Job Purpose

 

Purpose, outputs and intended outcomes

The purpose of this Mapping is to understand and clearly articulate the auxiliary role of National Red Crescent Societies of Central Asia, by identifying, analysing and consolidating the different roles and responsibilities given to respective National Societies through national legislation and policies. This Mapping seeks to ensure that the auxiliary role of the National Societies is recognized and established according to the RCRC law minimum requirements, the IFRC Guide to Strengthening the Auxiliary Role Through Law and Policy.

The mapping will conclude with 2 products: (1) Regional Mapping that covers the general findings and trends of each National Red Crescent Society of Central Asia Society and an overview of the auxiliary role of each National Society as per the research template. (2) The Roadmap for strengthening the auxiliary role- that is developed based on a detailed analysis of each National Society’s experience.

The objective of the Consultancy is to support the National RC Societies’ efforts to advocate for an enhanced auxiliary role in domestics laws and policies.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

Key Deliverables of Consultancy

Mapping of Auxiliary role of National Red Crescent Societies of Central Asia – Against the benchmark of the Guide on Strengthening the Auxiliary Role in Law and Policy, the Consultant will review the Auxiliary Role of the National Red Crescent Societies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, based on the methodology and assessment questions as set out in Annex II of the Guide[1], (focusing on assessing (i) constitutive RC Laws, (ii) sectoral laws and policies relevant to the auxiliary role of the RC and (iii) the legal facilities that RC staff and volunteers need to carry out effectively in their humanitarian mission). He/she will prepare a report highlighting key findings and formulating key recommendations for strengthening the RC auxiliary role;

Workshop (total of 5 workshops) with each National Red Cross Society to:

• 1. present and discuss findings and recommendations stemming from the Mapping of Auxiliary role of National Red Crescent Societies of Central Asia; and
  2. develop a Roadmap for strengthening the auxiliary role of each National Society, using the IFRC Legislative Advocacy Toolkit; and
  3. Roadmap for strengthening the auxiliary role – Based on the findings and recommendations of the Auxiliary Role Mapping and the outcomes of the Workshops, the Consultant will finalize a Roadmap for each National Red Crescent Society to better position itself in national laws and policies and enhance the effectiveness of its auxiliary role.

III. Methodology

As to the Mapping of Auxiliary role of National Red Crescent Societies of Central Asia:

• The Consultant will apply the methodology set out in the Guide. The assessment is to be based on a comprehensive desktop review of domestic legal and policy frameworks based on the assessment questions as set out in Annex II of the Guide.
• The Consultant will also base his/her research on primary sources (including interviews with the National Society leadership and thematic focal points but also with relevant governmental stakeholders, in coordination with the National Red Crescent Society).

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

 

As to the Roadmap for strengthening the auxiliary role:

• The Roadmap will be based on the findings and recommendations identified in the Mapping of Auxiliary role of National Red Crescent Societies of Central Asia as well as on the feedback received during the workshops with the National RC Societies.

[1] Guide to Strengthening the Auxiliary Role through Law and Policy

1. Support to be provided to the Consultant

The Consultant will be supported by the IFRC Senior Disaster Law Officer for Central Asia, based in Bishkek and will report directly to the Senior Disaster Law Officer, who will be responsible for validating the deliverables.

1. Schedule for payment of fees

The consultancy fee will be paid in two tranches:

• First tranche (50%) – submission of the draft Central Asian Mapping
• Second tranche (50%) – submission of final Central Asian Mapping of Auxiliary role of National Red Crescent Societies of Central Asia; the Roadmap for strengthening the auxiliary role for each National Society; Executive Summary, and PowerPoint presentation on the final Mapping.

Time Allocation, for budget purposes

This consultancy is output-based. The estimated timeframe for this consultancy is three months (14 February–14 May 2025)

VII. Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the fulfillment of all the Consultancy’s Deliverables outlined in these Terms of Reference in accordance with the agreed Timeframe.
• Conduct field visits and interviews (online and in-person) with the National Society thematic focal points and leaderships but also with relevant governmental stakeholders, in coordination with the National Red Crescent Society.
• Synthetize the findings and draft a high-quality Mapping and Roadmap in Russian and English for all Central Asian countries.
• Organize a timely workshop with the National Societies and IFRC to discuss initial results and agree the final version of its outputs.
• Provide full list of references and digital copy of legal instruments surveyed

 

Education

 

Required

• Degree in Law

 

Experience

 

Required:

• At least 10 years work experience in legal work
• Substantial experience in legal research and analysis
• Has a good understanding of legal frameworks in Central Asia

Preferred:

• This consultancy is open to any nationality
• Experience working on disaster risk management research is preferred
• Experience in supporting law reform is preferred
• Experience working in Central Asia is preferred

 

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

 

Required:

• Excellent writing and verbal skills in Russian and English
• Able to meet deadlines