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  • Child Protection Technical Consultant Mid-Term Evaluation Consultant Child Protection

    Child Protection Technical Consultant Mid-Term Evaluation Consultant Child Protection

    Review and design of manuals and training modules
    Terms of reference (ToR)
    Generic info
    Location: Kenya, Dadaab refugee complex and Nairobi
    Duration: 1 month from 7th May (or earlier if available) to 6th June 2018
    Contract: Consultancy
    Supervisor: Tdh Kenya Country Representative (in collaboration with Tdh Humanitarian Child Protection Specialist at HQ)
    Context
    Tdh started operations in Kenya in September 2011, as part of the response to the Horn of Africa famine. Attention concentrated immediately on the Dadaab refugee camps, where a joint Tdh/SDC health and WASH exploratory mission had taken place in August 2011, but had to then shift to the areas around, as other partners were already active in Dadaab. The emphasis remained on the arid and semi-arid areas around the refugee complex, heavily affected by the drought, and since then Tdh operations have focussed on Garissa county, with an integrated Nutrition/Child Protection/WASH programme in the rural Lagdera sub-county and with a child protection project in Kambioos refugee camp (Fafi sub-county), part of the Dadaab complex. The camp of Kambioos closed in April 2017 and Tdh shifted its activities in Hagadera, the biggest camp of Dadaab refugee complex.
    In February 2018, a midterm evaluation of the current project supported by BPRM was done by an external international consultant. One of the main recommendations was on reviewing training manuals, strategies and policies:
    Review and improvement of training material used (training for caregivers, peer support, life skills training, etc.) Suggest this material is also translated into Somali
    Note: Reference in reviewing the documents should be made to child protection standard guidelines and other documents developed through the Department of Chidren Services (labour.go.ke website).
    Objective
    The purpose of this consultancy is to review and prepare a new design of manuals and training modules for Tdh Child Protection projects as a basis for promoting rational, appropriate and sustainable implementation of projects.
    It is expected that the new manuals and modules will be based on Tdh design manuals or those prepared and used by other relevant local and regional agencies (UNICEF, the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action etc)[1] and with reference to guidelines developed by DCS.Thus, the new tools will build on what has already been produced not requiring to start from the beginning. Therefore, the emphasis in terms of the content of the manual would be: Customizing the contents of the training modules and other manuals to the Kenya environment using the existing manuals, as well as those developed by Tdh at HQ level or in other countries, or by other agencies as a basis; Identifying gaps and addressing them with information sourced from other relevant manuals and the experience of the consultant.
    In order to achieve the above objectives, one of the key tasks is to undertake a review of a number of existing manuals and modules for the reasons indicated above, and to prepare a summary report for presentation to Tdh at an Inception Meeting (report to include identified gaps in manuals, timelines and approach and expected deliverables within the specified timelines, among others).
    Expected results:

    Result 1: Exhaustive review of all manuals and training modules used by Tdh CP project, including identification of gaps.
    Result 2: Presentation of an inception report (see details above). Breakdown on the work schedule to be provided by the consultant in the inception meeting.
    Result 3: New design of manuals and training modules in English that promote Participatory Learning Approaches that is directly related to the target group and to a standard acceptable to Tdh ( (translation into Somali language will be managed by Tdh).
    Result 4: Creation of adapted new pre-post tests to measure knowledge gained, based on the new content of the manuals and training modules
    Result 5: Training of the Tdh team on the new developed manuals and modules. The consultant will ensure the team is perfectly trained and able to use the new developed tools in full autonomy.
    Result 6: Presentation of a final report, including a draft suggested learning and development strategy for the project.

    Indicative Timeframe

    1 month in Kenya including travels from / to Switzerland and between the field locations, with an estimation of :
    15 days in Dadaab refugee complex,
    15 days in Nairobi.

    Dadaab is located along the Kenya-Somalia border, 90km from Garissa town and occasionally experiences security incidences. However, the security situation has been relatively calm with caution observed in hot spot areas. The consultant is expected to adhere to Tdh Kenya mission security policy and other local guidelines (UNDSS, INSO etc). Flexibility in planning and undertaking the assignment is expected as security conditions in Dadaab may affect the planning.
    Child Safeguarding Policy and behaviour:
    The consultant will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des Hommes and the Tdh Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Tdh expects employee’s conduct reflects proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions. The incumbent assures the moral protection of the name of Terre des Hommes and defends in all circumstances the interests of the organisation
    Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion or financial profit. The consultant will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation.
    Requirements

    Minimum 5 years proven experience in Child Protection projects, preferably with Tdh
    Strong technical child protection background is required.
    Preferably he/she should have a broad working experience in refugee camp context, in Kenya and in Dadaab is a plus
    Experience in collaborating with government officials, representatives of bilateral aid agencies, UN agencies, and other international institutions.
    Fluent English and good writing skills (the report should be in English)

    Swahili and Somali an asset

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  • Intern Data Operator

    Intern Data Operator

    Job Summary
    Provides support to the case management team in data entry, analysis and saving of all the data collected in the field.

    Job Description

    Category: Team member
    Location: Korogocho, Nairobi
    Contract duration: 3 months
    Reports to: Assistant Social Workers and Data clerk
    Position grade: Intern
    Working time (%): 100%
    General job description: The intern – Data Operator provides support to the case management team in data entry, analysis and saving of all the data collected in the field. The intern also helps collect data in the field (by filling in forms, collecting data from registers and performing interviews) if requested by his/her direct supervisor to support monitoring activities.
    Main responsibilities:

    Enters data provided by the project teams using the provided system
    Helps teams process collected data (by cleaning data, performing initial calculations etc.) in line with instructions from his/her supervisor.
    Archives and saves data in conformity with data confidentiality and security rules
    Supplies data as requested by the project teams
    Helps in data collection in the field as required by his/her supervisor.
    Provides any reports required by his/her immediate superior.
    Ensures ethical principles related to M&E are respected, especially those concerning gender equality, fairness and “do no harm”. Protects confidential data, applies the principles of informed consent, and protects children during the collection, processing, analysis and use of M&E data.

    Security and Child Safeguarding Policy

    Comply with Tdh Security Regulations.
    Reports any security/safety incident and/or risk to the Child Protection Senior Officer / Child Protection Project Manager
    Commit to respect the Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Report serious cases of abuse on children to the Child Protection Project Manager. Strict confidentiality must be respected.

    Competencies: This position requires Personal, Social and Leadership Competencies (PSLC) and Technical and Methodological Competencies (TMC)
    In particular:

    Strong sense of personal integrity
    Ability to multitask
    Discipline and precision
    Team spirit: ability to work closely with colleagues
    Flexibility, openness and adaptability

    Other professional skills required:

    Good computer skills, especially Excel
    Data entry experience
    Previous experience with data software tools CPIMS, Stata, SPSS, EpiData, QGIS, etc

  • Country Representative – Nairobi

    Country Representative – Nairobi

    Duration: 12 months
    Location: Nairobi – Kenya
    Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled
    Contractual conditions:
    Expatriate contract under Swiss labour code 3’800 CHF (~3’300 €) < > 5’200 CHF (~4’500 €) net /month according to experience x 13, Annual Leave: 25 days per year. Contract includes also local accommodation and transportation, health and repatriation insurance, return flight.
    Context:
    Tdh has been working in Kenya since 2011, initially in drought response and covering child protection in one of the refugee camps in Dadaab. Following its registration in Kenya, programs have expanded to cover an increase in child protection work in Dadaab and in Garissa town, a county wide nutrition project in Garissa county and child protection programming in one of the slums outside of Nairobi. Tdh Kenya is also currently responding to the effects of drought in Garissa county.
    Tdh seeks a dynamic individual with international experience in order to continue the strategic and tactical positioning of the delagation in the country in close collaboration with stakeholder ministries, donors, other INGOs and advocacy partners.
    Main responsibilities:

    Directs the creation of the intervention tactics and strategy for the country and its implementation, in collaboration with the headquarters;

    Controls the application and supervision of signed agreements between Tdh and its partners and local/national authorities;

    Supervises the correct implementation of projects and develops advocacy strategies;

    Ensures the coaching of any collaborator under their responsibility, from the recruiting to the final collaboration reports. Uses the good practices so that their management respects the values of Tdh. Applies and ensures the implementation of staff management policies within the delegation;

    Supervises the correct financial management of the delegation and the funds provided for it;

    In coordination with the headquarters, directs the fundraising and the negotiations with funding partners present in the area of intervention;

    Fosters the correct communication and visibility of the projects and the foundation;

    Is responsible for the implementation of policies on security, child protection and fraud prevention;

    Ensures the good reputation of the foundation in the country;

    Develops synergies with the rest of national and international actors and stakeholders present in the area;

    Ensures the correct flow of operational information within the delegation and with the headquarters (especially for institutional reporting)

    Fonction details:
    Strategy and institutional policy

    To ensure implementation and compliance to Tdh Foundation Strategic Plan, Tdh regional strategic plan and thematic policies in the field;
    Together with the desk, to elaborate, implement and review the country strategy for Tdh in Kenya;

    Project cycle management

    To manage, supervise and coordinate all the activities related to the implementation of Tdh projects in Kenya according to the proposal guidelines and indicators, budget and work plans;
    In consultation with Terre des hommes’s Emergency desk, to develop new projects in-line with Tdh strategic plan and thematic policies;
    To develop annual and/or project work plans;
    To develop monitoring and evaluation systems for all project work;
    Together with the Senior Management Team and the project staff, to review the progress of each project monthly;
    With the technical support of the Resource Persons (thematic), to monitor the quality of the work carried out and to suggest means of improvements;
    To assess the efficacy and effectiveness of the work carried out and to identify ways for further improvements

    Reporting

    To provide the Desk with quality monthly activity reports and annual reports in line with project objectives and indicators;
    To provide the Desk and/or the donors with quality intermediate and final project reports as per contract

    Finance

    To be responsible for the overall financial management of the delegation;
    To ensure a tight follow up of all budgets including donors contracts and takes necessary actions in case of over/under expenditure;
    To work with the finance and admin coordinator on budgeting, accounting and auditing as required

    Human resources management

    To manage (supervision, support, training, etc.) Terre des hommes employees in Kenya, expatriates as well as local staff;
    To recruit Terre des hommes local staff;
    To elaborate, implement and update the delegation personal policy

    Representation and networking

    To represent the organisation in the country, particularly to the government, official agencies, other non-governmental agencies, partners and the community
    To ensure that all formalities required by government and other official agencies are properly prepared and punctually presented
    To actively participate in meetings and fora organised by the GO/NGO/UN sectors as relevant to Tdh work in the country;
    To liaise strategically with Government representatives as well as with potential in country donors including SDC as a bilateral donor

    Fund raising

    To develop and maintain sound relations with potential donors (institutional, local, etc);
    To identify new funding sources;
    To initiate and lead the development of new project proposals;
    To secure new contracts

    Administration

    To implement and updates Tdh delegation’s rules and procedures;
    To ensure that contracts, rules and procedures meet all requirements of national law
    Child Safeguarding Policy:
    To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud /Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy;
    To commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies in Kenya;
    To commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies

    Profile:

    University degree in relevant field
    Language: Excellent oral and writing skills in English C2, French obligatory

    Experiences and aptitudes:

    At least 5 years previous experience of seniority in an NGO at a management position in the field (expatriation)
    Successful track record of developing humanitarian strategies and securing high levels of funding from institutional donors (OFDA; BPRM; DFID; ECHO; UN; etc.)
    Extensive project management experience (management; planning; staff development and training skills) in emergency · Management experience and strong team leadership qualities
    Excellent knowledge of project cycle management (PCM) and strong command of PCM tools
    Ability to work well and punctually under pressure
    A commitment to excellence; attention to detail

    This function requires the mastery of Personal, Social and Leadership Competencies (PSLC), Technical and Methodological Competencies (TMC) and Management and Strategic Competencies (MSC)
    In particular:
    PSLC :

    Shows autonomy and ability to decide
    Manages stress and emotions
    Shows negotiation skills
    Communicates in a clear, concise and responsible way
    Manages conflicts in a constructive way

    TMC:

    Knows and respects the rules and processes of the different domains concerning one’s activities
    Transforms the innovations into shared good practices
    Knows and applies the state of the art in Project Cycle Management

    MSC:

    Acts as a complexity reducer by translating the organizational strategy into clear priorities, goals and operational actions
    Encourages and supports the development of staff competencies
    Acts as a legal, official representative of Tdh both locally and internationally

    Child Safeguarding Policy:

    Raising awareness within the Foundation on violence against children
    Providing guidance to employees and others and defining expectations when it comes to preventing, raising, denouncing and responding to issues of child abuse
    Reducing the risk of child abuse by selectively recruiting employees and others
    Reducing the risk of child abuse by developing a culture of open and informed leadership within the organization and in our work with children

    We offer an exciting and varied work, useful and meaningful, in a team that wants to make a difference for vulnerable children.
    Are you interested? Do you want to face this challenge?

  • Technical Advisor Child Protection (Re-advetisement)

    Technical Advisor Child Protection (Re-advetisement)

    Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH-NL) in East Africa is looking for a Technical Advisor Child Protection, full time, to be based in Nairobi (Kenya), with frequent travel within the region.
    General Characteristics
    The Technical Advisor is a position aimed at advising on child rights and child protection policy matters and providing evidence based input for programme development within the organisation. Our work focuses on the issue of child exploitation, with four key programme themes centered around: (1) the Worst Forms of Child Labour; (2) (Commercial) Sexual Exploitation of Children; (3) Child Trafficking and Migration; (4) Child Abuse / Child Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. TdH-NL also provides humanitarian aid, with a focus on protecting children and their families in emergency situations.
    We address child exploitation through five strategies: prevention of the worst forms of child exploitation; provision of services to ensure safe reintegration of child victims; prosecution of those who perpetrate crimes against children; promotion of a safe and conducive social/economic/legal context for children; and partnership & participation to strengthen civil society in the promotion of children’s rights and to include meaningful participation of children.
    Objective of the function
    Terre des Hommes Netherlands has the ambition to become the Centre of Excellence Against Child Exploitation. The Technical Advisor will profile Terre des Hommes Netherlands as an expert organisation in the fight against it.
    The Technical Advisor is responsible for advising on child rights and child protection policy matters. To this end, the position holder acts as an expert contact point for both internal and external bodies.
    The Technical Advisor will work towards expanding the TdH-NL portfolio of child protection programming globally, with a special focus on child trafficking and migration, as well as TdH-NL’s other core themes , and will ensure all child protection programming is of excellent technical quality. He/she will ensure that all child protection programmes contribute significantly to Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to programme staff and our partners to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved, both in the region as well as at a global level
    Position in the organisation
    The Technical Advisor reports to the head of the department within which the function is positioned and has no direct reports of its own. The position is part of the Lobby and Expertise Unit, that supports the development of our organisational (strategic) focus, programme themes, country programmes, institutional fundraising and the relation between these. The unit also supports and coordinates lobby & advocacy activities as well as research.
    Result areas
    Co-develop policy

    Follows, signals and analyses bottlenecks, trends and developments within and outside the organisation for the assigned policy area/ focus area, both in the region and at a global level.
    Translates these into consequences, opportunities and/or solutions of the organisation’s pursued policy.
    Contributes to the development and evaluation of (different parts of) the policy.
    Provides guidance and support in the decision-making process and contributes to the implementation of (policy) proposals.
    Evaluates the developed policy, signals possible bottlenecks/ deviations and makes proposals for improvement.

    Result: Policy has been co-developed in such a way that developments have timely been signalled and analysed and a contribution has been made to the policy within a focus area.
    Realising policy

    Supports the organisation in the translation of the approved policy into operational policy plans.
    Contributes to the development and implementation of projects and programmes by providing advice and support from the own focus area or by participating in project teams.
    Prepares documents, regulations, decisions and correspondence, and ensures follow-up.
    Ensures the necessary knowledge transfer in the context of policy implementation.
    Evaluates the implemented concrete policy actions and/or projects, signals possible bottlenecks/ deviations and undertakes the necessary actions.

    Result: The realisation of policy has been contributed to in such a way that concrete plans have been prepared and internal and external stakeholders have timely received the right information.**
    Advising and providing information

    Is the point of contact for substantive questions regarding child trafficking and migration, and the other core themes of TdH-NL.
    Supports and advises the organisation upon request in development processes and in preparing reports for which the substantive expertise is necessary.
    Provides solicited and unsolicited advice, information, and support regarding the conducted policy to management and involved parties within the organisation.
    Generates (management) information for annual plans, the budget, and budget monitoring.
    Supports and advises upon request from the Leadership Team regarding the policy-based validation of proposals from the organisation.

    Result: Advice has been given and information has been provided such that management and other involved parties have been informed and advised on policy development in an expert manner.
    Maintaining contacts

    Maintains internal and external contacts associated with the function.
    Builds and maintains a network with stakeholder organisations.
    Initiates and develops information and knowledge transfer in the relevant policy area and provides information and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

    Result: Contacts are maintained in such a way that the organisation is well represented in external circles.
    Monitor research progress

    Coordinates and conducts the handling of research in accordance with established procedures and monitors its progress.
    Monitors the delivery of reports and research, especially progress and final reports, and deals with this in accordance with the procedures set out for this purpose.
    Periodically communicates the status/progress to the manager and signals bottlenecks.
    Maintains contacts with external parties (referees, grant recipients, researchers) for administrative and organisational support and answers questions.
    Coordinates and co-monitors the progress of research projects based on lead time, budget, and delivery criteria.
    Screens the assessment of the results of current and conducted studies/ projects especially for relevance to the target group of organisation, implementation opportunities and PR value and communicates about this with internal stakeholders.

    Result: Research questions have been coordinated and progress has been monitored in such a way that involved parties have fully and accurately been informed in time, and that current research projects can be completed within scheduled lead time, budget, and delivery criteria.
    Utilise publicity and media opportunities

    Signals publicity opportunities regarding general developments in the organisation’s focus area and regarding research funded by the organisation, and coordinates these with the manager and internal parties involved.
    Advises managers and internal parties involved regarding communication statements about (results of) scientific research.

    Result: Publicity and media opportunities have correctly and timely been utilised.
    Knowledge and skills

    High level vocational or academic (university) education at bachelor level (NL: HBO/WO, Bachelor)
    High level applied or academic professional and intellectual ability.
    Extensive knowledge of child exploitation, specifically in relation to Child Trafficking and Child Migration at the regional and global level.
    Knowledge of and insight in the target group and developments in society.
    Knowledge of subject fields in which research is being conducted (​proven analytical and report writing skills is essential​).
    Skills in the development and implementation of policies.
    Extensive knowledge of and experience in children’s rights issues.
    Proven experience in capacity building of civil society organisations.
    Experience with Child Rights based programming.
    Experience in preparing and presenting to national, regional and global fora.
    Five years of experience in a similar position in a similar organisation.
    Experience with Lobby & Advocacy, specifically within the policy area of Child Trafficking and Migration/global trends and developments.

    Competence profile
    Analytical capacity
    Understanding the essence of complex issues by logical reasoning, investigation of potential causes, separation of key messages from the mass of detail and acknowledgment of their interdependence.
    Level 3: Supports and involves others in the immediate vicinity in issue analysis while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.
    Networking
    Builds relationships and networks that are helpful when realising objectives and utilises informal networks to get things done.
    Level 3: Knows how to build and to maintain relationships in support of the realisation of his or her personal objectives and those of the organisational entity. Is regarded as a specialist in the field of networking.
    The power of persuasion
    Expressing opinions convincingly, demonstrating interaction and debating effectively, thereby generating acceptance of viewpoints and ideas.
    Level 2: Defends and argues points of view with tact and in a clear and convincing manner while taking another opinion into account.
    Vision
    The ability to see patterns and underlying relationships in information and be able to translate these to ideas and future situations.
    Level 2: Recognises relevant information and developments and applies these on the job.
    Job Level: D
    Contract period: One year contract with a possibility of extension.

  • End of Phase Evaluation for the Emergency Response Project in Marsabit and Turkana Counties, Kenya

    End of Phase Evaluation for the Emergency Response Project in Marsabit and Turkana Counties, Kenya

    The evaluation
    This evaluation is designed to provide documented lessons learned and promising practices which project managers of future projects can use when developing interventions towards child protection centered emergency response with a focus on TdH-NL main child exploitation thematic areas in other similar contexts. It will also serve as an important accountability purpose for TdH-NL by identifying the extent that the project objectives were achieved.
    Objective
    The main objective of the evaluation is to examine the extent to which the project has brought meaningful results for project beneficiaries, and identify key areas that can be replicated in similar interventions. Further, the evaluation will also focus on the programme design, implementation process, performance of the programme, organizational management systems and how these impacted on the implementation of the various projects within this programme.
    The specific objectives of the evaluation include:

    To examine the extent to which the project impact/outcomes (objective) have been achieved
    To identify how the project benefited the beneficiaries.(include the two most significant change stories/case studies child and household in the projects locations)
    To examine the unintended/unplanned effects of the project among the target beneficiaries and local communities
    To examine projects components, strategies and activities that can be replicated in similar projects
    To identify main lessons learnt and recommendations for future implementation child protection centered ER in Kenya and in projects designed under similar contexts.
    To assess suitability of partners selected to deliver on ER activities of TdH-NL against the expected outputs.
    Time period and geographical area
    The proposed evaluation time frame is between February 2018 – June 2018. The evaluation will focus on the emergency response interventions undertaken in Turkana (Turkana central, Loima and Turkana South) and Marsabit (Moyale and Laisamis) counties.

    For more information on the background, evaluation contents and requirements, kindly refer to the full Terms of Reference.
    Expression of Interest
    The consultant will submit a full technical proposal and a financial proposal. The following components must be included:
    Technical proposal

    The consultant’s understanding of the terms of reference
    Clear and detailed work plan including a Gantt chart
    A detailed evaluation methodology
    Full details of proposed consultancy team members,
    Sample report of end of project evaluation preferrable Emergency Response
    Outline of applied DAC, and COC criteria and SHERE standards and Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability

    Financial Proposal
    a. The financial proposal must include the actual number of consultants/team, number of working days and the professional rates per day. It must also include a separate itemised logistic budget with accommodation, transport and stationary, communication, etc, well broken down.

  • Mid-term Evaluation Consultant

    Mid-term Evaluation Consultant

    TERMS OF REFERENCE
    Location: Kenya, Dadaab refugee complex and Nairobi
    Starting date: 15.01.2018
    Duration of the field mission: 21 days
    Time dedicated to the desk review and to the writing of the report:?
    Under responsibility of: Marie Joron, Country Representative
    HQ follow-up: Rolland Gueneau and Alessandra Tomirotti
    Funding Sources for the evaluation: BPRM
    PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT TO BE EVALUATED
    Title: Transferring enhanced child protective capacities to children and caregivers of Hagadera camp in preparation for eventual voluntary repatriation Start: 23rd May 2017 Duration: 12 months Total budget: 1,200,000 USD Stakeholders,
    Donors : BPRM, UNICEF and UNHCR
    INGOs partners : Save the Children (SCI), IRC, DRC
    Local authorities: host communities leaders, refugee representatives, RAS (Refugee Affairs Secretary)
    Project beneficiaries : Hagadera camp population, local host villagers
    General and specific objectives: The children of Hagadera camp are free from harm within the camp through enhanced participation and agency of children and caregivers.

    Specific Objective 1: Protection Preparation for Return: To increase the child protective capacities of 30,000 parents/caregivers at section level in Hagadera camp in view of ongoing VolRep and intended camp closure, by May 2018.
    Specific Objective 2: Response for Enhanced Resilience: To provide immediate and urgent comprehensive support to current and emerging child protection needs for 5,000 children in Hagadera camp through BIDs, referrals, counseling, case management, and structured recreation, by May 2018.
    Specific Objective 3: Participation and Advocacy: To strengthen the engagement and participation of 20,000 children, with a focus on 8,920 adolescent boys and girls in Hagadera camp in their own protection through targeted trainings and community participation, by May 2018.
    Target population of the project: 60,000 refugees as direct beneficiaries – 65,000 indirect beneficiaries
    Objectives, expected results and activities of the project: see BPRM proposal in annex 1 and Q2 interim Report in annex 2 for the update on activities and results achieved during the first 6 months of the project
    System of monitoring evaluation forecasted in the project documents: 8 weeks final evaluation (changed to be separated as mid-term and final evaluation), quarterly reports and monthly update of the internal monitoring tool (see annex 6).

    GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE EVALUATION

    Half way through its implementation, assess the project and provide recommendation to propose next project activities with a more accurate and sustainable response.
    The will of making an evaluation in January / February 2018 is to have a clear external view of the achievement of the present activities and recommendations on how Tdh could improve their relevance, efficiency, impact, effectiveness and sustainability for the next project.
    In another hand the context of implementation is very specific (camp consolidation, reduction of funds, Voluntary Repatriation vs local socio-economic integration, host communities’ anger and frustration) and a specific strategy has to be developed.

    SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE EVALUATION

    Objective 1: mid-term evaluation of the project
    Result 1: The project activities are evaluated trough the following criteria relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and midterm impact (definitions in annex 3) .
    Result 2: Recommendations for improving each of the criteria are shared
    Result 3: A suggested action plan corresponding to each recommendation is included in the evaluation report.
    Objective 2: evaluation of the delegation propositions for the strategic orientation of the next project to be submitted to BPRM in March 2018.
    Result 1: Recommendations for the strategic orientation of the next project are made
    Result 2: A logical framework for the next project is proposed
    Questions to be answered by the evaluation (with explanations and recommendations for possible adjustments):

    Relevance

    Was a clear rationale provided for the selected intervention activities?
    Were the design of the intervention (logical framework) and its objectives relevant to the context and to the needs of the target beneficiaries?
    To what extent are the services provided within the framework of the intervention able to address the real needs of the beneficiaries?

    Effectiveness

    Is the intervention being implemented according to plan? If not, why and what is done about it
    To what extent are the objectives likely to be achieved?

    Efficiency

    Does the implementation of the intervention make effective use of time and resources (financial, human) to achieve results?
    Is the project implemented in the most efficient way compared to alternatives?

    Impact:

    Have any negative impacts (mid or long term) been observed or foreseen?
    What real difference have the activities made to the beneficiaries?

    Sustainability:
    Considering the specific context and the limited factors, to which extend sustainability can be integrated in the project actions?
    METHODOLOGY

    The evaluation process will be divided in 2 parts linked to the two objectives. The major part of the evaluation will be dedicated to the Objective1 (15 days) and 5 days for the Objective 2.
    Overall evaluation approach and data collection methods proposed:
    Preparation phase: Secondary data review, briefing with Tdh personnel at headquarter and at Nairobi, meeting key stakeholders in the capital, writing an inception report for evaluation stating the sources of information, tools for collection. The methodological proposition of evaluation must allow a mutual understanding between the Tdh teams and the consultant, regarding the objectives, scope, time and expected results of the evaluation.
    Field phase (Dadaab and Hagadera camp): Meeting key stakeholders, especially local authorities, refugee representatives, beneficiaries and other relevant people (from IRC, SCI, DRC, UNHCR, RAS etc) using individual questionnaire and Focus Group Discussions (FGD).
    Analysis and debriefing phase: The results and preliminary conclusions will be presented to the Tdh teams and partners (UNHCR, BPRM representatives for instance) at field level. A debriefing in the capital and headquarter will be organized (if necessary via Skype) to discuss the results and the recommendations.

    DELIVERABLES

    Writing of a report in English including:
    One executive summary (3-4 pages max)
    One narrative report (max 30 pages)
    One table with the main conclusions and recommendations (separate short, medium and long term) and the lessons learned.
    A section of the report on recommendations for the next project including a draft logical framework
    Technical appendices containing the technical details of the evaluations as well as the terms of reference, the questionnaire models, check list and canvas interviews, potential tables or graphs, references and other sources, people and institutions contacted, a Power Point presentation of the results.

    The following documents will be delivered before the departure from the delegation: recommendation table, main recommendations for the next project and draft logical framework.
    A first draft will be provided 5 days after the end of the field visit and final version 5 days after Tdh feedbacks.
    DURATION AND DATES
    3 weeks, from 5th to 25th February 2018
    BUDGET
    Indicative fees: 200 USD/day, with accommodation, professional travel and other logistic costs covered by Tdh. Tdh does not provide or arrange life and health insurance coverage for consultants.
    PROFILE OF THE CONSULTANT

    Minimum 5 years proven experience in relief/development project evaluation
    Preferably he/she should have a broad working experience in refugee camp context, in Kenya and in Dadaab is a plus
    Experience in collaborating with government officials, representatives of bilateral aid agencies, UN agencies, and other international institutions.
    Fluent English and good writing skills (the report should be in English)
    Swahili and Somali an asset
    Previous experience working with a child protection organisation is compulsory, preferably with Tdh
    He/she will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes and the Tdh Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Tdh expects that its contractors’ professional conduct reflects proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions. The incumbent assures the moral protection of the name of Tdh and defends in all circumstances the interests of the movement.
    Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion or financial profit. He/she will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation.

    PROCEDURES AND LOGISTICS

    The consultant shall commit to respect Tdh’s Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy. The consultant immediately agrees to respect all specific security instructions of Tdh and based on Tdh security analysis and knowledge of the zone and those involved there. The consultant shall commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.
    No data can be used by the consultant concerning this study without the written permission of Tdh for a duration of 5 years. The consultant acting as service provider will make sure to present himself as such for all discussions held within the framework of the consultancy.
    Working hours, holidays: from 8am to 5pm, 5 days a week with a break of 1 hour for lunch
    Conditions that may influence data collection: if any demonstration or security incident happened, evaluation might be impacted as the consultant won’t be able to access Hagadera camp
    Availability and provision of services (local translators): Tdh staff would support translation when needed (English/Swahili/Somali)
    Availability and provision of office space, cars, laptops, tape recorders, and procedures for arranging; meetings, requirements for debriefings: No computer or laptop provided to the evaluator, a desk will be available. Transport from Nairobi to Dadaab and in Hagadera camp will be managed by Tdh. Based on the evaluator preliminary note, Tdh team will propose a meeting schedule that might evolve regarding constraints and availability of the people to be met.

    ANNEXES

    Annex 1 – BPRM 4 Proposal
    Annex 2 – BPRM 4 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 reports
    Annex 3 – OECD DAC criteria definitions http://www.oecd.org/dac/evaluation/daccriteriaforevaluatingdevelopmentas…
    Annex 4 – Tdh Kenya Security Plan
    Annex 5 – ECHO Grant Application Form
    Annex 6 – Tdh Kenya Monitoring tool
    Annex 7 – UNHCR Dadaab CP project proposal

  • Technical Advisor Child Protection

    Technical Advisor Child Protection

    General Characteristics
    The Technical Advisor concerns a function aimed at advising on child rights and child protection policy matters and provide evidence based input for programme development within the organisation.
    Our work centers on the issue of child exploitation, with four key programmes centered around: (1) the Worst Forms of Child Labour; (2) (Commercial) Sexual Exploitation of Children; (3) Child Trafficking and Migration; (4) Child Abuse / Child Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. TdH-NL also provides humanitarian aid, with a focus on protecting children and their families in emergencies.
    We address child exploitation through five strategies: prevention of the worst forms of child exploitation; provision of services to ensure safe reintegration of child victims; prosecution of those who perpetrate crimes against children; promotion of a safe and conducive social/economic/legal context for children; and partnership & participation to strengthen civil society in the promotion of children’s rights and to include meaningful participation of children
    Objective of the function
    Terre des Hommes has the ambition to become the Centre of Excellence Against Child Exploitation. The Technical Advisor will profile Terre des Hommes Netherlands as an expert organisation in the fight against it.
    The Technical Advisor is responsible for advising on child rights and child protection policy matters. To this end, the position holder acts as an expert contact point for both internal and external bodies.
    The Technical advisor will work towards expanding the TdH-NL portfolio of child protection programming and ensure all child protection programming is of excellent technical quality. Ensure that all child protection programmes contribute significantly to Terre des Hommes Netherlands strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to programme staff and our partners to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved.
    Position in the organisation
    The Technical Advisor reports to the head of the department within which the function is positioned and has no direct reports of its own. The position is part of the Lobby and Expertise Unit, that supports the development of our organizational (strategic) focus, programme themes, country programmes, institutional fundraising and interrelation between these. The unit also supports and coordinates lobby & advocacy activities as well as research.
    Result areas
    A. Co-develop policy

    Follows, signals and analyses bottlenecks, trends and developments within and outside the organization for the assigned policy area/ focus area.
    Translates these into consequences, opportunities and/or solutions of the organization’s pursued policy.
    Contributes to the development and evaluation of (different parts of) the policy.
    Provides guidance and support in the decision-making process and contributes to the implementation of (policy) proposals.
    Evaluates the developed policy, signals possible bottlenecks/ deviations and makes proposals for improvement..

    Result: Policy has been co-developed in such a way that developments have timely been signalled and analysed and a contribution has been made to policy within a focus area.
    B. Realizing policy

    Supports the organization in the translation of the approved policy into operational policy plans.
    Contributes to the development and execution of projects and programs by providing advice and support from the own focus area or participating in project teams.
    Prepares documents, regulations, decisions and correspondence, and ensures follow-up.
    Ensures the necessary knowledge transfer in the context of policy execution.
    Evaluates the implemented concrete policy actions and/or projects, signals possible bottlenecks/ deviations and undertakes the necessary actions.

    Result: The realization of policy has been contributed to in such a way that concrete plans have been prepared and internal and external stakeholders have timely received the right information.
    C. Advising and providing information

    Is the point of contact for substantive questions regarding the relevant policy area.
    Supports and advises the organization upon request in development processes and in preparing reports for which the substantive expertise is necessary.
    Provides solicited and unsolicited advice, information, and support regarding the conducted policy to management and involved parties within the organization.
    Generates (management) information for annual plans, the budget, and budget monitoring.
    Supports and advises upon request from the Leadership Team regarding the policy-based validation of proposals from the organization.

    Result: Advice has been given and information has been provided such that management and other involved parties have been informed and advised on policy development in an expert manner.
    D. Maintaining contacts

    Maintains internal and external contacts associated with the function.
    Builds and maintains a network with stakeholder organizations.
    Initiates and develops information and knowledge transfer in the relevant policy area and provides information and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

    Result: Contacts are maintained in such a way that the organization is well represented in external circles.
    E. Monitor research progress

    Coordinates and conducts the handling of research in accordance with established procedures and monitors its progress.
    Monitors the delivery of reports and research, especially progress and final reports, and deals with this in accordance with the procedures set out for this purpose.
    Periodically communicates the status/progress to the manager and signals bottlenecks.
    Maintains contacts with external parties (referees, grant recipients, researchers) for administrative and organizational support and answers questions.
    Coordinates and co-monitors the progress of research projects based on lead time, budget, and delivery criteria.
    Screens the assessment of the results of current and conducted studies/ projects especially for relevance to the target group of organization, implementation opportunities and PR value and communicates about this with internal stakeholders.

    Result: Research questions have been coordinated and progress has been monitored in such a way that involved parties have fully and accurately been informed in time, and that current research projects can be completed within scheduled lead time, budget, and delivery criteria.
    F. Utilize publicity and media opportunities

    Signals publicity opportunities regarding general developments in the organization’s focus area and regarding research funded by the organization, and coordinates these with the manager and internal parties involved.
    Advises managers and internal parties involved regarding communication statements about (results of) scientific research.

    Result: Publicity and media opportunities have correctly and timely been utilized.
    Knowledge and skills

    High level vocational or academic (university) education at bachelor level (NL: HBO/WO, Bachelor)
    High level applied or academic thought and working ability.
    Knowledge of child exploitation.
    Knowledge of and insight in the target group and developments in society.
    Knowledge of subject fields in which research is being conducted (​proven analytical and report writing skills is essential​).
    Skills in the development and implementation of policies.
    Extensive knowledge and experience on children’s rights issues.
    Proven experience in capacity building of civil society organisations.
    Experience with Child Rights based programming.
    Experience in preparing and presenting to national, regional and global fora.
    Five years of experience in a similar position in a similar organisation.
    Experience with Lobby & Advocacy.

    Competence profile
    A. Analytical capacity
    Understanding the essence of complex issues by logical reasoning, investigation of potential causes, separation of key messages from the mass of detail and acknowledgment of their interdependence.
    Level 3: Supports and involves others in the immediate vicinity in issue analysis while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.
    B. Networking
    Builds relationships and networks that are helpful when realising objectives and utilises informal networks to get things done.
    Level 3: Knows how to build and to maintain relationships in support of the realisation of his or her personal objectives and those of the organisational entity. Is regarded as a specialist in the field of networking.
    C. The power of persuasion
    Expressing opinions convincingly, demonstrating interaction and debating effectively, thereby generating acceptance of viewpoints and ideas.
    Level 2: Defends and argues points of view with tact and in a clear and convincing manner while taking another opinion into account.
    D. Vision
    The ability to see patterns and underlying relationships in information and be able to translate these to ideas and future situations.
    Level 2: Recognises relevant information and developments and applies these on the job.
    Job Level: D
    Contract Period:- One year contract with a posisibility of extension.

  • Program Development Manager

    Program Development Manager

    General characteristics:
    The Program Development Manager is responsible for coordinating, guiding and initiating the development of projects and programs within a defined programmatic or geographic area. The Program Development Manager (co-) develops and proposes projects and programs as part of the strategic vision of an organisation-relevant theme/country/region. The Program Development Manager is responsible for both initiating projects and/or advising on the selection of projects which potentially qualify for approval within a program/country/regional strategy. The Program Development Manager supports other responsible line managers in achieving their project development targets and takes into account the necessary resource mobilization. The Program Development Manager carries (joint) responsibility for the securing of funding for the projects and programs that are approved and conversely focussing development on funding opportunities. The Program Development Manager is also responsible for monitoring fundraising/granting and supporting reporting to donors.Objective of the function:
    The Program Development Manager is supportive (and if necessary) directly responsible for the coordination, development, funding and quality of new projects and programs within defined strategic organizational boundaries and within a pre-defined geographic scope.Position in the organisation:
    The Program Development Manager reports to the Head of Africa a.i. within which the function is positioned and has no direct reports of its own.
    Result areas
    Developing project and program strategy
    Result: Project and program strategy have been (co-) developed on country/regional/organisational levels in such a way that proposals have been made and approved by the management team and are financeable.
    Develop and realise programs
    Result: Programs and projects have been developed in such a way that feasible program plans are drawn up aimed at achieving the stated objectives and financing is secured.
    Maintaining contacts
    Result: Contacts are maintained in such a way that relevant collaborative relationships are preserved, effective external communication with respect to programs is established, and has contributed to the positioning of the organisation.
    Obtain finance opportunities
    Result: Program financing was obtained in time
    Knowledge and skills:

    Academic (university) education at bachelor but preferably master level (NL: WO, Master)
    Academic thought and working ability
    Knowledge of and insight in the target group and developments in society
    Knowledge of project management
    Skills in advising and creating support

    Competence profile:
    Analytical capacity
    Understanding the essence of complex issues by logical reasoning, investigation of potential causes, separation of key messages from the mass of detail and acknowledgment of their interdependence.
    Level 3: Supports and involves others in the immediate vicinity in issue analysis while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.
    Networking
    Builds relationships and networks that are helpful when realising objectives and utilises informal networks to get things done.
    Level 3: Knows how to build and to maintain relationships in support of the realisation of his or her personal objectives and those of the organisational entity. Is regarded as a specialist in the field of networking.
    Entrepreneurship
    To have the initiative to identify and initiate new opportunities, bring them to life and dare to take responsible risks.
    Level 3: Identifies new opportunities and takes independent action to use every opportunity to bring new products and services to market, and encourages others to do likewise.
    Vision
    The ability to see patterns and underlying relationships in information and be able to translate these to ideas and future situations.
    Level 3: Contributes to the development of a vision for the organisational entity.
    Job Level: E
    Contract Period:
    One year contract with a possibility of extension.