We are looking for a highly qualified and independent consultant to Promote Youth Resilience in Southeast Tunisia.
Who are we?
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by vulnerable people affected by conflict and instability all over the world. Danish Demining Group (DDG) is the branch of DRC that focuses on human security programming. DDG strives to identify safety and security needs from the perspective of those living with conflict and to help them find non-violent solutions. These go beyond traditional mine action activities to include Armed Violence Reduction (AVR). AVR programming specifically seeks to engage communities in developing durable solutions to local safety and security challenges.
DRC/DDG has been working in the region in Libya and Tunisia since 2011. In 2014, DDG started a project in border towns in southeast Tunisia to address community security and resilience, aiming to improve relationships between communities and security providers and mitigate the risks facing local youth.
With support from the European Commission and Canada, DDG recently entered a new phase of its programming, and is seeking a qualified Interim Field Administrator to support the projects.
About the job
The goal of this consultancy is to support DDG to design an evidence-based theory of change to promote the resilience of youth in the marginalized regions of Ben Guerdane and Dhehiba in southeast Tunisia. This process will build on extensive qualitative research on youth perceptions and experiences of risks in the local context (including dangerous migration, armed criminality, and violent extremism) as well as their perceptions and experiences of resilience. The process will also draw on the results of a series of actor mapping workshops with youth to understand the individuals who influence them towards risky or resilient behaviors. The theory of change workshop will seek to engage both international staff (including the Project Manager and Project Officer) and national staff, who comprise DDG’s field teams and regularly work with local youth. The product of the theory of change workshop will be used to inform current programming as well as the development of future projects. Notably, the theory of change will be delivered back to youth and other key local stakeholders as a framework for a participatory process of designing forthcoming activities to promote the resilience of local youth.
The consultancy will consist of approximately 8 days of work, with the workshop scheduled for 15th and 16th of May 2017 in Zarzis, Tunisia.
Responsibilities
- Review of existing documentation, including the youth research report, youth actor mapping workshop reports, and field reports from other DDG activities with youth, as well as other external research on the local context [3 days]
- Design and delivery of a 2-day theory of change workshop with DDG international and national staff to develop a theory of change [2 days
- Production of a written report detailing DDG’s theory of change to promote the resilience of youth [3 days].
About you
The goal of this consultancy is to support DDG to design an evidence-based theory of change to promote the resilience of youth in the marginalized regions of Ben Guerdane and Dhehiba in southeast Tunisia. This process will build on extensive qualitative research on youth perceptions and experiences of risks in the local context (including dangerous migration, armed criminality, and violent extremism) as well as their perceptions and experiences of resilience. The process will also draw on the results of a series of actor mapping workshops with youth to understand the individuals who influence them towards risky or resilient behaviors. The theory of change workshop will seek to engage both international staff (including the Project Manager and Project Officer) and national staff, who comprise DDG’s field teams and regularly work with local youth. The product of the theory of change workshop will be used to inform current programming as well as the development of future projects. Notably, the theory of change will be delivered back to youth and other key local stakeholders as a framework for a participatory process of designing forthcoming activities to promote the resilience of local youth.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- At least 5 years of experience in project design and theory of change methodologies
- At least 5 years of experience working with NGOs on community development, particular expertise on youth programming desirable
- Demonstrated experience conducting workshops with both national and international staff on theories of change
- Masters degree in social science, political science, or related field
Ideally, you will also have:
- English and French – required
- Arabic – desirable
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant an 8 days’ contract. You must be available to start work from 5th of May 2017 and be willing and able to work remotely, with visit to Zarzis, Tunis.
How to apply:
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the following link: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId….
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) and a written sample of a Theory of Change. Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected]
Applications close 30/04/2017.
Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Britt Sloan at [email protected]
Please note that applications sent directly to Britt Sloan will not be considered.
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