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  • Terms of Reference – National Youth Forum for Peace

    Terms of Reference – National Youth Forum for Peace

    Background
    The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to shift the mindsets that prioritize militarized approaches over peaceful and people-centered solutions, promotes sustainable economic systems that benefit everyone, rather than those that favor the wealthy and exacerbate inequality and environmental crises and challenges forced displacement and champions the dignity and rights of all people on the move. With a vision of A just, peaceful, and sustainable world free of violence, inequality, and oppression and a mission Guided by the Quaker belief in the divine light of each person, AFSC works with communities and partners worldwide to challenge unjust systems and promote lasting peace. As such AFSC respects the equality, worth, and dignity of all people and regard no one as her enemy, seek right relationship with all life on a sustainable Earth, accepts that AFSC’s understanding of truth is incomplete and seek ever deeper insights from lived experiences, AFSC trusts the Spirit to guide discernment of her collective actions. AFSC asserts the transforming power of love and active nonviolence as a force for justice and reconciliation.
    Somali Program
    AFSC believes that young people can positively transform the prevailing context of violent conflicts in Somalia into a more secure, productive, and just places. Consequently, AFSC is implementing a Peace-building program in Somalia targeting the youth, with the approach of empowering them with peacebuilding, leadership, advocacy, and livelihood skills. The livelihood skills are meant to empower them to earn incomes and avoid the vulnerability of recruitment by violent militia groups. The peacebuilding and leadership skills are to empower them to take leading roles in peace-building activities in their localities. We work with five (5) local partners in five areas of South-Central Somalia and in Dadaab refugee camp across the border in Kenya. The Dadaab Refugee camp hosts 80% of Somalia refugees in addition to other nationalities. AFSC intends to hold a youth forum which will give the youth an opportunity to share their experiences in peace building initiatives’ come up with a structured way of organizing themselves into youth platforms aimed at influencing change at the community level, generate advocacy issues that need attention and come up with four months workplans to execute their activities. AFSC considers Empowering youth with group formation dynamics and advocacy skills as a key component in peace program delivery.
    The forum will be held in Mogadishu and Dadaab refugee camps.
    The objectives of the consultancy are as follows:

    To enhance youth skills in group formation and generation of advocacy issues related to peace and peaceful co-existence within the project target areas. The consultant is expected to deliver a tailor-made program, coordinate, and facilitate a four-day forum targeting 30 Somalia youth from four target project areas.
    Youth to share experiences in enhancing peace and peaceful co-existence from their localities. The consultant is expected to facilitate a safe process of youth sharing their experiences in peace building and peaceful co-existence to enhance generation of useful lessons learnt in the process and support replication by other youth.
    iTo explain and discuss the current trends in youth involvement in peace building considering the Somalia context.
    To evaluate participants understanding of youth involvement in peace building and advocacy for peaceful co-existence in Somalia. At the end of four days the consultant is expected to use current tools of evaluation methods that would bring out the participants understanding of this component and provide tools for conducting advocacy at grassroot and regional state levels.
    To support youth, operationalize the plans developed; The consultant is also expected to develop a package of reference materials (handouts) for future reference during implementation.

    The following should be the deliverable.

    Enable youth to learn, be confident and competent to use the skills and knowledge acquired during the forum.
    Enable youth to understand basic group dynamics and advocacy skills that can be applied in their daily implementation of advocacy and peace building activities.
    Engage youth on practical generation of advocacy issues and strategies on how to implement the issues as well as support them in identifying those issues that may need escalation to a higher level including national and African regional level.
    Engage the youth in simulating relevant and realistic challenges for practicing and applying the knowledge gained and possible solutions to the challenges.
    Provide the youth with set of relevant reference materials to serve as the youth “Resource Package”.

    The consultant is expected to come up with the following:**

    Appropriate Methodology and program for the execution of the task.
    A list of advocacy issues and the levels at which the advocacy work is supposed to be undertaken.
    A training report that will include recommendations to AFSC

    Participants and forum dates
    There will be a total of 30 participants from the Four partners and four staff members one from each organization supported by AFSC.

    All interested consultants or consultancy companies are asked to submit their technical proposal, Assignment delivery plan, Methodology and financial proposal showing how they wish to carry out the task, as well as the 3 references (one being on the most recent assignment) to below contacts by close of business Wednesday 31st March 2021.The Country Representative – SomaliaP.O. Box 66448 – 00800Nairobi, KenyaOr email: infoafrica@afsc.orgThe AFSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

    Apply via :

    infoafrica@afsc.org

  • Program Management Training (AfSC Somali Program February 2021)

    Somali Program
    AFSC believe that young people can positively transform the prevailing context of violent conflicts in Somalia into a more secure, productive and just places. Consequently, AFSC is implementing a Peacebuilding program in Somalia targeting the youth, with the approach of empowering them with peacebuilding, leadership, advocacy and livelihood skills. The livelihood skills are meant to empower them to earn incomes and avoid the vulnerability of recruitment by violent militia groups. The peacebuilding and leadership skills are to empower them to take leading roles in peace-building activities in their localities. We work with four (4) local partners in four areas of South-Central Somalia and in Dadaab refugee camp across the border in Kenya. The Dadaab Refugee camp hosts 80% of Somalia refugees in addition to other nationalities. AFSC intends to have the Somali partners strengthen their capacity on various components of Program Management to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in Program implementation. AFSC considers Program Management as the core of working with and through local partners.
    AFSC would like to conduct a three days training on art and science of Program for the four (4) partners in the current changing world. The training will be held in Kenya, and the objectives of the training are:
    The objectives of the consultancy are as follows:

    To enhance skills and competencies in the art and science of program Management. The consultant is expected deliver a tailor-made training to a team of 8 AFSC partner staff from the Somali program and 4 AFSC program staff on Program Management. Specifically, the Consultant(s) is expected to develop and execute a three-day training workshop on program Management for 12 participants.
    To explain and discuss the current trends in Program Management.
    To evaluate participants understanding of program management. At the end of 3 days the consultant is expected to use current tools of training evaluations methods that would bring out the participants understanding of program Management. At the same time the consultants is expected to develop modules effective and appropriate training materials/tools for participants. The consultant is also expected to develop a package of training materials (handouts) for future reference.

    The training workshop should meet the following minimum criteria;

    Enable participants to be confident and competent to use the ideas out of the training with minimal external support.
    Enable participants to lead and motivate their teams to perform better and effectively manage programs being implemented efficiently and effectively.
    Enable participants to understand basic program management terminologies, particularly how it relates to Project Life Cycle and concepts related to program management.
    Engage participants on actual and practical program management.
    Engage participants in simulating relevant and realistic challenges for practicing and applying the material.
    Provide participants with set of training materials that will include; guidelines for practical exercises/handouts, an annex with a standard power point presentation, inclusive of notes for each slide and a participants’ Resource Package.

    The consultant is expected to come up with the following:

    Appropriate Methodology for Training on Program Management.
    To design and develop a prototype of a program.
    A training report that will include recommendations to AFSC

    Participants and Training dates
    There will be a total of 12 participants from the Four partners and four staff members of AFSC. The training will be held physically from Wednesday 24th – Friday 26th February 2021.

    All interested consultants or consultancy companies are asked to submit their technical proposal, Assignment delivery plan, Methodology and financial proposal showing how they wish to carry out the training, as well as the 3 references (one being on the most recent assignment) to below contacts by close of business Monday 15th February 2021.The Country Representative – SomaliaP.O. Box 66448 – 00800 Nairobi, KenyaOr email: infoafrica@afsc.org The AFSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Apply via :

    infoafrica@afsc.org

  • Development of work-place policies on trauma healing (AFSC South Sudan Pilot Program)

    Development of work-place policies on trauma healing (AFSC South Sudan Pilot Program)

    South Sudan Pilot Program
    AFSC is implementing a trauma healing for enhanced peace building pilot program in South Sudan for a period of two years. The program aims to contribute to quality trauma healing processes for peaceful co-existence in South Sudan by ensuring that Peace builders of 8 CSOs/FBOs are sufficiently supported to care for themselves as well as others. AFSC purposes to achieve this commitment by conducting a series of activities aimed at building the capacity of peace builders in secondary trauma, development and operationalization of work-based trauma policies as well as conducting advocacy for buy-in by other peace building organizations. Peace builders whose capacity has been enhanced will be expected to be healed of their trauma, cascade their training to other peace builders and support them to deliver psychosocial support to the target communities.
    AFSC would like to conduct:
    I. A one (1) – day sensitization on the development of work-place policies on trauma for 19 staff, 10 Managers of 10 partner organizations and 3 AFSC staff.
    II. A Three (3) – day training on the development of work-place policies on trauma for the 29 participants and 3 AFSC staff.
    The training will be held virtually and is expected to cover the following areas:

    Developing knowledge about the processes and structures required to develop and operationalize policies relating to trauma healing within an organization
    Designing tools and strategies to implement and operationalize a trauma informed approach into the organizations daily work.
    Recognizing the prevalence of trauma and trauma situations within the organization and developing inclusive response mechanisms to adequately support affected staff.
    Improving the attitudes towards an institutionalization of the policies on trauma to prepare the work environment for change.
    Developing work plans and time schedules for each organization on development of the workplace policy on trauma and healing

    The objectives of the consultancy are as follows:

    Conduct a one-day online sensitization on the development of workplace policy on trauma for 29 participants and AFSC staff.
    Plan and execute a 3-day virtual workshop on the development of workplace policy on trauma healing.
    Provide a concise step by step guide on the development and implementation of work-based policies on trauma for the participants.
    Conduct a pre & post training assessment of the participants.
    Prepare a Final training report.
    Support the AFSC project team remotely as a content expert in reviewing developed policies.

    The training workshop should meet the following minimum criteria:

    Increase knowledge and capacity of the participants to participate and successfully take lead in the policy development and application process.
    Support the participants in developing a road map for the development of organizational work-place policies that normalizes secondary trauma in the workplace.
    Engage the participants in practical simulations and scenarios to develop the experience for handling challenges and obstacles to the policy process.
    Encourage participants to critically examine already existing functions and structures within their organizations and what input they can develop to support the adoption of policies on trauma.
    Encourage and facilitate group problem solving including identifying the problem, generating alternatives, selecting a solution, implementing the solution, and conducting a follow up.
    Provide participants a set of organizational policy development reference materials that should include guidelines for policy development and a participants’ Resource Package including the workshop training notes.

    Participants and Training dates
    There will be a total of 29 participants from AFSC’s South Sudan partner organizations and 3 AFSC staff. The one-day sensitization workshop will be held on 9th February 2021 and the 3 days training will be on 10th -12th February 2021.
    Applicant Requirements

    Masters-level training in policy research and development, psychology or clinical social work.
    Experience in policy development in trauma and trauma healing preferably in a post-conflict setting.
    Excellent training and supervision skills, including virtual hosting and training.
    Demonstrated success working in collaboration with multiple organizations, international experience and knowledge of NGOs in developing countries
    Knowledge of South Sudan context
    Fluency in spoken and written English.

    If interested in the assignment, kindly send a technical and financial proposal before or by close of business, 19th January 2021 showing how you wish to carry out the training, as well as 3 references (one being on the most recent assignment) to:The Country Representative – SomaliaP.O. Box 66448 – 00800Nairobi, KenyaOr email: infoafrica@afsc.orgThe AFSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Apply via :

    infoafrica@afsc.org

  • Development of work-place policies on trauma healing (AFSC South Sudan Pilot Program)

    Development of work-place policies on trauma healing (AFSC South Sudan Pilot Program)

    South Sudan Pilot Program

    AFSC is implementing a trauma healing for enhanced peace building pilot program in South Sudan for a period of two years. The program aims to contribute to quality trauma healing processes for peaceful co-existence in South Sudan by ensuring that Peace builders of 8 CSOs/FBOs are sufficiently supported to care for themselves as well as others. AFSC purposes to achieve this commitment by conducting a series of activities aimed at building the capacity of peace builders in secondary trauma, development and operationalization of work-based trauma policies as well as conducting advocacy for buy-in by other peace building organizations. Peace builders whose capacity has been enhanced will be expected to be healed of their trauma, cascade their training to other peace builders and support them to deliver psychosocial support to the target communities.

    AFSC would like to conduct:

    I. A one (1) – day sensitization on the development of work-place policies on trauma for 19 staff, 10 Managers of 10 partner organizations and 3 AFSC staff.

    II. A Three (3) – day training on the development of work-place policies on trauma for the 29 participants and 3 AFSC staff.

    The training will be held virtually and is expected to cover the following areas:

    Developing knowledge about the processes and structures required to develop and operationalize policies relating to trauma healing within an organization
    Designing tools and strategies to implement and operationalize a trauma informed approach into the organizations daily work.
    Recognizing the prevalence of trauma and trauma situations within the organization and developing inclusive response mechanisms to adequately support affected staff.
    Improving the attitudes towards an institutionalization of the policies on trauma to prepare the work environment for change.
    Developing work plans and time schedules for each organization on development of the workplace policy on trauma and healing

    The objectives of the consultancy are as follows:

    Conduct a one-day online sensitization on the development of workplace policy on trauma for 29 participants and AFSC staff.
    Plan and execute a 3-day virtual workshop on the development of workplace policy on trauma healing.
    Provide a concise step by step guide on the development and implementation of work-based policies on trauma for the participants.
    Conduct a pre & post training assessment of the participants.
    Prepare a Final training report.
    Support the AFSC project team remotely as a content expert in reviewing developed policies.

    The training workshop should meet the following minimum criteria:

    Increase knowledge and capacity of the participants to participate and successfully take lead in the policy development and application process.
    Support the participants in developing a road map for the development of organizational work-place policies that normalizes secondary trauma in the workplace.
    Engage the participants in practical simulations and scenarios to develop the experience for handling challenges and obstacles to the policy process.
    Encourage participants to critically examine already existing functions and structures within their organizations and what input they can develop to support the adoption of policies on trauma.
    Encourage and facilitate group problem solving including identifying the problem, generating alternatives, selecting a solution, implementing the solution, and conducting a follow up.
    Provide participants a set of organizational policy development reference materials that should include guidelines for policy development and a participants’ Resource Package including the workshop training notes.

    Participants and Training dates

    There will be a total of 29 participants from AFSC’s South Sudan partner organizations and 3 AFSC staff. The one-day sensitization workshop will be held on 9th February 2021 and the 3 days training will be on 10th -12th February 2021.

    Applicant Requirements

    Masters-level training in policy research and development, psychology or clinical social work.
    Experience in policy development in trauma and trauma healing preferably in a post-conflict setting.
    Excellent training and supervision skills, including virtual hosting and training.
    Demonstrated success working in collaboration with multiple organizations, international experience and knowledge of NGOs in developing countries
    Knowledge of South Sudan context
    Fluency in spoken and written English.

    If interested in the assignment, kindly send a technical and financial proposal before or by close of business, 19th January 2021 showing how you wish to carry out the training, as well as 3 references (one being on the most recent assignment) to:The Country Representative – SomaliaP.O. Box 66448 – 00800Nairobi, KenyaOr email: infoafrica@afsc.orgThe AFSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Apply via :

    infoafrica@afsc.org

  • Impact Reporting, Videography and Photography Training (AFSC Somali Program September 2020)

    Impact Reporting, Videography and Photography Training (AFSC Somali Program September 2020)

    Job Description
    Background
    The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. AFSC promotes nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution. As such, we seek to promote the transformation of cultural and societal norms, values, and behaviors to reject violence, with Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship as our values.
    Somali Program
    AFSC believe that young people can positively transform the prevailing context of violent conflicts in Somalia into more secure, productive and just places. Consequently, AFSC is implementing a Peacebuilding program in Somalia targeting the youth, with the approach of empowering them with peacebuilding, leadership, advocacy and livelihood skills. The livelihood skills are meant to empower them to earn incomes and avoid the vulnerability of recruitment by violent militia groups. The peacebuilding and leadership skills are to empower them to take leading roles in peace-building activities in their localities. We work with four (4) local partners in four areas of South-Central Somalia and in Dadaab refugee camp across the border in Kenya. The Dadaab Refugee camp hosts 80% of Somalia refugees in addition to other nationalities. AFSC wishes to strengthen the capacity of the partners in Somalia to on impact reporting, videography and photography aimed at improved reporting of results.
    AFSC would like to conduct a VIRTUAL 4 days training on Impact reporting, Videography and photography training for the four (4) partners. The training will be held virtually and is expected to cover the following areas:

    Creating a theory of Change for as the basis for framing impact for you story

    Improved understanding of what a ‘theory of change’ is and how it can be used for planning and evaluation
    Increased knowledge of how to develop a theory of change
    Increased confidence and skills to develop a theory of change for your organization

    Impact reporting

    Definition of impact reporting
    Understanding the concept of outcome, results and impact
    understanding of characteristics/elements of impact reporting from project management tools.
    developing an evaluation framework to help you assess effectiveness and impact of a programme
    different methods that can be used to measure outputs, outcomes and impact

    Impact reporting documentation
    Other ways of impact reporting including case studies

    increased understanding of how to analyze qualitative and quantitative data that captures outcomes expected.
    good practice in presenting and visualizing data that will capture impact.
    How to write reports that captures impact

    Importance of Impact reporting Videography; Our focus here is on photos and videos will seek to highlight the different initiatives being implemented by AFSC in Somalia and how they reflect on impact on the lives of Somali’s
    Impact story photos
    Impact story video
    Activity workplan (Based on training) for partners.

    The objectives of the consultancy are as follows:

    To train a team of 8 AFSC partner staff from the Somali program and 4 AFSC program staff. Specifically, the Consultant(s) is expected to develop and execute a 4-day training workshop on impact reporting, photography and videography for 12 participants
    To develop effective training materials/tools for participants. The consultant is also expected to develop a package of training materials (handouts) for future reference.
    The training workshop should meet the following minimum criteria;
    Enable participants to be confident and competent in the delivery of training with minimal external support.
    Engage participants in actual/practical delivery of sections of the training.
    Engage participants in simulating relevant and realistic challenges for practicing and applying the material.
    Enable participants to be able to take impact photos and videos.
    Encourage participants to fully contribute using; brief presentations, live demonstrations, interactive practical exercises with feedback, coaching on the relevant skills and processes and discussion exercises.
    Provide participants with set of training materials that will include; guidelines for practical exercises/handouts, an annex with a standard power point presentation, inclusive of notes for each slide and a participants’ Resource Package.

    Participants and Training dates
    There will be a total of 12 participants from the Four partners and four staff members of AFSC. The training will be virtual from Tuesday 8th -11th September 2020.

    All interested consultants or consultancy companies are asked to submit their technical proposal, Assignment delivery plan and financial proposal showing how they wish to carry out the training, as well as the 3 references (one being on the most recent assignment) to below contacts by close of business Wednesday 19th August 2020.
    The Country Representative – SomaliaP.O. Box 66448 – 00800 Nairobi, KenyaOr email: infoafrica@afsc.orgThe AFSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Apply via :

    infoafrica@afsc.org

  • Trauma Healing Training (South Sudan Pilot Program)

    Trauma Healing Training (South Sudan Pilot Program)

    AFSC is implementing a trauma healing for enhanced peace building pilot program in South Sudan for a period of two years. The program aims to contribute to quality trauma healing processes for peaceful co-existence in South Sudan by ensuring that Peace builders of 8 CSOs/FBOs are sufficiently supported to care for themselves as well as others. AFSC purposes to achieve this commitment by conducting a series of activities aimed at building the capacity of peace builders in secondary trauma, development and operationalization of work-based trauma policies as well as conducting advocacy for buy-in by other peace building organizations. Peace builders whose capacity has been enhanced will be expected to be healed of their trauma, cascade their training to other peace builders and support them to deliver effective psychosocial support to the target communities.
    AFSC is sourcing for the services of a consultant to train on;
    A one day sensitization on primary and secondary trauma among peace builders in South Sudan and
    A four-day capacity building training on secondary trauma for the same peace builders.
    Both trainings will be conducted online with participants drawn from Kenya and South Sudan. The training is expected to exhaustively cover the following areas:
    Awareness on primary and secondary trauma; the types of trauma, principles of trauma and the concepts of trauma
    How to recognize secondary trauma in psychosocial supporters
    Understanding its impact on individuals and communities
    How to Integrate trauma-informed practices into peace building work
    Effectively adapt to address local contexts of traumatic experiences.
    How to recognize when to refer the peacebuilders / trauma Healers for further support
    The objectives of the consultancy are as follows:
    To train a team of 16 AFSC partners staff from the South Sudan program and 3 AFSC program staff. Specifically, the Consultant(s) is expected to develop and execute a one-day sensitization meeting on primary and secondary trauma and a 4-day training workshop for 19 participants
    To develop effective reference materials/tools for participants. The consultant is also expected to share a package of the training materials (handouts) for future reference.
    Conduct a pre-training assessment of the participants.
    Develop action plans with the participants for engaging other peace builders on secondary trauma from the target organizations. The work plans will guide the cascading of the trauma support for community level psychosocial practioners.
    Conduct post-training assessment of participants.
    Final training report.
    The training workshop should meet the following minimum criteria;
    Produce participants that will be healed of their own trauma and are able to support healing of others.
    Engage participants in actual/practical exercises that enhance trauma healing.
    Engage participants in simulating relevant and realistic challenges for practicing and applying the skills acquired.
    Encourage participants to fully contribute using; brief presentations, live demonstrations, interactive practical exercises with feedback, coaching on the relevant skills and processes and discussion exercises.
    Provide participants with his or her own set of trauma healing materials that should include; guidelines for practical exercises/handouts, an annex with a standard power point presentation, inclusive of notes for each slide and a participants’ Resource Package.
    Participants and Training dates
    There will be a total of 16 participants from the eight partners and 3 staff members of AFSC. The training will be held online from the 20th to 23rd of July 2020. The training will draw participants from Kenya and South Sudan.

    If interested in the assignment, kindly send a technical and financial proposal showing how you wish to carry out the training, as well as 3 references (one being on the most recent assignment) to the email below by latest 15th July 2020.The Country Representative – SomaliaOn email: infoafrica@afsc.orgThe AFSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Apply via :

    infoafrica@afsc.org

  • Program Fellow (PF) – South Sudan Pilot Project

    Program Fellow (PF) – South Sudan Pilot Project

    Supervisor: Somalia Program Officer
    Summary of Responsibilities: Program Fellow (PF) will support efforts to address secondary trauma healing among peacebuilders in South Sudan, convening peacebuilders, support development of work-based trauma healing policies for local partner organizations, and identify fundraising opportunities. The PF will also support advocacy work for the adoption of relevant trauma healing policies for peace builders at local, national and regional level. It is envisioned that the interventions will Contribution to quality trauma healing processes for peaceful co-existence in South Sudan.
    Description of Responsibilities: The Program Fellow will have the following responsibilities
    Innovation and Project Planning

    Work with AFSC partners to plan and implement the project that aims to address secondary trauma among the peace builders.
    Develop resources, relationships, and processes for increasing the capacity of partner organizations.
    Support eight (8) partners to develop and operationalize work-based trauma policies.
    Identify and Support fundraising efforts for the South Sudan program beyond the pilot phase.

    Outreach, Networking and Partnership

    Support peace builders to engage in outreach and advocacy initiatives geared towards enhancing trauma healing in the country.
    Articulate AFSC’s values and principles including its commitment to peace and nonviolent approaches to social justice and peacebuilding with partner organizations.
    Support research, development of policy briefs, documentation of case studies and other relevant materials

    Monitoring and Evaluation

    Support continuous monitoring and evaluation of the project from a results-based perspective.
    Carry out regular field visit to the partner sites to support implementation of the project.
    Develop quality periodic reports as per AFSC and Donor requirements.
    With support from Country Representative (CR)-Somalia ensure strategic mainstreaming of the South Sudan Programming into the AFSC’s Dialogue and Exchange Program (DEP).

    Qualifications and Attributes:

    Degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, development studies, peace/ conflict studies, or related field.
    Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
    Experience in project coordination, relationship building, and remote partnership management
    Experience in psychosocial skills and working in working in South Sudan will be an added advantage
    Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills required.
    Ability to develop collegial and professional relationships with various stakeholder groups, especially religious and traumatized communities.
    Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
    The ideal candidate should be highly organized in their work and passionate about trauma healing efforts in war torn countries.
    Ability to take own initiative and work both independently and be part of Africa Regional Office team.
    A desire to grow the program through supporting resource mobilization.
    Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
    Ability to travel on short notice to program sites.

    This position will be offered on an initial six months contract with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of resources. It is only open to Kenyan Nationals or those with a valid work permit to work in the country.

  • Program Officer – South Sudan Pilot Project

    Program Officer – South Sudan Pilot Project

    Job Description
    Supervisor: Quaker International Affairs Representative
    Summary of Responsibilities: Program Officer will support efforts to address trauma (secondary) among the peace builders in South Sudan, convening peace builders, support develop work-based trauma healing policies for local partner organizations, and fundraising. The PO will also advocate for the adoption of relevant trauma healing policies for peace builders at local, national and regional level. It is envisioned that the intervention would result in creating a community of peace builders, who are able to deal with their own trauma and that of the community.
    Description of Responsibilities:
    Innovation and Project Planning

    Work with AFSC partners to plan and implement the project to that aims address secondary trauma among the peace Develop resources, relationships, and processes for increasing the capacity of partner organizations in South Sudan to develop work based trauma policies;

    Support fundraising efforts for the South Sudan program beyond the pilot phase.
    Outreach, Networking and Partnership

    Develop and implement an outreach and advocacy engagement strategy to respond to issues affecting trauma in the country.
    Articulate AFSC’s values and principles including its commitment to peace and nonviolent approaches to social justice and peace building with partner organizations.
    Support research, developing policy briefs, case studies, and other relevant materials

    Monitoring and Evaluation

    Support continuous monitoring and evaluation from a results-based perspective.
    Carry out regular field visit to the partner sites.
    Support a strategic mainstreaming the South Sudan Programming into the AFSC’s Dialogue and Exchange Program.

    Qualifications and Attributes:

    Degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, development studies, peace/ conflict studies, psychology or related field.
    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in program/project officer position.
    Experience in project coordination, relationship building, and remote partnership management Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills required.
    Ability to develop collegial and professional relationships with various stakeholder groups.
    Excellent facilitation, leadership and communication skills.
    The ideal candidate will be highly organized in their work and passionate about trauma healing efforts in war torn countries.
    Ability to take initiative and work both independently and be part of the Africa Regional Office team.
    A desire to grow the program through resource mobilization.
    Ability to meet deadlines under pressure Ability to travel on short notice to program sites.
    Experience in psycho social skills and working in working in South Sudan will be an added advantage

    This position will be offered on an initial one-year contract with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of resources. All expression of interest should be accompanied by an application letter and detailed CV should be sent to infoafrica@afsc.org or The Quaker International Affairs Representative – Africa Region. P.O. Box 66448 – 00800 Nairobi, Kenya not later than 1600hrs on the 11th November 2019.
    The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

  • Terms of Reference for Evaluation of Kenya Peaceful Youth and their communities Program

    Terms of Reference for Evaluation of Kenya Peaceful Youth and their communities Program

    BACKGROUND OF THE EVALUATION
    The three objectives of the program are:

    To increase the capacity of youth for peace building and conflict transformation in their communities,
    To enhance livelihoods for youth at high risk of conflict and
    To strengthen policy advocacy and partnership for youth integration in peace building and conflict transformation.

    The program rolled out into two counties: Nairobi and Kakamega Counties. At the initial moment four partners were engaged: AVP Kenya Trust, Quakers Peace Initiative (QPI), Footprints for Change (in Nairobi County) and Friends for Peace and Community Development (FPCD) in Kakamega County. Later in mid-2019, a fifth a partner was engaged: Kenya Economic Youth Network (KEYNET) in Kakamega County.Implementation of the program has focused on the first and last objectives. In September 2018 an external review of the program was made to come up with clearly defined objectives, results framework and delivery model in order to make the program effective.
    AFSC would like to conduct an Evaluation to systematically and objectively assess the relevance, effectiveness, impact, sustainability and efficiency of the interventions of this program as well as the current operational context.
    THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE EVALUATION
    The purpose of this evaluation is to consider a continuation of the peace program or development of new better one that draws lessons from the current.
    The Specific Objectives of the evaluation are:

    To ascertain results (output, outcome, impact) and assess the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of the program interventions as a peace building program targeting the youth and their communities
    To highlight success stories, challenges and uncover relevant learning’s evident from the program implementation.
    To provide findings, conclusions and recommendations in respect to this program that are relevant and evidence-based in a peace context (both Peace Writ Small and Peace Writ Large)

    THE SCOPE OF THE EVALUATION The evaluation will look at the entire Kenya Peaceful Youth and their Communities program under the following suggested aspects:

    Program goal, objectives and theory of change
    Implementation
    Implementing partners
    The results chain (inputs-outputs-outcomes-impact)

    The evaluation will cover Nairobi and Kakamega Counties where the program has been rolled out by AFSC implementing partners. The evaluator is expected to visit our five partners and an appropriate sample of the program beneficiaries in these counties.
    EVALUATION QUESTIONS
    Relevance
    To what extent did the objectives and activities of the program respond to the needs of the peace building process?
    Is this program accountable to Peace Writ Large: the extent which the program ties with the country’s peace framework and AFSC shared security framework?
    How grounded was the Theory of Change?
    Effectiveness

    Has the program achieved its intended objectives, or can it reasonably be expected to do so on the basis of its outputs with respect to its immediate peace building environment, in a timely fashion?
    How effective were the partners in implementing the program?

    Efficiency
    Has the program delivered its output and outcomes in an efficient manner: results against resources/inputs (funds, expertise, time etc.)?
    Impact
    What are the primary and secondary, direct and indirect, positive and negative, intended and unintended, immediate and long term, short term and lasting effects of the program? Does it impact significantly on key conflict or peace factors?
    Sustainability

    To what extent will the positive impacts or changes of the program (are likely to) continue?
    What are the major factors influencing the achievement or non achievement of sustainability of the program?
    Does the program contribute to momentum for peace by encouraging the youth and their communities to develop independent initiatives?

    EVALUATION METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH
    The evaluation will mainly employ participatory, quantitative and qualitative methods of research and use of methods such as interviews with direct beneficiaries, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with some beneficiaries of Implementing partners and program participants to establish impact of the program (appropriate sample size to be discussed with the wining consultant). Key tools to be used are Key Informant Interviews (KII), FGD guides and undertake short case studies to bring out the Most Significant Change among others, for primary data collection. The tools will be administered in a participatory manner to various respondents, including AFSC Kenya Staff, AFSC implementing partners and their staff, program participants and key informants. The secondary data collection will involve review of literature and documents from AFSC, which includes program proposals, progress reports, annual and training reports, mid-term evaluation, last year program evaluation, project documents, implementing partners reports, etc and partners reports. The findings of the evaluation will be validated and disseminated using appropriate dissemination tools and processes such as 1-day validation workshop with implementing partners and AFSC collaborating partners. The final report will be submitted to AFSC for further sharing with relevant stakeholders.
    The evaluation will be carried out in a maximum of 15 working days during the month of September 2019. Validation could spill over to early October. The consultant is expected to deliver the following:
    Evaluation Design/Inception Report
    Prepare an inception report (approx. 3-5 pages) defining how the objectives, questions and reports as described in the TOR can be achieved within the evaluation. The inception report will also detail the evaluation design, methodology, and data collection tools to be discussed and agreed upon with AFSC before the beginning of the evaluation process. The evaluator is permitted to make suggestions to improve, supplement, or restrict the TOR. AFSC may decline any suggestions which modify the objectives and crucial questions of the evaluation, if not convinced of their validity.
    Draft and Final Evaluation Report
    Before the final report, the evaluator must also submit a draft report that will be reviewed during a one-day validation workshop in Nairobi. The final report will contain (max 30 pages without annexes) and has – as a minimum – to include the following contents:
    Key data of the evaluation
    Executive summary: a tightly drafted, to-the-point, free-standing document (about 3 pages), including the key issues of the evaluation, main analytical points, conclusions, lessons learnt and recommendations.
    Introduction: purpose of the evaluation, evaluation scope and key questions. Short description of the program to be evaluated and relevant frame conditions
    Evaluation design/methodology
    Key results/findings*: with regard to the questions pointed out in the TOR/inception report (including program and context analysis). Key findings must include partner feedback during validation workshop.
    Conclusions* based on evidence and analysis
    Recommendations* regarding future steps/activities/follow-up – carefully targeted to the appropriate audiences at all levels, relevant and feasible (if possible for each conclusion a recommendation).
    Lessons learnt* (generalizations of conclusions applicable for wider use).
    Most Significant Stories and analysis
    Annexes (ToR, list of persons/organizations consulted, literature and documentation consulted etc.). CV of the consultant should be also annexed.
    *The inter linkages between key results/findings, conclusions and recommendations / lessons learnt have to be logical, clear and transparent.
    TIMETABLE AND PHASESThe timetable and phases will be negotiated with the evaluator, but it is anticipated that the level of effort will be 15 working days over a period of approximately two months:

    Analysis of relevant documents, development of evaluation design and tools-1 day
    Initial meeting with Kenya program team -1 day
    Finalize inception report and Evaluation tools -1day
    Conduct semi-structured interviews, FGDs and KIIs Kakamega and Nairobi-6 days
    Compilation and Preparation of preliminary findings -3 days
    Validation workshop in Nairobi and compilation of partner/staff feedback- 1 day
    Preparation of draft report and submit for feedback -1 day
    Finalize report taking into consideration AFSC feedback – 1 day

    PROFILE OF THE EVALUATOR
    The evaluation consultant should have:

    Fluency in English, spoken and written.
    Strong analytical skills, good listening and discernment skills.
    Proven experience in evaluating peace programs.
    Advanced university degree in relevant field with at least 5 -7 years of experience conducting similar assignments.
    Experience working with/evaluating youth, peace education and partner implemented programs is an added advantage.
    Good knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods of evaluation and mixed evaluation designs.
    Proven capacity to write analytically, understandable and simple reports.
    Experience of working with secondary data analysis/desk reviews.
    Experience of developing participatory evaluation tools and carrying out participatory evaluation.
    Familiarity with Reflecting Peace Practice (RPP) framework
    Broader experience working with relevant peace building approaches including Alternative to Peace Program (AVP), Turning the Tide (TTT), Help Increase the Peace Program (HIPP) and Healing and Reconciliation of Communities (HROC).
    Good knowledge of the Kenya’s Peace Writ Large.
    Proven ability to deliver against targets and meeting deadlines within short time frame.
    Relevant computer skills in research/evaluation .

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
    This is an independent evaluation commissioned by the AFSC. The Terms of Reference are approved by AFSC. While the evaluator is expected to work independently, AFSC’s QIAR will assist in facilitating access to evaluation participants, documents, and solving problems and concerns that may develop throughout the course of the review. AFSC staff could help arrange transport and accommodation as needed and with prior approval by QIAR. QIAR, assisted by the program officers and support staff from AFSC office, is responsible for approving the Inception Report and providing comments on the draft Evaluation Report.

  • Office Assistant Administration Officer Accountant Somalia Program Officer

    Office Assistant Administration Officer Accountant Somalia Program Officer

    Job Description

    The position will report to the Administration Officer and provide support to staff at ARO in their work by ensuring cleanliness of the office, serving refreshments and supporting in petty errands.
    Key Responsibilities

    Ensure cleanliness of the office always.
    Make tea/coffee and other refreshments for staff, partners and visitors
    Assist the administration officer to run errands related to the office
    Responsible for supplies e.g. stationery, toiletries, beverages among others.
    Filing finance and other documents as directed on a need basis.
    Assisting RD and RFAM with scanning and pasting documents.
    Assist office staff in minor duties e.g. making photocopies, scanning and printing
    Work closely with the administration officer to support them in their work including handling calls and mails, welcoming visitors, managing the front office in the absence of the administration officer.

    Qualifications

    A minimum KCSE (C-) educational qualification or its equivalent
    At least two years of relevant experience in a busy professional office, good interpersonal skills, ability to fluently communicate in both English and Kiswahili, basic computer skills/ basic professional training

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