Study on human trafficking in Somaliland

Job posted by: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark - Mon, 15 Sep 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark

Deadline Wed, 24 Sep 2014

Job type: Contract

Location: Somalia

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Background and context

Human trafficking is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. It involves the recruitment, transport and receipt of adults or children for the purpose of their exploitation.

Anecdotal evidence as well ad hoc reports and information from various sources show that the phenomenon of human trafficking in Somaliland is an issue of concern. The reports indicate that different groups of people are vulnerable including women and children who often fall prey to human traffickers making false promises regarding employment and education opportunities abroad in countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Yemen, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia among others. Often, the consequences are grave and detrimental including serious physical abuse, physical exhaustion, slavery, starvation and death. While these are general trends, little is known or documented regarding the phenomenon in Somaliland.

This study has been developed in recognition of this fact and aims at understanding the specific causes, trends and patterns of human trafficking in Somaliland. The results of the study will be used to inform policies on human trafficking and the design of effective prevention, protection and response activities.

Purpose

DRC seeks a consultant to carry out an exploratory study on human trafficking in Somaliland. The study is funded under EU grant.

The overall objective of the study is to explore and document the specific causes, trends and patterns of human trafficking in Somaliland.

Specifically, the study aims at:

  • Contributing to better understanding of the situation of human trafficking in Somaliland, how it is done, why it is done and the consequences among survivors and the community.
  • Create awareness of human trafficking in Somaliland and inform future policies and actions on prevention protection and response.

Key Responsibilities

Scope of consultancy

The exploratory study will involve the design of a comprehensive framework to analyze human trafficking in Somaliland; study causes, trends and patterns and the general impact on survivors and communities.

It will be conducted in close collaboration with the line government agencies, civil society, UN agencies, community members and other relevant agencies in the region. The study will focus on Somalis including IDPs and other nationalities who reside in Somaliland.

Below are some are some issues of concerns to be explored by this study.

  • Is there human trafficking in Somaliland? If so, how is done? What are the means? Why is it done?
  • What are the macro and micro-level push and pull factors for human trafficking in Somaliland?
  • What data exist? Are there specific case studies worth mentioning?
  • What are the trends, common travel routes and destinations of human trafficking?
  • Which groups are particularly vulnerable to human trafficking?
  • What is the profile of human traffickers in Somaliland?
  • Are there distinct trends on internal trafficking in Somaliland?
  • To what extent is kidnapping part of human trafficking in Somaliland? 
  • What is the distinction between smuggling and human trafficking in Somaliland?
  • What is the legal framework on human trafficking in Somaliland? What strategies exist to combat human trafficking? What capacity gaps exist?
  • What are the opportunities for building consensus around priorities and actions aimed at countering human trafficking?
Key tasks/activities
  • Develop an Inception report detailing among other things; the process, methodologies and techniques to be employed to achieve the objective of this consultancy as well time bound work plan.
  • Meet DRC staff and selected stakeholders, discuss and refine methodologies and prepare a final study plan (including planning for field work and data analysis)
  • Conduct field study in accordance with agreed plan of action
  • Process and analyze data, interpret results, and draft a report.
  • Facilitate stakeholders’ validation workshop in Hargeisa and present the draft report alongside findings and recommendations. The workshop will be used as an opportunity to create awareness on the phenomenon of human trafficking in Somaliland.
  • Prepare final report incorporating inputs from relevant stakeholders.
  • Present final study report (and appendices) at a dissemination workshop for relevant stakeholders including government agencies, UN agencies and civil society (location to be confirmed)

Methodology

The methodology will include but not limited to:

  • Review of existing information on Human trafficking
  • A triangulation of quantitative and qualitative methods including observations, interviews with survivors of trafficking, NGOs, government institutions, community members and service providers such as health services.
  • The Consultant is expected to develop methodology, research tools and activity schedule and submit to DRC for review as an integral part of the proposal for this consultancy.

Key deliverables

  1. Inception report outlining objectives, process, methodology and data collection techniques, limitations, sampling, report outline and a plan of action with timeline.
  2. Validation workshop for the draft report with key stakeholders in Hargeisa,
  3. Dissemination workshop presenting the findings to relevant government agencies, UN agencies and civil society (location to be confirmed).
  4. Final report. The format of the report shall have the following:
  • Executive Summary with summary of key issues and recommendations
  • Background Information inclusive of review of existing literature, legal framework and context
  • Approaches and Methodology
  • Findings: analysis of new data collected based on outlined objectives
  • Conclusion and recommendations on future policies and programming on human trafficking
  • Appendices: To include a separate executive summary/ advocacy paper and summarized power point presentation. Tools used in the study to be appended in the report.

The consultant is expected to submit Four (4) hard-cover-bound copies of the report and soft copy in .pdf and word version. The consultant will also be required to submit to DRC all study materials and any other non-consumable documents/items that will be used in the course of the planned consultancy.

DRC’S responsibilities

DRC will provide the following:

  • Transport of the consultant to and from Hargeisa (return flight from Nairobi, where applicable);
  • International Travel Insurance
  • All available documents and contacts as requested by the consultant;
  • Accommodation, excluding meals, for consultant while in the field.
  • Consultancy fees at a mutually agreed rate. 

Reporting arrangements

The consultant shall work under the direct supervision of DRC Somaliland’s Advocacy and Protection Coordinator with technical oversight by the Protection Manager, Somalia Program.  DRC program staff in the field will provide support as needed.

5. Duration of assignment

It is anticipated that the exercise will take not more than 30 working days starting from the date both parts sign the contract, preferably in September 2014.

Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, law a related field. 
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in participatory qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Familiar with current and past socio-economic-political and cultural dynamics of Somaliland/ Somalia and human trafficking in general.
  • Previous experience of carrying studies on human trafficking and presenting ideas using simple and understandable statements.
  • Excellent written and communication skills in English
  • Proactive and resourceful

Terms and conditions

The assignment will be field based, in Hargeisa Somaliland. The consultant will be accommodated at DRC Guest House in Hargeisa and is expected to follow DRC polices and security procedures while at engaged by DRC.

Evaluation and Award of consultancy

DRC will evaluate all proposals submitted and award the assignment based on technical and financial feasibility.  DRC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without giving reasons and is not bound to accept the lowest or the highest bidder. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Further information

You are welcome to contact the Protection Manager, Mr. Eliab Mulili on email:protection.somalia@drcsomalia.org for further information on the programme. Please note that applications are not to be sent to Mr Mulili; we only receive applications online.

General

Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

Application process

Interested applicants who meet the required profile are invited to submit an expression of interest including:

  • A suitability statement including CV of participating consultants with details of qualifications and experience.
  • Technical proposal that summarizes understanding of the TOR, methodology and tools to be used.
  • Work-plan clearly indicating the activity schedule.
  • Financial proposal providing cost estimates and consultancy fees.
  • Contacts of three organizations that have recently contracted you to carry out similar assignment.

Interested parties should forward the expression of interest, in English on our website www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than 24 September, 2014.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contactjob@drc.dk   

About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.


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