Consultancy For Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of Social Norms and Participation in Somalia (SNaP) Project
Save the Children
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Somalia
Description :
Organization: Save the Children
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 21 Apr 2017
Terms of Reference
Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of Social Norms and Participation in Somalia (SNaP) Pproject
Background
A consortium, made up of Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and CARE International, is in the process of developing a comprehensive package of interventions intended at achieving sustainable transformation towards greater social and economic empowerment for women and girls. The project aims to challenge gender discriminatory social norms at the structural, cultural and personal level and directly reach 188,600 people across six of the seven administrative states in Somalia and Somaliland.
The project aims to build upon the latest evidence and thinking in addressing social norms, with a clear understanding of local contexts to deliver an appropriate mix of interventions to address Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Early, Child Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM).
The first year of the project is dedicated to design and inception, an essential exploratory phase during which a baseline and formative research is being undertaken to inform programme design, and allow for the adaptation and piloting of new models to ensure the most relevant and effective package of interventions is implemented.
The Consortium partners will then implement a harmonised package of field-tested, evidence-based models and approaches
Objective: To conduct Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of Social Norms and Participation in Somalia (SNaP) in relation to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM)
Scope of work
The scope of work outlines a request of services of a consultant or a consultancy firm to support the SNaP consortium to undertake a PEA to inform the design and inception phase of the project.
The proposed work to be accomplished under this consultancy consists of:
- Training workshop – Lead an initial training workshop on Political Economy Analysis (PEA) to orient project staff (both consortium partners and implementing staff) and select few other partners/ stakeholders/contacts of IRC, SCI and CARE who will be involved in the PEA process.
- Desk review – Conduct a desk review on the drivers (factors that allow harmful practices to occur and sustain) and effects (related to reproductive health, psychology and socio-economic status) in the context of FGM and CEFM
- Conduct FGDs and KII – Lead staff in consulting with key informants and actors to seek information on the significant institutions (This will be done through FGDs and KII with specialist CSO/staff, government line ministries and other key stakeholders). This will be enable project staff to understand the political economy issues and power relations involved in influencing social norms around FGM and Child Marriage.
- Problem prioritization workshop – Take lead in a problem prioritization workshop in reviewing the findings from the desk review in a CSO workshop. The key output of the workshop will be the prioritization of problems in relations to addressing social norms that influence and contribute to FGM and CEFM.
- Review and update the project Theory of Change (ToC) – In light of the problem prioritization, lead in reviewing and updating the existing ToC, log-frame and overall project results framework.
Deliverables
- Training workshop report (3 days)
- PEA analysis report. This report will need to clearly articulate problems prioritized (18 days )
- Updated Theory of Change (ToC) , log-frame and results framework (5 days)
Qualifications
- The preferred candidate(s) must have an MSc/MA or its equivalent in social sciences with at least 7 years in development or relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting contextual analysis including use of PEA methodology will be an added advantage.
- Background on gender issues, in relation to social norms and particularly FGM and EFCM
- Demonstrable experience in academia or development sector is required with evidence of writing skills and publications
- Robust research experience using qualitative approaches through participatory analysis is preferred
- In-depth experience using PLA will be an added advantage
Requirements
Travel: This consultancy will require travel to Somalia. The consortium will reimburse or pay all costs directly.
How to apply :
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Interested applicants to apply via Somalia.consultants@savethechildren.org by 21st April, 2017
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Applicants to attach a technical and financial proposal
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Applicants to attach a sample of similar work