Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 13 Mar 2016
Refusing to ignore people in crisis
Location: DR Congo – Kinshasa, Bukavu, and Goma (to be advised), plus desk based research
Time Frame: Field work will is planned to take place in April 2016 (31-34 days including travel)
The British Red Cross is currently looking for a Consultant to undertake an evaluation review of the ICRC/BRC Cash Transfer Programme (CTP) for victims of GBV in South-Kivu, DR Congo.
Since 2005, the ICRC psychosocial / health department has assisted victims of violence, and notably victims of sexual violence (VSV) in South-Kivu Province.
When, before an incident, VSV used to be able to cover their immediate needs in a sustainable manner as part of a normal family, owning a home and generating income by means of agriculture, small market trading as well as skilled and unskilled labour. After the incident VSV not only suffer from the trauma of the incident but also from becoming economically destitute. While often depending on charity, they are further susceptible to poverty traps and using negative coping strategies, which in turn might expose them to further risk of violence, including SGBV.
In order to help these people to recover, ICRC, with the support of the BRC, developed an integrated approach to promote their socio-economic integration through recurrent, predictable and reliable payments. The approach chosen encompasses a safety net component plus a productive component. Thus beneficiaries are allowed to meet their basic needs and to spend their money according to their priorities (livelihoods, housing, health, etc.). The project ran from November 2014 to December 2015.
The overall purpose of the evaluation is to review ICRC/BRC Social and Economic Safety Nets Pilot Program success and replicability. Specific objectives can be found in the TOR.
The primary audience for this review is the ICRC Economic Security Unit Geneva, the ICRC DR Congo Delegation, and the British Red Cross.
For further information on the project, the role and the timeframes, please see the attached TOR
Evaluator Profile
We expect the successful consultant to have the following skills and experience as a minimum:
• Experience of designing and conducting evaluations.
• Experience of cash transfer programmes, preferably in West/Central Africa.
• Experience of livelihoods programming in rural contexts.
• Fluent French and English communication skills (speaking, reading, writing)
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills.
• Understanding of SGBV and other protection issues in conflict settings.
• Demonstrated ability to draw clear conclusions and provide clear recommendations.
Additionally the following would be an advantage:
• Understanding and experience in the Red Cross Movement (in particular ICRC)
• Experience of PSS programmes for SGBV survivors.
• Experience in Congo (North and South Kivu).
We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives
We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
How to apply:
To tender for this work, please send the following by Midnight, Sunday 13th March:
CV and other relevant information about you or your organisation's experience and credentials
• Outline proposal of methodology and timescales (including any risk analysis)
• Daily/hourly rate
To Kim Goodall, kgoodall@redcross.org.uk