Consultant for conducting training in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) At Oxfam GB

1. Introduction

Oxfam in Iraq is implementing a three-year project with the aim to address poverty reduction and food insecurity in Anbar and Salah al Din governorates through an integrated approach to agricultural development underpinned by social, economic, and environmental objectives. The Project will enhance the capacity of smallholder farmers and value chain actors (enterprises, services providers, departments) in sustainable, climate-smart agriculture. The project will also support effective and inclusive governance within farmer associations, unions, and communities. support effective and culturally appropriate skills development modalities.

1. Objectives:

Oxfam aim to conduct a comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) training to strengthen the capacities of our staff and community stakeholders in Anbar Governorate (Ramadi). This initiative aligns with our strategic goal of reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing disaster preparedness in high-risk areas.

Objectives of the Training:

The primary objectives of the DRR training are:

• To build participant’s/stakeholder’s understanding of key DRR concepts, frameworks, and practices.
• To enhance skills in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating disaster risks.
• To equip participants with tools and strategies for developing community-based disaster preparedness and response plans.
• To strengthen knowledge of international and national DRR policies and frameworks, including Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and [local/national frameworks, if applicable].

1. Scope of Work

The trainer will be responsible for:

1. Designing and delivering a tailored DRR training curriculum to the training participants in both
2. Incorporating interactive and participatory training methodologies to engage participants effectively.
3. Covering key topics such as hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation strategies, disaster preparedness, and response planning.
4. Providing practical case studies and examples relevant to the local context.
5. Facilitating group discussions, exercises, and simulations to reinforce learning.
6. Preparing pre- and post-training assessments to evaluate the knowledge and skills gained by participants.
7. Submitting a comprehensive training report, including feedback and recommendations for future capacity-building initiatives.
8. Key Deliverables:

The trainer is expected to deliver:

• Training curriculum/materials, including presentations, handouts.
• Pre, post-test, training evaluation form, and detailed training agenda for two days training.
• A final training report, including participant feedback and analysis of pre- and post-training and training evaluation findings.

Timeline for implementation

No.

Deliverable/Outputs

Estimated Duration to Complete

Final training report, including participant feedback and analysis of pre- and post-training and training evaluation findings

All documents and reports are to be submitted in English unless otherwise stated. Where specifically stated, translation into Arabic will be done only after the English version is approved by Oxfam Iraq and for the respective deliverables. All deliverables will only be accepted if they meet highest quality standards. Documents, including drafts, must be well structured and written. Data collection, analysis and presentation are expected to meet highest standards. All final documents must be proofread and professionally edited before submission.

1. Qualifications and Experience

Interested team must possess diverse academic backgrounds commensurate with the scope of work mentioned above. Team members must hold advance degree in public /environmental policy, economics, finance, sustainable development studies or any other relevant field. Academic training or degree in climate science and climate change related matters is highly preferable.

Experience:

• A proven track record of delivering DRR training, preferably in [specific regions or similar contexts].
• Advanced knowledge of DRR frameworks, policies, and practices, including the Sendai Framework.
• Experience in conducting participatory and interactive training sessions.
• Strong understanding of the local context and disaster risk landscape.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in Arabic and English
• Relevant academic qualifications, such as a degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Capability and access to collect primary data efficiently in Iraq with experts’ presence on the field.
• Proficiency in English and in Arabic.

Selection Process

Evaluation scores will be awarded for each of the components. Combined Scoring method – where the qualifications and methodology will be weighted a max. of 70% and combined with the price offer which will be weighted a max of 30%. Only candidates scoring 70% (i.e., 49 points) in the technical evaluation will be considered for financial proposal evaluation. The proposal will be assessed based on the following selection criteria:

Criteria

Timeframe

The assignment will be starting the 15th of March until 30th of April, inclusive of the submission of the final deliverables defined within one week after the training delivery date as mentioned in the timeline table above. Work plan and training preparation plan should be delivered to OXFAM team two weeks before the starting day of the training, so OXFAM team can do all the required logistical preparations.

Disclaimer

Oxfam is not obliged in this tender procedure to make a contract award decision or to conclude a contract with a participant. Participants in the tender procedure cannot claim compensation from Oxfam, any affiliated persons, or entities, in any way, in case any of the afore-mentioned situations occur. By handing in a proposal, participants accept all terms and reservations made in this ToR, and subsequent information and documentation in this tender procedure.

Required minimum mandatory documents (in addition to the proposal requirements) which must be submitted to the email below:

1. Technical proposal.
2. Signed stamped detailed financial proposal, including the payment terms and payment methods, the currency in IQD only, using the following template:

TOR LINK: https://oxfam.box.com/s/p4c5uq6uqt8hzy7g96wfkbnals3tzy0r

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Trainer

Job Title: Consultant for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Training Implementation in Anbar Governorate, Ramadi District, in Federal Iraq.

Location: Anbar Governorate (Ramadi)

Administrative Reporting: Oxfam Official

Contract type: Individual contract

Required languages: English and Arabic

Contract date:

Duration: 14 working days

Mission

the introduction

Oxfam in Iraq is implementing a three-year project aimed at reducing poverty and food insecurity in Anbar and Salah al-Din governorates through an integrated approach to agricultural development, supported by social, economic, and environmental objectives. The project will strengthen the capacity of smallholder farmers and value chain stakeholders (institutions, service providers, and government departments) to implement sustainable, climate-smart agriculture. The project will also support effective and inclusive governance within agricultural associations, unions, and local communities, while providing skills development models that are culturally appropriate.

Objectives:

Oxfam aims to implement a comprehensive training on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) to strengthen the capacity of our staff and community stakeholders in Anbar Governorate (Ramadi). This training aligns with our strategic objective of reducing vulnerability and enhancing disaster preparedness in high-risk areas.

Training objectives:

1. Enhance participants’ and beneficiaries’ understanding of basic concepts, frameworks and practices for disaster risk reduction.
2. Improve skills in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks.
3. Provide participants with tools and strategies to develop community disaster preparedness and response plans.
4. Enhance knowledge of national and international policies and frameworks for disaster risk reduction, including the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Scope of work

The coach will be responsible for:

• Design and implement a customized training curriculum on disaster risk reduction for training participants in Anbar Governorate (Ramadi).
• Incorporate interactive and participatory training methods to ensure participants are effectively engaged.
• Covering essential topics such as hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation strategies, disaster preparedness, and response planning.
• Provide case studies and practical examples relevant to the local context.
• Facilitate group discussions, exercises, and simulations to enhance learning.
• Preparing pre- and post-training assessments to measure the knowledge and skills acquired by participants.
• Submit a comprehensive training report, including observations and recommendations for future capacity building initiatives.

Main outputs:

Expected outcomes from the trainer include:

• Preparing training materials and curriculum, including presentations and publications.
• Prepare pre- and post-test, training evaluation form, and detailed schedule for 2-day training.
• Prepare a final training report, including participant feedback, analysis of pre- and post-test results, and training evaluation.

Required qualifications and experience:

The applicant team should have diverse academic backgrounds that match the scope of work described above. Members should hold advanced degrees in public/environmental policy, economics, finance, sustainable development studies, or a related field. Academic training or certification in climate science and climate change is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Proven track record of implementing disaster risk reduction training, preferably in similar regions or contexts.
• Advanced knowledge of disaster risk reduction frameworks, policies and practices, including the Sendai Framework.
• Experience in delivering interactive and engaging training courses.
• Strong understanding of local context and disaster risks.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in both Arabic and English.
• Relevant academic qualifications, such as a degree in disaster management or environmental science.
• Ability to collect primary data in Iraq with field experts.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Work will begin on March 15 and end on April 30, with all final deliverables to be submitted within one week after the training implementation date. The work plan and training preparation plan must be submitted two weeks prior to the training start date to ensure adequate logistical preparation.

How to apply

The interested parties should send all the required documents listed above to the address:

irqconsultancy@oxfam.org.uk

Email subject: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Deadline for submission of offers:

The deadline for submitting the offers is: One week after the announcement day (17:00 hr.).

How to apply:

Interested parties should send all required documents to the email address: irqconsultancy@oxfam.org.uk

Deadline for submission of bids: one week after the announcement date (17:00).

Attachments:

1. Technical proposal.
2. A detailed and sealed financial offer, including payment terms, using the attached form and in Iraqi dinars exclusively.
3. Consultant’s CV.
4. workplan.