Consultancy for Safety and Security Training at Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)

Purpose of the Consultancy

The overall purpose of this consultancy is to equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to prevent, mitigate, and respond effectively to security risks commonly faced in humanitarian operations.

Objectives

The consultant will:

• Provide a practicaland context-specific safety and security training program.
• Strengthening participants' capacity in risk assessment, situational awareness, and incident management.
• Enhance staff understanding of organizational security protocols, contingency planning, and personal safety measures.
• Promote a cultureof safety and security acrossall teams.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Conducting brieftraining needs assessment.
• Developing a detailed trainingagenda and materials.
• Delivering in-person training sessions covering(but not limited to):
  • Security risk assessment and management
  • Field movement and travel safety
  • Incident reporting and communication protocols
  • Personal safety and situational awareness
  • Hibernation, relocation, and evacuation procedures
• Stress management and psychological preparedness
• Facilitating simulations, case studies, and practical exercises.
• Providing post-training recommendations for organizational security strengthening.
• Deliverables

The consultant will provide:

• Training needs assessment summary.
• Training agenda and module content.
• Training materials (slides,handouts, toolkits).
• Facilitation of 3–4 days of in-person training.
• Final report summarizing training outcomes, participant feedback, and recommendations.
• Duration and Location
  • Duration: 5 days including preparation, delivery, and reporting.
  • Training Delivery: Maiduguri with participants from multiple field locations.
• Required Qualifications of Consultant
  • Demonstrated expertise in humanitarian safetyand security management.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing security trainingin INGO or similar contexts.
  • Strong knowledge of the Nigerian security landscape(Northeast preferred).
  • Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
  • Ability to designand deliver practical, engaging, and context-specific training.
• Coordination and Reporting

The consultant will work underthe supervision of the Tdh Security FocalPoint and collaborate closely with project managers and HR.

Logistics and Support

Tdh will provide:

• Training venue and logistics support.
• Participant mobilization.
• Printing of materials.
• Any other necessary administrative arrangements.
• Duration and Work Structure

The training assignment will run for five (5) days, from 23rd to 27th November 2026,structured as follows:

• Day 1: Initial assessment, administrative preparation, and finalization of training arrangements.
• Days 2–4 (or 2–5 depending on design): Full delivery of Safety and Security Training sessions (3–4 full days).
• Final Day: Development of the trainingreport and submission of all administrative and required documentation.
• Framework Agreement / Pre-Qualified Consultant Roster

ThisToR aims to establish a pre-qualified pool of consultants under a framework agreement/roster. Selected consultants may receive individual work orders for specific assignments without undergoing new procurement processes each time.

This ToR may be updated to reflect evolving programmatic needs.