South Sudan: Civic Engagement Consultancy

1. OVERVIEW
   Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) was granted funding by the European Instrument for Democracy & Human Rights (EIDHR) and Dutch government through the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for a 2 year project focussed on strengthening the work of civil society organizations in South Sudan. The overall goal of the project is to foster an enabling environment for civil society through the establishment of a nationwide protection network. Working alongside key partners, NP seeks to identify civil society actors, understand barriers to their work and support mitigation measures where possible.

2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
   Primary objective: Increase the quantity and enhance the quality of Human rights work in South Sudan by improving the safety and security of South Sudanese HRDs.
   Specific Objectives:
   1.) Increase the confidence of HRDs to carry out their work by enhancing their
   protection support network.
   2.) Increase the capacity of HRDs to protect themselves.
   3.) Mitigate direct and immediate threats to HRDs security and safety.

3. PURPOSE OF THE ASSESSMENT
   The assessment will have two components:
   (1) To evaluate the final progress and achievements of the project. The evaluation results are envisaged to identify and describe the lessons learned, summarize the experiences gained, and provide recommendations for the continuation of the project and the implementation team in order to strengthen the implementation of the project going forward.
   (2) To establish a baseline for the new grant, using the current project´s key indicators, and constitute the basis to measure the project performance over time. The baseline will particularly focus on the safety of beneficiaries, impediments to their work, and ways in which the project can better support them. It is envisaged that the results from both components will enable the formulation of specific recommendations related to the overall project design, approach and implementation in the South Sudanese context.

4. METHODOLOGY
   Project Evaluation
   The project evaluation will include the following components: review of project documentation to date, review of project progress related to agreed proposal and log-frame, meetings with all project partners to discuss the project model, partnerships and ways of working, implementation challenges, successes and future planning. A cross sectional study will be conducted primarily in Juba, South Sudan. Primary and secondary data will be gathered using a mixed method to evaluate and establish the baseline for the project and inform program implementation. Thus, assessment will involve collecting the following data:
   Qualitative data: Qualitative research methods such as Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group. Discussions with key stakeholders including civil societies, beneficiaries, donors, local implementing partners and others will be the main source of information for the assessment.
   Quantitative data: It will be used to measure indicators of the project expressed in terms of numbers/percentages (quantitative indicators).
   Secondary documentation: Review of related documents will also be important to establish key insights relevant to the effective implementation of the project.
   Proposed study design and methodology including the sample size will be discussed and agreed with NPSS at the beginning of the consultancy

5. SCOPE OF WORK
   This consultant will be expected to:
   • Design standardized tools and define methodology for the collection of quantitative and qualitative data for the assessment.
   • Organize and facilitate training workshop for data collectors on the assessment implementation, including the assessment protocol and tools to be used and pilot testing of the tool.
   • Conduct the assessment at the project location to measure key indicators
   • Collect and analyze available secondary data to establish key insights relevant to the effective implementation of the project.
   • Analyze and interpret data to develop a comprehensive assessment report detailing mechanisms to track and monitor programme indicators;
   • Share key findings and insights from the baseline study with relevant staff through consultations.

6. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
   • Submit an inception report/proposal which responds to the scope of work by adding any further detail or
   clarification regarding the study approach, method, or implementation arrangements
   • Field work implementation plan (to be submitted before field work begins). This field work plan should be
   presented to NPSS for comment, and revised as necessary prior to commencing field work
   • Cleaned data files (including Questionnaires) in SPSS format with data correctly organized, variables named and labeled.
   • A comprehensive project review and baseline assessment report. This should include detailed
   recommendations related to the overall project design, approach and implementation in the South Sudanese context.
   • High quality validation of the information collected through a validation workshop of the findings.

7. TIMEFRAME
   The timeframe for the baseline is estimated at between 3-4 weeks, with submission of final deliverables due by 31 January 2017 for review.

8. RESOURCES
   Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) will facilitate all visa requirements, transport to South Sudan and to all field sites. In addition NP will provide accommodation and communications equipment while in country. All necessary logistical arrangements for the assessment will be coordinated through the NP Operations Department with support from the Programme Development team. The successful consultant will coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser, Assistant Programme Officer and field staff in the planning and implementation of the assessment.

9. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
   Education
   • Master’s degree in refugee law, human rights, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, political science or related field. Substantial and proven professional experience in monitoring and evaluation in hardship environments may be accepted in lieu of postgraduate education.

Required Experience and Skills
• 3-5 years’ experience in the design and implementation of evaluations, assessments or baseline surveys including qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and processes.
• Experience in the development of Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and log-frames.
• Experience in gathering and systematizing large amounts of data, analysis of gender indicators and other related issues.
• Experience managing a diverse team and providing capacity building and training support.
Desirable Experience and Skills
§ Previous work experience in the area of human rights, civic engagement, and/or protection of civilians.
§ Experience developing protection projects in conflict /emergency settings, or in South Sudan specifically.
§ Proven ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information through a protection lens.
§ Experience managing projects in complex and dangerous environments.

The proposal should include:
§ Current professional profile / CV.
§ Introduction: A brief overview of the assignment as understood by the bidder
§ Detailed methodology and approach including work plan (i.e. research techniques to be used, sampling,
field operation plan, quality assurance and time frame)
§ Detail itemized work plan
§ Detailed itemized budget and price justification by unit cost per activity being proposed under the
financial proposal.
§ Three references from organizations that proves the capacity of the consultant to carry out the
assessment
§ Annexes: Any documents, which the consultant feels will assist proposal review team in evaluating the proposal
Prospective consultants should submit written proposal and other details listed above to
ccron@nonviolentpeaceforce.org by 31 December 2016.
Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For more information about NP and its work, please go to our website: www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org