Support to Partnership and Programme
Terms of Reference
Focus:Partner/ alliance mapping, context analysis, campaign mapping and workshop facilitation, report writing
Duty Station:Workshops and travel to all provincial capitals (except Baluchistan. GB and AJK)
Objective: Support CARE international in Pakistan (CIP) with updated information, analysis, and partner mapping and program design to support sector relevant advocacy and campaigning for Pakistan
Background and Key Tasks
Under the 5 yr programme, campaigning and policy advocacy for improved governance is envisaged as a key focus of work. Therefore, to support the rollout of this program plan specifically for the SRH, Womens’ Economic empowerment and Girls’ Education, this assignment will focus on the following broadly:
a)identify CS advocacy / campaign alliances and initiatives- the actors/ stakeholders, nature of advocacy and issues being focused currently and in recent past (3 yrs) relevant to the 5 yr programme plan) in sectors relevant to CARE
b)map out - on the basis of above - successful campaigns, coalitions and alliances, lessons learnt and areas for support for future engagement and campaigning for CARE Pakistan
Specifically,
1.Map key campaigns (past and current, non government sector) in Pakistan by I/NGOS
2.Map issues advocated, target audiences and decision makers, the messages communicated, the media used, popular campaigning. In addition, the effectiveness of such campaigns at the policy and the local level and their main outcomes and impact
3.Documentation of best practices, successful campaigning, and strategies that would prove effective in influencing policy at different levels (national, provincial and local)
4.Identify areas which require research and effective campaigning in line with LRSP
5.provide key issues and challenges for coalitions and alliances in successful campaigning and the gaps in support and the type of support required (for instance capacities, design of campaigns, resources etc)
•Suggesting effective and innovative models, strategies which can be taken up, replicated or piloted by CARE International In Pakistan
•Recommending areas and partnerships where innovative campaigning is feasible, likely to have serious impact, and help develop campaigns in Pakistan.
Deliverables:
1.Desk reviews, stakeholder Workshops for FGDs (NGO/ national civil society partners and selected INGOs in ICT)
2.Provide support in contacting stakeholders
3.A Draft report followed by a final report /document which adequately captures the information outlined in the ToRs in an agreed format in a report.
4.Develop a presentation with key highlights on policy/ context and recommendations for CARE.
Timeframe-Work Plan: This work will take place over the period 7 Oct ‘13 to 17 Nov ‘13. The evaluation team will complete the assignment within a maximum of 30 days (including travel).
The consultant is expected to send in a work plan when applying; however the exact schedule of the consultancy will be agreed in consultation with CARE focal persons prior to signing of the contract.
Other Terms and Conditions: For consultants / consultancy firms, taxes will be deducted as per government tax policy. The total payment of this assignment includes any communication / photocopying cost that the consultant(s) may incur during the consultancy period. CARE will not accept any liability for compensation for the death, disability or other hazards, which the consultant(s) may suffer because of the work, which is the subject matter of this offer.
Payment:
All the payments will be done in local currency i.e. Pakistan Rupee. 30% advance payment will be made after the signing of contract for the proposed assignment as first installment. The remaining 70% payment will be made upon satisfactory delivery of agreed deliverables and final report accepted by CARE, and upon submission of an invoice.
All the cost relevant to the assignment will be borne by the consultant such as travelling, meal, accommodation, photocopying, printing, stationary etc. CARE and its partners will facilitate in accommodation arrangement if request is made by consultant.
Responsible to: Partnership Coordinator
Coordinate with: Sector leads at CARE Intl.
Skills and experience required:
•Strong experience of evaluations of campaigns and advocacy.
•Work in the development sector (programming, evaluations, campaigns and advocacy and governance, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis) for at least 5 years which must be provided in a consulatnt’s profile.
•Valid registration certificate, bank account details in the name of consultancy firm, Valid Tax certificate and National Taxation Number (if tax exempted must be produced in advance)
•Ability to travel and work with flexibility
•Ability to work with limited supervision
•Excellent co-ordination and communication skills to produce report in English
•Individual consultants and consulting organizations can apply
To Apply: Please send brief proposal, budget and CVs/ profile via e-mail to Muhammad.Ali@pk.care.org. Last date for proposal submission is 3 Oct 2013.
Regards
ABDUL HAMEED BOZDAR
Terms of Reference
Focus:Partner/ alliance mapping, context analysis, campaign mapping and workshop facilitation, report writing
Duty Station:Workshops and travel to all provincial capitals (except Baluchistan. GB and AJK)
Objective: Support CARE international in Pakistan (CIP) with updated information, analysis, and partner mapping and program design to support sector relevant advocacy and campaigning for Pakistan
Background and Key Tasks
Under the 5 yr programme, campaigning and policy advocacy for improved governance is envisaged as a key focus of work. Therefore, to support the rollout of this program plan specifically for the SRH, Womens’ Economic empowerment and Girls’ Education, this assignment will focus on the following broadly:
a)identify CS advocacy / campaign alliances and initiatives- the actors/ stakeholders, nature of advocacy and issues being focused currently and in recent past (3 yrs) relevant to the 5 yr programme plan) in sectors relevant to CARE
b)map out - on the basis of above - successful campaigns, coalitions and alliances, lessons learnt and areas for support for future engagement and campaigning for CARE Pakistan
Specifically,
1.Map key campaigns (past and current, non government sector) in Pakistan by I/NGOS
2.Map issues advocated, target audiences and decision makers, the messages communicated, the media used, popular campaigning. In addition, the effectiveness of such campaigns at the policy and the local level and their main outcomes and impact
3.Documentation of best practices, successful campaigning, and strategies that would prove effective in influencing policy at different levels (national, provincial and local)
4.Identify areas which require research and effective campaigning in line with LRSP
5.provide key issues and challenges for coalitions and alliances in successful campaigning and the gaps in support and the type of support required (for instance capacities, design of campaigns, resources etc)
•Suggesting effective and innovative models, strategies which can be taken up, replicated or piloted by CARE International In Pakistan
•Recommending areas and partnerships where innovative campaigning is feasible, likely to have serious impact, and help develop campaigns in Pakistan.
Deliverables:
1.Desk reviews, stakeholder Workshops for FGDs (NGO/ national civil society partners and selected INGOs in ICT)
2.Provide support in contacting stakeholders
3.A Draft report followed by a final report /document which adequately captures the information outlined in the ToRs in an agreed format in a report.
4.Develop a presentation with key highlights on policy/ context and recommendations for CARE.
Timeframe-Work Plan: This work will take place over the period 7 Oct ‘13 to 17 Nov ‘13. The evaluation team will complete the assignment within a maximum of 30 days (including travel).
The consultant is expected to send in a work plan when applying; however the exact schedule of the consultancy will be agreed in consultation with CARE focal persons prior to signing of the contract.
Other Terms and Conditions: For consultants / consultancy firms, taxes will be deducted as per government tax policy. The total payment of this assignment includes any communication / photocopying cost that the consultant(s) may incur during the consultancy period. CARE will not accept any liability for compensation for the death, disability or other hazards, which the consultant(s) may suffer because of the work, which is the subject matter of this offer.
Payment:
All the payments will be done in local currency i.e. Pakistan Rupee. 30% advance payment will be made after the signing of contract for the proposed assignment as first installment. The remaining 70% payment will be made upon satisfactory delivery of agreed deliverables and final report accepted by CARE, and upon submission of an invoice.
All the cost relevant to the assignment will be borne by the consultant such as travelling, meal, accommodation, photocopying, printing, stationary etc. CARE and its partners will facilitate in accommodation arrangement if request is made by consultant.
Responsible to: Partnership Coordinator
Coordinate with: Sector leads at CARE Intl.
Skills and experience required:
•Strong experience of evaluations of campaigns and advocacy.
•Work in the development sector (programming, evaluations, campaigns and advocacy and governance, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis) for at least 5 years which must be provided in a consulatnt’s profile.
•Valid registration certificate, bank account details in the name of consultancy firm, Valid Tax certificate and National Taxation Number (if tax exempted must be produced in advance)
•Ability to travel and work with flexibility
•Ability to work with limited supervision
•Excellent co-ordination and communication skills to produce report in English
•Individual consultants and consulting organizations can apply
To Apply: Please send brief proposal, budget and CVs/ profile via e-mail to Muhammad.Ali@pk.care.org. Last date for proposal submission is 3 Oct 2013.
Regards
ABDUL HAMEED BOZDAR