Consultancy: Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Comprehensive Baseline Study for the GBV Response in Tigray and Capacity Building of WE-Action - Deadline- March 5th 2025

Location Type : Remote

Deadline : March 5th 2025
Career Level : Senior(5-8 years)
Employment Type: Contract
Number of people required : 1
Work Experience : 5-8 years

About the Job

Scope of work

The consultancy firm will:

Develop a detailed and participatory methodology for the baseline study, incorporating:

• Gender-sensitive: Ensure the specific needs and perspectives of women, men, girls, and boys are considered throughout the study.

• Human rights-based: Uphold the principles of participation, accountability, and non-discrimination.

• Environmentally conscious: Minimize the environmental impact of the study and integrate environmental considerations into data collection and analysis.

• Conduct desk reviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and other relevant data collection methods.

• Actively involve local communities, women's groups, government officials, and other relevant stakeholders in the design, implementation, and dissemination of the study.

•Assess:

• Gender dynamics and the specific needs of women, men, girls, and boys.

• Human rights considerations impacting the target population.

• Environmental factors that may influence project outcomes.

• Analyze the collected data to establish baseline indicators and produce actionable insights.

• Present findings and recommendations in a comprehensive report.

• Specifically assess the current capacity of WE-Action staff in the following areas:

• MEAL methodologies and tools.

• Gender analysis and mainstreaming.

• Human rights-based programming.

• Environmental risk assessment and mitigation.

• Community participation and feedback mechanisms.

• Data management and analysis.

• Develop a capacity building plan for WE-Action staff, including:

• Identification of specific training needs.

• Design of a training curriculum that addresses identified needs.

• Recommendations on appropriate training methodologies and delivery mechanisms.

• Identification of potential trainers and training resources.

• Deliver a 5-day training to 13 members of WE-Action (60% women) from field office and head office based on the developed curriculum/capacity building plan. Examples of proposed topics: advanced methodologies for baseline establishment and rapid needs assessment; tools and techniques for disability-gender sensitive and rights-based data collection and analysis; Protection risk management; confidentiality and sensitive data protection; practical exercises, simulations, and case studies; stress management and self-care for humanitarian staff; monitoring and evaluation of environmental impact using technical tools

Deliverables

• Inception Report: Detailing the proposed methodology, work plan, and tools for data collection.

• Draft Baseline Report: For review and feedback.

• Final Baseline Report: Including:

• Executive Summary

• Detailed Methodology and Data Collection Tools

• Presentation and Analysis of Baseline Data, including:

• Key findings on each project outcome.

• Disaggregated data by sex, age, and other relevant characteristics.

• Analysis of gender, human rights, and environmental dimensions.

• Recommendations for project implementation and adaptation.

• Include a dedicated section on staff capacity assessment and training needs.

• Presentation of key findings to project stakeholders.

Report of the capacity building in MEAL with gender-sensitive and rights-based approach to WE-Action

Duration

• The consultancy is expected to be completed within 8 to 10 weeks, starting from the date of contract signing. The consultant is expected to present a workplan defining the different phases for the conclusion of each task and the expected timeframe

About You

Experience required

The consultancy firm must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in conducting participatory baseline studies in humanitarian contexts, preferably in Ethiopia or similar settings.

• Expertise in gender analysis, human rights, and environmental protection.

• Strong knowledge of the Ethiopian context, particularly in Tigray.

• Ability to employ inclusive and culturally sensitive approaches.

• Excellent report writing and data analysis skills.

Demonstrated experience in conducting capacity assessments and developing training programs for NGOs.

Financial details and requirements

The budget for the service must include:

• Consultancy fees

• Logistical costs, daily fees, per diems, transport, equipment and stationery, including those per diems, transportation, and accommodation for the trainees in MEAL capacity building;

• Accommodation, where aplicable;

• Taxes, bank charges and commissions;

• Any possible costs to be incurred as part of awareness-raising sessions, evaluating or validation workshops;

• Any extension of the period, if applicable, in accordance with these ToR.

For Further Information Please refer this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y1qbTsMmSt7ydEhnM6xOT8nI4Iw3CxhK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106079034217001464744&rtpof=true&sd=true

Requirement Skill

Training and Development

How To Apply

The bidding process will start on February 19, 2025 Electronic copies will be accepted in English, in accordance with the terms and conditions of these ToR. Please submit your proposals to:

EMAIL SUBJECT: Proposal for Baseline study and capacity building training, Tigray, 2024/ACHU/000567

E-MAIL ADDRESS

Félix Carrasco - FARMAMUNDI fmethiopia2@farmamundi.org Miguel Novoa - FARMAMUNDI ahe2@farmamundi.org, Giulia Bottoloni - FARMAMUNDI ahe11@farmamundi.org, Mekdelawit Tadesse Haile – WE-Action mekdelawit.t@we-actionethiopia.org, Yohannes A. – WE-Action yohannes.a@we-actionethiopia.org