Project Background :
Rationale for the Project :
Action Against Hunger being the leading organization in a consortium which comprises CARE international, Search for common ground and group URD, is implementing resilience activities aimed at improving economic and social inclusion and recovery in the Lake Chad region across Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. Part of the RESILAC project’s intervention plan includes strengthening of institutional capacities and actions towards sustainable development, social cohesion and economic recovery in Kukawa, Monguno and Jere LGAs of Borno state.
In Nigeria the RESILAC project is developed along 4 main pillars :
- Strengthening human capital, ensuring social cohesion and supporting conflict transformation ;
- Economic Recovery, through support to agricultural value chains and youth employment ;
- Enhancing institutional action in project implementation and governance of economic processes ;
- Production of useful knowledge for assuring quality project activities in a crises context and to support the decision-making process of the local actors .
Geographical scope covered by the analysis :
The geographical scope of the analysis will cover Borno state – Kukawa, Monguno and Jere LGAs of Borno state. (subject to change depending on security concerns).
Purpose and objectives of the study :
Objectives of the study :
Specific objectives :
The specific Objective of the assessment is to provide
- Through a participatory approach, identify the key challenges/needs for the LGAs ;
- A detailed analysis of identified gaps of the institutional structures of the three LGAs (Jere, Monguno and Kukawa) assessed ;
- Capacity-building activities and recommendations designed for the targeted LGAs based on institutional demand and priorities.
Profile of the Evaluator :
The study will be carried out by a consultant with the following profile:
- Masters qualification in a discipline related to political science, sociology, anthropology or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of graduate qualification ;
- Proved experience (at least 5 years) in capacity assessment related programming ;
- Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with a willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative approach ;
- Extensive experience in data management and analysis, including data collection tools design, database design, management, and data quality checks ;
- Extensive experience in quantitative, qualitative analysis, and social and political economic analysis ;
- Sound and mature understanding of the role of Local government actions in community and nations development ;
- Robust experience in applying participatory methods of data collection and validation and in recommending solutions that are context specific and community-adaptive ;
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties with tact and diplomacy ;
- Strong personal discipline and capacity to respect deadlines, even if under pressure ;
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language (oral and written) ;
- Ability to communicate effectively in local languages (Hausa and/or Kanuri is a strong asset ;
- The ability to work closely in a team, to be patient, adaptable, flexible and able to improvise and work in an environment that is often stressful and potentially volatile ;
- Willingness to travel in difficult circumstances ;
- Understanding the social and economic context of North Eastern Nigeria is an added advantage ;
- Relevant experience in a similar assessment in Nigeria is preferred ;
- Proved international experience would be an asset .
Application procedure :
All interested consultants should send expression of interest electronically before 14th of August 2019 12 am Nigerian Time to : supply.ng@acf-international.org in order to receive the full ToR. Proposal without request of the full ToR will not accepted.