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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and 22 U...
Overall Goal of the consultancy
The main goal of the consultancy is to gain a better understanding of the conflict context and dynamics in Northwest Nigeria and provide evidence that can shape IRCs understanding of the conflict dynamics in Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto states as well as position IRC to be able to develop proposals and programming that is conflict sensitive based on the principle of ‘Do No Harm’. In addition to that the conflict analysis will identify and support in rolling out the required capacity necessary for designing, delivering effective conflict sensitive. programmes in the targeted states and communities, to maximize its positive impact on the current conflict.
Aim of the consultancy
The main aim of the consultancy is to dig into the root causes and comprehensive understanding of the persistent ongoing conflict environment and context in the NW. To identify the key stakeholders involved in the conflict, their interests, and the extent of their influence.To identify dividers and connectors for each type of conflict Assess the impact of the conflict on the population especially the farmers, herders, men, women, youths, boys, girls and marginalized communities etc To identify existing conflict resolution mechanisms, including traditional and formal justice systems, and their effectiveness Provide evidence-based data and information that will inform future programming’s/interventions in NW (Zamfara, Sokoto and Katsina) Provide recommendations on conflict sensitive programming (i.e. how to best mitigate dividers and build on connectors) and the gaps that exist in the 3 states. Provide recommendations on how to effectively promote peacebuilding and conflict transformation in Northwest Nigeria, based on the findings of the conflict analysis. Provide recommendations to IRC and its partners on future programming/ intervention to ensure that the program design and implementation is well informed by the conflict context and dynamics and addresses the root causes of the conflicts and the associated needs (both immediate and long terms)
The analysis should also examine current IRC’s and partners program activities, how they are being done and its impact on the conflict communities in the 3 states. At the end of the assignments organized a workshop for the IRC northwest and management team to develop a concrete workplan, concretizing on how to implement the recommendations from the Conflict Analysis report for improved conflict sensitivity in each of our current programs and in future programs.The consultancy work will be focused on an in-depth examination of the conflict, its characteristics, causes dynamics and key players the potential impact on IRC’s and its partners programmes on the conflict, and its target groups and potential opportunities for program designs and improved targeting of IRCs current and future programs. This will also include organization capacity assessment and the training needs analysis for design and delivery of a conflict-sensitive programming. The analysis will be carried out in the 3 states in NW Nigeria, Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto.
Methodology
IRC Deputy Director for Programs will be responsible for the overall management of the assignment, with the MEAL Coordinator being responsible for the coordination and providing day to day support to the consultancy process and working closely with the consultant. The IRC Senior Technical Advisor for Governance and systems strengthening will provide technical oversight and guidance over the tools and methodology being used for the consultancy and the final report.
The consultant will carry out the analysis according to the ToR and will include necessary conflict sensitivity tools and exercises to meet study objectives. some of these tools and areas of enquiry include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) secondary literature review/desk research, (b) Key informant interviews, and (C) focus group discussions, (D) observations (e) Data analysis etc. A detailed methodology, including the design of data-collection tools and formulation of specific questions will be developed by the consultant.
Output & Deliverables:
The consultant will be expected to produce the followings:
Payment Rate and Schedule:
The payment rate will be based on competitive offer and value for money. Meanwhile the payment schedules will be based on deliverables in the contract, set time period or schedule and invoice submission:
Qualifications
The consultancy is open to individual or team of national and international expert consultants. with specialist knowledge and research expert in conflict analysis and peace building. The consultants should have the following qualification, skills and experience:
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