About Partnership for Peace & Security (PfPS): Partnership for Peace and Security (PfPS) is a platform that brings together various actors, institutions and organizations working in the field of peace and security in Kenya with an objective of providing a credible avenue for peace building and conflict prevention responses. We do this through a joint framework of analysis, evidence-based programming and policy formulation through collaboration with state actors, civil society organizations, institutions of research and higher learning and think-tanks.PfPS is seeking the services of two (2) researchers to conduct a study to assess the Role of Devolution on Peace and Security Situation in Kenya.Background to the Study: Kenya is undergoing a raft of reform processes ranging from political to governance, with devolution expected to be the most transformative in terms of equity and redistribution of resources.
Devolution has largely been viewed by some as panacea to a myriad of conflicts in Kenya that have been attributed to unequal distribution of resources among other structural causes. Conversely, devolution is also being associated with new and emerging conflicts in some counties; conflicts relating to political supremacy, identities and management of high value minerals and other natural resources. Without a clear demarcation of the role, or contribution of devolution to the changing dynamic of peace and security in the country, and in specific counties, it is necessary to explore this relationship through a comprehensive study.
Objective of the Study: The overall objective of this assignment is to provide technical, policy and research support to PfPS through conducting a study in select counties to examine the role of devolution in the state of peace and security in those counties to enhance understanding of the this
relationship and inform policy and programming interventions.1. Develop the methodology for the study including data collection and sampling; (providing a justification explaining the sampling). This section of the report will draw on the county profiles conducted in 2013.
2. Thematic data collection (Both primary and secondary)
3. Provide a brief background of peace and security dynamics of the sampled counties drawing on the county profiles conducted in 2013 to provide a baseline on the state of peace and security in those counties.
4. Assess the role (and shifts therein) that devolution has had on the peace and security situation in the sampled counties paying special attention to conflict trends, drivers, emerging threats/fault lines (if any); interventions/peace and security enablers in place in those counties; the actors involved in those
interventions and their relationships;
5. Draw the relationship, if any, between devolution and (changing) peace and security dynamics in those counties;
6. Initiate and sustain collaboration with various stakeholders related to the assignment;
7. Special attention should be given to identifying opportunities for and making recommendations regarding community-based, youth-focused, political party engagement and other approaches to enhance dialogues and other conflict prevention measures;
8. Facilitate validation workshops, if any.11 Working Days broken down into:Desk Review - 2 DaysData Collection and Analysis - 7 DaysReport Writing - 2 DaysRequired Skills and ExperienceMasters Degree in Peace or Security Studies, International Relations, International Conflict Management, Social Science or related field; a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years practical experience in peace and security and/or devolution will be accepted in lieu of the Masters Degree. Over 5 years research experience in peace and security (please provide evidence of this) Thorough knowledge and demonstrated extensive experience in conflict prevention policy development, programming and advocacy; Demonstrated experience in conducting conflict, political economy and governance analysis and in designing and managing multi-stakeholder participatory conflict analysis processes and methodologies;Nuanced knowledge of conflict analysis tools and methodologies;All Expressions of Interest should be sent to info@partnershipforpeace.or.ke or pfpfkenya@gmail.com not later than 04/15/2014, with the Subject Line “Independent Consultant Ref PfPS/HR/01” attaching your current CV containing three referees, Letter of Motivation and detailed proposal indicating the consultant’s understanding and interpretation of the ToRs including methodology to be employed in executing the assignment.
Please state your expected daily rate. Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Those who applied previously need not re-apply.For more on PfPS, visit www.partnershipforpeace.or.ke
Devolution has largely been viewed by some as panacea to a myriad of conflicts in Kenya that have been attributed to unequal distribution of resources among other structural causes. Conversely, devolution is also being associated with new and emerging conflicts in some counties; conflicts relating to political supremacy, identities and management of high value minerals and other natural resources. Without a clear demarcation of the role, or contribution of devolution to the changing dynamic of peace and security in the country, and in specific counties, it is necessary to explore this relationship through a comprehensive study.
Objective of the Study: The overall objective of this assignment is to provide technical, policy and research support to PfPS through conducting a study in select counties to examine the role of devolution in the state of peace and security in those counties to enhance understanding of the this
relationship and inform policy and programming interventions.1. Develop the methodology for the study including data collection and sampling; (providing a justification explaining the sampling). This section of the report will draw on the county profiles conducted in 2013.
2. Thematic data collection (Both primary and secondary)
3. Provide a brief background of peace and security dynamics of the sampled counties drawing on the county profiles conducted in 2013 to provide a baseline on the state of peace and security in those counties.
4. Assess the role (and shifts therein) that devolution has had on the peace and security situation in the sampled counties paying special attention to conflict trends, drivers, emerging threats/fault lines (if any); interventions/peace and security enablers in place in those counties; the actors involved in those
interventions and their relationships;
5. Draw the relationship, if any, between devolution and (changing) peace and security dynamics in those counties;
6. Initiate and sustain collaboration with various stakeholders related to the assignment;
7. Special attention should be given to identifying opportunities for and making recommendations regarding community-based, youth-focused, political party engagement and other approaches to enhance dialogues and other conflict prevention measures;
8. Facilitate validation workshops, if any.11 Working Days broken down into:Desk Review - 2 DaysData Collection and Analysis - 7 DaysReport Writing - 2 DaysRequired Skills and ExperienceMasters Degree in Peace or Security Studies, International Relations, International Conflict Management, Social Science or related field; a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years practical experience in peace and security and/or devolution will be accepted in lieu of the Masters Degree. Over 5 years research experience in peace and security (please provide evidence of this) Thorough knowledge and demonstrated extensive experience in conflict prevention policy development, programming and advocacy; Demonstrated experience in conducting conflict, political economy and governance analysis and in designing and managing multi-stakeholder participatory conflict analysis processes and methodologies;Nuanced knowledge of conflict analysis tools and methodologies;All Expressions of Interest should be sent to info@partnershipforpeace.or.ke or pfpfkenya@gmail.com not later than 04/15/2014, with the Subject Line “Independent Consultant Ref PfPS/HR/01” attaching your current CV containing three referees, Letter of Motivation and detailed proposal indicating the consultant’s understanding and interpretation of the ToRs including methodology to be employed in executing the assignment.
Please state your expected daily rate. Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Those who applied previously need not re-apply.For more on PfPS, visit www.partnershipforpeace.or.ke
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