ADVOCACY TRAINER

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ANCTIP secretariat, Organization of Fast Relief & Development (OFRD) has the responsibility to conduct two advocacy training for the members of the ANCTIP network, each advocacy training will be for at least 15 members and will build the capacity of the ANCTIP members on how to do advocacy for TIP issues in Afghanistan and watchdog. Each training will be for 3 days from 9.am to 4.pm.

This work will involve the production of training materials/manual and facilitation of two major pieces of training (for the 15 ANCTIP members). The training materials should be anchored on the international advocacy approach. The advocacy training are planned as a 3 – days training, which trains participants on the fundamentals of the advocacy and advocacy in general, and some of the key cross-cutting issues for advocacy addressed therein (e.g., monitoring and evaluating advocacy; securing and building relationships and partnerships for advocacy, etc.).

This advocacy training is intended to strengthen network members’ advocacy skills for policy revision using evidence-based policy dialogue on Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP).

The trainings will provide participants the opportunity to learn skills for designing and implementing a structured advocacy strategy, including:

• Choosing advocacy priorities;• Setting measurable objectives;

• Mapping target audiences;• Working in partnerships for advocacy and;

• Monitoring and evaluating advocacy;The training will be practical, giving participants the chance to apply the planning approaches to their advocacy issues. Participants will be given the opportunity to work on their own advocacy plan, applying the tools to their work context. They should be able to leave the training with a draft plan for advocacy on the issue of human trafficking in Afghanistan.During the contract period the Advocacy Trainer will be provided with inputs into the preparation of materials/manual and agenda for trainings.

It will also liaise with OFRD finance and Admin departments to ensure all necessary logistics are in place for the training and that ANCTIP members are available to participate.Deliverable and deadline:• Deliver draft agenda for both trainings after discussion with designated focal point by 4 April 2019.• Develop draft training materials/manual for participating ANCTIP members in the advocacy training by 11 April 2019.• Deliver training in Kabul, Afghanistan by (from 21 April to 6 May 2019).Note:

The training venue, refreshment, lunch and transportation for participants will be provided by OFRD.

Applicants should only provide daily training fee for this job.Time required and timeframe:The training is planned to start from 9.am to 4.pm and it should entail approximately 6 days over the period of April to May 2019.Duty Station

The consultant / Advocacy Trainer can work physically in the OFRD main office and also can work remotely with regular consultations with the supervisor through Skype, Internet, telephone, and emails.Key skills, technical background, and experience required:• Bachelor/Masters or Advanced Degree in development studies or social sciences.• Clear understanding Afghan constitution, TIP Law, human rights mechanism and gender based violence action plan of Afghan government.• Clear understanding on composition Afghan Tip High Commission, its roles and responsibilities to implement TIP Law 2017.• At least 4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in conceptualizing, designing and implementing successful, evidence-based advocacy strategies.• Strong communications skills (oral and written) in English, Dari and Pashto are a requirement.• Demonstrated ability to produce and deliver high quality training in advocacy.• Good understanding of work, opportunities and challenges is an asset.Application Procedure:Interested applicants should submit:• An updated CV;• A cover letter detailing in particular: (i) overall approach and strategy proposed; ii) experience with design and facilitation of Advocacy trainings; iii) reference letters of similar assignment completion (on advocacy training);• A price proposal: Applicants must provide daily training price/fee in US$ (a total of 6 days, each training will be for 3 days).• Please submit your application to OFRD.Kabul@gmail.com with cc m.shoaib@ofrd-af.org, with subject line “Advocacy Trainer” by 04 April 2019). Applications without a price proposal will not be considered. Applications received after the stipulated date and time will be invalidated

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