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ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions, and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Locations: Bauchi, Kwara and Kebbi states

Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following tasks to ensure indebt understanding and delivery of the RWVL project mapping report document withing the stipulated timeframe to ActionAid Nigeria.

Desk Review:

  • Review existing documentation, databases, and secondary sources related to WROs, CBOs, Movements, and WHRDs.
  • Analyze past reports, studies, and assessments conducted in the relevant project states.

Fieldwork:

  • Conduct field visits to RWVL-N Project states: Benue, Bauchi, Kwara and Kebbi
  • Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with representatives of States Ministry of Women Affair and other relevant MDAs, WROs, CBOs Networks and Movements, and WHRDs.

Stakeholder Analysis:

  • Identify key organizations, their thematic focus areas, organizational capacities, networks, and existing collaborations.
  • Assess organizational strengths, challenges, and opportunities for partnership and support.

Critical Analysis:

  • Analyze gaps in service provision, geographical coverage, and thematic focus.
  • Identify emerging movements and critical areas requiring intervention.

Reporting:

  • Prepare a comprehensive mapping report with findings, organizational profiles, analysis, and strategic recommendations.
  • Present findings to ActionAid Nigeria and relevant stakeholders for validation.

Source

The Consultant will be expected to conduct their own desk review, informal interviews with key staff and representatives of relevant NGOs/CSOs, ActionAid Nigeria partners and networks, government institutions and agencies. Should the consultant choose not to work alone, She/He is expected to be responsible for their team sourcing, payment and the direct and indirect actions of their team members

Expectations

  • The consultants will be expected to provide weekly updates of progress made to the RWVL Programme Team.
  • The RWVL Mapping final report should be clear, concise and relevant, and no more than 200 pages long.
  • A data based (Excel Sheet) of mapped WRO, WHRD, Feminist Movements, WPS networks and structures.

Deliverables

No Deliverables Description  Time Frame 
1. Inception Report Outline of methodologies, workplan, and data collection tools. Week 1
2. Data base of Organizations Mapped List of organizations mapped (on Excel Sheet) Week 2
3. Presentation Summary of findings to ActionAid Nigeria and stakeholders. Week 4

Reporting and Supervision

The consultant will report directly to the RWVL-N Project Manager at ActionAid Nigeria. Regular updates will be provided to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in research, organizational mapping, or similar assignments, preferably in Nigeria.
  • Strong understanding of gender equality, women’s rights, and civil society dynamics.
  • Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
  • Excellent writing, analysis, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Application Process step by step

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  • A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience.
  • A technical proposal outlining the approach and methodology.
  • A financial proposal detailing the consultancy fee and any other costs.
  • Samples of previous similar assignments.
  • Proof of registration with relevant tax authorities

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