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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Training on Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction approach

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Terms of Reference
Training on Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction approach
Location: Marsabit
Background: VSF Germany is implementing a 36 month EU funded project in Laisamis and Saku sub-counties of Marsabit County. The title of the project is Community Action for Improved Drought Response Resilience(CAIDRR) and Covers Marsabit central and Laisamis Sub-counties respectively. The overall objective of the programme is ‘to contribute towards improving food security in ASAL livelihoods through enhanced response and resilience to drought’. The action is being implemented through a consortium of three NGOs (Community Initiatives Facilitation and Assistance-CIFA; Water Right Foundation-WRF and VSF Germany – being Lead agency).
Expected results
Result 1: Capacities and systems for local preparedness, response to asset protection and management actions are improved.
Result 2: Access to services and management of livelihood resources and assets are improved.
Result 3: Communities contribute to knowledge exchange and policy influence
Based on recommendations from the recent mid-term review and in order to enable the implementing team effectively implement component for result 1 indicated above, VSFG intends to engage consultancy services to train the project staff,and Community resources persons (Community based facilitators)and selected County government staffs on Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) approach that will build community ownership and capacitate local stakeholders to be the primary implementers of DRR. The training will entail classroom theory and practical demonstration at the community level.
Assignment Objective
· To increase capacity and skillsof CAIDRR programme implementers in use of CMDRR approach in delivery of the DRR component of the project.
· Facilitate a review of DRR processes already undertaken and advises on how best to strengthen them to ensure they are in line with good CMDRR practices and principles.
Duration of the assignment
· Start date: 11th - 26th July 2016 for 12 days ( 7 training days, 1 day preparation, 2 days field visits, 2 days report writing) in the month of June 2016
· Preferred training dates: 16th -22nd July 2016.
Scope of Work The workshop facilitator should impart skills which will enable the project team to effectively facilitate communities using a CMDRR approach. By the end of the training, the implementation team should have the skills to support the communities through four basic and essential steps of CMDRR:
· Participatory Multi-hazard Risk Assessment and Analysis (PDRA&A)
· Development of Risk Reduction Measures
· Building strong Community Organizations and fostering social mobilization
· Participatory Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (with particular consideration of marginalized groups such as women, youth and people with disabilities).
b) The consultant will train the CAIDRRimplementation team on concepts and rationale and added value in use of CMDRR approach and how to integrate it with other resilience building methodologies such as Agro-Pastoral Field Schools (A-PFS), Village community banking and Participatory disease surveillance.
Methodology
· Workshop with staff
· Demonstration of CMDRR approach at the community level
· Hold plenary review and support strategic planning for the delivery of pending DRR activities and develop work plan to strengthen existing DRR activities
Outputs
· Training plan and presentations including classroom training using participatory approaches.
· A trainer’s manual that will serve as a guide for current and future project staff (can be a summary of training presentations and notes).
· Practical demonstration of the CMDRR approach at the community level (through facilitation of the community)
· Training report (3 neatly color printed where necessary copies; 1 Soft copy saved in a compact Disk -CD) copies including work plan for strengthening DRR activities in earlier reached community and using CMDRR approach in pending communities.
Qualifications
· Degree on DRR or related field
· 5 years’ experience implementing DRR programmes including community led/managed and child centered DRR initiatives.
· Experience in facilitating DRR (including community led/managed and livestock livelihoods DRR, and understanding of EDE programming framework) training.
· Preferably experience working in ASALs in Kenya.
Payment for the Work Done.
a. Consultancy fee shall be paid once assigned task is completed and final report approved by VSFG
b. Payment will be based on actual time spent by the consultant at the project site, verified by the daily attendance sheet as recorded by VSF Germany Project Manager in charge.
c. Consultant shall be required to provide original invoice and deliverable indicated in the expected outputs to facilitate payment
What the consultant will provide:
a. Own staff to assist in the works.
b. If accommodated within VSF-G compound he/she will adhere to laid down rules and regulations. ttom\"h{6\<

HOW TO APPLY:
How to apply
Interested consultant/firms are requested to read and strictly follow the detailed Terms of Reference and submit both technical and financial proposals together with the Consultancy Firm profile and the profile of the Consultant (s) to implement this assignment not later than 20th June, 2016. The proposals should be placed in a sealed envelope marked: ‘SHARE PROJECT-CMDRR TRAINING’ and addressed to theHead of HR and AdminVSF Germany. P. O. Box 25653-00603, Nairobi Kenya. It can also be sent through e-mail to: admin_hr@vsfg.org

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