Local Consultant, EWRS Development

Ashor Foundation for Relief and Development (ARD), in partnership with Welthungerhilfe (WHH), is implementing an 18-month Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding Project in Baquba District, Diyala Governorate. The project aims to strengthen sustainable peace through dialogue, community engagement, and the establishment of a community-based Early Warning and Response System (EWRS).

Purpose of the Consultancy

ARD is seeking a qualified Local Consultant to lead the design, development, and documentation of a context-specific, community-owned EWRS for Baquba District. The system will support early identification of community tensions and strengthen timely response in coordination with local authorities and the Diyala PVE Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive conflict analysis in Baquba District
• Facilitate inclusive stakeholder consultations (youth, women, minorities, community leaders, and authorities)
• Design a functional EWRS framework, including indicators, monitoring roles, reporting and response mechanisms
• Integrate water governance and agricultural livelihood-related conflict indicators
• Support validation and formal endorsement of the EWRS by the Diyala PVE Committee
• Produce high-quality technical reports and an operational EWRS manual

Conduct frequent field visits (estimated 50% of working time) to villages and sub-districts across Baquba District

• University degree in Peace & Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred). Degree to be clearly listed in CV – no need to attach certificates at application stage
• Minimum Between 8–12 years of experience in conflict analysis, peacebuilding, or social cohesion in Iraq
• Proven experience in early warning systems, conflict monitoring, or community alert mechanisms
• Strong knowledge of Diyala governorate, local governance, and PVE frameworks
• Experience with community consultations and participatory processes
• Understanding of water governance, agriculture, and resource-based conflict dynamics
• Excellent Arabic communication skills; English is an asset

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page)
• Updated CV
• Brief technical note (max. 2 pages) outlining methodology
• Financial proposal (daily rate or lump sum)
• Contact details of two professional references
• TOR Signed   EWRS_Consultant_ToR.pdf

Send applications to: [email protected]
Email subject: EWRS Local Consultant – Baquba District
Application deadline: 14 May 2026