Background:
Concern has since 2012 employed Community Conversations as an approach to mobilize and involve communities to discuss community concerns. One of the biggest challenges experienced has been low participation of young men in community dialogues. To address this shortcoming, Concern Worldwide opted to use Moran and Men Base Circles as an approach of involving young men in addressing community concerns. In June 2014, Concern Worldwide developed Moran and Men Base Circle draft manuals in preparation for implementation. The draft manuals are awaiting print.
Objective:
To edit the Men and Moran Base draft manuals that is grammar and coherence; and develop the forward, introduction and epilogue for the same.
Methodology and Technical Approach:
The consultant will:
- Review of the copies of the draft manuals provided by Concern Worldwide.
- Edit the draft manuals to ensure correctness of grammar
- Presentation of the draft for approval before printing
Expected Outputs/Deliverables:
- Properly edited Men and Moran Base Circle manual
Consultant’s Profile or Qualifications:
- A degree in Social Sciences, Literature, Communications or related field
- Five (5) years’ experience in manual development and editing
- Five (5) years’ experience in formatting manuals Practical experience in participatory methodologies
How to apply:
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should send their cover letter, demonstration of technical capability, financial proposal and contacts of at least three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise addressed to the HR Manager, Concern Worldwide, Nairobi to the following email address:nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Moran and Men Base Circle Draft Manuals’
The closing date for EOIs is Sunday, 26th October 2014. Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis, we may invite qualified candidates for interviews and offer the position to the successful candidate before the closing date.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for presentations.
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation
