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Contract to Conduct Project End Assessment
Women-IMPACT Project
Women ex-combatants Increasing their Meaningful Participation in Advocacy and Conflict Transformation initiatives
I. About Nonviolent Peaceforce
Nonviolence Peaceforce (NP) is a nonpartisan international organization globally recognized for its Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) strategies in preventing violence, increasing safety and security of civilians, and strengthening local peace infrastructures across its programme locations. Presently, NP has country programme operations in South Sudan, Myanmar, Iraq, and the Philippines.
NP has been present in Mindanao, Philippines for 14 years working and living within the conflict-affected areas and being the first international NGO tasked to monitor civilian protection issues under the signed peace agreements of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) since 2009.
II. Project Background
The Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security (WPS) is a landmark legal document adopted by the UN Security Council reaffirming that peace and security efforts are more sustainable when women are equal partners in the prevention of violent conflict, the delivery of relief and recovery efforts and in the forging of lasting peace. In Asia, the Philippines was the first to launch its National Action Plan (NAP) on WPS—now on its third action plan with implementation coverage from 2017 to 2022. In terms of women’s participation in decision making in peace processes, the country has witnessed the world’s first female chief negotiator in the peace negotiations between the Philippines government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signing the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro.
The Women-IMPACT Project or women ex-combatants increasing their meaningful participation in advocacy and conflict transformation initiatives offers women-responsive and community-based solutions towards addressing the struggle of women’s engagement and representation in conflict transformation initiatives and the continuing violation of women’s rights due to gender and conflict-related violence in BARMM and wider Mindanao areas.
Utilizing Nonviolent Peaceforce’s (NP) experience on WPS programming and reputation in the ground, NP partnered with LMWOI and involved the Local Government Units (LGU) in the direct implementation of activities in the ground. Likewise, the project collaborated and advocated with relevant agencies at the regional government and will tap women-led CSOs in the learning exchange activities. In total, the project implemented for 12 months and reached approximately 460 direct beneficiaries across 4 municipalities in Basilan and Lanao del Norte.
III. Objectives
The project End Assessment will commence by April 15 to May 15, 2023. It aims to achieve the following objectives;
Please check this link to see Annex 1 - Impact, Indicators and Outcome
IV. Methodology and Scope of Work
Table 1: Geographic Area
Province: Basilan
Municipality: Al-Barka
Barangays:
Cambug, Linua-an, Kailih
Municipality: Muhamad Adjul
Barangays:
Buton, Tuburan Proper
Municipality: Tipo-Tipo
Barangays:
Baguindan, Silangkum
Province: Lanao del Norte
Municipality: Tangcal
Barangays:
Punod, Beruar
Table 2: Key Participants, Targets, Impact Groups
Impact or Target Group
Institutional Actors: (Gender Peace Champions, EWER Monitors, LGUs, BIWAB LMWOI, Traditional and Religious Leaders, Youth-leaders)
Families and Individuals: (Young people, Former women combatants and their families, Men, Women)
V. Sampling Strategy
The sampling should include a purposely-targeted representation from key actors and stakeholders reached by the project. The consultant must also consider the gender, ethnicity and education.
The consultant is invited to propose an appropriate sampling methodology and size that is statistically valid and cost effective. A final representative selection will be made against an agreed set of criteria by NP and the consultant.
Both the sample size and proposed tools will be discussed and approved by NP before the start of the data collection.
VI. Preparation of the Deliverables/Timelines and Financial Proposal
The consultant’s engagement shall commence on April 15 to May 15, 2023 duration from submission of proposal to final report. The activities with corresponding deliverables or outputs are the following.
1. Preparatory activities
a. Inception meeting with
b. Desk review
c. Finalisation of work plan, evaluation respondents and data gathering tools
Output: Inception report
2. Field work / data collection (NP)
3. Project end assessment workshop
4. Analysis, writing and submission of approved draft report
5. Report presentation and debriefing
Output: Draft report
6. Submission of final report and supporting documentation
Output: Final report
The Project End Assessment workplan will include the proposed study approach, framework of analysis, Key Evaluation Questions matrix, sampling approach and methods, data collection tools, validation (data quality assurance), data analysis plan showing how each question will be analyzed from the data collected, roles and responsibilities, timeline with detailed calendar of key activities and milestones and associated levels of effort. The Key Study Questions matrix should identify more detailed areas of focus for each question, aspects to consider within each focus area, and methods for investigation.
The consultant will ensure that the following gender considerations are integrated in conducting the assignment:
The financial proposal should comprise consultant professional fees. Cost related to survey and Project End Assessment will be under NP. All costs should remain valid up to 30 days from the day of proposal submission.
VII. Roles and Responsibilities of the Consultant
In close cooperation with the programme’s unit particularly the Project Coordinator and the M & E Officer, the successful consultants will:
VIII. Expected Output
Draft and final report should be submitted according to the schedule. With submitting a draft report, the consultant should organize an in-person or virtual meeting and discuss on comments and suggestions of the project staff. Relevant comments should be considered in the final report. Thus, the draft report following the agreed outline/format and the final report.
The final report should follow the following format:
The main report shall not be more than 30 pages (excluding appendices). Moreover, the consultant will be responsible for presenting the most significant findings to the NP and implementing partners.
IX. Copyright and Ownership of the Study
Any and all documents produced under this consultancy shall be the sole property of NP and may be used for any purpose whatsoever without the need to consult with the author.
X. Professional Fee and Mode of Payment
The professional fee will be inclusive of tax and the payment will be done according to the following arrangement:
1st instalment
Amount: 20% of the total amount
Timeframe: Upon submission of inception report and approval of study design, research tools, and study work plan
2nd instalment
Amount: 40% of the total amount
Timeframe: After submission of draft version study report
3rd instalment
Amount: 40% of the total amount
Timeframe: After completion of final study report
The payments will be made in A/C payee cheques in the name of the consultant/company.
XI. Qualification of the Consultant
The consultant shall have the following qualifications:
XII. Application Process and Requirements
Qualified and interested parties are asked to submit the following:
HOW TO APPLY
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.
NO FEE
NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.