Tenders Are Invited For Information Management (Im) Consultant Barometer Of The Localization Of Humanitarian Aid Democratic Republic Of Congo

Tenders Are Invited For Information Management (Im) Consultant Barometer Of The Localization Of Humanitarian Aid Democratic Republic Of Congo. Closing Date: 8 Dec 2024 Type: Consultancy Description Of The Consultation: Analysis Of Data Relating To The Barometer Of The Location Of Humanitarian Aid In The Drc. Areas Of Expertise: Information And Data Management Location: Goma - Drc Contract: Consultancy Comment Period: December 2024 February 2025 Number Of Consultation Days: 20 Days About The Icva Founded In 1962, The International Council Of Voluntary Agencies (Icva) Is A Global Network Of More Than 160 Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos) Operating In 160 Countries. Its Mission Is To Make Humanitarian Action More Effective And Principled By Working Collectively And Independently To Influence Policy And Practice. Icva Promotes And Facilitates The Effective Engagement Of Ngos In The Humanitarian Sector, Focusing On Issues Of Forced Migration, Humanitarian Coordination, Humanitarian Financing And Systems Strengthening. About Conafohd Founded In 2021, The National Council Of Humanitarian And Development Ngo Fora Of The Drc (Conafohd) Is A National Network Of More Than 500 Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos), United Within 5 Regional Platforms That Constitute It, Operating In The Democratic Republic Of Congo. Its Vision Is: To See The Localization Of Humanitarian Aid In The Drc, Allowing Local Actors To Play A Leading Role In The Humanitarian Response, Participate In The Leadership Of Humanitarian Coordination And Be Fully Involved In The Transition To Development. Conafohd Promotes The Promotion Of Local Humanitarian Leadership Context Of The Consultation Localization Has Become A Key Issue In Humanitarian Aid In Recent Years. Since The Grand Bargain Commitments, Particularly In West And Central Africa Over The Past Two Years, Several Initiatives Have Been Undertaken To Improve The Role Of National Actors In Humanitarian Responses, Including: Permanent Seats In The Humanitarian Country Team (Hct) And Key Coordination Forums. More Partnerships And Capacity-Building Initiatives. Direct Access To Improved Financing. Localization Forums And Working Groups. However, Without Clearly Established Targets And Measurable Criteria, It Remains Difficult To Assess Progress On Localization And Identify Remaining Challenges. Icva And Its Partners Have Developed A Regional Methodology To Quantitatively And Qualitatively Assess The Degree Of Localization Of Humanitarian Responses, Monitor Progress And Identify Successes And Challenges In West And Central African Countries. This Methodology Aims To: Ensure A System Of Best Practices And Lessons Learned. Advocate For Evidence-Based Policies. Improve The Localization Agenda In Countries With Concrete Proposals. The Project Is Regional To Ensure Harmonization, Benchmarking And Constructive Exchange Of Good Practices Between Countries. However, It Relies Heavily On National Leadership (Via The National Project Steering Committee) To Ensure Alignment With The Needs And Expectations Of National Stakeholders, Full Ownership Of The Project, And Long-Term Sustainability. Given Recent Advances In Localization, Conafohd Will Lead The Project In The Drc In Collaboration With Icva. Scope Of Work The Im Consultant Will Be Expected To Implement The Methodology And Tools Developed At The Regional Level In The Country. It Will Be Supported By An In-Country Consultant Analyst. A Regional Information Management Advisor Will Provide Support And Advice On The Technical Aspects Of The Project (Tools, Methodology, Etc.). Each Country Will Have To Appropriate The Methodology And Tools Developed To Adapt Them And Ensure The Best Possible Ownership Of The Project. Under The Leadership Of Conafohd, The Im Consultant Will Therefore Liaise With The Regional Consultant And The Country Consultant Analyst To Ensure (I) That The Project Fits Into The Regional Framework And (Ii) That As Many People As Possible Take Ownership Of The Project At The Country Level. Methodology And Deliverables The Steps Below Follow The Full Methodology, But Only Some Of Them Will Be Performed By The Im Consultant. Step 1: Indicator Library And Scoring Methodology (0 Days) This Step Will Be Carried Out By The Regional Consultant. No Day Is Planned For The Countrys Consultant. However, It Is Important To Be Aware Of This For The Smooth Running Of The Project. Building On The Indicators Developed By Near And Hag And Included In The Iasc Localization Policies, The Regional Consultant, With The Assistance Of Icva And Conafohd, Will Develop A Library Of Indicators Based On The 6 Components Of Localization: 1) Partnerships, 2) Financing, 3) Capacity, 4) Coordination And Complementarity, 5) Policy, Influence And Visibility And 6) Participation. To This End, It Will Develop Framework Tools To Facilitate Country Ownership. It Will Be A Comprehensive Matrix Of Existing And Available Indicators, Along With Their Collection Methods And Questionnaires. These Elements Will Serve As Essential Supports During The Methodological Definition Workshops In The Countries. A Scoring Methodology Will Be Developed To Ensure That Spatial And/Or Temporal Comparisons Can Be Made Within Each Component. Step 2 - Synthesis: Choice Of Indicators And Methodological Definition At The National Level (4 Days) The National Im Consultant Will Assist Conafohd In Organizing A 2-Day Workshop Based On The Library Of Indicators Developed In Step 1 To: Determine The Components To Be Evaluated And The Ambitions ("What Success Looks Like"). Select And Contextualize The Most Relevant Indicators. For Each Indicator, Define The Target Audience And The Measurement Measure. During This Stage, The Im National Consultant Will Be Responsible For Adapting The Collection Method And Tools, While Maintaining A Closer Link With The Regional Consultant To Ensure Methodological Consistency At The Regional Level. This Will Be Done In Particular Through Closer Engagement With The Various Stakeholders At The National Level. Step 3 Primary And Secondary Data Collection (10 Days) Primary Data Collection: The Model Forms Will Be Revised And Adapted By The Regional Consultant, With The Assistance Of The National Im Consultant, For Online Surveys. These Online Surveys Will Be Aimed At A Wide Audience, Potentially Including National And International Ngos, The United Nations, Donors, Etc. In Order To Maximize The Number Of Respondents, They Will Be Emailed To The Mailing Lists Of Conafohd, Ingo Forum, Ocha, And Other Ngo Forums And Presented And Performed In Real-Time At A Plenary Meeting Of Each Forum. The Collection Of Secondary Data (Retrieval Of Minutes, Attendance Lists, Financial Data, Etc.) Will Be Carried Out By The Countrys Im Consultant. The Country Im Consultant Will Be Responsible For Monitoring And Supervising The Primary And Secondary Data Collection Process At The Country Level (E-Mailings/Reminders/Response Rates, Direct Data Collection, Etc.) In Direct Liaison With Conafohd And With The Technical Support Of The Regional Consultant. The Country Im Consultant Will Be Trained In Primary And Secondary Data Collection By The Regional Consultant. Step 4 Processing And Provision Of Data (6 Days) The National Gi Consultant Is Responsible For Supporting The National Consultant Analyst Through: Data Processing And Provision. Support Data Manipulation To Facilitate Analysis. Preparation Of Graphs Of Interest To The National Consulting Analyst. Commitment To Conafohd And Icva Under The Leadership Of Conafohd, The Information Management Consultant Will Report To A Conafohd And The Icva Regional Team In West And Central Africa And Will Work Closely With The Regional Consultant, Consultant Analyst, Ngo Forums And The Project Steering Committee. He/She May Be Required To Present The Progress Of The Analysis To The Projects Steering Committee At His/Her Request. The Im Consultant Will Meet With The Team And Provide Regular Updates On Progress At Each Stage Of The Project. Expected Deliverables Matrix Of Indicators, Key Questions, Collection Methods And Weighting Adapted Following The Countrys Initial Workshop. Databases. Graphic Visuals. Requirements, Skills And Abilities Of The Consultant Mandatory Skills Experience In Information Management, Data Collection, Kii. Experience In Document Analysis And Documentation Of Results. Proven Ability To Work Independently And/Or In A Virtual Work Environment And Meet Agreed Deadlines With Limited Direct Supervision. Availability And Flexibility To Work At Least 2 Days A Week On This Assignment For The Duration Of The Project: October 2024 - Mid-February 2025, With Possible Peak And Slowdown Periods. Excellent Command Of French. Preferably Experience In The Humanitarian Sector. Expertise In Humanitarian Coordination. Proven Understanding Of The Challenges Of Localization. How To Apply Remark: Throughout The Work, The Consultant Must Be Registered In Accordance With Legal Requirements And Must Be Able To Submit Documents Proving That He/She Fulfills All Legal Obligations In Terms Of Consulting, Including Full Compliance With Icva Regulations, Including The Safeguard Policy. Icvas Selection Process Includes Rigorous Background Checks And Reflects Our Organizational Integrity And Commitment To Making Humanitarian Action More Effective And Principled. Applications Including (I) A Cover Letter Describing Relevant Experience And Skills, (Ii) A Cv, (Iii) A Planning Proposal, (Iv) A Strategic Summary (One Page) Including Stakeholders And Identified Challenges To Develop Quality Support And (V) The Per Diem Consultation Fee Should Be Sent By Email To [email protected] [email protected] The Deadline For Applications Is 08/12/2024 At 00:00 Utc+1 Tender Link : Https://Reliefweb.Int/Job/4115199/Consultant-En-Gestion-De-Linformation-Gi-Barometre-De-La-Localisation-De-Laide-Humanitaire-Republique-Democratique-Du-Congo