Consultancy development of behavior change communication materials

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Consultancy for participatory development of behavior change communication materials

Duration: 18 days

Country: Kenya

Locations: Nakuru and Kakamega Counties

Background:

CISP (Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli)

CISP Kenya carries out projects in areas of development by supporting national and county authorities to provide quality, equitable, transparent and accountable services in the sectors of higher education, child protection, culture, food security and nutrition.  Currently, CISP is the Consortium lead for numerous development projects across multiple Counties and sectors in Kenya.

CISP is leading a consortium of partners to implement a Child Protection project funded by AICS in four sub-Counties in Nakuru and Kakamega Counties. The project is focusing on four components: prevention of child abuse, child participation and empowerment, capacity development and systems strengthening and participatory research. 

With the existence of harmful social norms in Kakamega and Nakuru, the project is using innovative methodologies that will influence the community to abandon those negative social norms and take charge in addressing children concerns. The project is seeking to develop behavior change and communication materials through a participatory approach  involving specific groups in the community  in Kakamega and Nakuru counties. The materials developed will be used and disseminated through different channels  in order  to sensitize specific target groups in the community  to address negative social norms that were identified through social norm assessments conducted and take action in promoting change.

The purpose of this assignment is to work with community members/key stakeholders including children in developing messages and tools to communicate those messages.

Objectives

• To facilitate sessions  with specific members of the community including children to develop messages and material  inspired by the identified themes/topics (social norm assessment report), using participatory visual arts methodologies as Photovoice, Drawing and painting, short video clips.
• To conduct the activity ensuring  a safe and non-judgmental environment  for participants to express freely. Support the selection of the best material and suggest in collaboration with CISP staff possible way to disseminate it (presentations, public exhibitions, online dissemination etc.)

List of deliverables

• Facilitation of 2 session (1 in each location) using  participatory visual arts methodologies.

Selection of best visual material developed by participants and editing for dissemination and events. Qualifications, experiences

• Strong facilitation skills
• At least 5 years’ experience as an art for social change facilitator.
• A deep understanding of child protection issues and social norms
• Experience in video and photography
• Able to establish and maintain effective and meaningful working relations with community and staff in general
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in developing a variety of participatory communication tools including participatory videos, painting drawings, photos

 

How to apply

Qualified candidates to send their expression of interest to admin@cisp-nairobi.org and CC waduu@cisp-nairobi.org and camozzi@cisp-nairobi.org by 16^th November 2020.

All applications should include the following;

1. Technical proposal (max 5 pages):

The technical proposal should include (I) profile of the  Consultant with particular emphasis on previous experience in this kind of work (ii) Clear explanation about how  the task will be accomplished, which tools and methodologies will be used (iii) Draft work plan.

2. Financial Proposal:

The financial proposal should provide cost estimates for services rendered including daily consultancy fees, excluding stationeries and supplies needed for the training volunteers and staff and transport and  accommodation charges.

3. At least 2 References to previous similar works.

Attached to the this TOR are the following CISP Policy Documents links for your familiarization.

• Child Protection Policy Kenya and Somalia
• CISP Code of Behavior
• CISP PSEA Policy
• Code of Conduct for IAPG Agencies and Suppliers

CISP is strongly committed to ending Child Abuse, all forms of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and to building a work environment that is safe and welcoming for all, where Sexual Harassment does not take place. The desired candidate for any position should share and support this commitment in all aspects of their personal and professional behaviour. Any history implicating that the applicant has a history of Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, or Sexual Harassment, is a reason for excluding him or her from employment with CISP.

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