Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Development of Peacebuilding and Conflict Management Training Materials for Young People and Community Promoters and translation to different languages.

Background

Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) is a global development organization that focuses on the needs and potential of the largest youth generation in history. We are committed to creating demand for and access to health information, services, supplies, and economic empowerment for youth. We achieve this by engaging in advocacy, capacity development and reproductive health initiatives, so that young people are empowered to lead healthy and self-determined lives. DSW has been working in Ethiopia for about two and half decades and half focusing on adolescent and young people sexual and reproductive health program in collaboration with government, international and local partners at different levels.

DSW Ethiopia is implementing various projects across Ethiopia, particularly in Oromia, Amhara, Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Afar, Somali and Addis Ababa in collaboration with different developmental partners and maintains a strong network of partners ranging from youth-club based networks, community-based structures, local government offices to national and international NGOs and federal ministries.

The current project entitled with ‘Practice Peace and Live in Tranquility’ is a three-year (December 2024- November 2027) project being implemented by a consortium of three organizations namely, SOS CVE, DSW-Ethiopia and PHE-EC, aims to mitigate recurring inter-communal conflicts in eight target Woredas across three regions such as Afar, Oromia and Somali regional states in Ethiopia. The primary causes of these conflicts are resource scarcity, cultural differences, and historical tensions. To address these issues, the project will reinforce strategies such as social and behavioural change communication, community-based conflict resolution, inter-communal dialogue, sustainable resource management, capacity development, and advocacy. The target groups include women, youth, community leaders, government officials, and civil society organizations.

By empowering these groups and addressing the root causes of conflict, the action aims to reduce violence, promote peace, and improve the livelihoods of the affected communities. The action targets 8 bordering Woredas in three regions: Amibara and Haruka Woredas are located in Zone 3 of the Afar region, Gumbi Bordode, Mieso, and Doba Woredas, situated in the West Hararghe zone of the Oromia, and Mieso, Afdem, and Gota Biki Woredas are part of the Somali Siti zone in the Somali region.

In response to this, DSW Ethiopia is seeking a qualified consulting firm and individual consultant to develop comprehensive peace building training materials, including peer-led discussions manual on conflict prevention and management, and peer-led discussion guideline specifically designed for young people aged 15-29 years, flipbooks for coffee panels and community peace promoters tailored for women and peace promotors. Beside the material development, the consultant is expected to translate all materials in to Affan Oromo, Afar, Amharic and Somali languages.

Objective of the Consultancy

The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop comprehensive, engaging, and user-friendly peace building training materials for young people aged 15-29 years and women and peace promotors. These materials will be designed to equip young people, women and community promotors with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to promote peace, prevent violence, build positive relationships, and contribute to a culture of tranquillity between and among their respective communities and beyond, specifically through peer-led discussions and community engagement.

 

Scope of Work

The Consultant will be responsible for the development of the following training Materials for Peer-Led Discussions on Conflict Management having a set of interactive and engaging materials specifically designed for peer-led discussions on conflict management. This should include topics such as understanding conflict, identifying conflict styles, communication skills for conflict resolution, negotiation techniques, and basic mediation skills by ensuring the materials are adaptable to different group sizes and discussion formats.

Develop comprehensive training modules covering key themes related to peacebuilding, including but not limited to:

• Understanding peace and conflict.
• Causes and consequences of conflict in the local context.
• Communication and active listening skills.
• Empathy, tolerance, and respect for diversity.
• Human rights and responsibilities.
• Social justice and equality.
• Building positive relationships and teamwork.
• Promoting non-violence and peaceful alternatives.
• The role of young people in peacebuilding.
• Dealing with emotions and promoting emotional intelligence. Each module should include clear learning objectives, content outlines, suggested activities, and assessment methods.
  1. Develop youth-friendly Peer-Led Discussion Guidelines: Develop clear and practical guidelines for peer facilitators to effectively facilitate discussions on conflict management. This should include tips on creating a safe and inclusive environment, managing group dynamics, encouraging participation, and summarizing key takeaways.
  2. Develop Flipbooks/Cue Cards for Coffee Panels and Community Peace Promoters: Design visually engaging flipbooks to be used during coffee panels and by community peace promoters. The flipbooks should convey key messages related to peacebuilding in a concise and easily understandable manner, utilizing impactful visuals and minimal text. The content should be aligned with the broader training modules and peer-led discussion materials.
  3. Material Language translation: the consultant ensure that all developed materials (training modules, peer-led discussion guidelines, and flipbook content) are suitable for translation into four specified local languages (Affan Oromo, Afar, Somali and Amharic languages). The Consultant will be responsible for preparing the source documents in a translation-ready format.

Activities to be under taken:

The Consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Inception Phase:
  • Conduct a thorough desk review of relevant literature, existing peace education materials, and the project’s background documents.
  • Develop an inception report outlining the proposed methodology, work plan, timeline, and a detailed outline of the content and structure for each of the training materials (training modules, peer-led discussion guidelines, and flipbooks). This will be submitted for review and approval by DSW-Ethiopia.
  • Conduct consultations with relevant stakeholders, including young people, youth leaders, educators, community representatives, and peacebuilding practitioners in project implementation areas to gather insights and ensure the materials’ relevance, appropriateness, and cultural sensitivity for peer-led approaches and community engagement.
• Materials Development Phase:
  • Develop the content for all the specified training materials based on the agreed-upon outlines and incorporating feedback from the inception phase and stakeholder consultations.
  • Design the flipbook content with clear visual concepts and concise messaging suitable for community settings. Provide guidance on the visual elements.
  • Ensure the language used is accessible and appropriate for young people and community members.
  • Develop the peer-led discussion guidelines with practical tips and techniques for effective facilitation.
  • Integrate feedback from DSW Ethiopia and partners on draft versions of all materials.
• Translation Preparation Phase:
  • Prepare all final source documents in English in a translation-ready format, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Finalization Phase:
  • Revise and finalize all training materials based on the feedback received.
  • Submit the final versions of all materials in soft copy and hard copy and editable design files for flipbooks.
  • Provide a brief summary report of the development process, including key challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for the materials’ dissemination and use, particularly in peer-led settings and community engagement

Duration

The consultancy is expected to last for 45 days, commencing from the date of contract signing.

Deliverables

• Inception Report: Including methodology, work plan, timeline, and detailed outlines for all training materials.
• Draft training Modules, Peer-Led Discussion Guidelines, and Flipbook Content and Design Concepts.
• Final training Modules, Peer-Led Discussion Guidelines, and Flipbooks in English and translation-ready format in hard copy and soft copy.
• Summary Report: Documenting the development process, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for utilization.

Qualifications and requirement

The Consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Advanced degree in peace studies, conflict resolution, education, social sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience at least 10 years in developing training materials, educational resources, or similar tools, specifically for young people and community engagement.
• Demonstrated understanding of peacebuilding principles, conflict dynamics, youth development issues, and community-based approaches in Ethiopia context, particularly within the Oromia, Somali, and Afar regions.
• Experience in developing materials specifically for peer-led learning and facilitation.
• Experienced in Behavioral and Social communication material development.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear, concise, engaging, and culturally appropriate manner for diverse audiences.
• Experience in designing visually engaging materials, particularly for flipbooks or similar formats.
• Experience in preparing materials for translation into multiple languages, ensuring clarity and cultural relevance.
• Familiarity with Kolb’s experiential learning cycle concept and its application during the development of the manual to enhance learning outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in conducting participatory consultations.
• Familiarity with interactive and youth-friendly learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of the local languages spoken by the target youth and community members in Oromia, Somali and Afar would be a strong asset.
• The consultant should require having a renewed license and team of multidisciplinary qualification and proficiency

Reporting and Supervision:

The Consultant will report directly to DSW Ethiopia Program Manager. Regular communication and updates on the progress of the work is expected on a weekly basis.

Payment Schedule

The payment will be based on DSW’s financial regulations and procedures.

Ethical Consideration & Ownership of the Manual.

The consultant is required to consistently cite the references of all secondary sources of information used in the manual. Upon completion, the manual will remain the property of DSW Ethiopia and cannot be shared with third parties without obtaining prior written approval.