Consultancy: Writer on Early Warning Early Response Mechanism Best Practices - Cotabato City

Long-term contract
Localisation Cotabato City, Philippines
Partial remote possible
From 1 yrs of exp.
Posted on 11-03-2024

Nonviolent Peaceforce

Protect civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies, build peace side-by-side with local communities, and advocate for the wider adoption of these approaches to safeguard human lives.

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SCOPE OF WORK:

a. Research and Desk Review

  • Conduct a comprehensive review of existing literature on EWER mechanisms, violent extremism, and NP's programs.
  • Identify best practices and lessons learned from initiatives. Analyze case studies and success stories from key areas across the project regions

b. Data Collection and Analysis

  • Conduct interviews with key stakeholders, including:
  • NP's EWER monitors/mechanisms
  • Local government officials
  • Civil society organizations
  • Beneficiaries of NP's programs
  • Collect and analyze data on EWER mechanisms, including:
  • Types of early warning signs detected
  • Response strategies employed
  • Outcomes and impact
  • Document best practices and lessons learned from successful EWER initiatives

c. Case Studies Development

  • Write detailed case studies of 5-8 successful EWER initiatives in key areas across the project regions Include:
  • Context and background information
  • Description of EWER mechanisms used
  • Outcomes and impact
  • Lessons learned and best practices

d. Compilation of Best Practices

  • Compile and organize best practices from the case studies and literature review into a comprehensive book on EWER mechanisms
  • Organize the book into chapters or sections on:
  • Introduction to EWER mechanisms
  • Early Warning Signs and Indicato
  • Response Strategies and Intervention
  • Lessons Learned and Best Practice
  • Conclusion and Recommendations

e. Review and Editing

- Review and edit the book for clarity, accuracy, and coherence

- Ensure that the book meets the required standards for publication

f. Finalizing the Book

- Finalize the book in a format suitable for publication (e.g., PDF, print-on-demand)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The writer will develop a comprehensive book on best practices in Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) mechanisms, focusing on ground-level experiences and successes of NP's EWER monitors/mechanisms in countering violent extremism and other NP programs.
  • During training and workshops, the writer will collect and consolidate case studies from key areas across the project regions, highlighting successful EWER initiatives.
  • The writer will identify best practices in EWER mechanisms, including successful initiatives and effective strategies.
  • The writer will engage with local governments and civil society organizations to gather information and insights on successful EWER initiatives.
  • The writer will focus on areas where NP has established EWER structures, generating a comprehensive repository of lessons learned and effective strategies for replication and scaling up. By synthesizing the insights gained from the case studies and best practices, the writer will identify and highlight the most effective methods for replication and scaling
  • To develop a comprehensive book on best practices in EWER mechanisms, drawing on ground-level experiences and successes from NP's EWER monitors/mechanisms across various regions.
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GENERAL QUALIFICATION OF THE CONSULTANT:

The consultant shall have the following qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in research, writing, and project management, particularly in the areas of conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and counter-terrorism.
  • In-depth knowledge of Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) systems, violent extremism, and counter-terrorism approaches. Additionally, possesses expertise in human rights, international humanitarian law, Women, Peace and Security, Youth, Peace and Security, small arms and light weapons, community-oriented policing, and gender sensitivity.
  • A master's degree in a relevant field such as International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, or a related field.
  • Strong research and analysis skills, with the ability to collect and consolidate case studies and best practices from various sources.
  • The candidate should have excellent written, editing, and oral communication skills in English.
  • Strong networking skills, with the ability to engage with local governments, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.

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