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Tenders are invited for Recruitment of a Consultant to Conduct a Participatory Study on Promising Local Value Chains and the Local Educational Fabric in Bocaranga. Closing Date: 27 Apr 2026 Type: Consultancy 1. Context of the mission As part of the project "Youth for Peace: Community Reintegration and Violence Reduction in the Context of DDRR in CAR", DCA and its partner FVJD are implementing a set of socio-economic and educational integration activities for 200 children and young people (1624 years old), including former children associated with armed groups and young people at risk. Project activities include technical training, support for educational pathways and the distribution of production kits. To carry out these activities, the project plans to carry out an in-depth and participatory diagnosis in order to: Identify promising economic sectors in Bocaranga and Koui; Analyze the actual functioning of local markets (demand, supply, value added, value chain); Document available educational opportunities (primary and secondary schools, vocational training centres, non-formal facilities); Identify access barriers related to economic, social, security and gender opportunities; To provide technical guidance for the choice of training and integration provided for in the project. This diagnosis will take place in a context marked by persistent security challenges, limited access to educational services, a fragile local economy, but also by the existence of local artisanal, agricultural and commercial know-how likely to be valued. 2. Purpose of the consultancy General objective The consultant must carry out a participatory, rigorous and contextualized diagnosis, making it possible to identify promising local economic sectors, employment and self-employment opportunities, as well as the state of the educational fabric in the sub-prefectures of Bocaranga and Koui. Specific objectives Specifically, the consultant must: Analyze promising local sectors (crafts, agro-processing, services, trade, agricultural sectors, livestock, emerging professions); To analyse the sectors most popular with young people in general, and women in particular ; Assess the skills available in communities, especially among young people; Identify key players in the local market (artisans, traders, cooperatives, master craftsmen, employers, VSLAs, public services); Mapping educational structures (formal and non-formal), their capacities, needs and access limitations. Identify barriers to access inherent to gender, economic, social and security sectors; while highlighting economic and educational opportunities in the localities of study; Formulate operational, realistic and adapted recommendations to guide: The selection of promising training courses; The design of training modules on promising sectors; Support for IGAs and the socio-economic integration of young people and women; Academic support for school-age youth. 3. Expected results The consultant will provide: A mapping of economic sectors classified by potential (very promising, promising, limited), with precise information on: Local/sub-regional demand; Opportunities; Seasonality; Skills needed; Risks and constraints; Potential for youth and women. A mapping of the educational fabric, including: List of schools and training centres; Reception capacities; Attendance rate; Structural constraints; Geographical, financial and security accessibility; Inclusion (gender, disability). A participatory analysis, based on: Focus groups; One-on-one interviews; Community consultations; Local workshops with leaders, master craftsmen, authorities, young people. A complete report (30-40 pages) including: Detailed methodology; Diagnostic results; Sector analysis matrices; Mapping of educational services; Operational and prioritized recommendations; A PowerPoint presentation for validation with DCA and FVJD. 4. Methodological approach The methodology will be participatory, gender- and conflict-sensitive. It should include: Documentary reviews (including data from DCA, FVJD, MINUSCA, UNICEF, UEPNDDRR); Focus groups (ex-associates, at-risk youth, parents, master craftsmen, women, VSLA); Semi-structured one-on-one interviews with: Local authorities; School principals; Workshop managers; Technical services (education, employment, agriculture, trade); Other humanitarian partners in the area. Direct observation of markets, workshops, educational structures; Participatory prioritization workshops; Value chain analysis for the 57 most promising value chains; Gender-sensitive approach: identification of specific barriers for girls/young women; Conflict-sensitive approach: identification of the risks of tensions related to access to resources. 5. Deliverables and timeline Deliverable and Timeline Methodological note and collection tools D+5 D+20 Preliminary Report Restitution workshop at the D+25 field level Final Report + Annexes D+ 30 D+30 power point presentation Estimated total duration: 30 days. 6. Desired profile of the consultant Advanced degree in economics, local development, socio-economics, anthropology, project management, or any relevant field. Demonstrated experience in: Market studies in rural and fragile contexts; Value chain analyses; Participatory diagnostics; Studies on education in humanitarian or development contexts. Knowledge of the CAR context (major asset). Experience in a conflict and gender-sensitive approach. Excellent writing skills in French. Ability to work in areas with limited access (Bocaranga, Koui). 7. Supervision Arrangements The consultant will work under the supervision of: The Field Project Manager based in Bocaranga; From the Protection and Social Cohesion Coordinator ; The MEAL Officer to support collection tools; And in coordination with FVJD. Validations (methodology, pre-report, final report) will be done by DCA. 8. Logistics provided DCA will provide: Bocaranga/Koui field transport; Community mobilization support; Access to project documents; Support from a local interviewer/translator (if required). The consultant provides: Its computer equipment; Personal insurance; All the tools of work. 9. Application The application must include: Technical proposal (methodology, timetable, understanding of the mandate). Detailed financial proposal (in FCFA or EUR). CV of the consultant/possible team. Two examples of similar work. Professional references How to apply 10. Submission method Interested candidates/firms should send their application to the following email address: recruitment.car@dca.dk The deadline for sending applications: April 27, 2026. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4206299/recrutement-dun-consultant-pour-la-conduite-dune-etude-participative-sur-les-filieres-locales-porteuses-et-du-tissu-educatif-local-bocaranga
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