Terms of Reference (TOR) for Consultancy: Training Manual Development on Local Governance, Conflict Resolution, and Social Cohesion

Terms of Reference (TOR) for Consultancy

Position: Consultant – Training Manual Development: Local Governance, Conflict Resolution, and Social Cohesion
Location:
Duration: 5  days
Reporting to: Project Manager

1. Background

Effective local governance, conflict resolution, and social cohesion are essential for sustainable community development and peace. Communities in [target area] face challenges including weak governance structures, limited knowledge of conflict management, and fragmented social cohesion. Developing a practical and context-specific training manual will enhance the capacity of local authorities, community leaders, and civil society actors to address these challenges through inclusive, participatory, and sustainable approaches.

2. Objectives

The consultancy seeks to:

1. Develop a comprehensive, context-sensitive training manual that equips local governance actors, community leaders, and civil society organizations with practical skills in governance, conflict resolution, and social cohesion.
2. Provide tools, case studies, exercises, and guidance that can be used for workshops, training, and ongoing capacity-building initiatives.
3. Ensure the manual promotes inclusive approaches, conflict-sensitive practices, and gender-responsive programming.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will:

1. Manual Development

1. 1. Design content covering:

1. 1. 1. Principles of local governance and accountability
      2. Conflict resolution frameworks and mediation techniques
      3. Promoting social cohesion and inclusive community engagement
      4. Good governance, Gender equality and social inclusion considerations

1. 1. Include interactive exercises, role-plays, case studies, and self-assessment tools.

1. Production of Training Materials

1. 1. Develop accompanying facilitation guides, PowerPoint presentations, and participant handouts.
   2. Ensure materials are accessible, user-friendly, and adaptable for diverse training contexts.

1. Reporting

1. 1. Submit draft and final versions of the manual.
   2. Provide a brief report summarizing methodology, stakeholder engagement, and recommendations for future training use.

All interested candidates are encouraged to either physically submit their applications to SOYDEN office in Wadajir District within Mogadishu or send to email: procurement@soyden.net. The submission deadline date and time is 5 May 2026, exactly at 5pm. Ant application sent after the stated deadline is considered as invalid and disqualified.

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