TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR)

Languages required : English, Myanmar (1 or 2 consultants)

Starting date : 20 May 2019- 10 June 2019

Duration of the contract :16 working days

Background - Scope of the Consultancy

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization working in Myanmar since 2009 in response to cyclone Giri and currently supporting operations in four different States (Kachin, Northern Shan, Kayah, Rakhine). DRC expanded its program to include the provision of shelter, WASH, NFIs, livelihood support and community assistance to the people affected by the June and October 2012 events in Rakhine State. DRC aims to make available immediate relief and protection to displaced people and vulnerable host communities in an impartial, inclusive and neutral manner, adhering to DRC’s Code of Conduct and core Humanitarian Principles.

Research has shown that women, in both Rakhine and Muslim villages are disproportionately affected by issues such as displacement and conflicts, and face additional issues such as increased risk of GBV, extremely limited economic opportunities and higher likelihood engaging in harmful coping strategies. Muslim women in particular face multiple threats to their safety in their homes (camp) and in the community. A rapid assessment conducted by the AOR on the protection situation for women concluded that sexual harassment, sexual assault and all forms of domestic violence were prevalent in these community. This finding has been corroborated by conversations with women group members (a subset of center participants) who report, using laughter to mask discomfort, that some acts of intimate partner violence are frequent and can be acceptable in cases in which women have made mistakes or when couples’ disagree’.  Women and adolescent girls interviewed in safety audits also report to be fearful of going to latrines or walk to neighbouring villages at night due to the risk of being physically attacked, sexually harassed or sexually assaulted.

 DRC addresses some of these protection concerns by making available GBV response services and enhancing women and girls support systems . Most importantly, DRC carries out prevention activities with men in order to prompt changes in atttiudes and behaviors that perpetuate violence against women.

DRC is looking for a trainer to develop and train DRCs office and field staff in a male engagement curriculum. The consultant will draft a five session curriculum and deliver a training on rolling out that curriculum to community members.

Objectives of the Consultancy

The objective of consultancy is to lead a practical gender equality training intended for facilitators of male engagement facilitators in Sittwe and , Pauk Taw The consultant will help DRC staffmembers and incentive based  center workers, practical and sound tecniques to prompt reflection about the harmful ramifications of patriarchy and develop skills to be a positive example of masculinity in a traditional society.

While the training should include theoretical knowledge about gender equality and nonviolent conflict resolution, the teaching methodology should be primarily practical and tailored to the literacy levels of the audience. Therefore, the consultant should focus in helping trainees to facilitate, in a clear and simple manner, sessions that stimulate dialogue around manhood, positive leadership and provide skills to navigate daily stressors and solve conflicts in the family without resorting to violence.

The curriculum should also include a component of self-regulation, orientation, grounding and centering.   Specifically, these sessions are required to help men relieve anxiety and build their resilience.

By the end of the training, DRC expects that center-based staff are able to facilitate independently five ninety minute sessions to men in residing in the Sittwe and Pauk Taw Muslim camps in Rakhine.

Duties, Responsibilities and Deliverables:

The Consultant will be based in sittwe and Pauk Taw, Rakhine State and will work in 3 locations for  16 working days (13 days for field training and 3 days for manual crafting and report writing)

The consultant will report to the GBV Manager and will conduct the following activities:

Responsibilities:

• Develop a simple yet technically sound training manual with contextually relevant exercises to educate men on Gender Based Violence, transform attitudes about gender relations and tools to relieve anxiety and promote wellbeing.
• Conduct 3 core trainings and 1 TOT to office based staff and to field based staff on positive masculinity and psychosocial wellbeing
• Coach office based staff in mentoring field staff to continue with the smooth and sound facilitation of the manual.
• Draft a report analyzing successes and recommendations for the continuity of male engagement activities.

• At the end of his/her assignment, the consultant will prepare a written report in English.
• The report should contain an overview and analysis of the training process, pre and post test scores of the participants and recommendations for DRC staff to ensure continuity of the self-regulation and centering practices

  Recommendations, desk review, report writing and training package could be developed remotely (2-3 days).

• The consultant will sign the code of ethics and will ensure full respect of humanitarian principles when approaching community members.
• The consultant will sign DRC’s ‘confidentiality form’.
• The consultant will abide by DRC’s Code of Conduct.

• At least 2 years of experience in the GBV and/or MHPSS field – the consultancy is open both to clinical mental health practitioners and to Women Protection and Gender Equality practitioners
• Specific experience required working with marginalized populations exposed to traumatic events and acute or toxic stress
• Experience crafting curricula of trauma informed activities to enhance wellbeing
• Good understanding of the context in Myanmar, especially the political and ethnic divisions in Rakhine state.
• Previous experience in collaborating with INGOs
• Demonstrated knowledge of protection issues (GBV) in humanitarian settings and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in Muslim camps in Central Rakhine
• Proficiency in English and Myanmar. (If main consultant is a foreign national, a second consultant who speaks Rakhine and or the Muslim language is required)
• Provide a CV
• Provide a cover letter
• Provide a quotation for the service- please include airfare and accommodation costs. Proposals should not exceed 6200 USD
• Provide a training agenda outlining each topic and its respective time allocation
• Provide a technical proposal with an abridged training manual (2-3 pages): This manual should have a training outline with one or two paragraphs explaining the objective and the contents of that module

Professional fees-DRC will be support in booking air fare, accommodations and TAs for trainers and training team.

Please note that this is preferably intended for National applicants.  DRC can also accept a team of a one foreign national who resides in Myanmar and a National of Myanmar.  The three field based trainings must have administered in Myanmar language

Interested parties are to submit applications on or before 5:00 PM on May 3 2019

 Application Process

DRC strongly advocates for equal opportunity and promotes a diversified and inspiring working environment. In order to apply for this consultancy, please click on the apply button.

 Danish Refugee Council are equal opportunity employers and consider all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or physical or mental disability.