Liberia: Consultancy to Conduct a Gender and Conflict Analysis along the Coast

Nov 1, 2020 | Conservation International
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Conservation International is an American nonprofit environmental organization whose mission is to spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity, such as food, fresh water, livelihoods and a stable climate.

Topic: Consultancy to conduct a gender and conflict analysis along the coast of Liberia

Key tasks:

The consultant is responsible to work closely with CI-L staff to gather relevant information on gender roles and cultural context specific to coastal Liberia to inform the formation of BOP strategies. Information on gender dynamics should be gathered through (a) primary sources such as field visits, focus groups, interviews, meetings and consultations with target groups and local experts, and surveys, as well as (b) secondary sources such as a desktop/literature review.

• Phase 1: Review secondary information sources and review any previously completed gender analysis that may exist, interview other organizations (humanitarian/development, etc) to gather their insights and tools on gender, and complete an overarching assessment of gender in Liberia based on available information
• Phase 2: Conduct primary research through interviews and focus groups in select coastal communities to gather insights into gender and conflict dynamics in coastal Liberia
• Phase 3: Analyse data/information gathered from primary sources
• Phase 4: Draft gender analysis per deliverable specifications found in this TOR for review by CI
• Phase 5: Final gender and conflict Analysis examining gender dynamics in coastal Liberia completed

The consultant is expected to work collaboratively with CI-L staff throughout the period of performance and seek review and approval at key stages in the process. The consultant will be required to have weekly meetings key CI-L staff members and maintain close communication throughout the period of performance.

Qualification:

• Advanced degree or extensive experience in a relevant discipline, including gender, international development, and environment.
• Experience conducting gender or social analyses and/or researching gender/social issues within the context of Liberia.
• Professional experience in working on gender mainstreaming at the institutional and project levels, including project management, knowledge generation, and results-based management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on different gender responsive tools and approaches and applying them effectively at institutional and project levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with networks in the gender, development, and environment fields.
• Proven communication and facilitation skills with varied stakeholders and audiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Professionalism: flexibility to make ad-hoc changes as and when the need arises; ability to perform under stress; willingness to keep flexible working hours.

Details of the requirements for this bid and eligibility criteria etc. can be found in the bid document. Interested and eligible bidders can get the bidding document from the following link: https://www.emansion.gov.lr/doc/consultancy_7.pdf

Any query or clarification with regard to this bid shall be send through an email to: gilebo@conservation.org and solomon.daryoue@gov.se

Responses to clarification will be provided via the same email address. While sending your request for clarification, please ensure that you specify the RFP number in the subject email, provide the name of the company, contact person, email and mobile number.

The due date for submission of proposals/Bid to CI Liberia, is on or before 17th November 2020 at 17:00 PM (Liberia Time). Please read the full RFP and the annexes for detailed requirements and due dates.

Conservation International Liberia reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any or all bids.

How to apply

Offerors shall submit their offers electronically at the following email address: hrliberia@conservation.org

Offers must be received no later than 17:00hrs Liberia time on 17th November 2020. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their offers are received in accordance with the instructions stated herein. Late offers will not be considered.