Save the Children Conflict Analysis Consultancy - Borno & Yobe States Jobs in Nigeria
Save the Children Conflict Analysis Consultancy - Borno & Yobe States Jobs in Nigeria
SCI Nigeria is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive conflict analysis in the geographic locations covered by the G7 Education for Crisis-affected Girls, and IHA Humanitarian Response projects.
The objective of the conflict analysis is to generate data and evidence to better inform and provide the projects, and Canada/Nigeria program, with essential information for planning, and increase understanding of project activities undertaken in the conflict-affected states of Yobe and Borno.
Specifically, the conflict analysis will investigate critical dynamics, barriers and capacities, trends and interlinkages between conflict, education and nutrition, while also assessing key risks and windows for peace/social cohesion from which to formulate conflict-sensitive and adaptive program strategies for use during implementation.
Specific Objectives
Origins of conflict and inter-communal tensions
Key stakeholders involved, and their typology, interests/motivations, resources, allies, methods, leadership
Analyze how these actors relate with one another, including commonalities or faultlines between groups, and their attitude/behavior towards and influence on the conflict and/or relevant processes for peace or social cohesion
Sustaining factors (i.e. political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental factors) of conflict/tension
Analysis of the inter-play between SCI’s activities and the actors and sustaining factors of the conflict
Education: Specific focus should be given to aspects of the education sector that contribute to or exacerbate conflict, pose risks and those that promote social cohesion and contribute to positive peace gains.
Nutrition: Identify the difference in needs, constraints, concerns and capacities of girls, boys, women and men related to nutrition activities in the project target local government areas.
Provide information on the why we get more SAM admissions for boys than girls and to find out if there’s any reason why more boys can be malnourished.
Identify how nutrition outcomes for girls and boys under five years of age have been shaped and changed by conflict and inter-communal tensions in the zones of intervention, and if these changes have contributed to further conflict/tension.
Enduring drivers of social cohesion (or ‘connectors’)
To analyze the dynamics and trends of the conflict, including:
Most likely developments in the near and medium-term (6 – 18 months)
Triggers of change
Risk identification
Determining if and how COVID 19 is impacting the conflict in the area, and/or new and emerging inter-communal tensions or conflicts arising from the impact of COVID 19.
Highlighting any identified window of opportunities for de-escalation of tensions or peacebuilding that the education and nutrition interventions can take advantage of, if applicable.
Generate a conflict-sensitivity action plan, which includes the following
Recommendations for mitigation measures to be undertaken by SCI to counteract any negative impacts of SCI’s humanitarian action in the zones of intervention
Recommendations for optimization measures to be undertaken by SCI to reinforce drivers of cohesion, and expedient actions for utilizing windows of opportunity for de-escalation of tensions or peacebuilding within the zones of intervention
Recommendation on how any existing conflict-sensitive sector guidance (i.e. INEE Conflict Sensitive Education CSE Guidelines) can be built into key project activities.
Define high-level context monitoring indicators based on short to medium-term outlook and identified triggers for change or escalation of conflict/tensions.
Approach and Methodology
This research will be carried out by consultant with a working knowledge of northeastern Nigeria and proven experience with conflict analysis and conflict-sensitive programming.
The process will be consultative and based on principles of participation. Data collection for the conflict analysis should include secondary and primary data sources, and utilize quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Secondary data / Desk review
A review of documents pertaining to the humanitarian/conflict situation, particularly root causes and sustaining factors of the
ongoing conflict in Borno state and their intersection with current education and nutrition outcomes amongst girls and boys
Includes recent conflict analyses from partner agencies (if drafts or published versions are available).
A review of local laws, policies and strategies related to the target groups or the work of SCI Nigeria.
Mapping of existing documents and existing data on conflict sensitivity and nutrition and education that are relevant to this research (i.e. INEE Conflict Sensitive Education Guidelines, Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack, etc).
A review of the existing project-specific program frameworks, sectoral guidance and tool kits, the SCI Child Safeguarding policy, etc.
Primary source data/field research
Interviews, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, or questionnaires using survey link with relevant stakeholders. Stakeholders include but are not limited to:
Government agencies
INGOs, NGO, and Community Based Organizations (including youth and women’s groups)
Community leaders, religious leaders, community structures
Women, men, youth, boys and girls from the selected communities
Coordination bodies, including national Education, Nutrition and Protection Clusters, Access Working Group, Protection Working Group
Education Specific Stakeholders: Education Authorities, Teachers and School Administrators/Principals, Students and out-of-school youth (girls and boys), etc
Nutrition Specific stakeholders: Caregivers of u5, support groups members, Community leaders, Nutrition cluster, BSPHCB.
Use of participatory techniques for all data collection from communities. Participatory data collection should ensure meaningful participation of women, girls, boys and men.
Observations and any additional data collection techniques and analysis tools to be determined by the researcher/consultant (should be elaborated in the consultant proposal).
Competencies
Functional Competencies
Track record in developing, conducting and reporting on various types of assessments or evaluations including qualitative and quantitative data collection for international NGOs
Excellent existing network of contacts and proven ability to build strong relationships with local authorities in Borno and Yobe State, and other local actors, using interpersonal skills to network effectively;
Excellent analytical, negotiating, and communication skills;
Excellent writing, reporting and presentation skills;
Excellent command of English required; any local languages (Kanuri/Hausa) highly desired
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualifications
Post Graduate University Degree in social science, sociology, political science, Conflict Resolution and peacebuilding, or in any other related field.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in conducting conflict analysis exercises;
Proven knowledge and experience in peacebuilding and conflict prevention mechanisms at the local and national levels and a good understanding of gender sensitivities is essential
Knowledge or experience working in the Basic Education, and Nutrition Sectors an asset
Previous experience working with Borno and Yobe State authorities, local actors and non-government organizations;
Proven working experience in the conflict context in Northeast Nigeria is an asset
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Conflict Analysis Consultancy - Borno & Yobe States Jobs in Nigeria
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