The
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru (CDN) Justice and Peace Programme, wishes to engage
a highly motivated and competent Consultant (s) on a short term contract.
The
Consultant main aim is to investigate past lessons learned and current peace
building needs as formulated by communities in order to context-tailor future
peace building initiatives for East Pokot.
The project
itself is meant to tackle the ongoing conflicts between the Pokot and Tugen, as
well as the conflicts between the Ilchamus and the Pokot.
Objectives: CJPC of the Diocese of Nakuru,
working itself in the region, would like to shed more light on what peace
building have been like over the past years and what impact peace building
initiatives have and had.
1. Establish
the legacy and recent history of peace building in East Pokot. This includes
investigating the peace building approaches that have been used so
far.
2. In
retrospective, expose opinions and views of communities on peace building
processes and initiatives that were implemented so far. What do they perceive
as successful or a failure?
3. Stock-taking
of major peace building actors in East Pokot – in the past and today.
4. Investigate
the perceptions and views of communities on specific peace building needs on
the ground. What do communities define as essentials for peace building in East
Pokot?
5. What is the
current conflict situation and process in East Pokot, Baringo County?
Outputs / Deliverables
The key
deliverables of the consultancy will include
a) Study
work plan, methodology including tools and a draft report including preliminary
findings.
b) Overall
report of the study with documented data (data bank), analysis and
recommendations tackling above objectives.
Time frame and work plan: The study will be carried out over a period of 25 working days between April and May 2016.
The lead
consultant will be responsible for delivering results within the specified
period. The study outputs should be delivered at the end of 25 days.
The work
will be carried out under the supervision of the CJPC.
Experience and Qualifications
- Demonstrable
knowledge and understanding of peace building issues and challenges in
Kenya and specifically in Pastoralist communities;
- Proven
capacity to conduct research and in research methodology
- At
least 3 years of practical experience in design and conducting study and
research on peacebuilding issues in the context of Pastoralist communities
- Thorough
understanding of research methodology;
- Strong
understanding of community led development initiatives and participative
approach;
- Good
communications skills and fluency in Kiswahili and English with a strong
report writing ability
- University
degree in sociology, anthropology, peace and conflict prevention or other
relevant field
Application Process
Interested
candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed profile,
Research proposal, including budget and day time telephone contacts to:
Personnel Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru.
Personnel Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru.
or E-mail us – cdnvacancies@yahoo.com
So as to be received by 18th March 2016.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
