Terms of Reference (ToR) Consultant for IDEA MENA Advocacy Manuel adaptation to MENA context

The Organisation: The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) is a global network of organisations that value debate as a way of giving young people a voice. Our vision is to “Empower young people worldwide today to be the active citizens of tomorrow.” Our mission is to provide young people a voice through education, debate and by raising their awareness about worldwide issues. Indeed, the organisation believes that debate provides a forum for the open exchange of ideas and the opportunity to consider an opposing point of view. Debate nurtures critical thinking and dialogue. The IDEA network has offices in Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Tunisia, and the UK. We operate with a network of partner organisations across 60 countries. IDEA Middle East & North Africa (IDEA MENA) is the IDEA Network's office in the MENA region. IDEA MENA is registered as a regional NGO based in Tunis since 2013. The scope of work covers 19 countries from the MENA region (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen). IDEA MENA has three main programmatic lines: I. Shaping Policy IDEA MENA strives to empower active youth with the adequate skills and knowledge to become effectively involved in decision-making processes in their communities and countries. This objective has translated in programs aiming to introduce active youth to the policy process and policy drafting, and to build the capacity of youth organisations and CSOs in general to influence policy. II. The Debate Incubator As the debate education leader in the world and the region, IDEA MENA provides technical support to debate initiatives in 19 countries in the MENA region and develops innovative debate-based programs and activities to be adapted that can be adapted to formal and informal settings. Activities under this programmatic line include: trainer's accreditation, training of trainers, curriculum development, publishing of books and other materials related to debate, offering on-line support for debate initiatives across the MENA region, etc.

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III. Activating Citizenship Under this programmatic line, we give a voice to marginalized and disadvantaged young people in the MENA region. By introducing them to debate-related skills (critical thinking, public speaking, etc.) in informal settings, and by organizing events that facilitate dialogue between them and the different actors that affect their daily lives (including local authorities, police, educational institutions, etc.), we help them acquire little by little the skills they need in order to become outspoken leaders who are capable of achieving positive impact in their communities. 1. Goal of the consultancy The overall goal of this consultancy is to adapt the IDEA MENA youth-led advocacy Manuel, taking into account the specificities of the regional context and including relevant case studies and examples. 2. Expertise required IDEA MENA is seeking an individual consultant with extensive experience in research, advocacy. The candidate should be a talented individual who is committed to youth led development and passionate about promoting participatory approaches to advocacy. 3. Qualifications: • Holder of a degree in a relevant discipline (development, social sciences, research, communications and other related degrees). • A minimum of a 3-year experience in programmes and advocacy (preferably linked to young people). • Strong knowledge of contemporary development issues nationally and globally especially on youth participation in civic issues, sexual and reproductive health and rights, livelihoods and employment, and national and global planning frameworks (MDGs and Mkukuta) Skills and Experience. • Previous experience in developing participatory advocacy strategies and plans. • Previous experience in policy analysis and policy research. • Strong background in capacity building and training on advocacy, policy implementation and youth participation. • Previous experience in consulting with organisations on advocacy or similar assignments. • Good communication written and verbal in English and Arabic. • Excellent networks with government and civil society partners. 4. Reporting: The consultant will report directly to the Regional Programmes manager. All reports will be submitted to the Manager, on dates as may be mutually agreed during the inception meeting. The reports will be reviewed by Restless Development’s management team and submitted for final approval by the Country Director. All draft reports will be submitted as softcopies while the final advocacy strategy will be submitted as a soft copy and three (3) hard copies. Payments will be tied to satisfactory completion and approval of deliverables from the consultant per the final contract which will be signed by the Country Director.

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International Debate Education Association Middle East and North Africa

Tel: +216 71 901 843 www.ar.idebate.org

5. Duration: One month (Preferably July 2016) 6. Duty Location: Tunis, Tunisia 7. Consultancy fees: The consultancy fees will be a flat rate of TND 1,500.000 as per the breakdown below: i. Advance 40%, which is payable upon signing of the contract. ii. Interim payment of 30% which is payable upon submission of draft reports iii. Final payment of 30% which is payable upon submission of final Advocacy strategy approved by the Regional Director. The consultant is expected to cater for own accommodation and transport costs. Procedures for submission of expression of interest: Please send a copy of a one page expression of interest, your profile with details of your track record relevant to the assignment, CV and a one page concept note on how you will implement the TOR and send all these documents to: [email protected] clearly marked in the inbox ‘APCT’. DDL to receive applications: 31 May 2016, 11.00 AM (GMT +01:00).

Please note that due to the very large number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

10, rue AbderrahmenAzzem, Résidence Al-Wifek RDC B01 1073 Montplaisir Tunis, Tunisia

International Debate Education Association Middle East and North Africa

Tel: +216 71 901 843 www.ar.idebate.org