Terms of Reference (ToR)
Training of community monitors on the application of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies
Background
Context
Northern Bahr El Ghazal (NBeG), located in north-western South Sudan and bordering Sudan, is a predominantly rural state comprising five counties: Aweil East, Aweil West, Aweil North, Aweil South, and Aweil Centre. The state’s strategic location positions are to mitigate climatic shocks , including displacement and livelihoods disruptions.
Livelihoods are largely based on subsistence agriculture, agro-pastoralism, petty trade, and informal services. However, recurrent climatic shocks, weak infrastructure, and limited market access continue to constrain productivity and economic resilience.
Despite the presence of functioning local markets, these systems remain fragmented, underdeveloped, and highly vulnerable to external shocks. Traditional livelihood interventions primarily focused on direct input provision have yielded limited sustainable outcomes due to insufficient attention to systemic market constraints. There is a critical need to strengthen the capacity of NRC staff and partners to apply integrated approaches that combine the application of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
NRC’s activities and presence
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has operated in Northern Bahr El Ghazal since 2007, delivering integrated humanitarian and early recovery programming across sectors including Food Security and Livelihoods, Education, Shelter, WASH, ICLA, and Protection.
This training contributes directly to NRC’s strategic objective of enhancing institutional and partner capacity to design and implement emergency response interventions that move beyond short-term assistance toward sustainable climatic recovery.
Geographic Scope
The Training of monitors will be implemented at the NBEG state level and Twic county of Warrap State, with a specific focus on NRC staff members and local implementing partners, ensuring relevance to the country’s diverse humanitarian and disaster response. The training will be conducted in NRC Aweil Field Office and Twic county. Since the duration of the training is longer, the Office main hall will be dedicated for 10 days.
Purpose and intended use
Overarching purpose
The training aims to build the capacity of community monitors to understand, apply and promote climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies at the local level, enabling communities to become more resilient and environmentally suitable.
Expected outcomes
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand basic climate concepts, causes, impacts and local risks
- Distinguish between adaptation and mitigation
- Identify local climate risks and vulnerabilities
- Apply practical adaptation and mitigation strategies
- Monitor, documents and report climate related activities in their communities.
Expected outputs
Below are the expected outputs of the training of community monitors on the application of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
1. Inception reports, training and final report
2. Capacity Outputs
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200 community monitors in Aweil and Twic are trained
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Participants demonstrate improved knowledge of climate adaptation and mitigation concepts.
3. Technical Outputs
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Climate change causes and impact
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Monitors demonstrate practical skills in applying strategies.
4. Documentation Outputs
· A comprehensive training report will be developed, capturing all critical aspects of the training process and outcomes.
· The report will clearly document the methodology applied, including the competency-based and participatory approaches used, as well as an assessment of participant performance based on engagement, practical exercises, and evaluation results. It will also highlight key findings, drawing from both quantitative and qualitative insights, and provide actionable recommendations for scale-up and future programming.
· The report will be well-structured and professionally presented, showcasing the quality and relevance of the training content, along with a clear analysis of evaluation outcomes and lessons learned. It will incorporate high-quality visuals that enhance credibility and storytelling.
Methodology
The training will adopt a competency-based and participatory approach, integrating a range of practical and learner-centered methods. These will include interactive lectures to introduce key concepts, complemented by group work and simulations that encourage collaboration and hands-on learning. Case studies grounded in local climatic contexts will be used to enhance relevance, while practical facilitation exercises will build participants’ delivery skills. In addition, the environmental Game will provide an experiential platform for applying climatic concepts in a simulated environment.
Management
The training will be delivered to 200 participants (NRC staff and partners), ensuring gender balance.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· NRC Area Manager: Overall oversight
· Area programme manager: Technical guidance
· Consultant/Trainer: Training delivery and reporting
· MEL Team: Monitoring and evaluation support
· NRC and Goeppert will formalize roles through a service agreement.
Timeframe & expected number of days
The Training of community monitors on climate application of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies will be conducted over 5 training days, with an additional 2 days allocated for the consultant’s travel.
Profile Consultant(s)
NRC expects the climate expert has technical mastery, and local adaptability, adult learning excellence, and contextual sensitivity—wrapped in a humanitarian mindset. The trainer’s profile must meet the following
Climatic expert Certification
- Must hold an official disaster response management certification.
- Should understand climatic contexts.
Facilitation Skills
- Uses participatory, competency-based, and learner-centred approaches.
- Facilitates sessions that build critical thinking and real-life application rather than passive knowledge transfer
Contextual Experience
- Has worked in fragile, conflict-affected, or displacement contexts (e.g., refugee camps, post-conflict recovery zones) – preferably in South Sudan
- Can contextualize training examples for refugees, IDPs, returnees, and host communities.
Reporting and Communication
· Produces detailed training plans, monitoring tools, and documentation.
· Writes high-quality reports with recommendations for improvement and scalability
· Demonstrates excellent communication, capable of managing diverse groups.
· Encourages peer learning and manages sensitive discussions with diplomacy.
Risks and Mitigation
Potential risks include Security constraints, Participant availability, and Market disruptions
Mitigation: Flexible scheduling, Coordination with security teams, Context-adapted training materials, encourages peer learning, and manages sensitive discussions with diplomacy
Monitoring and Evaluation
The training effectiveness will be assessed through:
· Pre- and post-tests
· Facilitation assessments
· Participant feedback
· Follow-up tracking (3 months)
Sustainability
Trained participants will: Cascade training to communities, support disaster response team and contribute to state level disaster response taskforce.
Gender and Inclusion
The training will ensure: Minimum 40–50% female participation, Inclusion of youth and vulnerable groups, and sensitive facilitation methods
Application process and requirements
The Consultant should submit
· Technical Proposal of maximum 3 pages in length, including outline of approach and methods to be applied, proposed time frame, work plan, and any comments on the TOR.
· Financial Proposal
· CVs of consultants/team proposed.
· At least 2 references for similar assignments.
The application deadline is 8 Jun 2026
Submission to: Please submit through [email protected]