Le Fund for Peace est une institution américaine de recherche et d’enseignement à but non lucratif et non gouvernementale. Fondée en 1957, FFP « s’efforce de prévenir les conflits violents et de promouvoir une sécurité durable ».
L’institution recrute au poste de Local Facilitator
Terms of Reference (ToR): Facilitator / Facilitator Joint Analysis and Response Planning (JARP), Togo & Human Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HSRVA) for the USAID REWARD II project
(Field consultant contract)
Job Title: Local Facilitator
Location: Togo
Under the responsibility of : Program Director
Type : Field Consultation, Fixed Price
Overview :
The Fund for Peace is looking for a short-term consultant, based in Togo, for the role of facilitator and field coordinator for a one-month contract in support of the REWARD II project ( Reacting to Early Warning and Response Data) from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Context :
The Joint Analysis and Response Planning (JARP) processis a comprehensive, four-step, early warning and rapid response (AP / RR) process. The process begins with step 1: Evaluation of early warning data using the HSRVA (Human Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessment) methodology developed in partnership with the Early Warning Department (DAP) . The process continues with step 2: Early warning analysis using the HSAF (Human Security Analysis Framework) methodology developed with the Early Warning Department. The process then proceeds to Step 3: Collaborative Response Planning Using the ECOWAS Response Planning Framework (ERPF) developed with the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework Secretariat (ECPF) and the Internal Steering (ISC). The ERPF is the multi-stakeholder process that generates and recommends specific interventions based on the analysis carried out in step 2. The process ends with step 4: an After Action Analysis (AAA) which involves the main internal and / or external stakeholders of ECOWAS by using the AAA manual developed with the Directorate of Political Affairs. The JARP process also incorporates gender, youth and social inclusion considerations throughout the four stages using tools and concepts previously developed by USAID REWARD and ECOWAS, including the Integration Manual. Gender in Early Warning. Although these steps constitute a holistic process,
The Human Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (HSRVA) were carried out by ECOWAS between 2016 and 2018 in collaboration with the Reacting to Early Warning and Response Data in West Africa project(REWARD) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to update and expand the 2013-2014 National Reports of the Directorate of Early Warning (DAP) on the assessment of risk of conflict. The HSRVA process and the resulting reports are intended to contribute to the optimization of the ECOWAS Early Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN), in which the collection and calculation of data results in analysis, which then informs planning and response. Now, as part of USAID REWARD II, and in support of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agendas, the HSRVA reports for key countries, including Togo, will be updated. with new data and information, with a particular focus on risks and vulnerabilities,
Scope of work and expected results
• Field preparation and logistical support for a virtual cascade training on Joint Analysis and Response Planning (JARP) for CSO stakeholders in Togo. This training will also focus on understanding and planning responses around issues affecting youth and women in the country.
• In collaboration with FFP, identification of participants for this virtual training, with particular emphasis on organizations led by young people and women.
• Co-facilitation of a virtual JARP cascade training, with particular emphasis on issues related to youth and women, in partnership with FFP and ECOWAS facilitators (the successful candidate will be trained on JARP modules prior to the workshop with FFP).
• Support for updating the Togo Human Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HSRVA) by identifying people to be interviewed for key informant interviews (KII).
• Using a pre-established interview tool, conduct interviews with identified people in Togo and record interview notes.
• If necessary, provide interpretation and translation support to the team with interlocutors speaking the local dialect.
• Provide support for data collection for monitoring and evaluation.
• Produce a consultant report.
• Other tasks as needed.
Skills and qualifications required
• Bachelor’s degree in conflict resolution, international development or a related field.
• At least three years of international development experience in the area of conflict early warning, conflict resolution, democracy and governance, and / or related field.
• Proven experience in conducting and facilitating key informant interviews and group discussions.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team to undertake tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Proficiency in oral, written and reading French
Supervisory responsibilities
• This position does not involve any supervisory responsibility.
• This position does not authorize / require the consultant to communicate directly with FFP clients.
• This position does not authorize / require the consultant to have decision-making power over the final work products.
Travel: No international travel is envisaged.
Application guidelines: Interested applicants are requested to send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]. The subject line of the nomination submission should be: “Application for the role of USAID REWARD II Facilitator – Togo”
Closing Date: October 29, 2021 @ 23.59pm EST
