Consultancy: Development of a 5-Page Policy Paper on Enhancing Climate Change Policy through Democratic Institutions At Search for Common Ground

1. Context

ABOUT SEARCH

Search for Common Ground (Search) is a non-governmental organization working to transform the way societies deal with conflicts. We have over 30 years of experience in peacebuilding and are based in 53 local offices worldwide. We strive to build sustainable peace for generations to come by working with all sides of a conflict, providing the tools needed to work together, and finding constructive solutions. While conflict is inevitable, violence is not. Our mission is to transform the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. Instead of tearing down an existing world, we focus on constructing a new one. We shift the everyday interactions between hostile groups of people, so they can work together to build up their community, choosing joint problem-solving over violent means. We rely on local staff as well as local partner organizations in order to ensure our work is culturally sensitive, sustainable and well-grounded in the context.

PROJECT SUMMARY

The Community of Practice in Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance is a community of 37 organizations operating throughout Iraq. The primary objective of this project is to strengthen a Community of Practice (CoP) in Iraq’s fields of democracy, human rights, and governance, with the goal of enhancing the collaborative and inclusive impact of the Iraqi community of practice as a leading civil society space within the democracy, human rights, and governance sector. Additionally, this initiative seeks to foster increased coordination and collaboration among diverse Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and strategic partners operating within the democracy, human rights, and governance sector in Iraq.

• Project’s Theory of Change: IF diverse CSOs working in the democracy, human rights, and governance sector in Iraq, including smaller organizations, actively participate in and shape a CoP AND IF these diverse organizations leverage this CoP to meaningfully engage in learning and capacity building, resource creation and sharing, and facilitated discussions and actions that respond to their specific needs, THEN the democracy, human rights, and governance sector in Iraq will have improved effectiveness, ultimately contributing to durable solutions and enduring change in Iraq BECAUSE strategic collaboration and knowledge among leading organizations operating in the sector will improve, positioning them as leading civil society practitioners within Iraq’s civic space.
• Project’s Goal: Enhance collaborative and inclusive impact of an Iraqi community of practice as a leading civil society space in the democracy, human rights, and governance sector.

2. Background:

Democratic institutions play a crucial role in shaping and implementing effective climate change policies. However, there is a need to explore how these institutions can be leveraged to strengthen climate change policy further. This ToR aims to guide the development of a strategy paper that examines the nexus between democratic governance and climate change policy, identifying opportunities for enhancing policy coherence, effectiveness, and inclusivity.

3. Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to develop a five-page policy paper that explores strategies to enhance climate change policy through democratic institutions. The policy paper should provide an in-depth analysis, present data-driven insights, and propose actionable recommendations to strengthen the role of democratic institutions in addressing climate change.

4. Scope of Work:

4.1 Initial Consultancy

• Participating in the initial workshop with the community of practice members and stakeholders to discuss the existing issues, objectives, and the role of democratic institutions in addressing climate change.
• Review any existing documentation, background materials, or previous studies related to climate change policy and the role of democratic institutions in addressing climate change issues.

4.2 Drafting the Policy Paper: Develop an outline for the policy paper and share it with the Search for Common Ground for approval. Write a draft of the policy paper structured as follows:

• Introduction: Overview of the importance of enhancing climate change policy through democratic institutions.
• Background: Detailed background information on current climate change policies and the role of democratic institutions.
• Analysis: In-depth analysis of how democratic institutions can effectively contribute to climate change policy, supported by data and evidence.
• Recommendations: Proposed actionable recommendations to enhance climate change policy through democratic institutions.
• Conclusion: Summary of key findings and final thoughts.

Ensure the paper is concise, clear, and logically organized.

4.3 Finalization:

• Prepare the final version of the policy paper, ensuring it is professionally formatted and free of errors.
• Deliver the final policy paper to the Search for Common Ground.

5.Deliverables :

• Draft a 5 pages policy paper 5 incorporating all feedback and revisions from the workshop with CoP members. that will be facilitated by Search for Common Ground.

6.Timeline:

• Initial total Consultation: 4 days
• Workshop and Data Collection: 1 Day
• Drafting the Policy Paper: 1 Day
• Review and Revisions: 1 Day
• Finalization and Delivery: 1 Day

7.Application Process:

Interested Candidates are invited to submit their proposals, including a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and any additional supporting documents, to Iraq@sfcg.org by 04 June 2024 with the subject : Policy Paper Development

9.Evaluation Criteria:

Consultant proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) for the Consultant : Submission of comprehensive CV detailing relevant experience and qualifications.
2. Technical Proposal: Submission of a detailed technical proposal outlining the methodology and approach in alignment with SoW.
3. Financial Table: Completion of the financial table presenting expenditure breakdown in Iraqi Dinar (IQD) for the entire service
4. Please note that applications failing to meet the above criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

10.Terms and Conditions:

Search for Common Ground reserves the right to select or reject proposals based on the evaluation criteria and event requirements. The selected Consultant will be required to adhere to the event guidelines and code of conduct throughout the engagement.