The impact of conflicts at community and higher levels can be costly in terms of loss of lives and economic consequences. It’s critical to focus on what communities can do to prevent known conflicts through the adoption of sustainable community led conflict resolution mechanisms.  CAFOD will be supporting in delivery of capacity building on Conflict Resolution within the scope of a USAID – Food for Peace funded, “Recovery in Sudan for Improved Nutrition and Growth” (RISING) II project. The consortium partners in the RISING II project are Catholic Relief Services (CRS), CAFOD, Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and World Vision International (WVI).

Geographical Focus

The geographical scope is 5 states of Darfur

Purpose of the assignment.

The purpose of the assignment is to facilitate training on Conflict Resolution to Trainers who will cascade trainings or capacity building to communities. The main purpose is to ensure that communities have increased capacity and skills to identify and manage conflict through cascade trainings which will be conducted by Trainers after the ToT.  The total number of participants is 8 in each of the 5 States for 3 days (40 participants for the whole training). After the training consortium partners participants will cascade a participatory training to the community groups and members to facilitate the establishment of inclusive community-based conflict resolution mechanisms (CB-CRMs).

• To develop a simplified pack which can be cascaded down to the community level -preferable like IEC materials on Conflict Resolution  
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• Take the participants through a training in which an understanding on Conflict Resolution (identification of community conflicts, types of conflicts, drivers of conflicts, roles of communities, community stakeholders, Government and other community actors (Church or Religious Groups)
• Take the participants through the processes in the establishment of inclusive (inclusive community will consist of representatives from farmers, pastoralists, men, women, youths and any other key community actors) community-based conflict resolution mechanisms (CB-CRMs)   
• Provide a draft on technical standards that are applicable for Community Action Plans and EWS structures 
• Produce a training report with recommendations (structure of the report is annex 1)
• Training will be held in the 5 Darfur states with consultation consortium PMs  
• Tentative timelines for the start of the assignment is from the 21^st October 2020 running up to 19^th November 2020.

• Bachelor or master’s in development studies or another related field
• Strategic planning and experience in program design, project cycle, development and implementation including M&E System
• Minimum of 2-3 Years’ experience in Peace Building /Conflict Management programs
• Experience in NGO work, with preferences on previous experience in Darfur.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with others and build strong working relationship
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills. Experience in training and capacity building
• Strong skills in participatory approaches and communication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and Arabic)

Expression of interest; applicants to submit;

1. A technical offer outlining experience in the relevant task, proposed methodology, and work plan for the consultancy
2. A financial offer outlining number of days, expected remuneration, travel cost and any other costs.
3. The expression of interest should be sent by email to jmunywoki@cafod.org.uk copied to tmashodo@cafod.org.uk by 12^th October  2020.