needs Assessment for selected Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Youth Initiatives (YIs) in Aden and Taiz. This assessment will inform the design of future capacity-building interventions and strengthen the sustainability, relevance, and impact of local organizations.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The consultant will lead the design and implementation of a full organizational capacity and market assessment, ensuring methodological consistency across both governorates and producing a consolidated final report with practical recommendations.

3. Scope of Work

Applicants are required to review the full Terms of Reference (TOR) for the complete Scope of Work, detailed tasks, methodology requirements, and deliverables. The assignment includes:

  • Leading the assessment process across Aden & Taiz
  • Designing participatory assessment tools
  • Conducting field assessments in Aden
  • Providing oversight and guidance for Taiz fieldwork
  • Facilitating validation workshops
  • Developing capacity-strengthening roadmaps
  • Producing a comprehensive final report
📄 Full Scope of Work is available in the TOR.

4. Deliverables

The deliverables required for this consultancy are listed in detail in the TOR and include:

  • Inception Report
  • Assessment Tools Package
  • Training Report (YLDF volunteers)
  • Field Data Collection Outputs
  • Draft Assessment Report
  • Validation Workshop Report
  • Final Comprehensive Report

5. Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Development Studies, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, or relevant field
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in capacity assessments, organizational development, or market analysis
  • Proven experience working with CSOs and youth/community organizations
  • Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills
  • Experience in participatory assessments and stakeholder facilitation
  • Fluency in Arabic & English

6. Duration & Level of Effort

The consultancy will run for 8 weeks (48 working days). A detailed timeline is included in the TOR (pages 6–7).

7. Payment Terms

Payment will be made in three installments:

  1. 20% upon contract signing
  2. 40% upon submission and approval of the Inception Report
  3. 40% upon submission and approval of the Final Report

(Terms outlined on TOR page 7)

8. How to Apply

Interested and qualified consultants are invited to apply exclusively through the application link below. Applicants must upload:

  • Technical Proposal, including methodology & workplan
  • Financial Proposal with detailed cost breakdown
  • CV of the consultant (and team members if any)
  • Samples of similar previous work

📄 Important: Applicants must review the full TOR before submitting their proposals.

9. Deadline for Submission

15-12-2025

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For inquiries about this RFQ please contact YLDF. All applicants must consult the full Terms of Reference (TOR) before applying.