ADESOH – Terms of Reference Consultant (International) – Inter-Agency PSEA Risk Analyst Chad At Adhesion

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I – Context and justification

Chad is classified as a country at risk of PSEA according to the IASC inter-agency index (SEARO Index 2024), requiring a data-driven PSEA approach aligned with the UNCT/HCT PSEA strategy 2024-2028.

Under the leadership of the RC/HC (UNCT/HCT) of Chad, ADESOH, an active member of the PSEA Chad Network, is working closely with the PSEA Inter-Agency Coordinator and the PSEA Network, including the PSEA National Integrated Expert Pool (PINE), to strengthen the implementation of the inter-agency PSEA Action Plan, monitoring, reporting, and mapping of inter-agency PSEA results. The consultancy aims to conduct a nationwide PSEA Risk Analysis, including the Humanitarian/Development Hubs (East, Lake, South, North, Central, and N’Djamena). The analysis will produce an updatable sub-national SEARO index, based on a hybrid IARA/SEARO methodology, as well as risk logs and tables covering the national level and the five hubs. These tools will be regularly fed and updated by inter-agency mechanisms for consulting community perceptions (Monitoring P21, MSNA, MRA, DTM, PDM, CIF/MERI-2, GTS Surveys…) to support safer programming and proactive mitigation of PSEA risks at contact points (Flash points) between humanitarian assistance workers and communities affected by the crisis.

ADESOH, operational in Chad since 2019, intervenes in all provinces — particularly in the East — to protect the most vulnerable women and children, including protection against sexual exploitation and abuse.

ADESOH will therefore support this national PSEA risk analysis exercise thanks to funding from OCHA/FHRAOC.

II – Objectives of the consultancy

General objective

Under the leadership of RC/HC (UNCT-HCT) and the Technical Coordination of the Inter-Agency PSEA Network, establish a composite subnational index (SEARO Subnational Index) and an operational mapping of PSEA risks for Chad, in order to inform decisions, risk mitigation plans and resource allocation by the PSEA network and partners.

Specific objectives

  1. Design and operationalize a hybrid SEARO + IARA (quantitative/qualitative) approach, including the Excel SEARO matrix, the adaptation of IARA indicators and the integration of tools (TRANSFORM MARKER, CHS Index, IASC MOS).
  2. Produce the index and mapping of risk areas (national + 6 hubs: East, Lake, North, Center, South, N’Djamena), as well as the risk logs and tables per hub (updateable).
  3. Strengthening the capacities of actors (PSEA network, clusters, AAP, Gender, GBV/CP AoR, local NGOs/ODF) on the tools for collecting, analyzing and continuously updating risk logs and dashboards.
  4. Present and validate the analysis results in the different Hubs and at the National Level (UNCT/HCT).
    Anchor the results in national strategies and humanitarian plans, with an adoption plan and a monitoring/update mechanism.

III – Expected Results (Consultant)

  1. Operational and validated index for Chad (SEARO Subnational Index + methodological note + FAQ + ready-to-use Excel file).
  2. Mapping of SEA risk areas (national + 6 hubs), with visuals and analytical layers.
  3. Risk logs by Hub (East, Lake, North, Central, South, N’Djamena).
  4. EAS risk tables by Hub (updateable via P21/UNHCR, DTM/IOM, PDM/PAM & cash transfer coordination, CIF/MERI, security audits, sector/cluster monitoring).
  5. Adoption and integration plan in national strategies/HRP/refugee plan/Eastern Government plan.
  6. Capacity building (modules, workshops & coaching) for SEA risk analysis.

VII – Ethical Requirements, Data Protection & PSEAH

  • Confidentiality, data security and ethics in inter-agency sharing; procedures for managing sensitive data.
  • Zero tolerance towards EAS/HS/abuse of authority/discrimination; secure safeguarding and referencing of survivors; alignment with TRANSFORM, CHS index & IASC MOS.
  • Do Not Harm
  • Protection of survivors, children and whistleblowers.
  • Compliance with SOPs and PSEA guidelines in force in Chad.

VIII – Profile of the consultant (qualifications)

  • Master’s degree (public health, social work, political science, human rights/international law or equivalent).
  • = 8 years of international humanitarian experience; expertise in PSEA/GBV/Child Protection/DH; statistical analysis & evaluation; mastery of IASC SEA Risk Index/SEARO; ethics & data security.
  • A good understanding of the humanitarian and socio-political context of Chad is a major asset;
  • Linguistic aspect: French (mandatory), Arabic (preferred);
  • Skills: MS Word/Excel (PivotTables), Data Analysis; Remote Facilitation; Excellent Writing/Communication; Creative and Operational Mindset.

IX – Expected Products (documentation set)

  • Inception notes (methodology, governance, ethical & data protocol, work plan).
  • Excel matrix – SEARO Subnational Index (+ dictionary of variables, weights).
  • Methodological note & FAQ (SEARO+IARA, sources & limitations).
  • Workshop reports (participants, feedback, decisions, validated indicators).
  • Maps & dashboards (national + 6 hubs); risk logs and risk tables per hub.
  • Adoption & update plan (process, roles, timeline, tools, governance).
  • Training modules + transfer kit (user guide & step-by-step).
  • Rapport final (10–15 pages) + annexes techniques.

How to apply

XIV – Application Procedures

  1. Send your CV, technical proposal (≤12 pages), and financial offer (costs per deliverable + total fee; mission expenses) + availability to Mahamat Abakar Brahim, adesoh120@gmail.com with CC: jerry.masudi@un.org; aissatou.abdoulayetawaye@un.org; meal.manager.tchad@intersos.org; longoh@un.org; pascal.ferso@un.org
  2. Health insurance valid at the time of signing; tax obligations to be borne by the contracting party.