Tenders are invited for Development of a Comprehensive Child Rights and Protection Education (CCRPE) Manual and Facilitator Guide for Children, Adolescents and Young People (0-18 Years). Location: Kigali Deadline: Monday, 11/05/2026 11:00 1. Background and Rationale Childrens right to survival, development, protection, and participation is fundamental to sustainable development and is protected under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and Rwandas national child protection legal and policy frameworks. In Rwanda, child protection is strengthened through collective responsibility involving families, parents, caregivers, teachers, community members, Child Protection Committees, Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms (CBCPMs), civil society actors, and government institutions. Despite strong systems, children continue to face multiple protection risks including: Violence against children (VAC) Neglect and emotional abuse Harmful practices Peer violence and bullying Online risks and exploitation Gender-related protection risks Psychosocial vulnerabilities Preventing violence and strengthening protection requires continuous, structured education that empowers children while simultaneously strengthening the protective capacity of adults and community systems surrounding them. Plan International Rwanda implements integrated programming on child rights, child protection, early childhood development, adolescent empowerment, education, and community protection systems. However, education materials currently exist across different projects and partners without a unified structure. There is no standardized national-level education manual that: Places child rights at the centre, Integrates violence prevention within broader child protection, and Guides facilitators on working with children and the key protective actors surrounding them using a Social Ecological Model approach. To address this gap, Plan International Rwanda seeks to develop a Comprehensive Child Rights and Protection Education Manual, accompanied by a Facilitator Guide, designed as a flagship technical resource for all actors facilitating child rights and protection education for children aged 018 years. 2. Purpose of the Assignment The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive, standardized, and age-appropriate Child Rights and Protection Education Manual and Facilitator Guide that strengthens: Childrens awareness of their rights Protective behaviours and resilience Prevention of violence against children Positive caregiving and protective environments Community responsibility for child protection The Manual shall serve as a unified education framework usable across schools, communities, ECD settings, and child protection programming platforms. 3. Overall Objective To develop a comprehensive Child Rights and Protection Education Manual grounded in the Social Ecological Model, integrating Violence Against Children prevention and equipping facilitators with practical guidance to engage children and key protection stakeholders effectively. 4. Specific Objectives The consultancy will: 1. Develop a Comprehensive Child Rights and Protection Education Manual centered on child rights realization and child protection strengthening for children aged 018 years. 2. Integrate Violence Against Children prevention as a core protection component within child rights education. 3. Design structured education approaches aligned with the Social Ecological Model, addressing: Children and adolescents Parents and caregivers Teachers and education actors Community members and leaders CBCPMs and protection committees Service providers and institutions 4. Develop a practical Facilitator Guide providing differentiated facilitation guidance for engaging each stakeholder group safely and effectively. 5. Develop Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) tools supporting standardized implementation and quality assurance. 5. Scope of Work 5.1 Desk Review and Evidence Mapping The consultant will review and refer to: Plan International Resources Child Protection Technical Standards Child participation and safeguarding principles EMPOWER Model resources Existing life skills, ECD, and adolescent programming materials Plan international community protection models like CoC, BLOOM, PUP. External References National child protection policies and systems in Rwanda Social Ecological Model applications in child protection Violence Against Children prevention frameworks Positive parenting and family strengthening models Safe school approaches Community-based child protection mechanisms 5.2 Development of the Child Rights and Protection Education Manual The consultant will develop one consolidated Manual structured around the Social Ecological Model. The Manual shall: Place child rights and protection as the central framework Integrate violence prevention within broader protection strengthening Define clear competency-based learning outcomes Provide age-appropriate education pathways for children 018 years Include structured session content and learning activities Promote meaningful child participation Provide contextual adaptation guidance for Rwanda settings The Manual shall include distinct education components for: 1. Children and Adolescents Age-appropriate learning sessions strengthening: Understanding of rights Personal safety awareness Protective behaviours Help-seeking and reporting Participation and leadership 2. Parents and Caregivers Guidance on: Positive parenting and masculinity (men engagement) Non-violent discipline Child development and protection responsibilities Creating safe home environments 3. Teachers and Education Actors Sessions addressing: Protective learning environments Early identification of protection concerns Supporting child participation Referral responsibilities 4. Community Members and Leaders Content focused on: Community responsibility for child protection Prevention of violence and harmful practices Social norm change Community accountability mechanisms 5. CBCPMs and Child Protection Structures Guidance on: Community surveillance and prevention Case identification and referral Child participation within community structures 5.3 Development of the Facilitator Guide The Facilitator Guide will provide practical implementation guidance including: Child-centred facilitation approaches Age-appropriate communication methods Ethical engagement with children Managing disclosures safely Referral and reporting pathways Guidance for facilitating sessions with: Children, Caregivers, Teachers, Community structures Protection committees. The Guide shall clearly differentiate facilitation approaches according to stakeholder group. 6. Core Thematic Areas of the Manual Module 1: Foundations of Child Rights and Child Protection Child rights principles Child participation Roles of families, communities, and institutions Module 2: Understanding Violence Against Children Forms and drivers of violence Risk and protective factors Prevention responsibilities across society Module 3: Child Development and Protection Across Ages Developmental needs Age-specific vulnerabilities and protections Module 4: Personal Safety and Protective Behaviours Recognizing unsafe situations Help-seeking skills Trusted support systems Module 5: Family and Caregiver Protective Practices Positive parenting Communication with children Preventing neglect and abuse Module 6: Safe and Protective Schools and Learning Environments Teacher roles in protection Inclusive and protective education environments Module 7: Community-Based Child Protection Systems Role of community members and CBCPMs Prevention and collective action Module 8: Digital Safety and Online Protection Online risks Safe technology use Module 9: Psychosocial Wellbeing and Resilience Emotional wellbeing Coping skills and peer support Module 10: Child Participation and Child-Led Action Child engagement in protection Advocacy and leadership 7. Cross-Cutting Principles The Manual shall integrate: Best interests of the child Participation and inclusion Gender equality Disability inclusion Cultural relevance Trauma-informed programming Humanitarian and crisis sensitivity Equity and non-discrimination Environment and climate change for children. 9. Methodology The consultancy firm will apply a participatory approach including: Desk review Technical consultations with Plan teams Engagement with PIR CP partner and CBCPM representatives Child and adolescent consultations Draft development and technical review Validation workshop 10. Expected Deliverables Inception report and detailed workplan with the proposed manual outline. Desk review report Draft Child Rights and Protection Education Manual Draft Facilitator Guide aligned to Social Ecological Model MEL and implementation tools Validation workshop facilitation Final validated and graphically designed Manual and Facilitator Guide Power point presentation for the designed manual. 11. Primary Users Plan International Rwanda staff Implementing partners Teachers and educators Parents and caregivers Community facilitators CBCPM members Social workers and child protection actors 12. Duration of Assignment Duration: 2 Months Proposed Period: May June 2026 13. Required Consultant Firm Profile The consulting firm shall demonstrate: Team members should pose advanced degrees in social work, education, development studies, law and other relevant academic fields. Proven expertise in child rights and child protection programming Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-reference-development-comprehensive-child-rights-and-protection-education-ccrpe-manual
