In the end of 2025 the TAKATUF project has developed the tools, frameworks, and operational approaches related to LCDCs role in GBV prevention. Based on these approved deliverables, the Takatuf project will mobilise a consultant to carry out piloting activities to test existing GBV protocols as well as to develop some additional tools to identify family violence situation by different social services professionals. The objective of this piloting will be to identify the human resources within the MoSD framework (Field Directorates’, social service offices, LCDCs, shelters, Incisive daycare centres, mobile units, etc.) necessary to carry out the GBV and family violence prevention and referral practices.

This assignment will focus on testing and operationalising the developed GBV and family violence prevention tools , development of new operational tools and approaches within the areas of responsibility of selected MoSD field directorates (with participation of 3-4 LCDCs), ensuring alignment with national family protection framework and MoSD’s institutional structures. The consultant will also be expected to define clear operational roles for MoSD field directorates, LCDCs, MoSD offices at Family Protection Units , and CSOs, and generate practical evidence for scaling up.

I.      Objectives and desired results

1)      General objective

To operationalise and institutionalise GBV and family violence prevention and response mechanisms within selected with MoSD systems and national frameworks.

2)      Specific objectives

·       Support MoSD in selecting 1-2 field directorate with 3–4 LCDCs for pilot implementation within TAKATUF project operation areas.

·       Design implementation of practical model for GBV and family violence prevention and response at local level within the MoSD responsibilities.

·       Strengthen the capacity of MoSD staff and CSOs through training, hands-on coaching and guidance.

·       Establish effective coordination mechanisms with MoSD field directorates, NAF framework, Family Protection actors, and CSOs.

·       Integrate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting practices into the implementation.

·       Document the pilot experience into a step-by-step institutional manual for replication.

3)      Anticipated results

·       Practical model for GBV and family violence prevention and response at local level within the MoSD responsibilities is developed and presented to the stakeholders

·       Selected field directorates have implemented GBV and family violence prevention and response activities (awareness, referral, coordination) in line with agreed practical model.

·       Clear operational roles and coordination mechanisms between field directorates, LCDCs, and relevant actors are established and documented.

·       MoSD and CSOs staff involved in the piloting demonstrate improved capacity to implement GBV and family violence prevention and response activities.

·       Practical M&E tools and reporting practices are tested and applied.

·       A validated operational manual is developed for scaling up GBV and family violence prevention and response  management across MoSD and NAF.

II.      Description of the assignment

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

1.       Pilot Design and Planning

o   Coordinate with MoSD to select 1-2 field directorate within TAKATUF project operation areas.

o   Develop a detailed pilot implementation plan, including roles, responsibilities, M&E, and coordination activities.

2.       Development of Operational Approach

o   Adapt existing GBV and family violence prevention tools and frameworks into practical, field-level procedures aligned with MoSD procedures format and MoSD practices.

o   Develop additional tools to identify family violence situation by different social services professionals (social services providers, including care workers)

o   Document available resources (human resources and organisations) in selected fields directorates ready to be mobilised for GBV and family violence prevention and response

o   Define clear roles for:

§  MoSD and NAF field directorates (MoSD personnel based at Family Protection Units, behavioural monitors, M&E focal points, gender focal points, etc.)

§  Services providers: LCDC, CSOs and other service providers

§  Social services professionals (Social Specialists, Social Researchers, Social Supervisors, Psychological Specialist, Early Intervention Specialists, Child Caregivers, Caregiver (including companions), etc.)

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3.       Capacity building

o   Provide punctual trainings to professionals of MoSD, NAF and services providers acting within the TAKATUF project on implementation of national framework on GBV and family violence prevention and proposed tools. This include defined sessions within the project (Leadership program, gender focal points, field directorates)  

4.       Implementation and Coaching

o   Facilitate coordination between MoSD field directorates, NAF framework, Family Protection units, social service offices, LCDCs, shelters, incisive daycare centres, mobile units, CSOs, etc.)

o   Provide coaching and technical support to selected service providers.

o   Support implementation of:  

§  GBV and family violence awareness activities

§  Referral pathways

§  Coordination mechanisms within field directorate

5.       Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

o   Propose and test simple M&E tools in coordination with field directorates on gender related indicators and GBV and family violence prevention.

o   Support LCDCs in documenting activities and results.

o   Capture lessons learned and implementation challenges in coordination with the project technical field monitors.

6.       Documentation and Institutionalisation

o   Develop a step-by-step operational manual for GBV and family violence prevention implementation in MoSD and NAF framework.

o   Document:

§  Procedures and workflows

§  Coordination mechanisms

§  Tools and templates

§  Lessons learned and recommendations

7.       Ad-hoc Support

o   Provide inputs related to TAKATUF gender related activities when required.

1)      Anticipated deliverables

·       Pilot implementation plan for selected field directorates drafted and approved

·       Operational toolkit with proposed tools, rules and responsibility of actors drafted and approved

·       Training of MoSD professionals and CSOs within the TAKATUF project is carried out

·       6 month progress reports documenting implementation and coaching are presented and approved

·       M&E tools and reporting templates tested during the pilot.

·       Operational manual including step-by-step implementation guidelines for GBV and family violence prevention model on MoSD level, including lessons learned, implementation results, challenges, and recommendations drafted and approved

2)      Coordination

A launch meeting will be held within 5 days after contract signature.

Regular coordination meetings will be organised with:

·       MoSD (Women Empowerment Directorate, Juveniles and Protection Directorate, Productivity Enhancement Directorate, and any related directorate or unit needed for the scope of the technical work)

·       Field directorates

·       TAKATUF project team

III.      Place, duration and terms of performance

1)      Implementation period: May 2026 – May 2028

2)      Schedule/programme:

The provisional programme for assignment implementation is as follows: