Consultants at ActionAid Nigeria

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive mapping and analysis of radio stations and social media platforms across Abia, Benue, Oyo, and Sokoto States, as well as the FCT, to support effective citizen awareness, mobilisation, and participation in the National Social Register (NSR).

Objectives of the Mapping 
The specific objectives are to:

• Identify radio stations with strong listenership and wide audience coverage across the target states and the FCT.
• Assess radio stations based on audience demographics, language use, programme formats, credibility, and relevance to target populations.
• Identify key social media platforms, online communities, and micro digital influencers with significant reach and engagement.
• Analyse audience demographics, engagement levels, content trends, and platform relevance for awareness campaigns.
• Generate state-specific insights on media consumption patterns and communication preferences.
• Develop a comprehensive database of radio stations, social media platforms, and influencers across different audience size categories to support NSR awareness and mobilisation campaigns.
• Generate evidence-based recommendations to inform the ESSPIN communication and advocacy strategy.

Scope of Work
The consultant/firm will undertake the following tasks:

• Participate in an introductory meeting with the ESSPIN project team.
• Develop and submit an inception report detailing the approach, methodology, and workplan.
• Design a media mapping tool and methodology for assessing audience reach, credibility, engagement, and relevance.
• Identify radio stations with high listenership and wide coverage across the focal states and the FCT.
• Assess language use, audience demographics, programme types and rate cards.
• Identify key social media platforms, micro-influencers, and online communities relevant to the target locations.
• Analyse social media engagement levels, audience demographics, and content trends.
• Present findings and recommendations to ActionAid Nigeria and the ESSPIN project team.

Key Deliverables
The consultant/firm is expected to deliver:

• Media Mapping Database containing information on identified radio stations, social media platforms, and influencers.
• Submit a report for the specific State in which they conducted the assignment (Abia, Benue, Oyo, Sokoto, or the FCT, as applicable).
• Presentation (PowerPoint) summarising key findings and strategic recommendations for NSR awareness campaigns.

Required Qualifications and Experience
The consultant(s) to be recruited should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Communication for Development, Social Sciences, Digital marketing /communication, Development Studies, or a related field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience conducting media research, communication assessments, audience analysis, or similar assignments.
• A good understanding and practical experience in communication research, media mapping, audience analysis, social and behaviour change communication, advocacy, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing media mapping or communication-related studies.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with development organisations, donor-funded projects, or social protection programmes will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant data analysis tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and deliver quality outputs within agreed timelines.

Duration of the Assignment
The consultancy will be implemented across the following locations and timelines:

• Federal Capital Territory (FCT): One (1) Consultant for a period of 12 working days.
• Abia and Oyo States: One (1) Consultant for a period of 10 working days to cover both states.
• Sokoto and Benue States: One (1) Consultant for a period of 10 working days to cover both states.
• The allocated number of days for each assignment includes all phases of the consultancy, namely: inception and planning, tool development, media mapping, data collection and analysis, report writing, and submission of the final report.

The following compliance documents would be submitted with the applications: 

• Company profile
• CAC registration (CAC 7)
• Tax clearance certificate
• Evidence of previous jobs, especially with INGOs
• Audited accounts (at least 2023).

Terms of Payment

• ActionAid will deduct 5% withholding tax from the total sum, in accordance with Nigerian tax law, for onward remittance to the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

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Purpose of the Assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is to:

• Review Nigeria’s carbon market framework, policies and institutional arrangements
• Assess the framework’s alignment with national, regional and international human rights principles and obligations.
• Identify risks, gaps and potential adverse impacts on communities and vulnerable groups
• Provide practical recommendations to strengthen the framework in line with ActionAid’s climate justice and just transition principles.
• Interrogate practitioners on possible innovative solutions that are taking place to protect communities and or the environment. These could serve as good examples, maybe that could be scaled.
• Provide Evidence based Data and information for Carbon Policy reforms and implementation
• Collect photos of detrimental impacts of carbon market implementation – testimonies
• Highlight the Nexus between Carbon Market and Nigeria green growth Agenda.
• Provide concrete example of projects that are taking place right now and how the money could be followed.

Objectives
The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

• Analyse Nigeria’s carbon market framework, including relevant laws, policies, institutional arrangements and implementation mechanisms.
• Assess whether the framework adequately safeguards:
  • Human rights
  • Land and resource rights
  • Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)
  • Gender equality and women’s rights
  • Youth inclusion
  • Labour rights and decent work
  • Community participation and benefit sharing
  • Environmental and social safeguards
• Examine the extent to which the framework aligns with climate justice and just transition principles, including:
  • Equity and fairness
  • Polluter pays principle
  • Community ownership and participation
  • Accountability and transparency
  • Inclusion of marginalized groups
  • Protection of livelihoods and social protection
  • Democratic governance of climate finance
  • Identify policy, legal and institutional gaps and provide recommendations for strengthening the framework.

Scope of Work
Desk Review
Review relevant documents, including but not limited to:

• Nigeria’s carbon market framework, strategies, policies and regulations
• Relevant provisions of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, environmental laws, land laws and investment regulations
• Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Energy Transition Plan and Just Transition Guideline and Action Plan
• Relevant African and international human rights frameworks
• Carbon market safeguard standards and best practice guidance
• ActionAid’s climate justice and just transition principles and related policy documents.

Assessment and Analysis
The consultant will assess:

• Whether the framework includes adequate provisions for meaningful participation and consent.
• Potential human rights risks and unintended consequences of carbon market implementation.
• Whether benefit-sharing mechanisms are equitable and transparent
• Risks related to land acquisition, displacement, livelihood loss or elite capture
• The extent to which accountability, grievance and redress mechanisms are provided
• Whether the framework adequately protects women, youth and marginalized groups
• Areas where the framework is inconsistent with climate justice and just transition principles.

Consultant Key Competencies and Experience
This assignment is expected to be undertaken by an individual with the requisite expertise and experience. Specifically, the individual consultant will be required to have the following qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Law, Human Rights, Climate Policy, Environmental Governance, Development Studies or a related field
• At least 15 years’ experience in climate policy, human rights, environmental governance or related areas
• Demonstrated knowledge of carbon markets, climate finance and climate governance
• Strong understanding of human rights, gender, land rights and just transition issues
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s climate policy and governance landscape
• Proven experience conducting policy reviews and producing high-quality analytical reports and policy briefs
• Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments, designing and implementing projects related to climate and climate finance
• Excellent writing, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Have at least a minimum of 15 years’ experience in carrying out such an assignment and capacity (a report of such work done in the last 2 years is required evidence).

Key Review Questions
The review should respond to the following questions:

• Who is likely to benefit from the proposed carbon market framework, and who may bear the costs or risks?
• How adequately does Nigeria’s carbon market framework protect community land tenure rights and prevent land acquisition or transfer arrangements that could undermine food security, livelihoods, and long-term community control over land?
• To what extent does Nigeria’s carbon market framework ensure transparency in negotiations and provide for meaningful, inclusive, and early-stage consultation with affected communities regarding carbon market agreements and projects?
• Does Nigeria’s carbon market framework provide accessible, effective, and community-centred grievance and redress mechanisms to address potential harms arising from carbon market projects?
• Are there adequate safeguards to protect the rights of communities and vulnerable groups?
• Does the framework provide for free, prior and informed consent and meaningful participation?
• Are benefit-sharing arrangements clearly defined, transparent and equitable?
• Are there adequate grievance and accountability mechanisms?
• What is the role of women and youth in the Carbon market pathways
• Does the framework contribute to a just transition and equitable climate action?
• What changes are required to ensure the framework is aligned with human rights and climate justice principles?

Methodology
The consultant is expected to apply a desk-based methodology, which should include:

• Comprehensive desk review and document analysis
• Comparative analysis against relevant human rights standards, climate justice principles and best practice frameworks
• Review of relevant international experiences and lessons from other countries
• Gap analysis and development of recommendations.

Timeline of the Consultancy:

• The assignment is expected to be completed within Fifteen (15) days.