Job Vacancy at Mercy Corps

Terms of Reference- Negotiation and mediation training for election violence interveners in the Kenya election violence prevention and response program (KEVP)

Consultancy Title: Negotiation/mediation training Consultant

Project Location(s): Nairobi (2 trainings), Nakuru (1 training), Kisumu (1 training)

Duration: 15 days

PURPOSE / PROJECT DESCRIPTION

As part of its exit strategy to empower Integrated Electoral Security Committees, Mercy Corps plans to conduct a tailored training on negotiation and mediation. The content of the training will be guided by the attached samples of needs assessment reports of the respective IESCs

It is envisioned that the training will empower the participants with skills to enable them execute their mandate post KEVP in their respective counties.

OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY

Using Mercy Corps approved curriculum, conduct a tailored negotiation and mediation training to select members of the county Integrated Electoral Security Committees (IESC). The curriculum of the training will be informed by guided by attached survey findings.

SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant shall ensure the completion of the following activities in accordance with the terms and conditions of the consultancy contract:

• Develop a tailored mediation and negotiation training manual, that will address the existing capacity gaps in IESC as per attached survey findings
• Conduct four- three day trainings in the 3 counties namely Nakuru, Nairobi and Kisumu counties as stated in the project location
• Train at least 130 IESC members in negotiation and mediation in Nakuru, Nairobi and Kisumu counties.

DELIVERABLES

All the assignment reports must be of high quality. The key deliverables are as follows:

• Four- three day trainings in each of the following counties- Nakuru, Nairobi and Kisumu
• A comprehensive report of the training and list of beneficiaries

TIMELINE

This consultancy will take 15 days including travel days

SKILLS REQUIRED

We are looking for organizations/individuals who bring to this role of coach a proven dispute resolution process, data analysis from various dispute resolution efforts, and broad experience from supporting different types of dispute resolution efforts, in addition to:

• High knowledge of election conflicts and violence in Kenya and specifically in the counties of Nakuru , Nairobi and Kisumu counties
• Experienced trainer with extensive skills in participatory training approaches and curriculum development
• Experienced negotiator/mediator with proven record
• Extensive knowledge in conflict, peacebuilding and electoral processes
• Minimum 5 years work experience in related field
• Highly developed analytical and writing skills

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Any person interested in undertaking this assignment should send an Expression of Interest consisting of:

• A short proposal on how the assignment will be undertaken (The proposal must be concise and straight to the point adhering to the timeframe)
• A clear work plan (including a 3 day program for the proposed training)
• Detailed budget
• Curriculum vitae of the key expert(s)/trainer(s)
• Applications by organizations to include a brief history of the organization and relevant experience

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

All proposals will based on the following criteria:

Criteria Detail Points:-

• Experience of Applicant -Combination of organizational or individual experience, profiles of key individuals on the project, and provided demonstrations of work (35 marks)
• Technical proposal -Quality proposals will provide detail of the approach, training methodology, duration of training activities, examples of negotiation/mediation curriculums (40marks)
• Value for Money -Cost of work, compared to quality of anticipated products being provided (25marks)

MERCY CORPS RESPONSIBILITY

• Pay consultancy fees at a mutually agreed rate.
• Mobilize the trainees and support logistics
• Organize for interpretation where need be.
• To cater for accommodation and transport to and from the field.

MANAGING DELIVERY

The consulting team will report to the Chief of Party, Kenya Election Violence Prevention and Response program and shall work in close consultation with the Deputy Chief of Party and Area Manager.