NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

Terms of ReferenceConsultant, Development of Child Protection Policy Paper on Violence against Children

1. Background:

Over the past three years, efforts have advanced to more effectively communicate the results and solutions UNICEF is supporting in alignment with its 2008 Child Protection Strategy, with a focus on strengthening the overall response to violence, exploitation and abuse of children. These efforts include: documentation of results in ICON and a publication of case studies of results in child protection programming. Further, UNICEF’s Child Protection Section developed an internal ‘Child Protection Advocacy and Communication Strategy’ and external ‘Concept Note for Leveraging Child Protection Globally’ to raise awareness, bolster fundraising, mobilize political will and position and prioritize child protection leadership and goals on the global agenda. In early 2013 work advanced on steps outlined in the concept note, with a particular focus on addressing violence against children.

On 31 July 2013, UNICEF launched the global ‘End Violence against Children’ initiative with support from a number of country and regional offices, several National Committees and New York Headquarters. The initiative aims to leverage and amplify efforts already underway by a growing number of organizations worldwide to protect children, and urges people everywhere to recognize violence against children, join global, national or local movements to end violence, and encourage action where none is taking place. The initiative not only serves as a platform for catalysing social change but also for strengthening national protective systems.

The End Violence against Children (EVAC) initiative has been identified as one of the four corporate priorities for UNICEF in 2014 given its relevancy and demonstrated impact in its first five months of implementation. The initiative will continue to build on existing programmes as well as the 60 countries that launched communication efforts in 2013.

The initiative has generated increased visibility of the issue, and additional resources and interest from governments, partners and the general public; and increased demand for better understanding of the phenomenon, the extent of problem and current approaches to addressing it. There is greater interest overall in understanding what constitutes violence against children, what organizations like UNICEF are doing to address the problem and how partners can engage in the process. EVAC has generated significant interest among the general public and key partners, and has been expressed in record-levels of engagement with UNICEF’s DOC portals.

1. Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to meet the urgent demand for greater understanding of the issue of violence against children by developing a detailed policy brief that communicates in synthesized, concise, user-friendly manner what constitutes violence against children, how it manifests itself, the extent of problem from a global and regional perspective, approaches to addressing it, and examples of ‘what works’ in terms of programmatic responses and interventions. This paper will not only serve to inform the general public of the current situation of children facing violence but will also be forward looking in offering guidance to policy-makers and child protection practitioners in tackling the issue from a global perspective.

1. Expected results: (measurable results)

This work will require 25 working days over the period of 10 February to 09 April and will involve the following tasks:

• Reviewing and synthesizing material provided by UNICEF on violence against children;• Participating in briefings, technical meetings and discussions on content with the Child Protection Section and the Division of Communication;
• Developing a draft annotated outline MS Word document; • Developing a draft and final policy paper with info-graphics, illustrations and photos in a MS Word document formatted for printing;• Developing a draft and final presentation of the results of the paper through MS PowerPoint or similar software that is suitable for internal and external audience; presenting to relevant UNICEF staff.

Specific deliverables are as follows:

• Draft annotated outline in MS Word document; • Draft policy paper in MS Word document;• Final policy paper;• Draft and final presentation.

Outputs/Deliverables Estimated duration (per working day) Time-frameReview; annotated outline 6 days From 10 Feb to 18 FebDraft policy paper 10 days From 25 Feb to 10 March Final policy paper 6 days From 24 March to 31 MarchDraft presentation 2 days From 02 April to 03 AprilFinal presentation 1 day 09 April

TOTAL
25 days From 10 Feb to 09 April

1. Briefings, meetings and approval processes

Briefings and meetings

An initial briefing will take place on the 10th of February (first day of the contract)

Additional meetings will take place according to the following proposed schedule:o Meeting to discuss annotated outline – 19 February 2014o Meeting to discuss draft policy paper - 12 March 2014o Meeting to discuss draft presentation – 07 April 2014o Presentation of results to UNICEF staff – 09 April 2014.

All meetings will be held between the consultant and relevant staff from UNICEF NYHQ in the Child Protection Section and the Division of Communication. The meetings will either take place in person in the UNICEF office in New York or will be held through conference call or Skype, as necessary.

Approval processes

The consultant is expected to submit the draft annotated outline, policy paper and presentation for comments to relevant UNICEF staff from the Child Protection Section and the Division of Communication. The Child Protection Section will be responsible for compiling all comments and liaising directly with the consultant. The latter is expected to incorporate UNICEF’s comments/suggested into the final drafts, as per schedule below.

Output delivery date Time-frame for UNICEF CommentsDraft annotated outline 18 February 19 Feb to 24 Feb (4 days)Draft policy paper 10 March 11 March to 21 March (9 days)Draft presentation 03 April 07 April to 8 April (2 days)

UNICEF will be responsible for the final approval of the content and design of all products. UNICEF will follow its internal clearance process for external publication and dissemination.

1. Skills, technical background and experience required:

• Advanced university degree in communication or relevant related discipline;• Experience having written and published high level strategic policy-level publications;• A minimum of over 15 years of relevant professional experience;• Knowledge of child protection and violence against children is a desirable;• Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills;• Skills in graphic design and developing info-graphics• Fluency in English.

1. Location and expected travel

The consultancy is home-based and requires no travel.

General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

1. Legal Status

The individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractors (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946. The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Experts on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract , the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.

1. Obligations

The Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract must neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICE relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.

Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.

1. Title rights

UNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.

1. Travel

If UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract, on the following basis:

UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route; provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.

UNICEF will reimburse the Contractor for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

1. Statement of good health

Before commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be occurred in relation to the statement of good health.

1. Insurance

The Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

1. Service incurred death, injury or illness

If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contractor, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Individual Consultants and Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

1. Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.

If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

1. Penalties for Underperformance

Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each instalment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

1. Termination of Contract

This contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph 10, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph 10.

1. Taxation

UNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form (which can be retrieved at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultant, Development of Child Protection Policy Paper on Violence against Children” by 03 February 2014. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate will not be considered.This consultancy is also being advertised to engage an institution. Please find tender notice at https://www.ungm.org/

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Dec 2013

Consultant, Protection of children against violence in the Post-2015 Development Agenda – Child Protection Section

1. Background

Violence – in the home, schools, care and justice institutions, the workplace and the community – is an everyday reality for millions of girls and boys worldwide. UNICEF is mandated to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential, including by protecting children from all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation. In doing this, UNICEF is guided by the provisions and principles of the CRC. The core of UNICEF’s new strategic plan for 2014-2017 places protection of children from all forms of violence at its core. UNICEF is working to place the issue high on the priority list within the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

The work of the Child Protection Section within UNICEF is driven by the 2008 Global Child Protection Strategy – a rights-based approach which calls for the development of a protective environment where children are free from harm. The strategy is founded on two main pillars: 1) promoting and strengthening child protection systems, and 2) supporting positive social change. Within this framework, the main functions of the Child Protection Section in New York Headquarters (NYHQ) in relation to the promotion and protection of children from violence include: 1) support to Regional Offices (ROs) and Country Offices (COs) to develop, strengthen and implement their programmes; 2) efforts to further global advocacy; and 3) establishment and strengthening of global and regional partnerships.

UNICEF is leading a new global initiative to End Violence against Children. Launched in July 2013, UNICEF’s End Violence against Children initiative urges ordinary citizens, lawmakers and governments to speak out more forcefully and take action to fight violence against children. It calls on all partners to join global, national or local movements to end violence against children. The initiative supports the follow-up process to the 2006 UN Study on Violence against Children and the implementation of its recommendations. Within the context of an ever growing recognition of the urgent need to address violence against children, UNICEF has a critical role to play to bring its global voice and experience to reinforce the growing momentum to end violence against children; channel public outrage at acts of violence into constructive efforts to change the lives of children; connect and engage people to tackle violence against children and its causes in their own communities; and show how UNICEF’s work is impacting on children.

With this role, it is imperative that UNICEF sets the standard in terms of building a body of evidence at the global level on effective strategies to prevent and respond to violence against children, to share within UNICEF and among partners. In recent years, there has been an increased recognition that more evidence is needed on the magnitude, nature and consequences of violence against children, as well as documentation of effective strategies on how to address violence. UNICEF and partners have made efforts to collect data on violence against children. However, there remains a pressing need for reliable data on violence; and to establish a more robust evidence base on strategies for an effective policy and programme response.

UNICEF is a member of the Post-2015 Development Agenda child-focused agencies (CFA). In March 2013, six of the leading child-focused agencies came together for joint advocacy efforts to influence the Post-2015 Development Agenda. The Post-2015 Development Agenda is anticipated to be an important guiding force for development planning and priority setting at local, national and global levels over the next several years, following the adoption of a framework in the year 2015. UNICEF, as a member of the CFA, is committed to advocating that any new agenda for sustainable development must protect the rights and well-being of all children, including those most vulnerable and marginalized, without discrimination of any kind or for any reason. Specifically, as a member of the CFA sub-group on violence, UNICEF is committed to the priority theme of protection of children from violence and harm. The members of the sub-group look to UNICEF for active participation. Concerted involvement by UNICEF in the sub-group and efforts to ensure violence is prioritized in the Post-2015 Development Agenda, will require significant preparation, conceptually, administratively and in terms of documentation and communication/media materials, over the coming year. UNICEF is well positioned to convene experts around this emerging issue.

Finally, Together for Girls is a global public-private partnership dedicated to ending violence against children, with a focus on sexual violence against girls. Launched in 2009 at the Clinton Global Initiative, the partnership includes five UN agencies, including UNICEF, the U.S. government and the private sector. This multi-sector partnership has three pillars of work: (1) conducting and supporting national surveys on the magnitude and impact of violence against children; (2) supporting coordinated program actions in response to the data; and (3) leading global advocacy and public awareness efforts to draw attention to the problem and promote evidence-based solutions. Both to strengthen the technical response of the Together for Girls partnership while linking efforts to UNICEF’s global End Violence initiative, [UNICEF is leading] the organization of a global high level Violence against Children meeting. The principal purpose of the 3 day meeting (end March 2014, Johannesburg, South Africa) is to help the initiative move from research to action – creating a process that can advance the progress in the prevention and response to violence against children. The meeting will provide a venue to document the experiences to date, share lessons learnt and most importantly, create a solid foundation that can be used as a springboard for mobilising resources and commitments for on-going programme response.

1. Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the team lead for the Social Norms and Protection of Children from Violence team, the purpose of the consultancy is to support programme efforts to address violence against children through improved documentation, synthesizing information on work in progress in the field supporting linkages with strategic partners. The consultant will help to sustain and build on the momentum on UNICEF’s global initiative to End Violence against Children, including through positioning work in progress in the field with the innovation on the issue and the global initiative; and to ensure the issue of protection of violence against children features high on the priority list within the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

The consultancy is to contribute to:

i) Building programme evidence in the area of violence against children to date, including documentation of programme experience through regular updates/communications to the field, to identify effective strategies and lessons learned on how to prevent and respond to violence;

ii) Development of technical programming tools on prevention and response to violence against children; including finalization of toolkit on violence against children (in collaboration with Division of Communication), a user-friendly donor issue brief; and technical inputs for preparation of briefing notes on issues related to violence against children;

iii) Increased awareness raising and advocacy on violence against children, particularly through technical assistance and support to Post-2015 Development Agenda Child-Focused Agencies;

iv) Preparation of the global high level Together for Girls Violence against Children meeting: ‘From Research to Action: Advancing Prevention and Response to Violence against Children’ (end March 2014, Johannesburg, South Africa), working closely with Child Protection Specialist, Exploitation and Violence; and external partners.

1. Expected results

Specifically, the consultant is expected to deliver:

i) End Violence against Children initiative Programme Response

• Updated resources, including issue brief pertaining to violence against children; and finalization of toolkit on violence against children (in collaboration with Division of Communication to support the End Violence initiative);

• Repository of documentation of programme experience to identify effective strategies and lessons learned on how to prevent and respond to violence, compiled from regular updates/communications to the field; and

• Provision of technical support for the milestones in the End Violence against Children initiative (April and June 2014).

• Establish and maintain knowledge gateway, capturing information from CO’s, RO’s, Division of Communication and the Child Protection team.

ii) Violence prevention and response in the Post-2014 Development Agenda

• Provision of technical support into Post-2015 Development Agenda child-focused agencies (CFA) events, including the joint Open Working Group side event on children and inequalities and violence against children (February 2014); and proposed meetings around the UN Commission on the Status of Women (March 2014); and the Office of the President of the General Assembly (spring 2014);

• Preparation of UNICEF communication and advocacy materials for events/meetings related to violence in the Post-2015 Development Agenda; and

• Participation in and follow up to bi-weekly Post-2015 Development Agenda Child-Focused Agencies (violence sub-group) meetings.

iii) Programme response to Violence against Children

• Assist towards the preparation of the global high level Together for Girls Violence against Children meeting: ‘From Research to Action: Advancing Prevention and Response to Violence against Children’ (end March 2014, Johannesburg, South Africa); working closely with Child Protection Specialist, Exploitation and Violence; and external partners

1. The estimated duration of the contract will be from 3 February 2014 to 30 June 2014. The assignment will be undertaken in [81] days over this period.

2. Expected results: (measurable results)

The consultant will be expected to provide a summary report on activities/initiatives undertaken/completed on a monthly basis as the following:

Deliverables Estimated number of days (4 days/week) DeadlineMonthly report on activities, results, and outputs 15 28 February 2014Monthly report on activities, results, and outputs 16 31 March 2014Monthly report on activities, results, and outputs 18 30 April 2014Monthly report on activities, results, and outputs 16 31 May 2014Monthly report on activities, results, and outputs 16 30 June 2014TOTAL 81

1. Key competences, technical background, and experience required

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, law or relevant related discipline• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience working at the national and international levels in Child Protection or related field• Strong understanding of child protection systems and social norms, with a particular focus on violence against children • Demonstrated experience with writing analytical strategic communications or advocacy papers• Knowledge and experience managing complex multi-stakeholder partnerships• Excellent analytical, communication, writing skills• Fluency in English and another UN working language

1. Location

The consultant will be based at NYHQ. No travel is expected.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and P 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultancy on Protection of children against violence in the Post-2015 Development Agenda” by 30 December, 5:00pm EST. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

Organization: Trócaire
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

End-of-Programme Evaluation of the Kenya Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response Programme

PERIOD: Jan – Feb 2014 (Maximum 30 days)

Background Trócaire Kenya has been implementing a programme seeking to promote gender equality through Gender Based Violence prevention and response in Kenya since 2011. The programme brings together partners working to prevent and respond to GBV at different levels from the grassroots to national. It is informed by;• Findings of the previous programme phase of 2007-09 (PPD KEN06-03) • National Framework Towards Response and Prevention of GBV in Kenya December – 2009• Government of Kenya, Strategic Plan 2008-2012, (Ministry of Gender, Children & SocialDevelopment)• Trócaire Gender Equality Policy and Strategy 2009-14• Programme specific baseline of 2010• Current phase 2011-2014 Programme Proposal Document (PPD)- KEN1001
• Mid-term review of 2012

The GBV ProgrammeIn line with the Trócaire Gender Equality Policy and Strategy 2009-14 and a programme specific baseline of 2010 this programme has been working via a programmatic and partnership approach. Six partner organisations and Trócaire have been working together with a goal of empowering communities, influencing policy and legislation and effecting positive change relating to gender-based violence and discrimination. The programme is adopting several strategies; • undertaking service delivery at the community level aimed at ensuring survivors of GBV have access to quality psychological, legal, medical and other support services including trauma counselling, treatment and compiling of evidence for prosecution of perpetrators in 22 health facilities;
• communities’ education and capacity strengthening to engage more fully in GBV prevention and response; • local and national advocacy work - demanding more effective government response measures, while implementing existing legislation and re- informing it via practice, and research

By February 2014, the programme aims to have reached 6000 girls and boys, 4000 service providers, 2000 traditional and religious leaders and 9000 survivors of GBV.Programme Long Term OutcomeWomen and girls live safer lives due to reduced prevalence of GBV and improved response services

Objectives of the Programme a) To reduce acceptability and tolerance of all forms of GBV amongst targeted men, women, youth and leadersb) To improve the health and safety of GBV survivors due to a reduction in fear/stigma and greater access to justicec) To ensure women and girls have improved access to justice through strengthened implementation of GBV related laws and policies

Programme Outcomes from 2011 to 2012a) Outcome 1: Women and girls benefit from reduced acceptability and tolerance of all forms of GBV amongst targeted men, women, youth and leadersb) Outcome 2: GBV survivors have improved health and safety due to a reduction in fear/stigma and greater access to justicec) Outcome 3: Women and girls have improved access to justice through strengthened implementation of GBV related laws and policies

After November 2012 midterm review these outcomes were reviewed/revised as follows a) Outcome 1: Women and girls are protected from GBV in targeted communities and schoolsb) Outcome 2: Survivors of violence have improved health and access to justicec) Outcome 3: Five partners have greater organisational capacity in M&E and grant and finance management to effectively implement programmes to reduce women's and girl’s vulnerability to GBV

Purpose of the EvaluationThe end-of-programme evaluation is intended to assess the programme’s performance and achievements (outcome/impact) on GBV prevention and response over the period from March 2011- February 2014, illustrating change among select target groups to date, identifying best practices, deepening understanding of innovative approaches, and informing the programme design of the next phase 2014 – 2019. The value added role of Trócaire will also be assessed.

The evaluation will involve partners and an external consultant who will guide the process. The process shall provide an opportunity for partners to critically engage with each other in reviewing their work and learning from each other.

The end-of-programme evaluation report and findings will be used by Trócaire, partners and target groups in designing the next phase of the programme. The report will also be shared with relevant stakeholders especially women, men, boys and girls targeted by the programme, partner agencies, donors, CSOs and academic partners etc.

Scope and Focus of the EvaluationThe end-of-programme evaluation will focus on the following key issues and guiding questions:

Has there been a tangible and direct change among women and girls, men and boys in terms of progress against the outcomes indicators :

Evaluation Questions
What difference has the project made to people’s lives (what, who, where, when)? • To what degree have project outcomes been achieved? Were there any unexpected outcomes? • Who has benefited (women, men, girls and boys) and in what ways? • Are those changes (outcomes) relevant to people’s needs? Are they likely to be sustainable in the long term? • Have there been changes to policies, practice and attitudes of decision and policy makers to benefit the project’s target groups? • To what extent has the project contributed to the achievement of broader national and international policies, conventions, targets etc in Kenya?

How has the project made this difference? Approaches used by the project and implementing organisations: • What have been the most effective methodologies and approaches the organisation used to bring about changes to people’s lives? What has worked and what has not? What lessons have been learned? Who have they been shared with? • In what ways, and how much? Women and girls (and their respective organisations) are substantively involved in delivering the programme and making decisions, rather than being beneficiaries.• The nature, scale and impact of partners networking, working in collaboration and forming linkages on a local, national and even international basis.• Have there been achievements on partners’ advocacy efforts for strengthened legislation and policy that addresses gender related discrimination? • Has the project been cost effective?

Approaches used by Comic Relief• How have Comic Relief’s grant making policies and processes (e.g. how Comic Relief define their programme strategies and outcomes, how comic relief assess applications) helped or hindered the delivery of lasting change?

Methodology and ApproachIt is expected that the end-of-programme evaluation will be participatory, use a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches and that key target groups and stakeholders (including Comic Relief grants staff) will be meaningfully and fully involved in the evaluation. Among such techniques are:• Desk review of Kenya GBV programme documents• Field mission to consult partners, target groups and other stakeholders. Trócaire and partners will organize the visits and it is expected that the team will use an integrated quantitative and qualitative approach involving: questionnaires, direct observation, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and case studies so as to capture citizens’ voices as much as possible• Sampling: The consultant will identify the appropriate sampling techniques in consultation with Trócaire and partners. Gender disaggregation of the data will be incorporated in the sampling design

Areas of CoverageThrough the partnership approach Trócaire works with 6 partners in selected areas of Kenya which should provide the samples for the review. These areas and target groups are as follows:

• Caritas Kenya (Diocese of Nakuru - Marigat parish and Ngong - Nairege Enkare parish). Caritas diocesan leadership, diocesan staffs, diocesan communities (men, women, boys girls)

• Coalition of Violence against Women -COVAW (Nakuru and Kisumu)Legal officers, paralegals, local community leaders, women and girls

• The Cradle (Larger Suba district)Girls and teachers in specific schools including safe horizon clubs, Paralegals, local leaders, provincial administrators, police, district level departments and officials (education, security, judicial, children, police)

• Girl Child Network – GCN (Imenti south district)Women groups, Girls in specific school and teachers, paralegals, police, women, village elders, local leadership and institutions both governmental and non-governmental

• Liverpool VCT care and treatment -LVCT (22 service delivery points including 3 Gender based violence recovery centres (GBVRC) centres at KNH, Nakuru and Nyeri. Selected sites and Service providers (police, CHW, government health workers and sites, psycho-socio-health counsellors, survivors of GBV, governmental institutions and departments

• Men for The Equality of Men and Women- MEW (Tigania and Maara Districts)Target Groups: Meru traditional structure, men & boys, women & girls, village elders, local leadership and institutions both governmental and non-governmental

Based on this categorisation, the key areas to provide review samples will be agreed from the following logistically:1. Eastern – Meru and Embu counties 2. Nyanza – Kisumu, Homabay counties 3. Central – Kiambu and Nyeri counties 4. Rift Valley – Nakuru, Baringo and Narok counties 5. Nairobi - Nairobi county

Scope of WorkThe evaluation will assess all aspects of the work that has been delivered by the programme since 2011.

The consultant will be expected to undertake the following tasks: • Familiarize themselves with the GBV programme plans/framework etc• Participate in briefing and consultative meetings on the assignment
• Identify key sources of secondary information that can be used to supplement primary information gathered. Partners to provide available secondary data. • Determine with the partners the appropriate sample size, composition and locations where information will be collected. Sampling plan to be drafted by consultant and shared with the team for review and finalisation.• Develop the data collection tools in collaboration with Trócaire and the partners.• Train partners/Trócaire on the tools to be used in data collection• Conduct field work with all programme partners • Analyse the data• Draft the preliminary report for feedback from the wider evaluation group• Do the final analysis and report, setting out the key findings and recommendations.

DeliverablesThe following services and outputs are expected:• A detailed end-of-programme evaluation plan• Sampling plan• Detailed and comprehensive evaluation tools (quantitative and qualitative) to be used in data/ information collection. The tools should be discussed and agreed before utilization and thereafter be annexed to the report• Orientation/ training of partner staff participating in the evaluation • Debriefing session for management team• Comprehensive draft and final review reports, including data on the variables/indicators others identified by the consultancy • Soft copy of the data and data base of the primary data analyzed and used in the report

The ReportThe draft and final reports should be submitted in soft copy to Trócaire on an agreed date after completion of field work. The report should be clear and simply written, free of jargon.

The main body of the report should not exceed 30 pages and should include an executive summary and recommendations. Technical details should be confined to appendices, which should also include a list of informants and the evaluation team’s work schedule. Background information should only be included when it is directly relevant to the report’s analysis and conclusions.

The report’s authors should support their analysis of a project’s achievements with relevant data and state how this has been sourced. Recommendations should also include details as to how they might be implemented.

Logistics• Logistics: The consultant’s travel from base to the field and back after the end of the contract (including airport tax), food, and accommodation will be covered by Trócaire, being the lead agency• Professional fee: The team of consultant(s) will be paid depending on their qualification and agreed modalities with Trócaire • Tax and insurance: The consultants shall be responsible for their income tax and/or insurance during the assignment. Trócaire will deduct a 10% withholding tax from the consultant’s invoice and remit the tax to the Kenyan authorities.

A contract will be signed by the consultant (s) upon commencement of the review which will detail additional terms and conditions of service, aspects on inputs and deliverables.

DurationThe end-of-programme evaluation is expected to be carried out within a period of 30 days spread between January - February 2014

Outline of the ProposalProspective consultants are requested to submit technical and financial proposals using the following format:• Profile of the consultancy firm/consultant• Understanding and interpretation of the terms of reference• Approach and methodology• Work plan• Proposed budget in GBP or Kenya Shillings (exclusive of taxes)• Annexes - CVs of the key experts, copies of legal documents such as certificate of registration and PIN & VAT registration

Selection Criteria The evaluation will be carried out by an external consultant (s) and should demonstrate effectively the following core experience and competencies: • The external consultant(s) should have extensive experience in designing and leading on Gender Based Violence (GBV) related evaluations in the region especially in Kenya • Extensive knowledge and experience in applying participatory research techniques • Excellent command of English• Knowledge of partnership approaches • Evaluator(s) to submit an example (one) of evaluation completed when responding to the Terms of reference

Proposal SubmissionKindly submit a proposal, personal CV, one relevant sample of previous work, work-plan and budget to pgichuki@trocaire.or.ke by 15th October 2013

Clarifications regarding this TOR can be obtained on request

Annex 1: Further Evaluation QuestionsWhat difference has the project made to people’s lives (what, who, where, when)? • Overall assessment of attitudes and behaviour change (where possible picking up longer-lasting change as opposed to short-term, post-training changes)• Number of women and girls benefitting from the implementation of new laws• What numbers of those that identified fear/stigma as a barrier approached any of the recognized forms of support• Changes in women’s economic empowerment as a result of training as a result of the provision of materials and training by GCN• Actual changes in the lives of women and girls affected by, or at the risk of, violence• Changes in the prevalence, support for and impact of types of gender-based violence• Differentiate between domestic or intimate partner violence and GBV carried out by those outside the home.• To what extent has the project contributed to the achievement of broader national and international policies, conventions, targets etc in Kenya? • To what extent has the achievement of the changes/ outcomes been influenced by external context and other factors?

How has the project made this difference? Approaches used by the project and implementing organisations: • What was the overall theory of change for this project? Has it been effective in bringing about lasting change? Were there any gaps? • How has the type of organisations funded (e.g. user-led, social enterprise, national or international NGO), both UK and local, helped or hindered the delivery of lasting change? • How have relationships between partners throughout the relationship chain (looking at UK organization-local partner(s)-target groups) helped or hindered the delivery of change /outcomes? • How effective have the project’s management, monitoring, learning and financial systems been? How have they helped or hindered the delivery of lasting change?

Approaches used by Comic Relief: • How has Comic Relief’s approach to grant management (e.g. individual work with grant holders, and learning activities with other funded organisations) helped or hindered the delivery of lasting change? • How has the way Comic Relief used its organisational assets helped or hindered the delivery of change (e.g. use of the media, access to decision makers)? • Are there any other ways in which Comic Relief has helped or hindered the delivery of change? Ends/

How to apply:

Kindly submit a proposal, personal CV, one relevant sample of previous work, work-plan and budget to pgichuki@trocaire.or.ke by 15th October 2013