Consultant at Christian Aid (CA)

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO, partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Conflict/Context Analysis and Participatory Community Vulnerability Assessment (PCVA)

Location: Kaura, Kaduna
Type of Contract: Short-term (3 weeks)
Programme/Team: BEWERS Project, Governance team

Background and Purpose of Consultancy

• Christian Aid Nigeria is currently implementing interventions to support building of early warning and early response systems in communities of Kaura LGA, Kaduna State.
• This is being carried out using the Christian Aid Tackling Violence and Building Peace (TVBP) approach.
• Towards making an informed decision on appropriate project communities, a baseline survey to determining conflict/context of the LGA and follow up PVCA in the decided three (3) communities are imperative
• Therefore, the purpose of this consultancy is to conduct conflict/context analysis of Kaduna State, attention on Southern Kaduna and focusing on Kaura LGA thereby having conflict/context analysed reports.
• This will be helpful in determining appropriate LGA and communities for the project intervention.

Specific Objectives of the Consultancy

• To conduct conflict/context analysis of Kaduna State with attention on Southern Kaduna and focus on Kaura LGA.

Key Responsibilities

• To coordinate a baseline assessment working with CA staff and partner, utilising data collection tools
• To undertake a literature review utilising publicly available information and documentation
• To oversee data collation and entry, and to undertake data analysis
• To compile a Baseline Assessment Report

Deliverables

• A detailed report containing conflict/context analysis of Kaduna State (with attention on Southern Kaduna and focus on Kaura LGA) in relation to each target community or location (in both electronic and paper based format)
• A first draft report on the assessment should be provided to Christian Aid, Nigeria for feedback. The consultant will be required to make a presentation of the main findings and conclusions of the draft report to Christian Aid, Nigeria
• The final report that describes the assessment and puts forward the consultant’s findings and shall be provided within 21 days paid consultancy periods (excluding weekends) after the signing of the agreement. The report shall consist of:
• Executive summary of not more than 2 pages (including a list of the recommendations with their priority level):
  • The main body of the report should not exceed 30 pages (Excluding annexes)
  • Suggested recommendations, which are expected to focus on, and be limited to, the main issues
• The report shall also include a list of abbreviations and acronyms used in the report and, attached as annexes, a list of persons and institution/organizations consulted during the assessment.
• Data gathering tools used/engaged 6. Photos of people interviewed (field interview photos) 7. Name, contacts and phone numbers of 5 community leaders (including women) in each of the 3 communities.

Lines of Reporting/Position in team

• Consultant will work closely and report to CA M&E Officer

Timeline for Deliverables

• Debrief with CA: on the week of October 9, 2017. This exercise should involve a discussion between the consultant and CA of the methodology and work-plan, sampling criteria, proposed key informant samples and data collection tools.
• Draft report: by November 6, 2017. The draft report should include initial findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Final report: by November 13, 2017.

Consultant Competencies and Required Skills

• The consultant must be available in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State to carry out the assessment. The deadline for the report will be November 13, 2017
• Demonstrable experience of producing high-quality, credible research/PVCA assessments (sample report of such is required).
• Excellent spoken and written English (spoken Hausa is an advantage)
• Understanding and experience of working with local organizations (at all levels) and international organizations
• Ability to show evidence of prior activity over a period on conflict analysis (Expertise in advocacy and policy analysis around social inclusion is a priority).
• Demonstration of experience and acceptance by community members in its implementing
• Knowledge of research and monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative
• Knowledge of governance and conflict issues (desirable)
• Excellent computer skills
• The individual’s or his/her organisation’s work respond to the needs and interests of poor and marginalised women, men, aged, people living with disabilities and other forms of diversity

Budget and Terms of Engagement

• Christian Aid will cover for the necessary accommodation and transportation costs incurred by the consultant according to our in-country rates where necessary. All other costs incurred will be covered from the consultancy fee. 40% initial payment will be made (when the contract is signed) at the commencement of the job while balance payment will be paid upon receipt of a SATISFACTORY final report. 5% withholding tax will be deducted at source for individual consultancy and 10% for an organizational consultancy from the total cost of the consultancy fee.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified individuals or organisations should submit their proposals, with the experience and skills described above and Tenders, which should include the following below to: [email protected]

• A Cover Letter introducing the Researcher/Organisation and how the skills and competencies described above are met, with concrete examples.
• A 2-page outline of the proposed assessment process and methodology.
• An overview of consultant’s academic qualifications/CVs and relevant experience to be included.
• An example of a previous assessment/research report and 2 references from organizations where assessment/research was conducted.
• Proposed budget and timeline

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and only firms/applicants resident in NIGERIA are eligible to apply.