Tenders are invited for Terms of Reference to a Conduct of a Peace and Conflict Sensitivity Assessment in Lowland Areas in Ethiopia General Objective The core objective of this study is to undertake a comprehensive conflict sensitivity assessment that generates actionable, evidence-based recommendations to guide conflict-sensitive programming, ensuring responsiveness to evolving Conflict dynamics, the mitigation of unintended consequences, and the strategic use of opportunities to promote social cohesion, strengthen local capacities of peace and enhance community relations. Specific objectives include: Diagnosis 1. Map the forms and typologies of conflict in lowland areas in Ethiopia. 2. Identify the key actors involved. 3. Identify and understand the drivers of peace and conflict including gendered dimension. 4. Analyze who is being harmed or at risk of harm in a disaggregated manner. Interaction and Adaptability Analysis 5. Assess the extent to which current interventions contribute to the exacerbation, prolonging of conflict and/or the promotion of positive intergroup interactions, enhanced intercommunity relations, and strengthened social cohesion. 6. Examine the adaptability and responsiveness of Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) interventions to shifting conflict dynamics and extract transferable lessons and best practices applicable to similar operational contexts. Actionable Recommendations to integrate conflict Sensitive Programming at all levels 7. Formulate actionable recommendations to enhance the integration of conflict sensitivity at policy, programmatic, and organizational levels for the respective HDP actors operating in the study area. 8. Identify and prioritize entry points to determine the most effective starting point for responsive programming. Scope Scope of Work This task involves a conflict sensitivity assessment focused on Ethiopias lowland regions. It will examine conflict dynamics, identify HDP nexus interventions, and analyze their interactions and adaptability. Drawing on similar assessments in Ethiopia and beyond, and using standard tools, the assessment will specifically carry out the following core tasks: 1. Diagnosis a. Mapping current Conflict forms and typologies with particular reference to lowland territories in Ethiopia. b. Identify the key drivers of conflict and examine how intersecting themes such as governance, development, and climate change interact to influence conflict dynamics. c. Map the various actors at different levels that are involved. d. Analyze the trends, dynamics and trajectory of Conflicts e. Examine the gender-specific dimensions and the varied impacts of conflict, with particular emphasis on women, youth, and other vulnerable or marginalized populations. f. Map resiliencies and local capacities of peace involving an analysis of absorbing, coping and transformative mechanisms 2. Interaction and adaptability Analysis (Selected Program Interventions) g. Assess the conflict sensitivity risks and empirical effects of selected conflict-prone program interventions, including an evaluation of their contribution to strengthening resilience. h. Examine the adaptation strategies employed, and extract lessons that can be drawn from them. 3. Actionable Recommendations: i. Develop specific and actionable recommendations and entry points for the integration of conflict sensitivity at the strategic, policy, programmatic, and organizational levels. j. Prioritizing and Entry Point Identification: Identify key issues, entry points and priority areas for responsive aid delivery and contributing to peace and stability. Deliverables 1. Inception Report (within 2 weeks of contract signing): a) Detailed work plan, refined methodology, data collection tools, ethical considerations, and proposed timeline, among others, comprising of a clearly defined timetable for updates/briefing to the hub team regarding the data collection process, strategies for addressing concerns, and the overall research process. b) Initial desk review findings and stakeholder mapping. c) Proposed outline for the final report. d) Data Collection Protocols 2. Draft Conflict Sensitivity Assessment Report, among others, containing of, a) A comprehensive analytical report (approx. 40-50 pages, excluding annexes) addressing all objectives and scope areas. b) Clear, evidence-based findings and analysis. c) Specific, actionable, and prioritized recommendations for HDP actors. d) Geo-spatial and graphic visualizations. e) Annexes including methodology, list of interviewees, and key data sources. 3. Validation Workshop/Presentation: a) PowerPoint presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations on a workshop with key ESCH stakeholders to present draft findings, gather feedback, and validate recommendations. 4. Final Conflict Sensitivity Assessment Report, a) Incorporating feedback from the validation workshop, ESCH review and peer reviewer. b) High-quality, professionally edited, and formatted document. c) Executive Summary (max 5 pages) suitable for wider dissemination. 5. Clean Data Set All raw data collected (interview transcripts, FGD notes, survey data) in an organized and anonymized format, adhering to data protection protocols. Bid closing date: Aug 25, 2025 5:30 PM Bid opening date: No Specific Opening Date and Time Region: Addis Ababa [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/68a314090a538a13a6000001
