Short Term Consultancy-IAWG Q&A Sub-group Accountability Mapping Consultant
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The Inter-Agency Working Group (IAWG) is a forum for regional organisations (NGOs, the International Federation of the Red Cross and United Nations agencies) and was formed to enhance information exchange and regional coordination in order to respond to emergencies in a timely and cost efficient manner. The IAWG secretariat is hosted by the Save the Children International one of the member agency.
The IAWG Quality & Accountability sub groupbackground
The group was formed with the main objective of ensuring that the member organisations have the capacity to ensure their projects are of the highest quality and accountability to populations, staff and donors is enhanced. The sub-group works closely with Sphere, HAP and People in Aid.
The IAWG-Quality and Accountability Sub group is seeking for an experienced consultant to undertake an assignment leading to production of a full report detailing the findings of the mapping exercise on the quality and accountability initiatives in the region.
The Quality & Accountability Sub-Group wishes to outline major important learnings and best practices in the region. To achieve this, the Sub-Group will recruit a skilled person to review what the IAWG and others have produced in relation to quality and accountability learning, research, best practices etc. in the region over recent years.
Objective of the consultancy
The objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the Q&A through Improved learning and exchange on best practices among agencies and Government institutions
Scope of Mapping Review:
The mapping review will consider evidence and learning produced by a variety of actors in the region and set out a summary of main issues and findings e.g. a review of executive summaries, conclusions and recommendations along with face to face discussion with key informants. Actors to be considered:
Reporting
The consultant shall report to the Q&A sub Group co-Chairs.
He/ She will also have to produce a full report detailing the findings of the mapping exercise described above and recommendations (format to be agreed with Q&A co-Chair at the beginning of the assignment).
Timeframe
The duration of the assignment shall be for one month, starting in April 2014.
Methodology and Management of the Consultancy
The consultancy will mainly involve review of secondary data and documents produced by the respective institutions. Electronic communication will constitute a vital part of the work and will be considered official. It will also include setting up meetings and interviews with key stakeholders based in Nairobi and to consult them in revising the first draft of the documents as well as to make a presentation of the finalised document.
The final documents will be submitted in both hard and soft copies to Q&A Sub group co-chairs and Save the Children International.
The management and control of the consultancy and the copyright over its output is vested upon the Q&A sub-group co-chairs.
Required professional qualifications and experience
The consultant must possess the following qualifications and experience:
§ Post graduate degree in social sciences or other related fields
§ At least seven years’ experience in imparting knowledge, working with regional or international NGOs and UN bodies
§ Extensive knowledge and experience of Quality and Accountability standards and initiatives in the East African Region.
§ Track record of delivering articles, reports and high quality documents within agreed timeframe
Submitting expressions of interest
Interested individuals must submit a technical and financial proposal of a maximum of five (5) pages, which will be assessed, based on the following criteria
- A cover letter introducing the consultant and how the skills and competencies above are met. Concrete examples should be provided as appropriate.
- An outline including proposed methodology, time schedule and work plan for the mapping.
- A CV detailing relevant skills and experience, including 3 referees and their contact details.
- One or two examples of articles, report or documents prepared by the consultant.
- Reasonable budget breakdown with clear cost considerations.
Gender Mainstreaming:
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org by close of business on 15th April 2014
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TOR for Review of Mapping of accountability interventions in the region
1.Rationale:
The Q&A Sub-Group wishes to outline major important learnings and better practice in the region. To achieve this, the Sub-Group will recruit a skilled person to review what the IAWG and others have produced in relation to quality and accountability learning, research, better practice etc. in the region over recent years.
2.Scope of Mapping Review:
The mapping review will consider evidence and learning produced by a variety of actors in the region and set out a summary of main issues and findings e.g. a review of executive summaries, conclusions and recommendations along with face to face discussion with key informants. Actors to be considered:
2.1.1TCBG Sub-Group: Training reports, achievements etc.
2.1.2FSNWG: Substantial work done on a range of issues can be sourced through the FSNWG website. Noting that it is co-chaired by FAO and IGAD, it is an important agency and governmental reference in the region. Important to focus on the Working Differently workshop and reports.
2.1.3DLCI (formerly REGLAP): Over the past few years has produced a series of research / learning published reports and documents and facilitated a range of round-table discussions in conjunction with the IAWG, FSNWG, UNDP, NDMA etc. Reports can be sourced on the DLCI website.
2.1.4UNDP ‘COBRA’: A significant initiative to establish a common approach to data gathering and analysis.
2.1.5ECB II: The ECB project is closed. However, important documents were produced over a number of years including the Good Enough Guide (GEG), the DRR Toolkit etc. All documents are available on the ECB website or through the Q&A Sub-Group. Important to note that ECB II was developed in collaboration with the IAWG (TCBG & Q&A)
2.1.6The East Africa Academy: The TOR for the academy is an important reference point as it tries to set out the scope and range of issues to be addressed in the region. The situation is flux and so provides an important benchmark for agency thinking
2.1.7IPC: IPC and other tools provide a backdrop to regional and country analysis of the changing face of emergencies in the region using a common classification tool. It is used extensively (among other tools) by the FSNWG
2.1.8The NDMA: This is a governmental body specific to Kenya – not regional. However, there are important learnings from it as it attempts to coordinate and manage communication and stakeholder engagement at county and national levels in Kenya. It is part funded by the EU. Link to REGLAP is important as reports set out challenges and opportunities of working with government.
2.1.9IGAD (noting link to FSNWG): The regional inter-governmental body is playing an increasingly important role on accountability. Various documents and reports can be downloaded from the IGAD website
2.1.10UNISDR: Leading on DRR and DRRAP initiatives and learning both regionally and globally. Important learning and research produced by that sub-group. Materials produced can be provided upon request.
2.1.11Transparency International: Refer to reports and strategic approaches to address a major challenge e.g. stakeholder engagement, reporting mechanisms
2.1.12CALP: A significant IAWG Sub-Group with regular high attendance at meetings to review and address challenges relating to Cash Transfer. It brings together a variety of cash transfer associations – reports and findings available on their website
2.1.13UN OCHA-a close collaboration with IAWG for many years
2.1.14ACAPS: produces regular regional updates. Important statistical reference
2.1.15Workshop & Share Fair 2012: Sylvie Roberts & Astrid Devalon (in association with Q&A) produced a series of reports following inter-agency global and regional workshops and Share Fair events – available through Q&A Sub-group.
2.1.16Joint Standards Initiative: Is now called the Humanitarian Standards (HAP & PIA) following the pull out of SPHERE. The thinking behind the formation of JSI is documented and, as discussed at the last meeting, there are plans to take forward the HS mandate.
2.1.17Real Time Evaluations (RTE): Significant documents as they shed light on major challenges facing the humanitarian sector following recent droughts of 2011 etc.
3.Reporting
The consultant shall report to the Q&A sub Group co-Chairs.
He/ She will also have to produce a full report detailing the findings of the mapping exercise described above and recommendations (format to be agreed with Q&A co-Chair at the beginning of the assignment).
4.Timeframe
The duration of the assignment shall be for one month, starting in April 2014.
How to apply:
Qualified Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org by close of Business on
15th April 2014.
15th April 2014.