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Job Description

Development for All (DFA), established in 2016, is an independent Civil Society Organization committed to building an inclusive and sustainable Ethiopia where everyone lives in dignity. DFA advances minority rights and fosters equitable development by empowering marginalized communities and ensuring their voices are heard. Its programmes focus on minority rights advocacy, peacebuilding, youth and women empowerment, access to education and healthcare, and sustainable socio-economic development. Guided by values of equity, human dignity, sustainability, empowerment, and transparency, DFA implements inclusive and conflict-sensitive interventions that promote social justice, gender equality, and long-term peace.

Project Background

DFA is implementing the project “Youth-Led Dialogue for Sustainable Peace and Social Cohesion in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region,” aimed at reducing tensions, strengthening social cohesion, and promoting long-term stability. The project seeks to enhance the capacity of youth-led organizations and civic actors to facilitate inclusive dialogue with communities and local authorities, fostering trust, reducing ethnic and social tensions, and improving local accountability. A key activity under this project is a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on conflict-sensitive communication and inclusive dialogue facilitation for youth leaders, civic actors, and relevant government representatives, including women and marginalized groups.

Objective

The objective of the consultancy is to develop a practical, contextually tailored Training of Trainers (ToT) manual on conflict-sensitive communication and inclusive dialogue facilitation, and to deliver the training for selected participants based on the developed material.

Scope of Work

• Develop a contextually tailored, user-friendly, and practice-oriented ToT manual on conflict-sensitive communication and inclusive dialogue facilitation in English, in consultation with DFA staff, stakeholders, and partners.
• Integrate principles of non-violent communication, conflict sensitivity, inclusivity, and trauma sensitivity into the manual and training materials.
• Incorporate feedback from DFA staff and partner organizations during the review process to improve the quality of the manual.
• Translate the ToT manual from English into Amharic, ensuring grammatical accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and contextual relevance.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate a participatory three-day ToT session for youth leaders, civic actors, and relevant government representatives.
• Strengthen participants’ facilitation, communication, and engagement skills, and equip them to replicate and cascade the training in their communities or institutions.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and other training materials, including agenda, concept note, and pre- and post-training evaluation tools, and deliver the training using participatory and adult learning methods.
• Prepare and submit a consolidated event report, including evaluation results and participants’ feedback.

Key Deliverables

• Inception report and detailed work plan with timeline and responsibilities
• ToT manual on conflict-sensitive communication and inclusive dialogue facilitation (English version)
• Amharic translated version of the ToT manual
• Training agenda and facilitation materials, including PowerPoint presentations, concept note, handouts, case studies, and evaluation tools
• Delivery of three-day ToT training
• Pre- and post-training assessments and participant feedback reports
• Final comprehensive report covering activities, outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Political Science, Peace and Security Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Communications, or related fields
• At least 5 years of experience providing consultancy services to CSOs, especially in peacebuilding and social cohesion training programmes
• Strong expertise in conflict-sensitive facilitation, non-violent communication, and inclusive dialogue approaches
• Experience in adult learning methodologies, participatory training, and youth engagement
• Proven experience translating training or technical materials from English into Amharic with high accuracy and cultural sensitivity
• Strong understanding of the socio-political context of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and reporting skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse cultural and institutional contexts
• Flexibility to deliver training according to DFA’s schedule and operational needs
• Fluency in English and Amharic, both written and spoken

Skills Required:

• Political / Science / Ir
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development