Tenders are invited for Consultancy for Knowledge Documentation, Best Practices and Impact Study Programming - Cotabato City, BARMM (Remote). Closing Date: 3 Mar 2026 Type: Consultancy Background and Context Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is an international civil society organization dedicated to the protection of civilians in situations of violent conflict through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) approaches. Since establishing its presence in the Philippines in 2007, NP has worked extensively in conflict-affected areas of Mindanaoparticularly within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and adjacent provincessupporting community safety, violence prevention, inclusive peace processes, and normalization initiatives. Within the framework of the European Union-funded SUSTAIN Project, NP implements Activity 1.4.2: Conduct knowledge documentation of SALW control, civilian protection, and peace processes. This activity synthesizes field-generated insights through assessments, focus group discussions, and interviews with at least 300 stakeholders, including community members, security actors, civil society organizations, local authorities, and normalization bodies. The activity produces key knowledge outputsnamely: A documentary capturing lived experiences and lessons from peace and protection processes; A knowledge-sharing book synthesizing findings, reflections, and policy-relevant insights; A three-site Media Hub system serving as community-based knowledge management and learning platforms in: Western Provinces Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte South Central Mindanao These hubs, implemented in partnership with institutions such as Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), MSU-Maguindanao, and MSU-Tawi2, generate community-led multimedia content and facilitate participatory storytelling, reflection, and dissemination of lessons relevant to SALW control, civilian protection, rido and land disputes, and normalization processes. Beyond individual project outputs, NP Philippines is advancing a comprehensive Exit Strategy Framework aimed at: Institutionalizing learning and knowledge systems Strengthening localization and sustainability of peacebuilding gains Enabling policy uptake and replication of community-based protection mechanisms Ensuring responsible transition of capacities, platforms, and partnerships to local actors In this context, the proposed Impact Study and documentation of best practices will assess not only the results of Activity 1.4.2, but also the broader institutional, societal, and normalization-related contributions of NP Philippines initiatives related to the peace process. The study will generate evidence to inform strategic decision-making, donor accountability, and long-term peacebuilding sustainability. II. Purpose and Overall Objective The overall purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a rigorous, utilization-focused Impact Study and documentation of best practices generated through the NPeace in Mindanao Centre (Media Hubs) contribute to: Sustainable civilian protection and community safety SALW control and normalization pathways Institutional learning and adaptive programming Policy dialogue, advocacy, and knowledge transfer NP Philippines Exit Strategy and legacy outcomes The initiative seeks to move beyond activity-level monitoring toward a deeper understanding of change, including: Behavioral, relational, and governance shifts Community ownership of knowledge and peace processes Sustainability of learning systems after project completion Ultimately, the consultancy will provide evidence-based recommendations to guide NP Philippines transition toward locally anchored, institutionally sustained peacebuilding ecosystems. III. Specific Objectives The Impact Study and Documentation of Best Practices shall pursue the following interconnected objectives: 3.1 Effectiveness and Relevance of Knowledge Outputs Assess how the documentary, knowledge-sharing book, and media hub products: Capture localized experiences of peace, protection, and normalization Reflect diverse perspectives (women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, security actors, CSOs) Inform community awareness, dialogue, and decision-making 3.2 Outcomes and Early Impacts of EU-funded initiatives Examine the role of media hubs as community-based knowledge and learning infrastructure, including: Accessibility and inclusivity of participation Contribution to civic engagement and community voice Influence on local discourse, advocacy, and policy conversations Sustainability and institutional anchoring beyond project support 3.3 Contribution to SUSTAIN Results Framework Analyze how Activity 1.4.2 contributes to interlinked outcomes, outputs, and activities within the broader SUSTAIN Action architecture (Annex 3), particularly regarding: Civilian protection strengthening SALW control awareness and practices Normalization and peace process support 3.4 Institutional Learning and Exit Strategy Evaluate how knowledge documentation and learning systems: Strengthen NP Philippines adaptive programming and strategic positioning Support localization and transition to community or institutional ownership Contribute to durable peacebuilding capacities beyond donor funding 3.5 Strategic Recommendations Produce forward-looking, operationally feasible recommendations to guide: Exit strategy implementation Replication or scaling of media hubs Institutionalization of learning within NP and partners Policy engagement and advocacy pathways IV. Scope of Work The Consultant shall operate under the strategic guidance of NP Philippines leadership and technical advisors, ensuring alignment with normalization priorities and ethical research standards. 4.1 Inception and Analytical Framework The Consultant will: Conduct a comprehensive desk review of project documents, reports, and knowledge outputs Map stakeholders and change pathways linked to Activity 1.4.2 Develop an Impact Study framework integrating: OECD-DAC evaluation dimensions Contribution analysis Conflict-sensitive and gender-responsive indicators Submit an Inception Report detailing methodology, sampling, tools, and timeline 4.2 Field Engagement and Data Collection The Consultant will: Engage a representative sample of stakeholders drawn from the 300 participants of Activity 1.4.2 Conduct KIIs, FGDs, reflective dialogues, and participatory validation sessions Review multimedia outputs and dissemination reach Ensure safe, inclusive, and ethical participation 4.3 Analysis and Interpretation The Consultant will: Assess relevance, effectiveness, impact pathways, sustainability, and learning Identify good practices, unintended effects, and structural constraints Examine institutional-level influence on programming, advocacy, and normalization 4.4 Validation and Learning Integration The Consultant will: Facilitate validation workshops with NP and stakeholders Translate findings into practical learning and strategy inputs Integrate feedback into final outputs V. Methodological Approach The Impact Study will apply a mixed-methods, utilization-focused evaluation design to generate credible, context-sensitive, and decision-relevant evidence on the outcomes and institutional contributions of Activity 1.4.2 and related SUSTAIN interventions. The methodology will be grounded in the following principles: Contribution analysis rather than attribution, examining plausible change pathways and the role of knowledge outputs and Media Hubs within the broader peace and normalization context. Participatory and reflective inquiry, engaging diverse stakeholdersincluding women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, civil society, security actors, and local authoritiesin interpretation and validation of findings. Triangulation of qualitative and quantitative evidence through document review, interviews, focus group discussions, participatory learning sessions, and available monitoring data to strengthen analytical rigor. Gender responsiveness, conflict sensitivity, and safeguarding compliance, ensuring ethical participation, informed consent, confidentiality, and adherence to Do-No-Harm and NP safeguarding standards. Learning-oriented synthesis for decision-making, translating findings into actionable recommendations that inform adaptive programming, institutional learning, scaling of Media Hubs, and implementation of NP Philippines Exit Strategy. VI. Expected Deliverables and Timeline Duration: Up to one hundred twenty (120) calendar days, equivalent to approximately four (4) months, from contract commencement to final acceptance of outputs. The timeline reflects a phased yet iterative process that integrates analytical rigor, stakeholder validation, and learning-oriented dissemination in line with Activity 1.4.2 and the broader SUSTAIN Results Framework. Deliverables As mentioned above, the Consultant is responsible for: A. A documentary capturing lived experiences and lessons from peace and protection processes; B. A knowledge-sharing book synthesizing findings, reflections, and policy-relevant insights; as well as the following below; and C. The technical deliverables detailed below: 1. Inception Report The Inception Report shall operationalize the consultancy design and provide a clear analytical and methodological foundation for the Impact Study. It must include: Refined evaluation objectives and key research questions aligned with Activity 1.4.2, SUSTAIN outcomes, and NPs Exit Strategy Framework; Detailed methodology, including mixed-methods approach, sampling strategy, stakeholder mapping, and data-collection tools; Ethical safeguards, gender-responsive and conflict-sensitive considerations, and risk-mitigation measures; A comprehensive work plan, timeline, and validation strategy. Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4199335/consultancy-knowledge-documentation-best-practices-and-impact-study-programming-cotabato-city-barmm-remote
