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Posted 2018-09-25 06:53:33
Terms of Reference
IMPACT OF SHRINKING POLITICAL AND
CIVIC SPACE ON OPERATION’S OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN ZAMBIA
Introduction
ActionAid Zambia (AAZ) is a
member of the ActionAid International Federation and its vision is to see a
just and poverty free Zambia in which every person enjoys the right to a life
of dignity. In trying to realize its vision, AAZ works with poor and excluded
people to end poverty and injustice.
Background
It has been globally and
regionally recognized that civic and political space has been shrinking. This
has been attributed to a number of factors that have continued to undermine the
existence of independent watchdog institutions coupled with the rise in right
wing governments and emerging economical models such as the neo-liberalism
models, which glorify goods and services at the expense of human rights.
Therefore, AAZ wishes to engage a
Consultant to establish the impact of shrinking space on the operations of
human rights activists in Zambia.
The purpose of this analysis is
to provide a benchmark for assessment and adaptation of AAZ engagement
strategies with political and civil structures across all operational
priorities and areas, especially under our work on the promotion of civic
participation and state accountability. The survey will provide reliable and
useful information on the current status quo of the political environment for
areas in which we implement; geographic and thematic. The findings of this
research will also help the organization to assess the political environment
and develop sound engagement strategies likely to ensure program success with
the lowest risk and cost.
General Objective
To understand the impact of
shrinking political and civic space on the operations of Human Rights Activists
in Eastern, Northern, Southern, Western, Copperbelt, Southern and Lusaka
provinces
Specific Objectives
The consultant is expected to
highlight the impact of shrinking political and civic space on operations of
human rights activists, CSOs in Zambia in the following areas below
in Eastern, Northern, Southern, And Western, Copperbelt, Southern and Lusaka
province.
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To establish age and gender
sensitive quantitative and qualitative data and information on participation in
the civic and political spaces for human rights activists;
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To evaluate the extent to which
shrinking political and civic space is affecting the operation of human rights
activities in Eastern, Northern, Southern, Western, Copperbelt, Southern and
Lusaka provinces.
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Identify and explain the
structures/ways or processes in which shrinking political and civic space is
taking place.
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To review the current engagement
strategies with civil and political structures by human rights activists and
CSOs and advise on the best adaptation mechanisms given the current civic and
political environment; and
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To identify key opportunities,
constraints and other needs relevant to the success of engagement efforts by
AAZ and partners.
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Provide recommendations on how
Human Rights Activists can operate in the context of shrinking political and
civic space.
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Analyze the various pieces of
legislation that have impact on CSOs political and civic engagement processes.
5. Process
The Consultant will visit the
respective provinces to collect primary data and engage relevant key
stakeholders, such as Media, politicians, government departments and CSOs to
validate the findings. Thereafter, the Consultant will be expected to address
all the comments from the validation process. A final validation meeting
will be held and the final report submitted.
6. Deliverables
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First draft report submitted and
to ActionAid for comments by 20th October 2018
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Second draft (revised) report
submitted and final validation meeting held
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Final report submitted (detailed
report and summarized report)
7. Time schedule
The consultancy is expected to be
undertaken for a period of one month inclusive of validation of draft reports
and submission of final report. Therefore, the Consultancy period will
take place from 1st October 2018 to 30th October 2018.
8. Bid Submission
Prospective consultants should
submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with evidence of past experience in
similar field.
9. Qualifications and
Competencies
The consultant should have the
following qualifications:
a) Post graduate degree in
Law, Political Science or any other related field.
b) Demonstrated knowledge of
Policy development and analysis highly recommended.
c) Sound relationship with key
role players
d) Demonstrated ability to
prepare deliverables of good quality on time.
e) Experience in undertaking
similar assignments with reputable institutions.
f) Good report writing skills
10. How to apply
Closing date for receipt of bids
is 29th September, 2018: Clearly marked as follows: “Research, analysis,
validation of information for preparation of reports in the provinces Lusaka,
Western and Muchinga province,â€
Applications should be emailed
to Info.Zambia@actionaid.org, Jeston.Lunda@actionaid.org or delivered
to 38G, Kabulonga Rd, Ibex Hill, P.O. Box 51407, Lusaka.