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Procurement Summary

Country : Ethiopia

Summary : Consultancy Scoping Study on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development

Deadline : 10 Aug 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 25576045

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : Other Funding Agencies

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : LIFE AND PEACE INSTITUTE
Attn Shewit Woldemichael, Email-shewit.woldemichael@life-peace.org / applications.addisababa@life-peace.org
Ethiopia
Email :shewit.woldemichael@life-peace.org / applications.addisababa@life-peace.org

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Consultancy Scoping Study on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development in the IGAD Region - Ethiopia.

A. Background

Violent conflict and its impact on peace and security in Africa in general, and the Horn of Africa (HoA) in particular, continues to be a challenge for governments, inter-governmental organisations and societies in the region. Although peace is often (mis)understood as a state that naturally follows from high-level mediation and political settlements, a general trend in countries relapsing back to violent conflict has demonstrated that the consolidation of peace, i.e. sustaining peace post-political settlements, is a challenging task. Recognising this challenge, the African Union (AU) adopted a Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) policy in 2006, and further developed operational guidelines for the adoption of the policy at regional and national levels.1 Similarly, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) developed a PCRD Framework in 2014 under its Conflict Prevention Management and Resolution Programme Area.2 However, existing continental and regional PCRD frameworks and policies have not satisfactorily been translated into action.3

The Life & Peace Institute (LPI)4 has been contributing to PCRD efforts through its peacebuilding engagements in the Horn of Africa (HoA) and Great Lakes regions for more than three decades. Drawing from the provisions in both the AU and IGAD PCRD frameworks for greater engagement with civil society in carrying out PCRD, the Institute’s Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with IGAD and the AU, as well as its presence and networks in PCRD focus countries including South Sudan and Somalia, LPI’s Horn of Africa Regional Programme (HARP) is engaged in strengthening the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) to engage in PCRD and facilitating their interface and collaboration with IGAD and the AU on key PCRD approaches and processes. In consultation with IGAD and the AU, LPI will also work to heighten the awareness and knowledge base of member states on the various processes and peacebuilding theories embedded in PCRD. In the 2017-2020 programmatic period of

Title of Consultancy Scoping Study on Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development in the IGAD Region

Type of Contract Consultancy – 16 weeks

Duty Station Addis Ababa

Expected places of travel Selected IGAD Member States

Supervisor Team Leader, Horn of Africa Regional Programme

Closing date 10 August 2018

HARP, LPI aims to provide technical assistance to the practical integration and implementation of these processes in PCRD policies (e.g. national and local PCRD action plans, assessments) and action.

To this end, LPI seeks to identify priority areas for PCRD intervention in collaboration with the AU, IGAD and grassroots CSOs from the HoA. The scoping study is required as part of the programming phase to ensure at an early stage in the project cycle that the intervention is based on and considers a realistic assessment of the national and regional level priorities, challenges, opportunities, and constraints as well as ensuring that the intervention plan is developed in a participatory process.

Thus, LPI’s HARP is seeking to contract a consultant for a period of four months (from 1 September to 31 December 2018) to undertake a comprehensive scoping study on PCRD policies and initiatives in the IGAD region so as to shape LPI’s intervention strategy on the theme.

B. Study objectives

The study will assess existing PCRD policies, programmes and projects at the continental, regional and Member State level, carry out a mapping of relevant stakeholders, and identify gaps, challenges and opportunities. The study will provide HARP with sufficient background information and justifications to enable the Programme to make an informed decision on future PCRD interventions in the IGAD region as well as obtain sufficient data to inform the work of other stakeholders to participate in PCRD processes. It will further present a proposal for a coherent strategy on engagement around PCRD with IGAD, member states and CSOs. The study should facilitate policy dialogue between all relevant stakeholders and ensure their participation in the development of the strategy for engagement.

C. Study results

The study will deliver the following:

I. A PCRD policy and contextual mapping as it relates to LPI’s target stakeholders including:

a. Background information on PCRD policies, strategies, programmes and projects at the continental, regional, national and local level.

b. Critical appraisal of these policies, strategies, programmes and projects with a view to harmonise the policies, enhance consensus-building and give a common focus for PCRD initiatives in the region.

c. Analysis of the coordination mechanisms for the implementation of these policies at the continental, regional, national and local level.

d. Mapping of national governmental institutions and organisations engaged in PCRD/peacebuilding.

e. Analysis of the policies, institutional and operational constraints, risks and opportunities related to PCRD interventions in the HoA.

II. An intervention strategy in the HoA for LPI’s HARP including:

a. Identification of priority areas for PCRD interventions, possible entry points, and best strategic approaches for intervention.

b. Identification of mechanisms for improved coordination between relevant stakeholders that include the AU, IGAD, Member States and grassroots CSOs.

c. Recommendations for the next steps and further action to be taken including, but not limited to, an outline for new project/programme options, and analysis of the feasibility of these options.

LPI, in consultation with the consultant, will review and validate the study results as part of the research process.

J. Definitions of scope

The research will cover IGAD member state countries. Suggested focus countries for this research are South Sudan and Somalia (although the final list will be determined in consultation with the consultant following the preliminary research).

K. Inception and Work plan

Based on the proposed timeline below, the consultant will prepare a work plan for the study and present this in their technical proposal along with detailed approaches they will adopt in producing the study. The consultant should respond to this timetable in their offer, indicating whether and how they can adhere to or improve upon it.

The consultant will be expected to produce within 15 days of commencement of the contract, an inception report, covering method of data collection, organisation of the regional and validation workshops, plan for reporting and time frame/work plan.

The technical proposal should set out the consultant’s approach to the following:

* Fact finding/data collection

* Local/national/regional workshops and consultations to be held during the process with stakeholders at various levels

* Plan for reporting

Activity Time frame (by weeks) Time frame September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Preliminary research and submission of inception

report (including research method and work

plan) 2 weeks

Data collection and drafting of the report 8 weeks

Planning and execution of the stakeholders’

workshop 5 weeks

Submission of draft report 1 week

Review and incorporate comments and validation

workshop 2 weeks

Submission of final report 1 week

Intervention planning workshop for LPI 2 weeks

L. Deliverables and reporting

The consultant will present a briefing report (10-15 pages) within eleven (11) weeks of the start of the assignment. This report will set out the various options in sufficient detail to enable an informed decision to be made on the preferred option for a PCRD intervention by LPI’s HARP.

The conclusion of the study should be presented in an agreed-upon report format to be part of the contractual agreement. The underlying analysis is to be presented in the appendices of the report. The draft report from the study will be shared with relevant stakeholders a week before the planned validation workshop for comments by 19 November. Within one (1) week, comments on the draft study report will be received and incorporated into the final report.

The consultant will take account of these comments in preparing the final report (30 to 40 pages, excluding appendices). The reports will be in English and will be submitted to LPI by 31 December 2018.

M. Travel involved

Travel within the Horn of Africa is likely to take place over the consulting period.

N. Expertise required

Required:

* Advanced university degree in Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations or any other relevant Social Science field.

* Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative research and policy analysis.

* Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Horn of Africa context.

* Experience in undertaking institution mapping and assessment of organisations/initiatives.

* Excellent written and spoken English language skills.

* Previous experience working on PCRD in the Horn of Africa.

* Familiarity with, and networks within, the AU and IGAD.

* Good understanding, practical experience and demonstrated interest in issues related to gender sensitivity, gender mainstreaming, and gendered dimensions of peace and conflict.

Desired:

* Knowledge of other regional/IGAD languages is an advantage.

* Experience in capacity development of inter-governmental institutions and CSOs.

O. Evaluation of technical and financial proposals

An evaluation committee shall evaluate the technical and financial proposals on the basis of their responsiveness to the Terms of Reference. Each responsive proposal will be given a technical score. A Proposal shall be rejected at this stage if it does not respond to

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