The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with over 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees. NRC assists refugees within the sector of shelter, education, livelihood and food security, WASH and ICLA in five regions in Ethiopia. NRC is also supporting Urban refugees in Addis Ababa city by providing livelihoods opportunities, information and access to education for the most vulnerable community members.
The Hope and Opportunities for People in Ethiopia Programme is an initiative being implemented by a consortium of four INGOs – NRC, ZOA, IMC and Plan International, with funding from the Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the wider Addressing Root Causes (ARC) programme in Ethiopia. HOPE focuses on addressing root causes of risky irregular migration in Ethiopia and entrenched vulnerability for many of the youth living in the country. HOPE’s ultimate goal remains to reduce some of the root causes that can pressure vulnerable people to take dangerous and risky migration routes that present a significant protection risk to them and a threat to their safety and wellbeing. The primary focus of this consultancy relates to the objective;
“Youth at risk of migration have an increased awareness of potential risks of migration, and have access to trustworthy sources of information on opportunities in Ethiopia and possible destination countries – enabling them to make informed decisions.’’
The purpose of this consultancy is to further this objective by developing messages, or ‘scripts’, that can be delivered by facilitators in small group sessions lasting 20 to 30 minutes, as well as by designing short (one page) leaflets that can be disseminated during these group sessions. Primary target audiences include Ethiopian youth, Somali refugee youth, and Eritrean refugee youth, while secondary target audiences include the families, peer groups, and religious/cultural leaders of each of these primary audiences.· An advanced degree in communications, international development, social sciences, mixed migration, or a related field.
· Education and/or training on migration, refugee and/or IDP programming or related fields would be an asset.
· Demonstrated experience on at least two similar assignments.
· Ability to interact with host government, partners and/or others as required for this consultancy.
· Strong organizational, analytical and reporting skills, presentation skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.