Experts/Trainers on Dialogue in Peacebuilding Processes

1. Background

The Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD) is a Danish organisation whose headquarters is based in Copenhagen. Its mission is to support political parties and democracy actors to work towards a more representative democracy through multiparty dialogue and targeted capacity building programs.

Since 2012, DIPD Myanmar has worked with the political parties in the country to support the democratic transition. Our programs focus on strengthening multiparty dialogue, building the capacity, and promotion of inclusion and social cohesion, while ensuring that women, youth and other underprivileged groups are empowered and represented. To fulfil its mission in Myanmar, DIPD has organised multi-party dialogues for representatives of parliamentary political parties to support them in meaningfully performing their roles within their constituencies as well as in the parliament.

Against this context, DIPD is seeking experts/trainers as consultant(s) on assignment basis to deliver a workshop and consultations on dialogue/mediation/consensus building/negotiation and as peacebuilding tools and support facilitation of several dialogues on the use of dialogue as a tool in peacebuilding. The final experts/trainers are encouraged to submit their proposal outlining relevant areas of expertise on any or all the subject areas above.

2. Tasks and responsibilities

The consultant(s) is/are expected to fulfil the following deliverables and work closely with DIPD team throughout the assignment.

1st Deliverable – Produce the workshop/consultation and dialogue agendas and outline in consultation with DIPD and based on the articulated needs of the target parties (DIPD will be responsible for liaising with the potential participants).

2nd Deliverable – Based on the consultation with DIPD, the consultant(s) should produce or adjust relevant materials (PowerPoint presentations, handout, or other relevant materials) as per agenda (finalised materials to be sent to DIPD at least 5 working days prior to the start of the event).

3rd Deliverable – Deliver and lead the events (dialogues/consultations/workshops) remotely (supported and assisted by DIPD staff). The training methodology should be collaborative and participatory.

4th Deliverable – Debrief about the training event and produce a report including in-depth analysis.

5th Deliverable (Optional) – Provide coaching and mentoring for the participants if requested.

3. Qualifications

The consultant(s) must possess relevant proven experiences.

• At least ten years of professional relevant experiences and technical expertise in delivering interactive trainings on relevant subject areas to different stakeholders is required.
• Solid experience in formulation and delivery of workshops/consulations in relevant non-violent conflict resolution is required.
• Hold relevant qualification in the fields of Political Science/Democracy, Governance, Social Sciences, Conflict mediation/resolution or any related field.
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English is required for the international consultant(s) (translation and interpretation will be provided) or proficiency in Myanmar language is required for the local consultant(s).