Avis d’appel d’offres : Etude de cadrage – inclusion des femmes et des jeunes dans les processus de négociation, de médiation et autres processus de construction de la paix en Afrique pour l’AFSC en Ethiopie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose of the Assignment

The AFSC Salama HUB Project is seeking the services of a consultant to undertake a scoping study on youth and women inclusion in negotiation and mediation peace building processes in Africa, specifically the HoA. The assignment should answer but not limited to the following questions:

  1. To what extent are women and youth involved in negotiations and mediation including other peacebuilding initiatives and process in the region?
  2. At what level are women and youth present in peacebuilding processes micro, macro meso and macro levels?
  3. Challenges and constraints facing women and youth participation in negotiations and mediation including other peacebuilding initiatives and process in the region?
  4. Recommendations for policies and laws that ensure women and youth are included at all levels of peacebuilding and decision-making processes.

Objectives of the study are but not limited to:

  • To find out the levels of involvement of women and youth in negotiations, mediation, and other peacebuilding processes in the region.
  • To investigate the gaps in women and youth involvement in negotiations, mediation, and other peacebuilding processes in the region.
  • To find out the constraints and challenges that women and youth face in negotiations, mediation, and other peacebuilding processes in the region.
  • To suggest recommendations for policy advocacy for the involvement of youth and women in negotiations, mediation, and other peacebuilding processes in the region.

Expected Outcomes and deliverables

  • A draft report with executive summary, findings, conclusions, and policy recommendations. This report should also address all the objectives and citing relevant statistics where possible, references to enable policy advocacy work in the region for their involvement.
  • A final report addressing any comments from AFSC Salama HUB office and regional office.

Logistical support during the assignment

AFSC will provide any necessary background documents prior to the commencement of the consultancy and any other required support for the assignment.

Period of Assignment

The work starts from 10th May – 31st May (20 working days)

Qualifications and skills

  • The qualified candidate should have at the minimum, Masters or PHD level of University in Peace Studies, International Studies, Political Science, gender and peace studies or other related disciplines.
  • At least 5-10 years’ experience in the field of peacebuilding with a special focus on negotiations, mediation peacebuilding process.
  • Extensive experience working with women and youth in peacebuilding.
  • Good comparative knowledge and understanding of conflicts, peace processes, peace agreements and political developments especially in the IGAD Region.
  • The consultant must also have knowledge and good understanding of negotiations, mediation, other peacebuilding process specifically at UN and Africa region, as well as relevant international and regional legal instruments, guidelines, that relate to inclusion of youth and women.
  • Good writing skills
  • Willingness to perform the consultancy for the stated period on the said date.

Application procedure

Send your updated profile; CV with references of similar work done; a technical proposal that shows the consultant’s understanding of the assignment; and a financial proposal for the assignment that indicates the professional fees and any logistical expectations of the assignment; all submitted by close of business on 3rd May 2023 to the Director Salama HUB Moses Chasieh – [email protected]: (preferable in Adobe PDF file).

African researchers are encouraged to apply.