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  • Posted: Dec 6, 2019
    Deadline: Jan 6, 2020
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    Strategy/Theory of Change Review Consultant

    Consultancy Objectives:

    This consultancy will focus on two areas as follows

    1) Support HD develop a component specific Theory of change (ToC) and Results Framework (RF) to enable delivery that contributes to the overarching objectives of NECMS: As part of intermediate outcome 3: 'Community demonstrate improved trust and social cohesion within and between actors at local level'.

    2) Strategy refresh session to identify opportunities for complementarity and agree on the operationalization of the agreed strategic approach which focuses on improving the role of NECMS in influencing a wider peace building architecture and other big players through better coordination; promoting lessons learning and undertaking joint advocacy. This consultancy will there for facilitate NE CMS partners' discussion on the practicality and role of the respective partners in delivering agreed strategic approach.

    Consultancy Activities

    No.

    Activity

    Timeframe

    1

    Workshop preparation / review programme of documents

    2 days

    2

    HD ToC/Results Framework Review Session

    2 days

    3.

    Strategy refresh session with all partners

    1 day

    3

    Development of workshop report, ; HD ToC/Results Framework document; strategy refresh report (

    2 days

    Total duration for consultancy

    7 days

    Expected Deliverables

    A ToC/ results framework document outlining how HD component contributes to NECMS overarching framework
    opportunities for complementarity among partners and how partners will deliver the agreed strategic as a consortium
    Workshop Report

    Required Experience & Skills:

    The ideal consultant will have the following experience and skills:

    • Master's degree in Peacebuilding, International relations, Public administration, social science, political science, or related field
    • At least 5 years of experience in project design, Monitoring & Evaluations and theory of change methodologies
    • At least 5 years of experience working with INGO or NGOs on peacebuilding, humanitarian diplomacy or community development, capacity building and mentoring
    • Previous experience in conflict prevention, radicalization inter-faith dialogues preferred.
    • Demonstrated experience conducting strategy development and ToC workshops
    • Experience with organization development mentoring of NGOs and action planning
    • Knowledge of the northeast Nigerian context desirable
    • English fluency required

    The Consultant will report to:

    • Consortium Manager, NE-CMS
    • The Consultant will work closely with:
    • Conflict Management Advisor
    • Evaluation Criteria

    Evaluation Criteria

    Weight

    (%)

    Possible Points

    (1 to 10)

    Weighted Score

    (A)

    (B)

    (A*B)

    Academic qualifications

    10 %

    10

    1.0

    Approach and methodology

    30%

    10

    3.0

    Organizational and Personal capacity and relevant experience

    40%

    10

    4.0

    Quality Assurance and Risk

    15%

    10

    1.5

    Value for money/Price/Budget

    5%

    10

    0.5

    TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE:

    100%

    50

    10

    Scoring Evaluation

    Criteria

    Scale and Rationale

    0 points

    1-3points

    4-6points

    7-10points

    Academic qualifications

    • No master's degree, or Undergraduate degree related Peacebuilding, International relations, Public administration, social science, political science, Conflict Resolution, or equivalent.
    • Bachelor's degree in Peacebuilding, International relations, Public administration, social science, political science Conflict Resolution, or equivalent.
    • Master's degree Peacebuilding, International relations, Public administration, social science, political science, Conflict Resolution, or equivalent.
    • Experience less than 5 years
    • Master's degree Peacebuilding, International relations, Public administration, social science, political science, Conflict Resolution, or equivalent.
    • Over five years of experience in subject matter.

    Approach and Methodology

    • Does not reflect understanding of issues or contexts or deliverables of the consultancy.
    • Reflects some understanding of context or issues or deliverables of the consultancy.
    • Reflects acceptable understanding project design, Monitoring & Evaluations and theory of change methodologies;
    • Experience working with INGO or NGOs on peacebuilding, humanitarian diplomacy or community development, capacity building and mentoring of downstream organizations;
    • experience in conflict preventions, particularly youth radicalization into violent extremisms, inter-religious or interfaith conflict management
    • Reflects Excellent/mastery understanding with over 5 years' experience in project design, Monitoring & Evaluations and theory of change methodologies;
    • Experience working with INGO or NGOs on peacebuilding, humanitarian diplomacy or community development, capacity building and mentoring of downstream organizations;
    • Experience in conflict preventions, particularly youth radicalization into violent extremisms, inter-religious or interfaith conflict management.
    • Organizational and Personal capacity and relevant experience
    • No experience of such assignment in similar context
    • Experienced in similar context
    • In-depth understanding in-depth understanding of the context particularly in North East of Nigeria
    • Worked with both INGO and Local organizations
    • Has broad and in-depth experience in having worked in North East of Nigeria engaging with I/NGO and local organizations with a vast experience in capacity development, mentoring and monitoring and evaluations of Peacebuilding, humanitarian and development work.

    Quality Assurance and Risk

    • Does not consider quality assurance and likely risks which may affect delivery of the assignment
    • Has some understanding of quality assurance and risks but does not have management plan
    • Has good understanding and management plan to ensure quality assurance and manage risks
    • Has excellent quality assurance, risk management and differentiates both operational and programmatic risks
    • Value for money/Price/Budget/ Availability
    • Does not include budget.
    • Date of availability not realistic to consultancy timelines
    • Included budget is not in the template provided or not complete.
    • Date of availability not realistic to consultancy timelines
    • Budget is complete and in line with the template provided.
    • Available at some negotiated timelines.
    • Complete budget in line with the template provided and the applicant shows how the budget is aligned to value for money principles.
    • Readily available to undertake consultancy

    Method of Application

    The candidate must include in the application package:

    • CV, detailing previous training experience and highlighting trainings related to advocacy
    • Cover letter describing 3 previous training experiences related to the relevant themes; please also include the expected daily consultancy rate and availability.
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