Tenders Are Invited For Training On Humanitarian Protection: Foundations, Practical Application And Link With Livestock Farming

Tenders are invited for Training on Humanitarian Protection: Foundations, Practical Application and Link with Livestock Farming. Closing Date: 20 Apr 2026 Type: Consultancy Context and justification Veterinarians Without Borders Belgium (VSF-B) operates in West Africa and the Great Lakes region, using livestock farming as a means of assistance in line with the Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus. Protracted crises, displacement, resource-related conflicts, and the resulting protection risks directly affect livestock farmers and vulnerable groups. VSF-B implements a Humanitarian Protection Programme funded by the Directorate-General for Development and Humanitarian Aid (Belgian Cooperation). This programme provides capacity building for staff and local implementing partners on: the common understanding of the concept of humanitarian protection, in accordance with international standards and the guidelines of the Belgian Humanitarian Strategy; the integration of protection into interventions, including reactive, corrective and preventive/constructive actions of a protective environment; the link between protection, livestock farming and livelihoods, particularly in contexts marked by pastoral mobility, conflicts of use, livestock theft and difficulties in accessing essential services; the link between protection and sectoral standards used in pastoral contexts, including Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) and SEADS Standards, as well as the implications of cash assistance on protection dynamics and associated risks. To strengthen the teams capacity to integrate protection into livestock-related programs, in-person training is planned for VSF-B staff and local partners. These Terms of Reference govern the selection of a service provider to design and facilitate a 4- to 5-day training course. 2. Training Objectives General objective Strengthen the capacity of VSF-B teams and local partners to integrate humanitarian protection into livestock and livelihoods programmes, based on relevant sector standards and the dynamics specific to pastoral contexts. Specific objectives The training should enable participants to: To grasp the concepts and components of humanitarian protection (reactive, corrective, protective environment) and understand their operational implications. Identify, analyze and adapt approaches to reduce protection risks in different contexts. Integrate protection into all phases of the project cycle (diagnosis, planning, implementation, monitoring), in line with VSF-B practices. Understanding the links between protection, livestock farming, livelihoods and applicable sectoral standards (LEGS, SEADS), including cash assistance. Promote the sharing of experiences between countries and consolidate a common basis for the continuous improvement of internal practices. To produce operational elements that can contribute to strengthening protection mechanisms within VSF-B programs. 3. Expected content and methodology 3.1 Minimum expected content - The program proposed by the service provider must cover at least: 1. Foundations of humanitarian protection Concepts, components and associated principles (reactive, corrective, protective environment). Legal basis and international framework (EU/IASC references), without an excessively academic approach. 2. Link between Protection, Livestock Farming, and Livestock Farming Analysis of protection risks specific to livestock farmers: conflicts of use, livestock theft, mobility restrictions, access to resources and services (water, markets, veterinarians), GBV, etc. Integration of LEGS and SEADS frameworks, and analysis of their implications for protection risks, including in interventions using cash assistance. Community-based approaches contributing to risk prevention and reduction 3. Community approaches and protection Role of community approaches in the three components of protection (reactive, corrective, protective environment). Risk identification, local responses, early warning mechanisms, collective incident management and local prevention measures. Coordination with existing community structures in pastoral contexts (e.g., local committees, traditional mechanisms, multi-stakeholder platforms). 4. Identification and analysis of protection risks Methods, tools, community analysis, mapping Contextualized case studies of the Sahel and Great Lakes regions (livestock-related risks, conflicts of use, security constraints, mobility, etc.) 5. Integration of protection into interventions Application in the project cycle: diagnosis, design, implementation, monitoring. Referencing practices and considerations for responsible information management. Integration of protection into MEAL devices. 6. Case studies and applied exercises Exercises based on VSF-B scenarios. Group work, feedback and collective analysis of the choices made. 3.2 Methodology Target audience: approximately 25 participants: field practitioners with solid experience in the implementation of humanitarian projects and the project cycle, but without formal specialization in protection. The methodology must be participatory and practice-oriented, including contextualized case studies, risk analysis exercises, simulations, and group work. The cases and examples must be adapted to the Sahel and Great Lakes contexts and to the specific dynamics of pastoralist livelihoods. The training will need to combine: collaborative exercises, contextualized case studies, simulations and incident analyses, short theoretical sequences that are immediately applied. The training approach must be adapted to experienced practitioners involved in implementing field interventions. The provider will include, in the preparatory phase, time for discussion with VSF-B teams to adapt the exercises to the operational realities of the programs. 4. Duration, location and logistics The training lasts 4 to 5 days. The time required for preparation and production of deliverables is left to the discretion of the service provider. Location: To be specified (West Africa or Great Lakes). Format: In-person only. Language: French. VSF-B will handle the logistics (hotel, venue, breaks). The service provider remains responsible for the content and facilitation. 5. Expected deliverables from the service provider The service provider will supply: Training materials (PDF, PowerPoint, methodological appendices) Pre-test and post-test for knowledge assessment Operational guide or summary for integrating protection Final report including: training evaluation areas for improvement of internal practices operational recommendations specific to VSF-B teams The training materials provided by the service provider (presentations, technical sheets, tools) must be supplied in editable formats. The final report will be concise (4 to 6 pages) and must include a summary of the main areas of focus for VSF-B, operational recommendations from the exercises, and internal improvement opportunities identified by the participants. How to apply 6. Provider Profile The service provider may be: a structure providing a pair, or an individual consultant paired with a second trainer. It is recommended that this pairing combine: expertise in humanitarian protection, expertise in livelihoods, pastoralism and/or livestock interventions. Minimum skills required: Proven expertise in humanitarian protection (operational experience required). Expertise in community approaches, risk analysis, cross-cutting protection. Experience in pastoral or livelihood settings (desired). Excellent command of French. Proven experience in facilitating training sessions for NGOs. 7. Budget and financial arrangements Maximum budget allocated: 15,000 EUR including VAT (fees, preparation time, materials, post-training). 8. Indicative Calendar Publication TDR: to be defined Supplier selection: within 4 weeks of publication Training: 45 days, between October 2026 and May 2027 Final report: no later than 10 days after the training 9. Submission of bids The proposal must include: A technical offer, including: a methodological note including: the methodology (modules, learning objectives, case studies and planned exercises), the detailed program, the associated resources the CVs of the two trainers an example of similar training already completed The proposed service dates or an overview of the availability of the pair of trainers. A financial offer including: the detailed budget including VAT (fees per day or action, preparation time, any additional costs) payment terms. The proposal must be submitted electronically no later than April 20, 2026 to the following address: [email protected] 10. Criteria Relevance of understanding the VSF-B context and the proposed approach. Quality of the methodology, case studies and the link established between protection, breeding, LEGS, SEADS and cash. Trainer experience and coherence of the proposed pair. Value for money of the financial offer. Availability within the desired period. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4200871/formation-sur-la-protection-humanitaire-fondements-mise-en-pratique-et-lien-avec-lelevage