RFP 00238406: PROVISION OF LOCALISATION OF PROTECTION PROGRAMMING CONSULTANCY

Terms of Reference (TOR)

Understanding Opportunities for Complementarity and Localisation of Protection Programming in Garissa and Turkana Counties

Who is the Danish Refugee Council

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international NGO and one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. Active in 40 countries with 9,000 employees and supported by 7,500 volunteers, DRC protects, advocates, and builds sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in displacement, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance; supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies; and works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence.

DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC has been active in Kenya since 2005. The Kenya Program provides services and support for refugees residing in Kenya and the refugee hosting communities. The key intervention sectors include Economic Recovery, Resilience, Protection and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peace Building.

As part of our strategic priorities for 2023, DRC is focusing on working more in collaboration with local actors, including developing synergies around programming and advocacy.

Purpose of the consultancy

DRC is seeking a consultant to lead a research piece focused on opportunities for localisation of protection work within Turkana and Garissa counties, and specifically around Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps. The aim of this research is to come to a fuller understanding of opportunities and entry points for stronger engagement with local protection actors in Turkana and Garissa – from both refugee and host communities. This research should be based on experience and lessons learned from both international and local actors – and should emphasize the unique strengths and challenges of both international and local actors in supporting protection outcomes, either as a result of access, perceived neutrality, trust, technical capacity, or other factors. Recommendations should focus on a spectrum of options for engagement for DRC’s specific activities – including direct funding of local actors, sub-grants, technical support, complementarity, joint or leveraged advocacy, referrals, further coordination through informal or formal means, or continued direct service provision by DRC, amongst other options. These recommendations should also be informed by whether local actors would be interested or open to the proposed form of collaboration.

The research should also draw from a larger body of work addressing best practices of localisation in the targeted areas and beyond, from a partnership management and operational capacity perspective.

Background

DRC is seeking a consultant to lead a research piece focused on opportunities for localisation of protection work within Turkana and Garissa counties, and specifically around Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps. The aim of this research is to come to a fuller understanding of opportunities and entry points for stronger engagement with local protection actors in Turkana and Garissa – from both refugee and host communities. This research should be based on experience and lessons learned from both international and local actors – and should emphasize the unique strengths and challenges of both international and local actors in supporting protection outcomes, either as a result of access, perceived neutrality, trust, technical capacity, or other factors. Recommendations should focus on a spectrum of options for engagement for DRC’s specific activities – including direct funding of local actors, sub-grants, technical support, complementarity, joint or leveraged advocacy, referrals, further coordination through informal or formal means, or continued direct service provision by DRC, amongst other options. These recommendations should also be informed by whether local actors would be interested or open to the proposed form of collaboration.

Objective of the consultancy

They will be responsible for conducting desk research, interviews with key stakeholders both internal and external to DRC, and developing a paper outlining recommendations for DRC’s programming.

The consultant will report to the DRC Head of Programmes, in close coordination with the Area Managers of Turkana and Garissa counties. They will conduct the following activities:

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct desk research on existing work on local protection actors, localisation efforts and lessons learned – in Turkana and Garissa counties, and specifically Dadaab and Kakuma camps
2. In consultation with teams, develop a list of key stakeholders for research including DRC global, regional and country office staff, other INGOs and UN agencies operational in Turkana and Garissa, donors, research groups and researchers with experience in Turkana and Garissa, local civil society actors, community members in areas where DRC works
3. Conduct interviews with key stakeholders, including additional follow-up as needed
4. Produce a draft report in english outlining:
   1. Summary of research methodology
   2. Key findings from research
   3. Mapping of ongoing local protection efforts by civil society including direct service provision and advocacy. This should look at work done by both established NGOs, as well as networks and CBOs
   4. Review of impact of this work and key challenges and gaps
   5. Mapping of entry points for further engagement, disaggregated by location, different activities (including service provision and advocacy), and different types of partners. This should be informed by gaps (both in presence, capacity and perceived neutrality) and openness/willingness of local partners for further engagement
   6. Key lessons learned and recommendations based on challenges of localisation in Turkana and Garissa counties from a partnership management and operational capacity perspective
   7. Key recommendations for DRC’s programming
5. Attendance, engagement and facilitation, where needed, at a two-day workshop on integrating the research recommendations into DRC’s programming

Duties:

• 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’.

Scope of work and Methodology

The Consultant will be required to prepare a detailed methodology and work plan indicating how the objectives of the project will be achieved, and the support required from DRC.

Duration, timeline, and payment

The total expected duration to complete the assignment will be no more than 37 working days.

The consultant shall be prepared to complete the assignment no later than July 31, 2023.

Eligibility, qualification, and experience required

• Knowledge of the local context in Turkana and Garissa – particularly Dadaab and Kakuma, and particularly the humanitarian and protection response
• Knowledge of the grand bargain and the localisation commitments. Prior experience developing localisation recommendations for agencies
• Experience and understanding on humanitarian protection work
• Demonstrated understanding of the work proposed in the TOR.
• Strong English writing skills and ability to work well with a translator in the field
• Demonstrated knowledge of protection issues in humanitarian settings, s and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Technical supervision

The selected consultant will work under the supervision of the Head of Programs

Location and support

Kenya – with potential travel to Garissa and Turkana. Costs and admin will be covered by DRC.

The Consultant will provide her/his own computer and mobile telephone

Travel

The Consultant will need to travel to Nairobi, Turkana, and Garissa in order to conduct the research.

DRC will cover all costs for accommodation, meals, travel.

Submission process

Interested applicants who meet the required profile are invited to submit their proposals including;

1. A suitability statement including CV of participating consultants with details of their qualifications and experience.
2. A Detailed workplan and proposal of how to achieve the objectives of this consultancy.
3. Narrative and financial proposal providing costs estimates and consultancy fees

Evaluation of bids

Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview with the panel to ensure their understanding of the consultancy services.

1. Profile and Qualifications (Weighted percentage – 50%)

a. The candidate meets the profile and qualifications for the TOR.

b. The consultant(s) have similar or other relevant experience in Protection modalities

c. The consultant(s) have relevant experience in sectors similar to those of the focus of the TOR

d. The consultant(s) provide examples of previous work carried out in this field of work

2. Technical approach (Weighted percentage – 50%)

a. The technical approach addresses the key aspects and deliverables of the ToR.

b. The strategy draws on sector good practice and is relevant to the task.

c. The technical approach will deliver the required outputs, within the deadlines.

Based on the initial screening, DRC Kenya will invite selected bidders for an interview

3. The financial offer will then be weighed against the technical proposal (cost/quality)

DRC Kenya will conduct reference checks from at least 2 previous works as an additional mandatory requirement before contracting.

• Proposals must be submitted as word/PDF/excel files, ideally packaged in a zip folder.

• Proposals must be submitted to the following address tender.ken@drc.ngo with ‘Localization of Protection Programming’ in the subject line.

The consultancy is expected to be conducted from the month of June/July 2023.

Please find complete bidding documents in the following link: RFP 00238406 PROVISION OF LOCALISATION OF PROTECTION PROGRAMMING CONSULTANCY