Consultancy: Child Centred DRR and CCA Toolkit Development
September 14, 2014
Africa,
Child Centred DRR and CCA Toolkit Development,
Consultancy,
International NGO,
NGO Jobs Vacancy,
Save The Children,
South Africa
Save the Children
Closing date: 24 Sep 2014 
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DEVELOPMENT OF CHILD CENTRED DRR AND CCA TOOLKIT FOR WORKING WITH LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND AUTHORITIES
1. Background
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
2. Project Background
The East African Regional Office is responsible for 7 countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Sudan with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff. Three years after the UN declared the Horn of Africa a regional crisis, a noticeable shift in both the understanding of the drivers of the crisis risk in the region and solutions to overcoming these challenges has occurred amongst key humanitarian agencies. Save the Children has made a strong contribution to this increased understanding and is well positioned to help ensure capacity amongst local governments and key humanitarian actors is sustainably built and that tools and methods for effective risk reduction are available for and organisations to assist communities build their resilience to future shocks. Whilst understanding of the nature of the problem and appropriate solutions has increased significantly, gaps remain in the availability of tools and materials for practitioners and local government officials to effectively carryout multi-hazard integrated risk analysis to inform effective design, planning and program implementation in response to slow onset risks. This is especially true of tools with a child centred focus and approach.
Save the Children in East Africa, through the SCI East Africa Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) working group has already started to bridge this gap through the development of a capacity building package providing step by step guidance for practitioners to undertake DRR and CCA interventions working with children and schools. The next step is to build on this and develop and disseminate a second series: a capacity building package focusing on an improved integrated risk and adaptation analysis and planning for child centred DRR and CCA with local authorities for the Horn of Africa context. This will be undertaken in conjunction with key Save the Children technical advisors as well as through review and co-ordination with external stakeholders such as the ACCRA consortium.
This consultancy builds on this and aims develop and disseminate the second series: a capacity building package focusing on an improved situation analysis for child centred disaster risk reduction (CCDRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) with local authorities for the Horn of Africa context.
3. Purpose and Objectives of the Consultancy
Develop the capacity building package for CCDRR and CCA with local governance and authorities based on the already produced toolkit for working with children and schools as well as the learning model components associated with. Development will be undertaken in conjunction with key Save the Children technical advisors as well as through review and co-ordination with external stakeholders such as the ACCRA consortium (Africa Climate Change Resilient Alliance).
4. Methodology
The review of documentation will be an important task throughout the assignment. The Consultant will be expected to undertake a desk review of secondary data that will complement the primary data that will be collected. Below are some of the literature among those to be reviewed by the consultant:
SCI EARO - Risk Reduction and Adaptation for East Africa - A step by step approach with and for children
ACCRA/DRMFS DRR CCA Planning Toolkit
Regionally relevant community based DRR toolkits and best practice material
The primary data will be collected from various methods including key Informant and stakeholder interviews in the region and any other method that the consultant would feel appropriate.
5. Expected Output of the Consultancy
Initial draft outline of the toolkit based on review of secondary material and key informant interviews
First draft of the capacity building toolkit
Final capacity building toolkit based on Save the Children input and feedback submitted by 12th October 2014
(Potential for 5 days field based presentation of toolkit, training, stakeholder interviews and refinement of data at SCI East Africa Face to Face Working Group Meeting in Mozambique)
6. Duration and Time
Expected duration:Secondary data/ literature review and key informant interviews/ scoping and draft outline Days 3 First draft of outline for toolkit Days 8 Final draft following review and feedback Days 4 5 day training and meeting/interviews in Mozambique Days 5 Total numbers of days 20
7. Payment Details
Payment will be in accordance with a detailed budget breakdown as submitted through the proposal, and invoices will be expected from the consultant prior to payment
The following payments will be made to the consultant using and agreed mode of payment.
After inception report: 30%
After Final Report: 70%
Payments will only be made when the deliverables have been assessed by the Save the Children team to be of good quality.
8. Key Selection Criteria
Knowledge of Save the Children and its internal processes will be beneficial but is not essential
Experience within the East Africa Region, and preferable consulting with Save the Children
Proven consultancy experience within the humanitarian response field with reputable INGO’s
Proven knowledge and experience of DRR, CCA and especially child centred DRR and CCA and international DRR, emergency preparedness and response experience
Knowledge and experience of disaster risk reduction and/ or climate change adaptation methods at the community level (ideally with children) and with local authorities including designing and implementing community-based and child centered disaster risk reduction projects.
Response to ToR
9. Competencies Required
MA/MSC in Development, Disaster Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Studies, Social Science or other relevant qualification
Familiarity and experience with emergency preparedness and response best practices such, conducting HVCAs (Hazard Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment), hazard mapping, PRAs (Participatory Rural Approach), community mobilization, etc
Prior experience conducting research and analysis in the area of quantitative as well as qualitative research
In depth knowledge and good understanding of DRR, CCA and especially child centred DRR and CCA
In depth knowledge and good understanding of the context of East Africa region.
Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly synthesize and present findings, draw practical conclusions, make recommendations and to prepare well-written reports in a timely manner;
Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
Experiences in presentation at local, national, regional, global or international meetings on results of assessment findings or studies and in managing feedback sessions involving a diverse audience.
Ability to compile information in coherent and succinct formats.
High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
IT competencies at least in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet
How to apply:
Consultants or team of consultants interested in the consultancy are invited to provide the following documentation:
Detailed response to TOR, with specific focus addressing the scope of work, methodology to be used and key selection criteria
Initial work plan based on methodology outlined, and availability of applicant
Company profile or CV including a minimum of 3 references
Detailed budget breakdown based on expected daily rates and initial work plan
Application with the subject line “DEVELOPMENT OF CHILD CENTRED DRR AND CCA TOOLKIT FOR WORKING WITH LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND AUTHORITIES” should be submitted to Save the Children Regional Office. Email Address: EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org by 24th September 2014.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign a Child Safeguarding Policy and Organizational Code of Conduct.
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DEVELOPMENT OF CHILD CENTRED DRR AND CCA TOOLKIT FOR WORKING WITH LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND AUTHORITIES
1. Background
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
2. Project Background
The East African Regional Office is responsible for 7 countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Sudan with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff. Three years after the UN declared the Horn of Africa a regional crisis, a noticeable shift in both the understanding of the drivers of the crisis risk in the region and solutions to overcoming these challenges has occurred amongst key humanitarian agencies. Save the Children has made a strong contribution to this increased understanding and is well positioned to help ensure capacity amongst local governments and key humanitarian actors is sustainably built and that tools and methods for effective risk reduction are available for and organisations to assist communities build their resilience to future shocks. Whilst understanding of the nature of the problem and appropriate solutions has increased significantly, gaps remain in the availability of tools and materials for practitioners and local government officials to effectively carryout multi-hazard integrated risk analysis to inform effective design, planning and program implementation in response to slow onset risks. This is especially true of tools with a child centred focus and approach.
Save the Children in East Africa, through the SCI East Africa Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) working group has already started to bridge this gap through the development of a capacity building package providing step by step guidance for practitioners to undertake DRR and CCA interventions working with children and schools. The next step is to build on this and develop and disseminate a second series: a capacity building package focusing on an improved integrated risk and adaptation analysis and planning for child centred DRR and CCA with local authorities for the Horn of Africa context. This will be undertaken in conjunction with key Save the Children technical advisors as well as through review and co-ordination with external stakeholders such as the ACCRA consortium.
This consultancy builds on this and aims develop and disseminate the second series: a capacity building package focusing on an improved situation analysis for child centred disaster risk reduction (CCDRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) with local authorities for the Horn of Africa context.
3. Purpose and Objectives of the Consultancy
Develop the capacity building package for CCDRR and CCA with local governance and authorities based on the already produced toolkit for working with children and schools as well as the learning model components associated with. Development will be undertaken in conjunction with key Save the Children technical advisors as well as through review and co-ordination with external stakeholders such as the ACCRA consortium (Africa Climate Change Resilient Alliance).
4. Methodology
The review of documentation will be an important task throughout the assignment. The Consultant will be expected to undertake a desk review of secondary data that will complement the primary data that will be collected. Below are some of the literature among those to be reviewed by the consultant:
SCI EARO - Risk Reduction and Adaptation for East Africa - A step by step approach with and for children
ACCRA/DRMFS DRR CCA Planning Toolkit
Regionally relevant community based DRR toolkits and best practice material
The primary data will be collected from various methods including key Informant and stakeholder interviews in the region and any other method that the consultant would feel appropriate.
5. Expected Output of the Consultancy
Initial draft outline of the toolkit based on review of secondary material and key informant interviews
First draft of the capacity building toolkit
Final capacity building toolkit based on Save the Children input and feedback submitted by 12th October 2014
(Potential for 5 days field based presentation of toolkit, training, stakeholder interviews and refinement of data at SCI East Africa Face to Face Working Group Meeting in Mozambique)
6. Duration and Time
Expected duration:Secondary data/ literature review and key informant interviews/ scoping and draft outline Days 3 First draft of outline for toolkit Days 8 Final draft following review and feedback Days 4 5 day training and meeting/interviews in Mozambique Days 5 Total numbers of days 20
7. Payment Details
Payment will be in accordance with a detailed budget breakdown as submitted through the proposal, and invoices will be expected from the consultant prior to payment
The following payments will be made to the consultant using and agreed mode of payment.
After inception report: 30%
After Final Report: 70%
Payments will only be made when the deliverables have been assessed by the Save the Children team to be of good quality.
8. Key Selection Criteria
Knowledge of Save the Children and its internal processes will be beneficial but is not essential
Experience within the East Africa Region, and preferable consulting with Save the Children
Proven consultancy experience within the humanitarian response field with reputable INGO’s
Proven knowledge and experience of DRR, CCA and especially child centred DRR and CCA and international DRR, emergency preparedness and response experience
Knowledge and experience of disaster risk reduction and/ or climate change adaptation methods at the community level (ideally with children) and with local authorities including designing and implementing community-based and child centered disaster risk reduction projects.
Response to ToR
9. Competencies Required
MA/MSC in Development, Disaster Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Studies, Social Science or other relevant qualification
Familiarity and experience with emergency preparedness and response best practices such, conducting HVCAs (Hazard Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment), hazard mapping, PRAs (Participatory Rural Approach), community mobilization, etc
Prior experience conducting research and analysis in the area of quantitative as well as qualitative research
In depth knowledge and good understanding of DRR, CCA and especially child centred DRR and CCA
In depth knowledge and good understanding of the context of East Africa region.
Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly synthesize and present findings, draw practical conclusions, make recommendations and to prepare well-written reports in a timely manner;
Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
Experiences in presentation at local, national, regional, global or international meetings on results of assessment findings or studies and in managing feedback sessions involving a diverse audience.
Ability to compile information in coherent and succinct formats.
High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
IT competencies at least in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet
How to apply:
Consultants or team of consultants interested in the consultancy are invited to provide the following documentation:
Detailed response to TOR, with specific focus addressing the scope of work, methodology to be used and key selection criteria
Initial work plan based on methodology outlined, and availability of applicant
Company profile or CV including a minimum of 3 references
Detailed budget breakdown based on expected daily rates and initial work plan
Application with the subject line “DEVELOPMENT OF CHILD CENTRED DRR AND CCA TOOLKIT FOR WORKING WITH LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND AUTHORITIES” should be submitted to Save the Children Regional Office. Email Address: EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org by 24th September 2014.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign a Child Safeguarding Policy and Organizational Code of Conduct.
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