Human Rights Training Manual Development Consultancy
Somalia
Background
Background
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing humanitarian
relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC’s
Mogadishu progam operates within a country framework, under the auspices of a
regional structure (Horn of Africa and Yemen).
Internally displaced people, returnees and other groups living
in urban settlements with considerable protection gaps are assisted though
integrated emergency humanitarian interventions in WASH, livelihoods and
protection. Integral components of the protection program include
protection infrastructure, establishment and supervision of community watch
groups, violation monitoring and capacity building.
DRC protection program
DRC protection program
Protection remains a major issue for those affected by
emergencies and protracted displacement settings in both formal and informal
settlements. The Protection Program seeks to enhance the protective
environment of beneficiaries, and empower them to better respond to day-to-day
situations.
To achieve this, the program activities have focused on capacity
building of duty bearers and rights holders to uphold human rights; increasing
access to services by survivors of violations and increasing information access
by the general populace on prevention and response of protection violations.
DRC seeks to strengthen community based protection mechanisms through capacity building of local authorities and key informants to enhance their prevention and response to the needs of male and female survivors and to increase their understanding of human rights, protection, equality and gender.
Purpose of the consultancy
DRC seeks to strengthen community based protection mechanisms through capacity building of local authorities and key informants to enhance their prevention and response to the needs of male and female survivors and to increase their understanding of human rights, protection, equality and gender.
Purpose of the consultancy
The purpose of the consultancy is to design and develop a
training manual (with modules) on human rights appropriate for the Somali
context to enhance community-based protection mechanisms.
The manual will be used to train the local authorities, key
informants and rights holders to be better placed to understand protection
concerns of the IDPs and for the rights holders to claim their rights and
access services.
The specific objectives of the consultancy are:
The specific objectives of the consultancy are:
- To
draft a training manual (for literate and illiterate audiences) for
authorities, key informants and rights holders on human rights, protection
mechanisms, governance and humanitarian principles.
- To
train DRC staff members (two ToTs) on the basis of the manual so that they
have the tools and knowledge to carry out future trainings based on the
manual
Scope of consultancy
The scope of the consultancy will include the following:
- Undertake
a desk review of existing documents and related works, but not limited to
DRC existing trainings, UNHCR guidelines, IASC, ICRC, protection
mainstreaming, etc.
- Analyze
the contextual situations
- Propose
a draft outline of the manual with justification for the modules. DRC
envisages this manual to include modules on human rights, gender equality,
governance, protection mapping, accountability and the role / rights /
responsibilities of aid providers, duty bearers and rights holders
- Develop
training aids (for both literate and illiterate participants) to be used
by both facilitators and participants which complement the training
manual. Training techniques on lesson plans and work plans to be
included in training aids
- Arrange
for consultation of relevant experts, including protection implementers
and incorporate their opinions
- Develop
final draft of the training manual to DRC
- Conduct
two, 3-day ToT training to DRC staff members in Somalia (location TBD, but
most likely in Mogadishu and Hargeisa) to familiarize them with the manual
and prepare them to provide the training to beneficiaries.
**** The Consultant expressly transfers to DRC all
patents or copyrights related to any work created in connection with services
provided.
Expected Outputs
Expected Outputs
- A
human rights training manual (both in English and Somali) which addresses
the issues outlined above developed and will accomplish the above
objectives.
- User-friendly
training aids developed to complement the training manual.
- ToT
Training conducted for members of DRC staff.
DRC’S Responsibilities
- Transport
to and from the field.
- Travel
insurance for the consultant for the duration the consultant is in the
field
- All
necessary project documents as requested by the consultant
- Accommodation
for the consultant in the field
- Pay
consultancy fees at a mutually agreed rate
The terms and conditions of service will follow DRC terms of
consultancies. Payment will be done according to the financial procedures of
DRC.
Reporting Arrangements
Reporting Arrangements
For day-to-day operations, the consultant will report to the
Protection Coordinator. The Program Director will provide additional oversight
as needed.
Duration
Duration
DRC anticipates that the consultancy will take two months.
The consultant must be available to commence the consultancy by 22 July 2012
and must be available for the two months period.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
The consultant will be required to be field based for at least
50% of the consultancy. Accommodation of a moderate standard will be
provided at the DRC guesthouses in Somalia. The consultant will be
required to follow DRC security protocols at all times while in Somalia
DRC will not be responsible for any insurance and travel outside
the DRC designated project coverage as advised before start of the assignment.
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/relief-work/how-we-work/humanitarian-accountability-framework/)
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
Consultant Profile
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/relief-work/how-we-work/humanitarian-accountability-framework/)
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
Consultant Profile
- The
consultant should have extensive experience with designing and
facilitating human rights training in the Somali context. Written
samples of previous relevant works will be an added advantage.
- University
degree in Education, International Law, Governance or another related
field
- Proven
ability to write clearly and concisely in English.
- At
least 5 years of experience in human rights law, education or other
closely related field.
- Experience
with the Somaliland / Somalia context.
Application Process
Interested applicants who meet the required profile are invited
to submit an expression of interest including:
- CV
with details of qualifications, experience and names of three professional
referees.
- Detailed
technical proposal that summarizes understanding of the TOR, methodology
and tools to be used.
- Work-plan
clearly indicating the activity schedule.
- A
budget providing itemised cost estimates and consultancy fees.
Please forward the application and CV to
drcjobs@drchoa.org in English and marked “Human Rights Training Manual
Development Consultancy” in the subject line, no later than 9 July 2012.
