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Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy For Facilitating The Formulation Of Oxfam AlgeriaS Country Strategy (2025-2029) Closing Date: 15 Mar 2025 Type: Consultancy Themes: Food And Nutrition/Health/Protection And Human Rights 1. Background Oxfam In Algeria Is Developing Its New Oxfam Country Strategy (Ocs) For 2025-2029, Setting The Direction For Its Humanitarian, Resilience And Advocacy Programs In The Sahrawi Refugee Camps In Tindouf, Algeria. The Strategy Aims To Address The Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation, Challenges In Food Security, Livelihoods, Wash, And Protection, Emerging Risks Related To Climate Justice, Gender Equality, And Localization And Opportunities To Advocate For Sahrawi Refugees Both In Terms Of Ensuring Support While In Displacement As Well As To Bring About A Peaceful Resolution To The Conflict. This New Strategy Will Build On Lessons From The Algeria Humanitarian Strategy (2023-2026) And Align With: OxfamS Global Strategic Framework (2020-2030) Mena Regional Priorities Oxfam InternationalS Horizon 2 Roadmap Key Donor Priorities And Funding Trends (Themes, Area Of Intervention, Modalities) The Strategy Formulation Process Must Incorporate A Participatory, Consultative, And Evidence-Based Approach, Ensuring Input From: OxfamS Staff And Leadership, At Country, Regional And Affiliate Level, And Ght Local Sahrawi Institutions And Partners Donors And Humanitarian Stakeholders Refugee Communities And Affected Populations The Ocs Must Integrate: OxfamS Humanitarian Approach: A Strong Gender Lens And Feminist Approach, Ensuring Gender Justice In All Aspects Of Programming. A Commitment To Localization, Despite The Restricted Partnership Modalities And Civic Space In The Camps, And Power-Sharing With Local Institutions. Safe Programming And Risk Mitigation, Ensuring Accountability And Minimizing Harm. Community Engagement And Participation, Elevating Refugee Voices In Decision-Making. One Programme Approach: A Well-Defined Approach To Influence, Integrating Policy Engagement And Strategic Dialogue.. Resilience-Building, Bridging The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus. 2. Objectives Of The Consultancy The Consultant Will: Facilitate An Inclusive And Participatory Process Involving Oxfam Staff, Partners, And Key Stakeholders. Analyze Key Humanitarian, Development And Influencing Trends, Particularly In Food Security, Livelihoods, Protection, And Wash, And Their Impact On The Sahrawi Refugee Crisis. Assess OxfamS Role And Added Value In The Sahrawi Refugee Response, Considering Challenges, Partnerships, And Operational Constraints. Ensure A Strong Gender Lens And Feminist Principles, Embedding WomenS Leadership, Intersectionality, And Power-Sharing In The Strategy. Draft A High-Quality Country Strategy (2025-2029) That Includes A Theory Of Change, Strategic Priorities, And Programmatic Approaches. Identify Key Elements To Align The Country Strategy With OxfamS Global Strategy And (Mena) Oxfam Regional Frameworks, While Reflecting The Specific Needs And Challenges Of The Sahrawi Refugee Context. Provide High-Level Strategic Guidance On Influencing Priorities, Outlining Key Advocacy Opportunities, Policy Engagement Areas, And Rights-Based Approaches In The Regional And International Context. The Consultant Is Not Expected To Develop A Full-Scale Advocacy Or Funding Strategy, As These Will Be Addressed Separately Following The Completion Of The Country Strategy. Instead, The Strategy Should Establish Broad Strategic Directions To Inform Future Advocacy And Resource Mobilization Efforts. Ensure Integration Of Cross-Cutting Themes And Commitments Such As: Gender Lens And Feminist Principles, Embedding WomenS Leadership, Intersectionality, And Power-Sharing In The Strategy. Safe Programming Community Engagement Climate Justice And Environmental Sustainability Localization And Shifting Power Dynamics Conflict Sensitivity And Self-Determination Advocacy 3. Scope Of Work The Consultant Will Lead A Structured Strategy Development Process Over A Period Of Maximum 4 Months, Including: 1. Desk Review & Context Analysis Review OxfamS Global And Regional Strategy Documents. Analyze The Previous Algeria Humanitarian Strategy (2023-2026) And Cop 25-26 Narrative Identifying Key Lessons. Assess Food Security, Wash, Livelihoods, And Protection Trends. Analyze The Geopolitical, Environmental, And Economic Context In The Sahrawi Refugee Camps. Ensure Gender-Disaggregated Data And Gender Analysis Inform The Strategy. Identify Risks Related To Geopolitical Changes, Resource Constraints, And Refugee Camp Governance. 2. Stakeholder Consultation Conduct Internal Consultations With Oxfam Staff, Regional Leadership, And Program Teams (Including Specifically Ght (Global Humanitarian Team) Engage With Sahrawi Government Institutions To Understand Strategic Opportunities And Refugee Community Leaders And At-Risk Groups. Organize Partner And Community Workshops To Capture Local Perspectives. Engage With Donors, Un Agencies, Ingos, And Regional Institutions To Understand Strategic Opportunities. 3. Facilitation Of Strategy Workshops Lead Two Workshops (Internal & External) To Co-Create Strategic Priorities Ensuring That At Least One Takes Place In The Rabouni Camps. Use Participatory Approaches To Define: OxfamS Added Value And Niche Areas In Algeria Strategic Priorities For 2025-2029 Implementation Pathways And Partnerships Ensure That Consultations Integrate OxfamS Humanitarian Approach And Cross-Cutting Commitments. 4. Drafting The Country Strategy (2025-2029) Develop A Draft Strategy Document, Ensuring Alignment With OxfamS Vision And Donor Trends. Incorporate Feedback And Finalize The Oxfam Algeria Country Strategy 2025-2029. Develop An Evidence-Based Strategy Document, Including: Vision, Mission, And Strategic Objectives A Theory Of Change And Monitoring Framework Ensure The Strategy Aligns With OxfamS Global Commitments. 4. Deliverables & Timeline The Consultant Is Expected To Deliver The Following Outputs Within A Realistic And Flexible Timeframe To Ensure Quality And Stakeholder Engagement: Deliverable Potential Timeline (Weeks) Details Inception Report & Work Plan Week 3 Includes Methodology, Stakeholder Mapping, And Refined Work Plan. Consultant Integrates Feedback Before Moving Forward. Desk Review & Context Analysis Report Week 7 Comprehensive Analysis Of Existing Documents, Donor Trends, Geopolitical And Humanitarian Context, Gender And Localization Dynamics. Stakeholder Consultation Report Week 12 Summary Of Findings From Internal & External Consultations, Including Feedback From Oxfam Teams, Partners, Donors, And Refugee Representatives. Facilitation Of Strategy Workshops Week 15 Conducts Participatory Workshops (Internal And External), Ensuring Inclusivity And Co-Creation Of Priorities. Draft Oxfam Algeria Country Strategy (2025-2029) Week 18 Initial Draft With Strategic Objectives, Theory Of Change, Programmatic Priorities, And Influencing Directions. Validation & Feedback Process Week 22 Time Allocated For Internal Review, Partner Feedback, And Revisions. Final Oxfam Algeria Country Strategy Document Week 24 Incorporates Final Feedback And Submission Of A High-Quality, Actionable Strategy. 5. Required Qualifications & Experience The Consultant Should Have: Proven Experience In Strategic Planning And Facilitation Within Humanitarian Organizations. Expertise In Donor Mapping And Funding Strategy Development, Particularly For Humanitarian, Climate, And Feminist Programming. Strong Knowledge Of The Sahrawi Refugee Context And Regional Geopolitics, Humanitarian Response Frameworks, And Conflict-Sensitive Programming. Expertise In Gender Justice, Feminist Programming, And Localization. Experience Working With Oxfam (ItS An Asset) Or Other Ingos On Country Strategy Development. Demonstrated Ability To Conduct Participatory Consultations And Multi-Stakeholder Engagement. Fluency In 1 Local Language (Spanish Or Arabic) And 1 Administrative Language (English Or French) And Ability To Produce The Strategy Document In English Or French. Availability To Travel To Algeria And Sahrawi Refugee Camps If Feasible. 6. Application Process Interested Consultants Should Submit: A Detailed Technical Proposal Outlining Methodology, Work Plan, And Approach. A Financial Proposal With A Breakdown Of Consultancy Fees And Expenses. Cv(S) Of The Consultant/Team, Demonstrating Relevant Experience. At Least Two References From Similar Consultancies. Samples Of Previous Work (Preferably Country Strategy Documents). 7. Contractual Arrangements Location: Home-Based With Travel To Algeria And Sahrawi Refugee Camps. Supervision: The Consultant Will Report To Oxfam AlgeriaS Country Director. Budget: To Be Proposed By The Consultant, Inclusive Of Fees, Travel, And Expenses. The Consultant Undertakes To Respect All The Security Measures Required By Oxfam In Algeria (Including Accommodation In The Camp - Protocol, Movements Outside The Camp, Institutional Relations With The Sarawi Authorities) Ps. Accommodation Is Estimated At 4500Dzd (35Euro) /Night Breakfast & Dinner Included. (Rate Applicable To All Consultants In Saharawi Refugee Camps/ This Amount Must Be Taken Into Account When Establishing The Financial Offer.). Application Requirements & Evaluation Criteria Interested Consultants Should Submit A Complete Offer, Which Will Be Evaluated Based On The Following Criteria: A. Required Documents For Submission Applicants Must Submit The Following Documents As Part Of Their Offer: Technical Proposal (Max 10 Pages): Understanding Of The Assignment And Key Objectives. Proposed Methodology And Work Plan, Detailing How The Consultant Will Facilitate The Participatory Process, Stakeholder Engagement, And Strategy Devel Tender Link : Https://Reliefweb.Int/Job/4135582/Consultancy-Facilitating-Formulation-Oxfam-Algerias-Country-Strategy-2025-2029
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