Module Development

Organizational Context: UNDP Somalia Rule of Law and Security Programme (ROLS) is comprised of three main components that are programmatically and operationally linked. The project components are: access to justice, civilian policing, and community safety (DDR/AVR). The Community Safety (DDR/AVR) project in Somalia evolved from a previous DDR and small arms control project. It seeks to complement the institutional focus on the justice and security sector by fostering a partnership between the community and authorities for the provision of security. This partnership lies at the heart of security sector governance. Specifically, the project has helped establish a coherent peace-building infrastructure in the Somali region, connecting District Safety Committees under the District Councils with a national-level Peace-building Unit, and a neutral and non-political Somali Observatory of Conflict and Violence Prevention. This infrastructure can now be used to implement various peace-building initiatives such as “Engaging with Somali Youth at-Risk through Community Security.” The so-called “Youth at-Risk” project is a joint initiative of UNDP, UNICEF and ILO which seeks to contain and prevent violent conflict by engaging youth at risk through the creation of employment and livelihood opportunities at the district level. A caseload of 2000 youth will be targeted in 2011/2012, to be shared between three to five target districts where all three agencies are deployed. While the District Safety Committees are involved in the selection of the caseload and the follow up of the initiative, the Observatory will contribute to the peace-building curriculum and help monitor the impact of the initiative on indicators of violence. UNDP’s role is to identify youth engaged in armed activities, bring them into the programme, develop and implement a peace-building curriculum complementing ILO’s support for vocational training, life skills based education and labour-intensive projects, and ensure the overall coordination of the programme. Particular care will be taken to tailor the peace-building curriculum to the profile of youth at-risk found in each target district. Importantly, UNDP will also develop an appropriate case management system to define criteria for continuous participation of individual youth in the programme, monitor attendance and compliance with these criteria, and offer a mentoring system for beneficiaries. Within this framework, UNDP responsibility is to implement the psycho-social transformation process and prepare the youth beneficiaries for a non violent life. Objectives of the assignment: In support to the facilitators working at the field level, ten training modules adapted to Somali environment are needed. These cover the following sectors: (1) peace building, (2) communication and social interaction, (3) governance, (4) rule of law, (5) conflict analysis, (6) conflict sensitivity, (7) conflict resolution and mediation, (8) community based policing, (9) small arms and light weapon control, (10) youth empowerment in governance, representation and policy development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of work: Review and finalize the four facilitator’s handbooks on ten modules based on the existing manuals (Social skills, Peace-building, Rule of Law, and Governance) and develop 4 facilitator’s manuals that are relevant to the Somali context. Each manual should be divided into modules and each module should contain two to three lessons. Each manual per module should not exceed 50 pages. Each lesson should have a summary of learning objectives. Each lesson within the manual should include a summary of the lesson, a lesson plan that contains the specific definitions, topics of discussions, and exercise games. At the beginning and the end of each topic (Social skills, Peace-building, Rule of Law, and Governance and human rights) a test needs to be included, which the teacher has to perform on the student in order to measure the understanding and absorbance of the material before and after the module delivery; Develop a student handbook that covers the ten modules. Corresponding to the four previously developed ToT manuals (Social skills, Peace-building, Rule of Law, and Governance) a student handbook shall be developed that is contextualized to the Somali environment. /It must take into consideration the developmental and intellectual levels of the beneficiaries of the Youth at-Risk / Youth for Change programme (many are semi or fully illiterate). Each topic should not exceed more than 25 pages. Each student handbook should contain key definitions in simple language easily understood even by semi-illiterate students. Each lesson should have visual graphics (cartoons developed by the cartoonist, photographs chosen by the Consultant) relevant to the Somali context. Each lesson should conclude with an exercise that can be practiced by the student outside of the class room and aims attitude/behavior change; Develop visual aid materials for the four manuals and handbook. Main purpose of the vials aid material is to make learning more fun and accommodate the needs of semi- illiterate students: Develop the visual aid materials and integrate them into the student handbook and teachers manuals. Identify all pictures, photographs, cartoons related to the Somali context for both student handbook and facilitators’ manuals. Each lesson for both student handbook and facilitator’s manual should contain minimum of 2 graphics (cartoons, photos, pictures) related to the Somali context. Place each design into the relevant place within the manual and the handbook. Facilitate a ToT on Rule of Law and Governance and human rights modules. Facilitate the Trainer of Trainers (ToT) that covers Rule of Law and governance and human rights modules for the specialized instructors who will be responsible for the delivery of the materials throughout the Youth at-Risk / Youth for Change programme. Maximum of five days training in Hargeisa. Liaise with the Observatory training coordinator about the organization of the training. Monitoring and Progress controls The selected candidate shall provide weekly progress updates in the form of bullet points by email. He/she shall report to the DDR/AVR project manager. Final product/Deliverables As per the specification above deliverables include: Facilitator’s handbook for each module; Student handbook for each module; TOT in Hargeisa for the facilitators; Conflict Management handbooks; One trainees handbook Review/approval time: The project manager in collaboration with the Community Safety Officer shall review the progress on a weekly basis to ensure consistence with the subject matter, and expected format. The selected consultant will send a progress report on an email with a draft of the training handouts completed. Final approval: Project manager.

Competencies

Proven track record of work experience with government, local communities, international organizations, and Development initiatives at National level will be an advantage; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team oriented work style, interest and experience of working in multi-cultural environment with minimum supervision. Language requirements: Proficiency in written and spoken English. Other Information: The expert will be required to have a personal lap top computer, and any other technical tools required for this assignment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Gender studies, Education, or any related fields. Experience: A minimum of 5 years professional experience in Manual/Curriculum development, designing training materials in development projects, and implementing training activities; Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Module Development