Terms of reference
Construction of shower facilities for Roma settlements in Tirana


Association:“Fëmijet e Botës dhe të Shqipërisë- Të Drejtat e Njeriut”,
FBSH-DN,
Rruga "Niko Avrami" nr.28 Tirane,
Tel. 04 2378192Tel: +355 4 261840
Tel/Fax: +355 4 2378 192
email:fbsh_dn@yahoo.com

Project:Promote healthy and protective environment for Roma children and their families in Tirana


Donor: Save the Children


Introduction

Background Information on FBSH

FBSH is an Albanian NGO, which has the overall mission of combating all forms of violation of children’s rights. Since its foundation in 2002, FBSH, with the support of Save the Children programme, has been working to reduce the vulnerability of and to empower socially excluded children and families in the area of Kinostudio, one of the most impoverished neighbourhoods of Tirana. It focuses on assisting the most vulnerable children and their families, particularly through education and reintegration programs.
Interventions to promote and protect children at risk are based on a holistic approach. Work with children at risk has been considered in the context of their families and communities, combining formal and non-formal education activities, psychological and social support, and recreational activities. “FBSH’s approach to the reintegration of children and families at risk has been a multifaceted approach placing the child at the center. It has developed links to the family, community, and institutions to best serve the empowerment of children and families and their integration into life. The core of the approach is integration of children in the educational system while promoting the proactive model of community outreach and empowerment.”



Project Description

FBSH is implementing several projects on Roma aiming at strengthening the community to protect and care for their children in Tirana, focused on protection and integration of children. The project “Promote healthy and protective environment for Roma children and their families in Tirana”, aims at providing better life opportunities for Roma children. Through this project FBSH is aiming improvement of health and basic living conditions of Roma children and their families.
With SCiA initiative in cooperation with the Technical Secretariat for Roma (TSR), Ministry of Labour Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities (MoLSAEO), FBSH, Save the Children street Children center and ARSIS (Association for support of Youth) carried out a survey in 2011 aiming to assess and provide accurate data related to the living conditions of Roma people in the city of
Tirana; documenting the situation and plan interventions addressing health needs, access to basic services, towards improving the living conditions of Roma children and their families. The survey results are documented for each location .
Emergency basic needs (identified from the survey) of Roma families will be addressed in three selected settlements in Tirana, specifically construction of mobile shower facilities.


Purpose of the Service

In order to fulfil the project objectives for ensuring protection and integration of Roma children in Tirana mobile shower facilities will be constructed in three selected settlements in Tirana. Beneficiaries will be Roma children and their families in 3 Roma settlements in Tirana identified.

A construction company is required to construct shower facilities as described.

Tasks to be performed:

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of FBSH in cooperation with Save the Children responsible programme officer, the constructing agency will carry out the following tasks:


1. Evaluate the place where these showers will be constructed in order to be safe and convenient of use from all the community members.
2. Prepare and organize the working plan including all the logistical details and tools.
3. Respect deadlines indicated


Required experience and skills of the construction company:

• Licensed companies in the field of construction
• Work experience more than 3 years in construction
• Previous similar experience is considered an asset.

Please contact or send your letter of interest by 24th August 2012, to the following email: fbsh_dn@yahoo.com or at the following address:

“Fëmijet e Botës dhe të Shqipërisë- Të Drejtat e Njeriut”, FBSH-DN,
Rruga "Niko Avrami" nr. 28 Tirane,

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