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  • Posted: May 23, 2022
    Deadline: May 27, 2022
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    Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems, transitioning communities from conflict to peace, developing sustainable economic growth, engaging youth, promoting transparen...
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    STTA - Program Assistant, Peace Dialogue PPPP

    Background
    Creative Associates International (Creative) through United States Agency for International Development Nigeria Mission (USAID/Nigeria) funding is implementing the Nigeria Northeast Connection (NE Connection) program: Building Community Resilience to Violent Extremism and Conflict in Northeast Nigeria. This program aims to strengthen the resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe (BAY) states in northeast Nigeria.

    Program Description

    • Program activities will be implemented directly by NE Connection staff or through local actors (i.e., grantees), with close oversight and technical assistance from program staff. In Adamawa state, Northeast Connection has identified Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde, Mubi North, Mubi South, and Numan as target Local Government Areas (LGAs) for intervention.
    • The objectives of the NE Connection program are to ensure that:
      • Resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict enhanced.
      • Local capacity to respond to emerging threats developed.
    • As earlier presented, the program is implemented primarily through small grants at the community level, designed to address specific problems or requests hinging on learning and recommendations from quarterly research. 
    • Activity processes are as important as activity outputs in contributing to the program’s strategic goal.  Program objectives are not met solely by performing tasks under an activity, but also through an inclusive locally led process that brings the community together to realize goals and foster positive engagement.

    Position Summary

    • The STTA Program Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day facilitation and coordination of all activities under this intervention which include Consultations and Stakeholders Engagement, Community/Stakeholders Town hall Meeting, Centralized Peacebuilding Dialogue, Peacebuilding Novelty Football Match, and Final Expanded Dialogue for Peacebuilding.
    • This entails providing adequate dialogue guidance, agendas dialogue facilitation, and taking notes of all proceedings across Guyuk, Lamurde, Demsa and Numan.
    • The STTA will work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and the consultancy is expected to be for a period of 40 days including the initial kick-off / debriefing meeting, the number of days for report writing. 
    • The STTA will work with specific guidance from NE Connection Team.

    Reporting & Supervision:

    • The STTA Lead Facilitator shall work with the Program Officer, and report to the Nigeria Northeast Connection Program Manager under the Adamawa state portfolio.

    Tasks to be Performed
    Primary responsibilities of the STTA will include but are not limited to the following:

    • Coordinate and facilitate Community/Stakeholders Town hall Meeting in Guyuk, Lamurde, Demsa and Numan LGAs in Adamawa State
    • Coordinate and facilitate Centralized Peacebuilding Dialogue in Numan LGA, in Adamawa State
    • Coordinate and facilitate Peacebuilding Novelty Football Match in Numan, Adamawa State
    • Coordinate and facilitate Final Expanded Dialogue for Peacebuilding in Numan LGA, Adamawa State
    • Develop dialogue contents to be approved by Northeast Connection
    • Write a detailed report for each activity carried out under this grant as well as a final report.
    • To assist in detailed feedback and on outcome harvest, including lessons learned and outputs/outcomes and activity highlights.

    Results and / or Deliverables:

    Deliverables

    #Days

    Due Date

    Amount

    Submission of activity work plan that suggests efficiencies and outlines timelines and steps that will be taken to facilitate the community stakeholder town hall meeting, centralized peacebuilding dialogue, peace novelty football match and expanded dialogue for peacebuilding. Submission of activity report on kick-off and planning meeting

    5

    June 15, 2022

    30%

    Submission of community town hall meeting agenda, issues identified during the town hall, topics for discussion during the dialogue sessions. Facilitation and coordination of dialogue session in each LGA, methodology to adopt. Submission of detailed reports for all the activities including pictures and photographs on approved NE Connection template

    21

    July 10

    20

    Submission of detailed report for the organize peace novelty match and coordination of participants. Reports to include pictures, photographs and group photos with participants during and after the novelty football match.

    4

    July 30

    30

    Submission of detailed outcome report from the developed action plans including success stories, recommendations from the dialogue sessions.Submission of detail final report to NE Connection for review and approval.

    10

    August 20, 2022

    20

    TOTAL

    40 Days

     

    100%

    Desired Skills & Qualifications

    • University Degree or HND in Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or any related field.
    • Have evidence of 4 yearsof experience of past work-related engagement in the northeast
    • Familiar with Adamawa State’s social, cultural, and political context
    • Experience in providing technical and organizational support and capacity building
    • In-depth knowledge of northeast crises trend with engagement experience in Adamawa State
    • Equipped with a sufficient level of awareness and knowledge on Peacebuilding, conflict mediation, cohesion, and CVE
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
    • Good technical facilitation capacity.
    • Excellent documentation skill is required.
    • Written and spoken fluency in English and Hausa is required.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet datelines.

    Estimated Total Cost
    Daily rate should be around NGN13,482.00

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    Short-Term Technical Assistant (STTA) - Community Mobilization Officer (Peace Dialogue PPPP)

    Background

    • Creative Associates International (Creative) through United States Agency for International Development Nigeria Mission (USAID/Nigeria) funding is implementing the Nigeria Northeast Connection (NE Connection) program: Building Community Resilience to Violent Extremism and Conflict in Northeast Nigeria.
    • This program aims to strengthen the resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe (BAY) states in northeast Nigeria.

    Program Description

    • Program activities will be implemented directly by NE Connection staff or through local actors (i.e., grantees), with close oversight and technical assistance from program staff. In Adamawa state, Northeast Connection has identified Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde, Mubi North, Mubi South, and Numan as target Local Government Areas (LGAs) for intervention.
    • The objectives of the NE Connection program are to ensure that:
      • Resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict enhanced.
      • Local capacity to respond to emerging threats developed.
    • As earlier presented, the program is implemented primarily through small grants at the community level, designed to address specific problems or requests hinging on learnings and recommendations from quarterly research. 
    • Activity processes are as important as activity outputs in contributing to the program’s strategic goal. 
    • Program objectives are not met solely by performing tasks under an activity, but also through an inclusive locally led process that brings the community together to realize goals and foster positive engagement.

    Position Summary

    • The STTA Community Mobilization Officer will support the mobilization of stakeholders and participants within the LGA to participate in Community Townhall Meeting, Capacity Building and Strategy Development Workshop, and Community Peacebuilding Dialogue Sessions in either Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde, and Numan LGAs.
    • The STTAs will report to Northeast Connection Program Officer and work closely with STTA Facilitators and Rapporteur.
    • The STTAs will work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and the consultancy is expected to be for a period of 20 days in the entire life of this implementation.

    Reporting & Supervision:

    • The STTA shall report to the STTA Facilitator, supervised by the Nigeria Northeast Connection Program Officer under Adamawa state portfolio.

    Tasks to be Performed
    Primary responsibilities of the STTA will include but are not limited to the following:

    • Mobilization of stakeholders and participants in the LGA of focus to participate in a community town hall meeting
    • Mobilization of stakeholders and participants in the LGA of focus to participate in Capacity building and strategy development workshop
    • Mobilization of stakeholders and participants in the LGA of focus to participate in Community Peacebuilding Dialogue  
    • Work with Rapporteurs and facilitators to ensure activity attendance during all training sessions.  

    Results and/or Deliverables

    Deliverable             #Days Due Date Amount
    Submission of detailed note, clear minutes of meetings and proceedings during the planning meetings and kick-off meeting 2 June 15, 2022 20
    Submission of detailed reports on all townhall meetings conducted in each of the focus LGAs. This should also include signed attendance sheets, pictures and photographs. 6 July 22, 2022  30
    Submission of detailed reports on all central peace dialogues in the focal LGAs. This should include signed attendance sheets, pictures and photographs. 4 August 10, 2022 20
    Submission of detailed reports on peacebuilding novelty football match to hold in Numan LGA. This should include signed attendance sheets for football participants and stakeholders, pictures and photographs 3 August 25, 2022 20
    Submission of detailed reports on expanded peace dialogue to hold in Numan LGA. This should include signed attendance sheets, pictures and photographs 5 August 30, 2022  10
    TOTAL 20 Days    100%

    Desired Skills & Qualifications

    • Diploma in any Social Science / Public Administration or any related field required.
    • Three (3) years of working experience in community service or leadership in a specific target LGA
    • Must be based in the specific LGA of focus
    • Spoken in English is required
    • Thorough knowledge of specific LGA of focus with a proven relationship with stakeholders within specific target LGAs
    • Multi-tasking with a positive attitude is required
    • Knowledge and understanding of local languages spoken in the project area (Hausa and any other local tribe within the LGA).
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet datelines is required.

    Estimated Total Cost
    Daily rate should be around NGN13,482.00.

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    Short-Term Technical Assistant (STTA) - Lead Facilitator, Peace Building Training

    Background

    • Creative Associates International (Creative) through United States Agency for International Development Nigeria Mission (USAID/Nigeria) funding is implementing the Nigeria Northeast Connection (NE Connection) program: Building Community Resilience to Violent Extremism and Conflict in Northeast Nigeria.
    • This program aims to strengthen the resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe (BAY) states in northeast Nigeria.

    Program Description

    • Program activities will be implemented directly by NE Connection staff or through local actors (i.e., grantees), with close oversight and technical assistance from program staff. In Adamawa state,Northeast Connection has identifiedDemsa, Guyuk, Lamurde, Mubi North, Mubi South, and Numan as target Local Government Areas (LGAs) for intervention.
    • The objectives of the NE Connection program are to ensure that.
      • Resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict enhanced.
      • Local capacity to respond to emerging threats developed.
    • As earlier presented, the program is implemented primarily through small grants at the community level, designed to address specific problems or requests hinging on learnings and recommendations from quarterly research.
    • Activity processes are as important as activity outputs in contributing to the program’s strategic goal.  Program objectives are not met solely by performing tasks under an activity, but also through an inclusive locally-led process that brings the community together to realize goals and foster positive engagement.

    Position Summary

    • The STTA Lead Facilitator will support the facilitation of 3 days strategy development workshop in Northeast Connection-specific target LGAs of intervention (Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde, and Numan) and take notes of all workshop proceedings.
    • The STTA will work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and the consultancy is expected to be for a period of 12 days (3 days in each of the 4 targets LGAs listed above) with additional 2 days for the initial kick-off/debriefing meeting, and 3 days for report writing totaling 18 days in all. 
    • The STTA will work with specific guidance from the state and the agency while gathering the initial data during stakeholders’ meetings and field visits while gathering initial data that will feature in the strategic plan, in all the proposed duration for this role is 20 days from an official engagement. 

    Reporting & Supervision:

    • The STTA Lead Facilitator shall work with the Program Officer, and report to the Nigeria Northeast Connection Program Manager under the Adamawa state portfolio.

    Tasks to be Performed
    Primary responsibilities of the STTA will include but are not limited to the following:

    • Coordinate and facilitate Strategy Development Workshop each in Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde, and Numan LGAs in Adamawa State
    • Develop workshop content to be approved by Northeast Connection
    • Coordinate the development of a Strategy Document for Local Peace Committees in Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde and Numan LGAs in Adamawa State
    • Write a detailed report and submit both electronic and hard copies to the organization
    • To continuously gauge and solicit feedback from participants formally and informally
    • To assist in detailed feedback and edits draft report, including lessonslearned and outputs/outcomes
    • Successful facilitation of all training sessions in accordance to the topics and content. 
    • Technical advice and support to participants during the workshop

    Results and / or Deliverables

    Deliverables

    #Days

    Due Date

    Amount

    Submission of activity workplan that suggests efficiencies and outlines timelines and steps that will be taken to facilitate the capacity building workshop and submission of activity report on kick-off and planning meeting

    2

    June15, 2022

    30%

    Submission of training agenda, topics and pre and post evaluation test for review and approval by NE Connection. Facilitator to share training contents/modules and methodology to adopt for the conduct of the capacity building workshop

    12

    July 27

    20

    Submission of training reports to include pictures, photographs and group photos with participants during and after the training

    3

    August 15

    30

    Submission of developed action plan including recommendations from the 3 days’ workshop on pathway towards mitigating drivers of conflict and recruitment into violent extremism. Submission of detail final report to NE Connection

    1

    September 10, 2022

    20

    TOTAL

    18 Days

     

    100%

    Required Skills & Qualifications

    • University Degree or HND in Development Studies, Political Science, and International Relations, Disaster and Risks Management, or any related field.
    • Have evidence of 4 years of experience of past work-related engagement in the northeast is preferred and at least 2 similar consultancies carried out on strategy development.
    • Familiar with AdamawaState’s social, cultural, and political context
    • Experience in providing technical and organizational support and capacity building
    • In-depth knowledge of northeast crises trend with engagement experience in Adamawa State.
    • Equipped with a sufficient level of awareness and knowledgeon Peacebuilding, conflict mediation, cohesion, and CVE.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
    • Good technical facilitation capacity.
    • Excellent documentation skill is required.
    • Written and spoken fluency in English and Hausa is required.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet datelines.

    Estimated Total Cost
    Daily rate should be around NGN29,642.00

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    Short-Term Technical Assistant (STTA) - Rapporteur Peace Building Committee Consultant

    Background

    • Creative Associates International (Creative) through United States Agency for International Development Nigeria Mission (USAID/Nigeria) funding is implementing the Nigeria Northeast Connection (NE Connection) program: Building Community Resilience to Violent Extremism and Conflict in Northeast Nigeria.
    • This program aims to strengthen the resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe (BAY) states in northeast Nigeria.

    Program Description

    • Program activities will be implemented directly by NE Connection staff or through local actors (i.e., grantees), with close oversight and technical assistance from program staff. In Adamawa state, Northeast Connection has identified Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde, Mubi North, Mubi South, and Numan as target Local Government Areas (LGAs) for intervention.

    The objectives of the NE Connection program are to ensure that:

    • Resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict enhanced.
    • Local capacity to respond to emerging threats developed.
    • As earlier presented, the program is implemented primarily through small grants at the community level, designed to address specific problems or requests hinging on learnings and recommendations from quarterly research.  Activity processes are as important as activity outputs in contributing to the program’s strategic goal.  
    • Program objectives are not met solely by performing tasks under an activity, but also through an inclusive locally-led process that brings the community together to realize goals and foster positive engagement.

    Position Summary

    • The STTA Rapporteur will support workshop facilitators to facilitate 3 days strategy development workshop in Northeast Connection-specific target LGAs of intervention (Demsa, Guyuk, Lmaurde, and Numan) and take notes of all workshop’s proceedings.
    • The STTA will work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and the consultancy is expected to be for a period of 12 days (3 days in each of the 4 targets LGAs listed above) with additional 2 days for the initial kick-off/debriefing meeting, and 3 days for report writing totalling 18 days in all. 
    • The STTA will work with specific guidance from the state and the agency while gathering the initial data during stakeholders’ meetings and field visits while gathering initial data that will feature in the strategic plan, in all the proposed duration for this role is 20 days from an official engagement. 

    Reporting & Supervision:

    • The STTA Rapporteur shall report to the STTA Lead Facilitator, supervised by the Nigeria Northeast Connection Program Team under the Adamawa state portfolio.

    Tasks To Be Performed:

    • Primary responsibilities of the STTA will include but are not limited to the following:
    • Take attendance and coordinate the meeting
    • Takes accurate notes on the content of the discussion, questions, and feedback/action points during each session.
    • Ensures that notes taken are clean, neat, well organized, descriptive of information provided, and free of spelling and grammatical errors.
    • Remains physically and mentally alert and attentive during notetaking; refrains from providing advice, interjections, and/or personal opinions, either verbally or within the text of notes taken.
    • Ensures that all related information/discussions remain confidential and are provided solely to the intended recipient/reporting supervisor
    • Submit daily notes to the Lead Consultant and the two sub-consultants
    • Submit a detailed/complied typed report after the 5 days meeting
    • Ability to write down comprehensive and significant information that is clear for review.
    • Ability to use underlining, highlighting, and capital letters for emphasis when taking notes. 

    Results and/or Deliverables:

    Deliverable #Days Due Date Amount
    Submission of detailed note, clear minutes of meetings and proceedings during the planning meetings and kick-off meeting 2 June 15, 2022 30
    Submission of detailed notes/reports on all townhall meetings conducted in each of the focus LGAs. This should also include signed attendance sheets, pictures and photographs. 4 July 22, 2022 40
    Submission of detailed report, attendance sheet and relevant details (pictures, photograph) during capacity building workshop and other task as assigned by the lead and supporting consultant    6 August 22 20
    Final Report writing and compilation of all deliverables for the 3 activities above 6 September 15 10
    TOTAL 18 Days   100%


    Required Skills & Qualifications

    • BSc in any Journalism, Social Science / Public Administration or any related field required.
    • Two 2 years of working experience in administrative responsibilities
    • 1-2 years of proven work experience in a related field.
    • Written and spoken fluency in English is required
    • Ability to write clearly, legibly, and follow routine verbal instructions.
    • Excellent documentation and reporting skills are required, especially Knowledge of principles, procedures, and techniques for the taking of competent classroom notes
    • Thorough knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
    • Multi-tasking with a positive attitude is required.
    • Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required
    • Flexibility and ability to work in a busy environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet datelines.

    Estimated Total Cost

    • Daily rate should be around NGN13,842.00.

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    Short-Term Technical Assistant (STTA) - Community Mobilization Officer, Peace Building

    RFQ Number: RFQ-YOL-05-22-0007
    Location: Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde and Numan LGAs, Adamawa
    Department:Programs    
    Reports to: The Program Manager    
    Estimated Period of Performance:   June 15, 2022 – August30, 2022
    Estimated Level of Effort:  Around 13 days
    Slot: 4 (One each in Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde and Numan LGAs, Adamawa State)
    Funded by: USAID/Nigeria, AID-OAA-I-13-0005/72062021F00005
    From: Creative Associates International, Inc., on behalf of Nigeria Northeast Connection (NE Connection)  
    Funded by: USAID/Nigeria, AID-OAA-I-13-0005/72062021F00005

    Summary

    • Creative Associates International, Inc., acting on behalf of the Nigeria Northeast Connection in Nigeria is soliciting offers for technical expertise in accordance with the Scope of Work included in Attachment 1, and Creative’s Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions included in Attachment 2. 

    Background

    • Creative Associates International (Creative) through United States Agency for International Development Nigeria Mission (USAID/Nigeria) funding is implementing the Nigeria Northeast Connection (NE Connection) program: Building Community Resilience to Violent Extremism and Conflict in Northeast Nigeria.
    • This program aims to strengthen the resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe (BAY) states in northeast Nigeria.

    Program Description

    • Program activities will be implemented directly by NE Connection staff or through local actors (i.e., grantees), with close oversight and technical assistance from program staff. In Adamawa state, Northeast Connection has identified Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde, Mubi North, Mubi South, and Numan as target Local Government Areas (LGAs) for intervention.

    The objectives of the NE Connection program are to ensure that:

    • Resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict enhanced. 
    • Local capacity to respond to emerging threats developed.
    • As earlier presented, the program is implemented primarily through small grants at the community level, designed to address specific problems or requests hinging on learnings and recommendations from quarterly research.  
    • Activity processes are as important as activity outputs in contributing to the program’s strategic goal.  Program objectives are not met solely by performing tasks under an activity, but also through an inclusive locally led process that brings the community together to realize goals and foster positive engagement.

    Position Summary

    • The STTA Community Mobilization Officer will support the mobilization of stakeholders and participants within the LGA to participate in Community Townhall Meeting, Capacity Building and Strategy Development Workshop, and Community Peacebuilding Dialogue Sessions in either Demsa, Guyuk, Lamurde, andNuman LGAs.
    • The STTAs will report to Northeast Connection Program Officer and work closely with STTA Facilitators and Rapporteur.  
    • The STTAs will work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and the consultancy is expected to be for a period of 13 days  

    Reporting & Supervision

    • The STTA shall report to the STTA Facilitator,supervised by the Nigeria Northeast Connection Program Officerunder Adamawa state portfolio.

    Tasks to be Performed
    Primary responsibilities of the STTA will include but are not limited to the following:

    • Mobilization of stakeholders and participants in the LGA of focus to participate in a community town hall meeting 
    • Mobilization of stakeholders and participants in the LGA of focus to participate in Capacity building and strategy development workshop 
    • Mobilization of stakeholders and participants in the LGA of focus to participate in Community Peacebuilding Dialogue   
    • Work with Rapporteursand facilitators to ensure activity attendance during all training sessions.   

    Results and / or Deliverables

    Deliverable # Days  Due Date Amount
    Submission of detailed note, clear minutes of meetings and proceedings during the planning meetings and kick-off meeting 3 June 15, 2022 30 %
    Submission of detailed reports on all townhall meetings conducted in each of the focus LGAs. This should also include signed attendance sheets, pictures and photographs. 5 July 22, 2022 40 %
    Submission of detailed report, attendance sheet and relevant details (pictures, photograph) during capacity building workshop and other task as assigned by the lead and supporting consultant     5 August 22 30 %
    Total 13 Days   100 %

     

    Required Skills & Qualifications

    • Diploma in any Social Science / Public Administration or any related field required.
    • Three (3) years of working experience in community service or leadership in a specific target LGA
    • Must be based in the specific LGA of focus
    • Spoken in English is required
    • Thorough knowledge of specific LGA of focus with a proven relationship with stakeholders within specific target LGAs
    • Multi-tasking with a positive attitude is required
    • Knowledge and understanding of local languages spoken in the project area (Hausa and any other local tribe within the LGA).
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet datelines is required.

    Estimated Total Cost
    Daily rate should be around NGN 13,482.00

    Method of Application

    All Correspondence and / or Inquiries regarding this Request for Quotations (RFQ) must reference the above RFQ number and be directed via email to: Procurement@connection-nigeria.com Creative intends to award afixed price consultant agreement but reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award.

    Application Documents
    Please submit the following documents to provide a Quote in response to this RFQ:

    • Confirm that you have the qualifications and experience to perform the work as defined in the scope of work AND are available to perform the work during the period of performance required.
    • An updated CV that reflects the education, skills, and experience required in Attachment 1, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the scope of work.
    • Confirm that you can perform the work within the not-to-exceed level of effort (LOE) stated in the scope or provide an alternate LOE and justify.  Also include any non-labor costs expectations.

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