TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A CONSULTANCY

CAPACITY BUILDING AND FACILITATION SKILLS TRAINING FOR TRAINERS OF TRAINERS (TOTs) ON PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT

CONTRACT PERIOD: 5 working days 

1. Introduction

The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders– Kenya (Defenders Coalition) is a national organization incorporated in the Republic of Kenya as a Trust. Its mission is to strengthen the capacity of human rights defenders (HRDs) to work effectively in the country and reduce their vulnerability to the risk of persecution through protection, capacity building, and advocacy for a favorable legal and policy environment. Established in 2007, Defenders Coalition is the only national organization that works primarily for the protection of HRDs.

2. Purpose and Elements of the Training

HRDs play a critical role in any given community as they contribute to the protection and promotion as well as the realization of fundamental rights and freedoms. In 1999, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the UN Declaration on HRDs stating that everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to promote and strive for the protection and realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms at the national and international levels. This Declaration recognized the important role of HRDs, including women rights defenders, and outlined the relevant rights of all HRDs and the obligations of States. Further, in 2013, a resolution specifically speaking to Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) was adopted with Eleanor Openshaw noting that the protection of women human rights defenders is essential for peace, security, development, and respect of all our human rights.

HRDs face various forms of violence and discrimination due to their gender/identification and activism. They are often subjected to intimidation, harassment, physical attacks, cyber-attack, and even murder for their work in promoting human rights. The current operating environment for HRDs is marred with state violations that include threats and harassment leveled against them. Kenyan authorities have continued targeting human rights defenders (HRDs) in Kenya. Cases of attacks, threats, harassment, and executions of Environmental and Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs) with a motive to silencing them have been on the rise. Grassroots environmental movements in Kenya face open hostility for their activism and operate in a challenging environment putting their lives at risk. Some of them have frequently been targets of criminalization by State and non-State actors, due to the issues they work on, particularly, those who defend Land and Environmental Rights, SOGIE, WHRDs, and PWDs. The criminalization of HRDs and their work in Kenya has been witnessed by the use of repressive measures adopted by the police and other state agents in the form of bureaucratic actions, legislation, negative profiling, and judicial harassment.

Providing HRDs with adequate training as trainers of trainers is crucial to enhancing the safety and security of their communities in hostile environments. The risks faced by HRDs are significant, and empowering them with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and their communities can make a significant difference in their ability to continue their important work. With all these in mind, it is crucial to provide them with adequate training as trainers of trainers so that they are able to enhance the skills of their communities on safety and security while working in these hostile environments.

3. Objectives

The objective of the training is;

• To equip HRDs with digital and physical security management facilitation skills.

4. Expected Outputs

The expected outputs of the consultancy are;

1. To equip 12 HRDs with physical and digital security management skills.
2. To facilitate HRDs to appreciate the importance of prioritizing security within their work and the importance of debriefing.

• To equip HRDs with practical skills and knowledge on how to manage their security and protect themselves while on and off duty

5. Scope and Methodology of the Work

• In preparation for the training, the consultant is expected to develop the program/agenda from the responses in the needs assessment tool.
• The consultant will then develop training content and materials for the physical training on facilitation skills in security management
• The consultant will develop a training schedule and clear methodologies for the five-day training
• Training methodology and materials will be discussed and approved by the Defenders Coalition team before the commencement of the training.

6. Duration and Reporting

This assignment will be completed within 5 days that will be agreed on at a later stage.

A breakdown of how these days shall be utilized shall be reflected in the schedule of work discussed with Defenders Coalition at the stage of engagement.

7. Profile of Consultant(s) 

The consultant(s) should have the following qualifications/expertise:

In order to be short-listed, an applicant must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in the field of administrative and social sciences, human rights, and other related fields.
• Asset: Master’s degree in a relevant field, Certification in adult teaching or the training of trainers
• General Professional Experience: A minimum of 3 years of general professional experience
• Specific Professional Experience: Provided training in the fields as specified above

8. Non-technical Skills: 

• Conflict Management
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Creative Thinking
• Problem-solving & Decision-making
• Creative Project Design
• Design-focused Thinking

9. Application Procedure 

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements and qualifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit the following:

1. A technical proposal detailing the methodology and work plan
2. Financial proposal

• A brief description of the resource person (s) outlining recent experience in similar assignments

1. At least three references of similar assignment
2. Sample work that is similar to this assignment

All applications should be sent to Defenders Coalition info@defenderscoalition.org copied procurement@defendercoalition.org by Wednesday 9^th  August 2023 Quote “TOT Security Management Training” in the subject line of your email.

Disclaimer:

Defenders Coalition is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring diversity, inclusivity, and gender equality within our organization and work. Defenders Coalition thus will recruit/award the consultancy to the most qualified person /company irrespective of race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, gender, or ethnicity. Only successful candidates will be contacted