TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
Engagement of Consultant for Development of Peace/WASH Club Curriculum and Training of Teachers. –Project Title: Promoting inclusive Education and Vocational Training in Nigeria (Pro-IEVTiN)
INTRODUCTION/ BACKGROUND
Women in the New Nigeria and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN) is an indigenous non- governmental organization dedicated to empowering women, enhancing youth development, and promoting child protection, peaceful cohesion, and gender equality. WINN is committed to fostering sustainable development through capacity building in agriculture, micro-finance, education, advocacy, and governance. The organization collaborates with government agencies, national and international NGOs, and development partners to implement impactful programs that benefit women, youth, and marginalized groups. WINN’s core services include gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, child protection, psycho-social support (PSS), peace building and conflict management, justice and human rights advocacy, livelihood support, food security, Nutrition and disability inclusion programs. Through training, enlightenment programs, and advocacy initiatives, WINN strives to create a more inclusive, just, and progressive Nigeria.
WINN in collaboration with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International and with funding from German government (BMZ) is implementing a three-year project titled “Promoting Inclusive Education and Vocational Training in Nigeria Pro-IEVTiN). As part of this intervention, WINN seeks to institutionalize peace education and hygiene promotion in schools through the establishment of inclusive Peace/WASH Clubs.
The initiative adopts the “catch them young” strategy to promote peaceful coexistence, reduce vulnerability to violence and radicalization among children, and foster safe and inclusive learning environments. The project will establish Peace/WASH Clubs in 12 selected schools across 4 LGAs (Biu, Hawul, Kwaya-Kusar and Shani) in Borno State, each comprising students and coordinated by trained teachers.
To ensure quality and standardization, WINN intends to engage a qualified consultant to develop a training curriculum and facilitate the training of teachers coordinating the clubs.
2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive Peace/WASH Club training curriculum and facilitate the training of selected teachers to effectively coordinate and sustain Peace/WASH Clubs in their respective schools.
3. OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
- To develop a structured and context-appropriate training curriculum/manual on peace education and WASH for school clubs
- To design and develop interactive learning tools, including customized board games, to support peace messaging
- To build the capacity of selected teachers to effectively coordinate Peace/WASH Clubs
- To promote inclusive, participatory, and child-friendly approaches to peacebuilding and hygiene education
4. SCOPE OF WORK
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
4.1 Curriculum and Tool Development
Develop a comprehensive Peace/WASH Club training manual covering:
- Peace education concepts
- Conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence
- Prevention of violence and radicalization
- Basic WASH practices (hygiene, sanitation, handwashing)
- Develop facilitation guides for teachers
- Design and produce a customized board game that reinforces peace and WASH messages
- Integrate inclusive approaches, ensuring accessibility for children with disabilities
- Align materials with existing CBM tools (e.g., hygiene booklet)
4.2 Training of Teachers
- Facilitate training for 24 teachers (2 per school across 12 schools)
- Apply participatory and child-friendly methodologies (group work, simulations, role play, etc.)
- Build teachers’ capacity on:
- Managing Peace/WASH Clubs
- Facilitating sessions for children
- Promoting inclusion and participation
- Support teachers in developing action plans for their respective clubs
4.3 Support to Club Establishment
- Provide guidance on the establishment of Peace/WASH Clubs in schools
- Support development of Peace Club Charters for each school
- Recommend practical and sustainable club activities
4.4 Reporting
- Submit an inception report (including methodology and workplan)
- Submit draft and final versions of the curriculum and tools
- Submit a comprehensive training report including:
- Training outcomes
- Participant attendance
- Pre/post assessment results
- Key observations and recommendations
5. Deliverables
- The consultant is expected to deliver:
- Inception report with detailed workplan
- Peace/WASH Club training curriculum/manual
- Facilitator’s guide
- Customized board game and user guide
- Training materials (presentations, handouts, tools)
- Training report with analysis and recommendations
6. Duration of the Assignment
The consultancy is expected to last for 15 working days, including curriculum development, training delivery, and reporting.
7. Location of Assignment
Borno State, Nigeria (Training of teacher in Biu LGA)
8. Reporting Line
The consultant will report to:
WINN Program Manager through the Senior Project Officer.
9. Required Qualifications and Experience
The consultant should possess:
- Degree in Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, Education, Public Health, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in peacebuilding, GBV, education, or WASH programming
- Proven experience in curriculum development and training facilitation
- Experience working with schools, children, and community-based interventions
- Strong understanding of inclusive programming and disability inclusion
- Previous experience in Northeast Nigeria is an added advantage
10. Required Competencies
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to design interactive and child-friendly learning tools
- Knowledge of participatory training methodologies
- Cultural sensitivity and understanding of local context
11. Application Process
Interested and qualified consultants are invited to submit through the link: https://forms.gle/wribLY4bVegae9T9A
- Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Technical proposal (approach and methodology)
- Financial proposal (detailed budget)
- Updated CV highlighting relevant experience
12. Evaluation Criteria
- Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Technical expertise and experience
- Quality of proposed methodology
- Relevant past experience
- Cost-effectiveness