BURKINA FASO: CONFLICT SENSITIVITY GUIDE FINALIZATION INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
In partnership with Peace Nexus, GGGI-BFA conducted a capacity building process in the field of fragility from August 2023 to April 2024 by introducing Conflict Sensitivity (SC) into its practices. Carried out in the form of training-action/mentoring, this process has enabled the co-construction of a conflict-sensitive green growth action guide. GGGI-BFA now plans to hire a consultant to finalize and operationalize the guide on conflict sensitivity designed in the first phase.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The overall objective of this assignment is to improve/finalize the existing guide (a 34-page document) to make it much more attractive and usable by a wide audience.
The consultant's mission will consist of:
- Proofreading the existing document on conflict sensitivity in terms of form and content to present it in the form of a guide (guide style);
- Producing a summary of the guide in the form of a guidance note for the authorities and potential development partners in Burkina Faso.
The consultant will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Review the final draft of the conflict sensitivity guide developed by GGGI to ensure consistency and accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting,
- Correct errors and spelling,
- Correct issues at the core of writing such sentence construction and language clarity,
- Edit the style and fine-tune the text to make sure the document makes sense as a whole
- Ensure the document is written with adequate guide document style, using GGGI/PNF terminologies,
- Consult with GGGI when required,
- Complete the work within the agreed timeline and submit the final translation in soft copy.
The document to be proofread is in French language.
The consultants can work remotely and produce files electronically
DELIVERALES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Under the supervision of the Project Manager and in close collaboration with other project team members, the consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:
Deliverable
Due Date
Payment amount (USD)
1
Inception report
February 20th 2025
1,000
2
First drafts of improved guide and summary note
March 10th 2025
2,000
3
Final versions of improved guide and summary note
March 25
2,000
The consultant will submit deliverables electronically by email.
All deliverables are exclusive to GGGI.
BFA GGGI is responsible for supervising the project at all stages and will provide approval to the finished product.
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
The consultant should have the following qualifications and competencies:
- Bachelorโs degree in Linguistics, literature or related areas;
- Minimum eight yearsโ experience in editing/proofreading. Experience in editing/proofreading Peace Nexus Foundation documents/documents is an asset;
- Fluent in writing and reading the subject language, preferably a native speaker;
- Knowledge and experience with GGGI and the Peace Nexus in general;
- Proven skills in editing/proofreading: French
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
- Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter in English and French.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview, after which the outcome of their application will be notified.
- Shortlisted candidates will be requested to:
- Submit three samples of their work.
- Provide referees contact details.
- Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English and French.
- A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment. Child protection โ GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGIโs Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.