Organizational Background

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments, empowers people, and strengthens institutions to realize justice and promote peace and sustainable development. IDLO is the only global intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law and access to justice.

With its headquarters in Rome, Italy, a Branch Office in The Hague, and Permanent Observer Missions to the United Nations in New York and Geneva, IDLO carries out policy advocacy, research, and learning, as well as rule of law and justice programs in countries through 18 Country Offices operating in every region of the world.

The IDLO, in collaboration with other consortium members, is promoting a reformed and modernized Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system through the establishment and operationalization of a new ADR Centre in Somaliland under the Program ‘Strengthening the social contracts through access to justice” funded by the Government of the Netherlands (Also known as Damal Programme). The programme aims to foster the social contract in Somaliland by increasing the legitimacy of justice institutions.

The overall goal of the programme is expected to be achieved through three (3) intermediate outcomes: (1) improved access to an Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) mechanism and referral pathways, especially for vulnerable groups; (2) enhanced access to formal justice for vulnerable groups through holistic support to gender-based violence (GBV) survivors and affected communities; and (3) increased participation of citizens in Somaliland in accountability processes relating to the provision of security and justice. The specific mandate of each Centre is to facilitate the practice of ADR and settle claims and disputes at the community level, facilitating and increasing access to justice for the local population, particularly vulnerable categories.

The Position

IDLO seeks a short-term SGBV and Gender Technical Advisor to provide partners and ADR center staff with technical and advisory support on providing holistic, survivor-centered, and quality GBV services for survivors and victims of SGBV in the Damal programme target areas. This technical advice will include standardization of training and awareness-raising material and building the capacity of partners on important protection concepts such as Protection from Sexual Harassment, and case management processes.

Period of Consultancy:

The consultant will be based in Somaliland and is expected to work 40 days

The Specific objective of the training:

Under the direct supervision of the Field program manager, the advisor will collaborate with other Damal programme staff and implementing partners based in Somaliland. The advisor shall:

• Provide detailed action plans for providing technical support to Damal Programme partners and ADR center staff including clear approaches, capacity building plan, and awareness-raising plan.
• Provide technical support and guidance to Damal Programme partners and ADR center staff on developing standardized awareness-raising materials on SGBV prevention, mitigation, and associated risks.
• Advice on approaches to enhance the Inclusion of gender equality and women empowerment in all relevant Damal program activities.
• Advice on ways to Improve gender equality outputs through supporting programme staff for greater attention to gender perspectives.
• Provide training to the Ministry of Justice ADR unit and Damal Programme Partners, ADR center staff, women-led community management committees, and women’s CBOs members on SGBV core concepts and principles, risk identification, GBV mitigation measures, GBV case management, and referral pathways as per the SGBV sub-section of ADR center SOPs and Training Manual.

Scope of financial Proposal and Schedule of Payments

The Advisor will be offered a lump sum fee plus travel costs, accommodation, and subsistence allowance during work assignments (where applicable)

List Deliverables

The SGBV and Gender advisor is expected to perform all the following deliverables:

• Three pages Inception report detailing the proposed methodology and agreed work plan submitted within 5 days from the date of signing the Contract
• Meeting notes from the one to one meeting with local partners and ADR center staff analyzing their training needs
• Ten pages report covering summaries of approaches, capacity building plans, and awareness-raising plans for partners and ADR center staff.
• Weekly reports providing updates from training (such as the composition of attendees, notable discussions, or reflections), are to be submitted to the PM every Monday morning. Reports will be a minimum of 2 pages and are to be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format. A sample template will be provided.
• Training deliverable
• Provide training to implemented partners.
• Detailed training plan (including objectives, methodology to be adopted, training modules, and schedule), to be sent in Microsoft Word format via electronic submission to the PM within five days after the signature of the agreement. The training plan should be a minimum of 5 pages.
• PowerPoint presentations, as well as training, approaches for participants (i.e., case studies, group work, brainstorming, discussions, etc.), to be sent via electronic submission to the PM for review and input.
• Pre-/post-test evaluation form to be utilized for each training session as well as completed pre-/post-test evaluation sheets. Completed forms to be sent via electronic submission to the PM.
• Report on assignment including an analysis of consultancy achievements, pre/post evaluation results, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for the future. The report should be at least 20 pages in length and will be submitted electronically within 15 days of completion of activities to the PM in Microsoft Word format.

Competencies

To deliver these above-mentioned objectives and the associated scope of work, IDLO is searching for a candidate with the following skills and experience:

1. Excellent knowledge and understanding of SGBV and Gender inclusion: IDLO and its partners operate in complex environments and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects. To deliver long-term outcomes (scale-up, replication, sustainability, etc.) and help the program develop a reputation for excellence (responsive, pioneering, professional, etc.) the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a deep conceptual understanding of SGBV and Gender.
2. Extensive experience in SGBV and gender training. The Damal program is setting up a number of ADR centers and Capacity development for local IPs. The successful candidate is expected to provide gender training for local partners. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a proven track record of delivery, which will allow them to build on this work.
3. Excellent knowledge and experience of training, one on one monitoring, and coaching others in gender Issues, systems and activities. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their potential to provide targeted support to Damal local IPs as well as specific partner’s staff members to build in-house gender capacity and improve the coherence of the program activities.

Ideal Candidate profile

Education and work experience

• Proven experience of addressing gender inequality and gender-based violence in multiple contexts.
• Five years of work experience in the gender field, access to justice, legal field, and other related fields.
• Advanced Master’s degree and equivalent education in Gender, Law, Social work, International Human Rights, or any other related field

Language Skills

• Fluent oral and writing in English.

Specific Technical Skills and competencies:

• Excellent writing skills in English.
• Excellent knowledge of the African traditional justice system and ability to interact with government officials, justice stakeholders, elders, scholars and sharia leaders.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting training.
• Ability to work under the pressure with tight deadlines and flexibility.
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Applications will be screened on regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates.

IDLO is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

DISCLAIMER AND CLOSING DATE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Consultant assigned to this work. This may not be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the consultancy opportunity to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in compliance with IDLO’s policy on personal data protection.