Consultancy for a Baseline Study Tender, Liberia - 31528834

Procurement Summary

Country : Liberia

Summary : Consultancy for a Baseline Study

Deadline : 25 Mar 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 31528834

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : ZOA INTERNATIONAL
Attn: Chris MacLullich (Country Director, ZOA Liberia) / Paul Najue (Peacebuilding Programme Coordinator, ZOA Liberia) / Edward Mulbah (Executive Director PBO)
Liberia
Email :edwardmulbah@gmail.com

Tender Details

Request for proposals are invited for Consultancy for a Baseline Study.

ZOA Liberia and the Government of Liberia’s Peacebuilding Office (PBO) hereby invite proposals from consultants to conduct a baseline study for the following project which is funded by Swedish Development Cooperation (SIDA) through the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia and jointly delivered by ZOA, PBO and the Office of the National Peace Ambassador (ONPA).

This baseline study is intended to assess the situation at the onset of the project and provide quantitative and qualitative data against which progress can be measured in midterm and final evaluation. Candidates should study the Terms of Reference below and submit an initial proposal to ZOA/PBO which could lead to an invitation to attend an interview.

The initial proposal should have:

(1) a cover letter setting out your qualifications, experience and suitability for this task, as well as two suitable contacts who can give a professional reference on your recent work as a consultant or in a salaried role;

(2) your CV;

(3) a one- or two-page document explaining the methodology that you would use, the number of days work and timeline;

(4) A budget (not including transportation and lodging).

In advance of submitting the initial proposal, candidates can write to ZOA to request the project log frame for reference.

Candidates must have extensive knowledge of, and experience in, peacebuilding efforts in Liberia as well as a proven track record in Monitoring and Evaluation and consultancy.

A short list will be drawn up of prospective candidates who will be invited for interview.
Candidates should send their initial proposals to:
Chris MacLullich (Country Director, ZOA Liberia) c.maclullich@zoa.ngo
And
Paul Najue (Peacebuilding Programme Coordinator, ZOA Liberia) p.najue@zoa.ngo
And;
Edward Mulbah (Executive Director PBO) edwardmulbah@gmail.com

Proposals should be submitted before close of business on Monday 25th March 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND OF PROJECT
The “Support to Early Warning and Early Response, County Peace Committees and District Level
Political Reconciliation Dialogues and Civic Engagement Project - PBO - ONPA - ZOA” project aims to
address several challenges Liberia is facing to sustain peace and reconciliation.
Strengthening existing peacebuilding structures, enhancing political dialogue, intergroup reconciliation
and improving civic engagement will contribute to an improved environment in which Liberians are able to
peacefully coexist and which allows for sustainable development. The targeted intervention areas are
consistent with the ‘Roadmap for National Peacebuilding, Healing and Reconciliation’ which is the
national framework for peacebuilding, healing and reconciliation. This framework encompasses the
findings of the SCORE Index and is based on thorough assessments.
The project period runs from January 2019 to October 2020. Activities are implemented in collaboration
between the Government of Liberia Peacebuilding Office, the Office of the National Peacebuilding
Ambassador (ONPA) and ZOA Liberia. The overall objective of the project is as follows:
Enhanced national reconciliation, civic engagement and peaceful coexistence, and reduced conflicts in 15
counties of Liberia.
1.1 PBO AND ZOA
Government of Liberia’s Peacebuilding Office
The Government of Liberia’s Peacebuilding Office play covers such key functions as policy advice and
support on peacebuilding, coordination of GoL peacebuilding agenda, training and liaison with the UN
and development partners. PBO is the Governmental entity where all reconciliation efforts converge
(policy, strategy and programme) playing a central support role in coordination and collaboration with all
key actors including government institutions and agencies, and civil society organizations related to
peacebuilding and reconciliation as well as help forge synergies and linkages amongst various
peacebuilding and reconciliation programmes and initiatives and how they align with the overall
reconciliation outcomes;
The PBO plays a central role in supporting a review and recalibration of the reconciliation roadmap, and
revisiting the peace architecture, examining what has worked and what has not, and facilitating a
discussion and consensus building that will include reconciliation and peace building agenda. In addition,
the PBO acts as a think tank on reconciliation and peace building and conducts nation-wide conflict
mapping and conflict analysis exercises as well as mainstreaming conflict sensitivity in government’s policies and programme (decentralization, justice and security, etc); the PBO spearheads this effort
working with relevant agencies. The PBO supports capacity building efforts through design and roll out of
training programmes in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and transformation, mediation, and conflict
sensitivity and work in close liaison with the Liberia Peace Ambassador in promoting high profile peace
and reconciliation initiatives.
ZOA Liberia
ZOA supports those affected by violent conflicts, natural disasters, and chronic poverty in fragile states,
irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or age. By working alongside communities, we contribute
to signs of hope and restoration, supporting people to overcome hardship and rebuild their lives. Inspired
by our Christian faith, we provide relief, hope and recovery to people impacted by conflicts and disasters,
as we work towards a world where people have hope and live dignified lives in peaceful communities. We
value people, we are faithful, we are good stewards, and we serve with integrity. In Liberia, ZOA delivers
innovative, and ground-breaking projects in Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, TVET, Home Grown
School Meals, and Peacebuilding, with a strong focus on inclusion, participation and sustainability,
thereby achieving lasting positive change.
1.2 BASELINE OBJECTIVES
This baseline study is intended to assess the situation at the onset of the project and provide quantitative
and qualitative data against which progress can be measured in midterm and final evaluations. First hand
data will be collected at project locations throughout the Country. The 2018 score findings and report form
an integral part of this study and will be used as benchmarks where appropriate in the development of
indicators.
Because of the range and diversity of project outcomes and geographical locations, a tailor-made
approach will be needed for the collection of data for each outcome. Baseline data for all outcomes will be
collected in April and May 2019.
1.2.1OUTCOME 1 – EARLY WARINING AND RESPONSE MECHANISM AND COUNTY PEACE
COMMITTEES
Outcome 1: Reduced conflict incidents in 15 counties due to increased technical and institutional
capacity of existing conflict prevention and management mechanisms (specifically the Early Warning and
Early Response (EWER) mechanism and County Peace Committees (CPC)).
Objectives:
- To assess the current capacity of the three regional hubs (frequency of reports, unmet training
needs);
- To evaluate how hubs and extended EWER networks in the counties have functioned in the past
and what the impact has been on conflict reduction;
- Gain insight in how the EWER and CPC link to other conflict prevention mechanisms.
The above information will provide a baseline against which the extent to which the capacitation and
decentralization of these conflict prevention and management mechanisms has been successful. An end
evaluation will be conducted to assess improvements in the functioning of the EWER and CPS and how
this relates to conflict reduction.

Methodology
- Interviews with three regional hub reporters;
- Interviews with EWER volunteers in counties;
- Interviews with CPC members and member of conflict prevention mechanisms;
- Data collection at LERN platform.
Planning and locations
The collection of baseline data under outcome 1, will take place from 9 to 16 March during the joined ZOA
– PBO – ONPA scoping and mobilization visit to the three regional hubs in the following locations:
1. Zwedru – Grand Gedeh County
2. Harper – Maryland County
3. Gbarnga – Bong County
Data analysis
The consultation workshops in the counties start from 23 March. Information should be gathered,
immediately analysed and used as input for the workshops as well.
1.3 OUTCOME 2 – POLITICAL RECONCILIATION, PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE AND REDUCED
CONFLICTS
Outcome 2: Enhanced political reconciliation and peaceful coexistence, and reduced pre- and postelection conflicts in six counties Lofa, Grand Cape Mount, Sinoe, Bong, Nimba and Montserrado
ZOA, PBO and ONPA will conduct a conflict dynamics analysis in six districts in six counties. These
counties and districts are targeted with knowledge of PBO and ONPA on the presence of current political
conflicts and corresponding need for reconciliation dialogues. This assessment forms part of the baseline.
Methodologies
- Focus group discussions with community members (separate male and female) and if possible
separate youth and elderly people;
- Key informant interview in each county.
Planning and locations
A joint team of ZOA, PBO and ONPA will travel to the following six counties and collect data in these six
districts:
1. Lofa County – District #1-Foya;
2. Grand Cape Mount County – District #1-Porka;
3. Sinoe County – District Juarzon;
4. Bong County – District # - Jorkelleh;
5. Nimba County – District #4;
6. Montserrado County – District #7 – West Point.
The data gathered during the conflict analysis will be used to enrich the SCORE findings through more
qualitative information and an update on political conflicts, coexistence and reconciliation.
Reference will also be made to the SCORE report from 2018. Indicators for this project are designed to
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