TERMS OF REFERENCE Title of Consultancy:

TERMS OF REFERENCE
Title of Consultancy:
Non State Actors and Local Authorities in DevelopmentBuilding Foundations for Political Reconciliation in
Jubaland: Documenting the research process on political
and social reconciliation in South-Central Somalia
Type of Contract:
Consultancy
Duration of the
35 days
assignment:
Duty Station:
Nairobi
Expected places of travel:
Mogadishu / Kismayo/Dolow
Supervisors:
NSA Project Manager
Key Relationships
Regional Policy and Advocacy Adviser
Somalia Adviser
Somalia Field Coordinator
Closing date:
26th October 2014
Introduction
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and
reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. Saferworld
works with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and
support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy
development, and through supporting the development of local capacities and
structures. Saferworld has been working in Africa since 1997, with a primary focus upon
East Africa and the Horn region and has well-established programmes in Kenya, Uganda,
Somalia and Sudan.
Background of Saferworld’s engagement in Somalia/Somaliland
Since 2004 Saferworld, with the support of the European Commission, has led a process
designed to establish legitimate and representative NSA structures that are able to
engage in policy dialogue which culminated in the formal establishment of NSA platforms
in the three Somali regions in 2008: the Somali South Central Non-State Actors
Association (SOSCENSA), the Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA) and the
Somaliland Non-State Actors Forum (SONSAF), representing in total approximately 150
Somali non-state actor groups. Saferworld’s programme of work in Somalia/Somaliland
has two components. The first aims to strengthen the participation of Somali Non-State
Actors (NSAs) in decision-making on peace, security and development. Key themes in this
project are participatory decision-making, inclusiveness and capacity building of
‘platform’ structures so that they more effectively channel NSA voices in policy
dialogues. The second component focusses on developing in-depth analysis of
governance and conflict dynamics at sub-regional level in Somalia/Somaliland as a basis
for influencing the work of international actors engaged in the region.
Currently, Saferworld with the support of the European Union, are implementing a 24
month project that seeks to enable Somali Non-State Actors to research, analyse and
address the causes of conflict and improve inclusive governance at all levels through
national reconciliation in South-Central Somalia. Specifically, the project aims to support
NSAs in South Central Somalia to engage in participatory research and advocacy with
authorities in the newly recovered areas, specifically in Jubaland, and the Somali Federal
Government on issues related to reconciliation and stabilisation. Through this project,
three result areas are anticipated: that NSAs have increased capacity to actively engage
in analysing political dynamics in newly recovered areas of Jubaland; that NSAs, the
Federal Government and authorities in Jubaland contribute to comprehensive research
and analysis on key issues relating to reconciliation and stabilisation; and that NSAs utilise
a new body of research and data to advocate to the Federal Government and authorities
in the newly recovered areas of Jubaland for the implementation of recommendations
for reconciliation and stabilisation. One of the key areas of this project involves an
inclusive and participatory research approach that will involve consultations with
communities and relevant stakeholders at district level. The outcome of this research is a
paper that looks into the design of the national reconciliation process as a foundation for
state formation/statebuilding.
Objectives of the consultancy
Saferworld seeks to recruit a videographer on a short term basis to work with the
Somalia programme team and SOSCENSA to document two project components:
1) The research process and capacity building of Somali civil society thus elevating
their role and ability to advocate on issues related to reconciliation and statebuilding.
2) The
research
results,
recommendations,
community
perspectives
on
reconciliation and state-building and key demands drawn from the analysis.
3) Capture and produce high quality photographs of the partners, process, activities
and context for the use in publications, websites and any other purpose
Saferworld deems appropriate for the promotion of this and other relevant
activities.
The videographer would film, edit and produce short films of 3-5 minutes duration and
produce a set of photographs of the partners and the communities they worked with for
use by Saferworld and its partners.
Methodology
In consultation with Saferworld Somalia/land programme team members and SOSCENSA,
the consultant will be required to attend a selection of events inclusive of training of data
collectors, conduct of data collection, analysis workshops and where appropriate
individual participants relevant to the research or process. The period over which the
filming is anticipated to take place is between 1st November 2014 – 28th February 2015.
Dates for filming are to be agreed with the videographer.
Deliverables:

One 3-5 minute video documenting the research methodology and process. To be
produced in English and in Somali (Preference for voice translation, but where
appropriate using text)

One 3-5 minute video documenting the research objectives, community
perspectives, recommendations and conclusions. To be produced in English and in
Somali (Preference for voice translation, but where appropriate using text)

A minimum of 40 high quality photographs of the process, participation,
methodology, key actors and context as is relevant to the research project.
All rushes taken during the filming and production of the films are to be provided to
Saferworld for the purposes of possible future usage.
Additional information on the assignment will be provided upon commencement of
consultancy.
Key Competencies

Demonstrable experience and production of short films and videos made for the
purposes of communicating political analysis, community perspectives and policy
recommendations.

Experience in filming, editing, photography and production preferably in conflict
affected countries or vulnerable communities. Experience working in Somalia
preferred.

A firm understanding of risks associated with working in conflict-affected
countries as well as willingness to conduct work in a culturally sensitive and
ethical manner

Willingness to travel to remote areas in South-Central Somalia (security
permitting)

Knowledge of the Somali language is preferable
Application process
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and samples of previous work
demonstrating their suitability for this role by 26th October 2014 to Joyce Kamau, HR &
Operations Manager jkamau@saferworld.org.uk .Please include information of your
consultancy rate and availability. It is anticipated that this consultancy would begin in
early November 2014.