Consultant at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant to Develop Guidelines for PCVE, Learning and Adaptation, and Value Reorientation

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Background

• To ensure the effectiveness of PCVE interventions, it is necessary to develop clear and actionable guidelines on PCVE, leadership, advocacy, and value reorientation.
• These guidelines will provide a standardized approach, enhance capacity, and foster a culture of peace and resilience across communities and at the national level.

Objective of the Consultancy

• The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop comprehensive guidelines on PCVE, learning, adaptation, and value reorientation.
• The guidelines will serve as a strategic framework for stakeholders engaged in PCVE efforts, ensuring consistency, clarity, and impact across various interventions.

Scope of Work
The Consultant(s) will be responsible for the following tasks:
Needs Assessment:

• Conduct a needs assessment to understand the current landscape of PCVE, learning, adaptation, and value reorientation in Nigeria, with a focus on the SARVE project states (Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, and Sokoto).
• Engage stakeholders, including state and non-state actors, civil society organizations, and community leaders, to identify gaps and challenges in existing PCVE efforts.

Literature Review:

• Review existing policies, guidelines, and best practices on PCVE, learning, adaptation, and value reorientation at the national, regional, and global levels.
• Identify successful strategies and frameworks that can be adapted to the Nigerian context.

Guideline Development:

• Develop comprehensive guidelines on PCVE, learning and adaptation, and value reorientation.
• Ensure the guidelines are practical, actionable, and tailored to the needs of stakeholders at the community, state, and national levels.
• Address key issues such as consistency in approach, clarity of roles and responsibilities, capacity building, and impact measurement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Organize consultations with relevant stakeholders to validate the draft guidelines and ensure they are inclusive and reflective of diverse perspectives.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine the guidelines.

Capacity Building:

• Develop training modules or materials based on the guidelines to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals and organizations involved in PCVE.
• Provide recommendations for rolling out the guidelines and ensuring their adoption by stakeholders.

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework:

• Propose a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the guidelines and their impact on PCVE efforts.

Deliverables:
The Consultant(s) are expected to deliver the following:

• Inception Report: A report outlining the methodology, work plan, and timeline for the consultancy.
• Needs Assessment Report: A comprehensive report detailing the findings from the needs assessment and stakeholder consultations.
• Draft Guidelines: A draft version of the guidelines on PCVE, learning and adaptation, and value reorientation.
• Final Guidelines: A final version of the guidelines, incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
• Training Materials: Modules or materials for capacity building based on the guidelines.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: A framework to assess the implementation and impact of the guidelines.

Duration of the Consultancy:
The consultancy is expected to last for a period of 8 weeks from the start date, with the following tentative timeline:

• Week 1: Submission of inception report.
• Weeks 2-3: Needs assessment and stakeholder consultations.
• Weeks 4-5: Drafting of the guidelines.
• Week 6: Validation workshop with stakeholders.
• Week 7: Finalization of guidelines and development of training materials.
• Week 8: Submission of final deliverables and monitoring and evaluation framework.

Qualifications and Experience
The Consultant(s) should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Conflict Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in PCVE, peacebuilding, governance, or related areas.
• Proven track record of developing policy guidelines, frameworks, or similar strategic documents.
• Strong understanding of the socio-political context of Nigeria, particularly in relation to violent extremism and community dynamics.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and participatory processes.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Reporting and Supervision:

• The Consultant(s) will report to the PAVE Secretariat and work closely with the ActionAid Nigeria PCVE team.
• Regular updates will be required to ensure the consultancy is on track, and feedback from the PAVE Secretariat and other stakeholders will be incorporated at each stage of the consultancy.

Deadline: 17th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed CV highlighting their relevant experience, a brief proposal outlining their approach to the consultancy, including a timeline, budget and Samples of previous work, including policy guidelines or similar strategic documents in a PDF format to: Procurement.Nigeria@actionaid.org using “consultancy to develop Guidelines for PCVE, Learning and Adaptation, and Value Reorientation” as the subject of the mail.