About the Role
The Peace and Climate Empowerment Initiative (PACE Initiative), in partnership with the Grassroot Researchers Association (GRA) and funded by UNDEF, is seeking a qualified consultant to design and facilitate participatory capacity-building sessions for 200 women in Jos, Plateau State. This initiative aims to equip women with practical skills in community leadership, climate change adaptation, alternative dispute resolution, and legislative advocacy.
Key Responsibilities- Develop a practical training curriculum, facilitator's guide, and session agenda tailored to grassroots women with varying literacy levels.
- Design engaging, activity-based learning exercises including role-plays, group discussions, and storytelling.
- Deliver four one-day interactive training sessions for cohorts of 50 women in accessible English and Hausa.
- Administer pre- and post-training learning assessments and support participants in developing community action plans.
- Prepare a comprehensive final consultancy report documenting attendance, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.
- University degree in Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience in community-based capacity building and participatory facilitation.
- Demonstrated expertise in climate resilience, conflict prevention, women's leadership, and gender-responsive governance.
- Proven ability to work with grassroots women and participants with limited formal education.
- Strong familiarity with the cultural, social, and environmental context of Plateau State, including proficiency in English and Hausa.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on women's empowerment and community resilience in Nigeria.
- Engagement under a prestigious UN-funded democracy and climate resilience project.
- Competitive consultancy fee commensurate with experience and project budget.