External Consultant of the Strategy Support to CCCM Cluster and YDR Consortium Yemen

Job Description

Who is the Danish Refugee Council?

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international NGO and one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. Active in 40 countries with 9,000 employees and supported by 7,500 volunteers, DRC protects, advocates, and builds sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in displacement, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance; supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies; and works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence.

DRC Yemen conducts activities in humanitarian mine action, economic recovery, shelter and settlements, and camp coordination and camp management.

Purpose of the consultancy

The YDR Consortium, hosted by the Danish Refugee Council in Yemen, seeks proposals from a consultant to provide strategy support to the Yemen CCCM Cluster and YDR Consortium for drafting and refinement of the CCCM Cluster Strategy 2025-2027, and facilitation and development of a CCCM Capacity Building Strategy.

The YDR Consortium will coordinate and financially manage the entire scope of work.

Background and Context

The CCCM Cluster in Yemen and its partners are currently undergoing a transition. After 9 years of conflict, conditions for IDPs in sites around the country continue to remain in need of improvement and maintenance due to constant damages in the sites as a result of floods and other factors, while funding for CCCM activities continues to shrink, with CCCM being one of underfunded sectors in Yemen and the CCCM Cluster one of the least funded in 2024. In August 2024, CCCM Cluster and its partners were able to reach 21% of sites countrywide. At the same time, the broader humanitarian community is bringing

discussions around durable solutions and longer-term programming to the forefront, to which the CCCM Cluster wishes to further contribute moving forward. The CCCM Cluster is tasked to change the way it has been working to adapt to this changing environment, including its own narrative, modalities and the role of national and local authorities. For this reason, it has initiated a development of CCCM Cluster Strategy 2025-2027. The strategy will focus on transition and durable solutions, while also taking into account the ongoing emergency response amidst the uncertainty in the national and regional contexts.

The strategic transition will be based on a consultative process that will ensure key stakeholders, including CCCM partners and local authority counterparts, input to strategy and participate in the endorsement of the Cluster strategic plan. The Cluster will seek, to the extent possible, alignment with the stakeholder strategies.

A cornerstone of this shift is the ambition to enhance the coordination and leadership of the National CCCM Cluster and its partners for capacity building. For this purpose, the CCCM Cluster and YDR Consortium, a partnership pf four pargets CCCM actors in Yemen, DRC, NRC, Acted and IOM, established a Capacity Building Working Group (CBWG) at the end of 2023. All active CCCM partners are represented in this WG; relevant government authorities are also involved and provided with updates on the work of the CBWG. After an initial slow start due to significant staffing challenges, the CBWG has kicked off its activities by undertaking a comprehensive Learning Needs Assessment (LNA) with its partners, and contextualizing a global CCCM training curriculum to the Yemen context which has been rolled out to CCCM agencies in September 2024. he next objective for the CBWG is the development of a comprehensive Capacity Building (CB) Strategy and workplan for the next three years (2025-2027) that will be integrated as part of the overall CCCM Cluster Strategy. The consultancy advertised here shall support this process, setting up a process for developing this strategy, conducting relevant consultations with stakeholders, drafting the strategy and launching it in unison with the CCCM Cluster and YDR Consortium. Technical advice and support for the review of the overall CCCM Cluster strategy 2025-2027 (development of which is currently underway by the CCCM Cluster) is also required

The Consultant will collaborate closely with the CCCM Cluster Coordination Team (CCT) (comprised of the CCCM Cluster Coordinator, Cluster Co-Coordinator, Information Management Officer at national level, and six (6) Hub/regional CCCM coordinators), the Yemen Displacement Response (YDR) Consortium and the CCCM Capacity Building Working Group to provide expert advice on the consultation process, coordination decisions and goals. The consultant will address critical issues such as funding challenges for capacity building and programming and the need for transitional approaches within Yemen’s displacement crisis. Key focus areas for both interlinked strategies will include resource optimization, considering long-term interventions, service delivery modalities, advocacy, exit strategies, localization, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

These strategies must be closely linked in both their scope and objectives, ensuring that capacity-building efforts directly support the strategic priorities of the CCCM Cluster.

Objectives of the Consultancy

The objectives of this consultancy will be the following:

1. Support the drafting and refinement of the CCCM Cluster Strategy 2025-2027, providing technical advice during the development process and supporting the CCT in the consultation and formulation process.
   1. Facilitation and development of a CCCM Capacity Building Strategy 2025-2027 for Yemen, with ownership from the national and subnational cluster, international and national partners, as well

as national and local authorities, aligned with the overall new CCCM Cluster Strategy focusing on transition and durable solutions.

1. Facilitate the translation of both strategies into workplans for Humanitarian Program Cycle (HPC).

Scope of Work

CCCM Cluster Strategy 2025-2027

1. Review and Analysis:
   1. Conduct a comprehensive review of existing CCCM strategies, guidance, frameworks, funding trends and donor priorities to align the strategy with available resources. Review relevant documents of the related sectors, i.e. Shelter, WASH, Protection, FSAC.
      1. Review the outcomes and feedback from initial stakeholder consultations. Identify any gaps or additional stakeholders that need to be consulted. Facilitate further consultations as needed to gather additional insights and feedback.
   2. Support the CCT in reviewing the draft Cluster Strategy and providing technical inputs on strategic objectives, priorities, and actions to guide the transition process.
   3. Support the development of a detailed work plan outlining key activities, timelines, responsibilities, and monitoring framework.
   4. Ensure alignment with and integration of the CCCM Capacity Building Strategy.

Capacity Building Strategy 2025-2027

1. Desk review and preparatory analysis:
   1. Conduct a thorough analysis of the latest CCCM capacity building data, and current capacity building programs.
2. With support from the CCT and YDR Consortium, map relevant stakeholders for consultations to solicit feedback on the desired content of the strategy. Stakeholders shall include CCCM implementing partners, relevant national and local authorities, Durable Solutions Partners Working Group key stakeholders, ICCG, etc. The consultant should ensure that the inputs of key stakeholders are fully integrated to secure buy-in and ownership of the strategy. Relevant government entities and community representatives should be actively involved in the decision-making processes throughout the development of the strategy.
3. Drafting and refinement of the strategy documents, including detailed Implementation and monitoring workplan for 2025-2027
4. Presentation of the strategy in relevant fora (as defined by the CCT)
5. Final endorsement by CCCM Cluster Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) and CCCM Cluster partners

Deliverables

1- Review and refinement of the CCCM Cluster Strategy.

The strategy document will include the following sections:

• Context
• Needs and gaps
• Vision and mission (narrative shift)
• Strategic objectives and key priorities
• Approach (change in modalities/activities)
• Timeline and workplan with clear deliverables
• A PPT presenting the final strategy.

The strategy will also include relevant annexes such as SWOT, Theory of Change, Results Framework, implementation plan and monitoring framework, risk management plan, advocacy and communication approach, etc. These Annexes shall be drafted by the CCT and shall be reviewed by the consultant.

The final outline of the strategy documents and necessary annexes will be discussed and agreed with the CCCM CCT and the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG). A PPT presenting the final strategy should also be developed.

2- A concise and comprehensive CCCM Capacity Building Strategy document (3-4 pages).

The strategy document will include the following sections:

• Context
• Vision and mission
• Capacity Building (CB) needs and gaps / priority areas for Capacity Building
• Strategic objectives and key priorities
• Detailed Monitoring and Implementation Plan for 2025-2027 (can be a separate 1-2 pages document)
• A PPT presenting the final strategy.

3- General technical support to CCCM Cluster and/or YDR Consortium

Provide technical advice to the CCCM Cluster and/or YDR Consortium on relevant topics (i.e. area-based approaches, program adaptation, etc), during the strategy development process.

Duration, Timeline and Payment

The total expected duration to complete the assignment will be no more than 45 working days (approximately 2 months).

The consultant shall be prepared to complete the assignment by the end of December 2024.

TASKS

Anticipated Timeline

Estimated Number of Days

CCCM Cluster

strategy

Capacity Building

Strategy

1

Desk review and preparatory work and analysis (including Inception report for Capacity

Building Strategy)

End October - early November

End October - early November

5 days

2

Stakeholder consultations

November

6 days

3

Draft Strategy document

and revision process

November

November

CCCM Cluster strategy: 5 days

CB Strategy: 4 days

4

Final strategy document revision and endorsement

by the CCT and SAG

November

December

CCCM Cluster strategy: 5 days CB Strategy: 5 days

5

Workplan

December

December

CCCM Cluster strategy: 5 days

CB Strategy: 5 days

6

Technical support to CCCM Cluster and YDR Consortium

on relevant topics

5 days

Total days

45 days

Eligibility, qualification, and experience required

Essential:

• Proven experience of a minimum 5 years in strategy and strategic reviews with a programmatic perspective within humanitarian or similar organisations;
• Experience with durable solutions and area-based programming, as well as a demonstrated

understanding of CCCM’s role in transitional contexts;

• Experience in data collection and analysis applying quantitative and qualitative methods, ideally derived in a humanitarian context;
• Excellent process facilitation and interpersonal skills;
• Written and spoken proficiency in English, Arabic an advantage.

Desirable:

• Experience in Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), including crafting exit strategies or transition frameworks for humanitarian programs.
• An understanding of the intersection between CCCM and related sectors (e.g., protection, shelter, WASH) will be advantageous.
• In-depth understanding of the Middle East region, particularly Yemen or countries with similar humanitarian contexts, including knowledge of regional dynamics, culture, and operational challenges.
• Ability to incorporate innovative approaches into strategic planning, including adaptive management techniques and context-sensitive solutions to address evolving humanitarian needs

Qualification:

• At least an advanced Degree in political sciences, international relations, economic development or similar.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in international or national non-governmental organization or similar, specifically related to area-based programming, durable solutions, CCCM’s role in transitional contexts

Location and support

Remote. The Consultant will provide her/his own computer and mobile telephone.

Submission process

Interested parties will be required to submit a technical proposal that shall include the following documents:

1. Updated CV of consultant or consultant team;
   1. A brief document (3 pages max) outlining a basic strategy and technical approach to the ToR, activity and time schedule, clearly indicating the level of effort required. The proposal shall demonstrate understanding and interpretation of the ToR and how specific skills of the consultant will be applied to the assignment;
   2. A brief document (2 pages maximum) showing portfolio of previous relevant assignments or work. Where possible, this should include links to published work and/or references from the organization that contracted the work.
   3. The technical offer shall be accompanied by a financial offer in USD that stipulates a lumpsum broken down into a daily fee for the consultant. The daily fee is to include all institutional overheads and management cost.

Evaluation of bids

Financial evaluation is a weighted cost.

Only those shortlisted will be contacted for further inquiries. An interview may be conducted with the panel to ensure their understanding of the consultancy services.