UN Women and the Moroccan government initiated partnerships on the prevention and response to violence against women and girls, including through capacity-strengthening of relevant Ministries to implement the new legal and procedural provisions to combat violence against women and girls. Within this framework, UN Women and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) launched a partnership in 2018 to improve the prevention, protection and response to violence against women and girls in Morocco.

In this context, UN Women is launching a call for consultation for the recruitment of an international expert to train police trainers in Morocco on the support of women and girls victims of ICT-facilitated violence.

The objective of this consultation is to provide concerned police officers (cyber-crime brigades officers, chiefs of cells for women and girls victims of violence and volunteer agents selected by the management) with the necessary knowledge on the initial contact, support and assistance  and follow-up of cases of ICT-facilitated violence against women and girls, in compliance with Law 103.13 and its implementation decree, the international norms and standards and the DGSN Action Plan to combat violence against women and girls.

Expected results - police officers have acquired in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the international normative and procedural framework and international best practices in the field of:

• Human rights based, gender and victim-centered approaches (an introduction);   
• Understanding violence against women and girls: context, particular vulnerabilities, the cycle of violence and its different phases, risk factors;
• A deep understand of the issue of  ICT-facilitated violence against women and girls : context, prevalence, particular vulnerabilities, risk factors;
• Prevention of ICT-facilitated violence against women: prevention and communication strategies; proactive role of the police;
• Support and assistance of women and girls who are victims of ICT-facilitated violence: understanding victims of this form of violence; privacy, ethics and confidentiality; the role and rights of the victim;
• The role of the cyber-crime brigades and cells for women and girls victims of violence in the procedure: evidence to hold, follow-up of cases with the investigation brigades, awareness- raising and training of investigators.

Useful Resources

• UNDOC (2022), Training handbook for criminal justice practitioners on cyberviolence against women and girls
• UN Women, UNODC (2021), Handbook on gender-responsive police services for women and girls subject to violence
• UNODC (2017), Resource book for trainers on effective prosecution responses to violence against women and girls
• UN Women, UNFPA, WHO, UNDP and UNODC (2015), Essential Services Package for Women and Girls Subject of Violence
• UNODC (2010), Handbook on Effective police responses to violence against women

Target group – 30 police officers, split into two groups of 15 each (cyber-crime brigades officers, chiefs of cells for women victims of violence, executives from the central management, trainers from the Royal Police Institute and volunteer agents).

Training modalities – the training is expected to start in May 2023. Exact dates will be determined later. Two sessions of 4.5 days each will be organized (6 hours maximum per day), each session to be held for a group of 15 officers. The training will be organized at the Royal Police Institute in Kenitra, Morocco. The training sessions can be co-facilitated by trainers from the Royal Police Institute if needed and could benefit from external interventions as required for role plays or situational scenarios for instance (members from the civil society, psychologists, social workers, jurists, lawyers, etc.).

Tasks - Under the general supervision of UN Women's Programme Coordinator on Violence against Women and Girls, and in close collaboration with the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the consultant will perform the following tasks:

• Propose a training of trainers methodology based on the principles of andragogy, learning by doing and participatory approach;
• Once the methodology has been validated, develop the training modules, materials and presentations, electronic documentation (handouts distributed on USB sticks), case studies, practical exercises and any other support;
• Ensure that the training modules developed/adapted integrate innovative training approaches and interactive communication methods (case studies, teamwork, team tasks, competitions);
• Based on the validated training modules, prepare electronic documentation for participants, including case studies and other relevant materials/documentation. The case studies that will be discussed and followed during the training must be developed as close as possible to the practices and needs of the General Directorate of National Security;
• Submit a draft complete kit including training modules, electronic documentation, agenda and any training materials for review and validation by UN Women and DGSN at least two weeks before the defined training dates;
• Adjust the training kit according to the comments made by UN Women and DGSN;
• Conduct a pre-training assessment of participants' knowledge, mentality and mastery of the tools;
• On the basis of the validated modules, facilitate the training of trainers for the 30 police officers over a period of 9 full days (2 sessions of 4.5 days);
• Conduct a post-training assessment of participants' knowledge, mentality change and mastery of the tools;
• Submit a detailed final report on the conduct of the training, the content of the training, the evaluation of the training and the evolution of knowledge and mastery of tools by the participants that includes recommendations.

• Expected deliverables

Deliverable 1 – The methodological tools and roadmap

A methodological roadmap, including tools, of the training of trainers that outlines the recommended approach and is based on andragogy principles, learning by doing and participatory sessions.

Deadline:  5 working days after signing the contract

Deliverable 2 – The content of the training

The content of the 4.5-day training (6 hours per day), for an audience of 30 officers (two groups of 15 officers) selected to become peer trainers. The training will provide to the police officers the knowledge and tools in terms of international norms, standards and good practices for effective police support services for women and girls victims of ICT-facilitated violence.

The content of the training of trainers will be developed based on the results of the pre-training assessment and will include at least the following elements:

• Presentation and agenda of the training, including the learning objectives of each session;
• Illustrated presentations with visuals, graphics, maps, and including notes for each slide;
• Methods and exercises with electronic documentation;
• At least two team exercises, and two role-playing exercises;
• At least three case studies for group work;
• A bibliography;
• Pre- and post-training evaluations to assess participants' progress before and after the training.

Deadline:  5 working days after the methodology was validated

Deliverable 3 – The training report

A report of the training that includes the trainees’ evaluation and recommendation on potential needs identified during the training, especially with regards to the capacities of the trainees to become trainers (10 pages maximum, Arial 11).

Deadline:  5 working days after the last training day

• Financial arrangements:

Payment will be disbursed upon receipt of the deliverables (as per above matrix) and their certification by UN Women Programme Analyst and in in close collaboration with the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).

• Evaluation of Applicants:

Applications will be evaluated based on the cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of their qualifications and financial proposal. A two-stage procedure is utilized in evaluating the proposals, with evaluation of the technical proposal being completed prior to any price proposal being compared. The award of the contract should be made to the individuals whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

• Responsive/compliant/acceptable.
• Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Technical criteria - 70% of total evaluation. Total max 70 points:

The total number of points allocated for the technical qualification component is 70. The technical qualification of the individual is evaluated based on desk review and following technical qualification evaluation criteria:

Financial/Price Proposal evaluation:

• Only the financial proposal of candidates who have attained a minimum of 49 points in the technical evaluation will be further considered and evaluated.
• The total number of points allocated for the financial/price component is 30.
• The maximum number of points will be allotted to the lowest price proposal that is opened/ evaluated and compared among those technical qualified candidates who have attained a minimum of 50 points in the technical evaluation. All other price proposals will receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest price.
• Evaluation of submitted financial offers will be done based on the following formula: S = Fmin / F * 30
• (S - score received on financial evaluation; F min - the lowest financial offer out of all the submitted offers qualified over the technical evaluation round; F - financial offer under the consideration).

• Application and submission package

The candidate’s application should include:

1)      P11 with indication of relevant experience in line with the ToR requirements.  Completed and signed UN Women Personal History (P-11) form can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form-en.doc

2)      Financial proposal (sample is provided below): The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount with a breakdown of a daily professional rate per number of anticipated working days, travel costs (daily subsistence allowance and other in-country travel costs) and other related costs (e.g. tele-communication).

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CORE Values

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

CORE Competencies

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

FUNCTIONAL Competencies

• Focuses on impact and results and responds positively to feedback
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Proven track record in undertaking complex and comprehensive assessments
• High level of communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills and working effectively within a multi-cultural environment

Education

• A Master’s degree in ICT or related areas and/or human rights law or related areas

Experience

• At least 10 years professional experience related to international human rights standards in general, and to violence against women and girls in particular;
• A proven knowledge/experience in ICT facilitated gender-based violence;
• An experience in law enforcement entities would be an asset.
• Proven experience in delivering training to national institutions, justice or police sector.

Language

• Proficiency in Arabic and/or French (required)

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