Developing MHPSS, CP, and GBV awareness-raising materials

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Developing MHPSS, CP, and GBV awareness-raising materials

Within the framework of:

Building Resilience: Empowering Women and Girls in Conflict-affected Areas in the West Bank

Project Name:  Building Resilience: Empowering Women and Girls in Conflict-affected Areas in the West Bank

Consulting Services: Developing of MHPSS, CP, and GBV awareness-raising materials

Deadline: January 7th, 2025 before 12:00 PM

Background and Context

The Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development (PWWSD) is a non-governmental women’s developmental and human rights organization established in 1981. PWWSD aims to contribute to the feminist struggle within national social and developmental dimensions, advocating for a free and democratic Palestinian society based on gender equality, respect for human rights, and social justice. PWWSD promotes women's empowerment and participation in national development and the struggle against occupation.

Alongside the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the West Bank—particularly the Northern Governorates—has witnessed significant escalation in tension and violence since 7 October 2023. This includes increased military operations, settler violence, and movement restrictions. These developments have caused heightened fear and trauma, particularly for women and children who were already vulnerable.

Adolescent girls and boys face unique challenges due to their transitional age. Girls, in particular, are subject to patriarchal norms, leaving them with unclear identities and imposing adult expectations. Awareness of their needs is often absent in families, particularly in marginalized areas.

The project aims to ensure that conflict-affected Palestinian women, adolescent girls, and adolescent boys are protected and have access to high-quality, gender-sensitive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Child Protection (CP) services. These services, which include integrated Gender-Based Violence (GBV) risk mitigation, are designed to meet their needs, strengthen their resilience, and contribute to the creation of a more gender-equitable society

Within this project PWWSD seeks to address these challenges by engaging children and adolescents in designing awareness-raising materials that resonate with their peers. These materials will promote MHPSS, CP, and GBV awareness through a child-led and adolescent-friendly approach.

Scope of Work

Targeted Locations: Nablus, Jenin, Tubas, Tulkarm, Salfit, and Ramallah

Methodology

Within the framework of this project, we are looking to develop MHPSS, CP, and GBV awareness-raising materials. The materials will:

1. Be developed through participatory engagement sessions in six targeted locations.
2. Incorporate messages collected directly from children and adolescents to ensure clarity and relatability.

The assignment requires a content developing professional:

• Conduct workshops with children and adolescents to gather insights and messages from them.
• Develop the content of the materials with the target audience using the language and style that resonate with them.

Deliverables

1. Participatory Engagement Sessions:

Sessions conducted in Nablus, Jenin, Tubas, Tulkarm, Salfit, and Ramallah to gather input from adolescent girls and boys.

Awareness-Raising Materials:

Child-friendly content based on insights gathered during sessions.

Finalized Materials:

Timeline

The entire assignment is expected to be completed within one month from the date of signing the contract.

Qualifications

Content Developer:

• Proven experience in content development for children or adolescents.
• Strong skills in participatory engagement methods.
• Familiarity with MHPSS, CP, and GBV issues is an asset.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit two separate proposals:

1. Technical Proposal

Financial Proposal

Submission Deadline

Offers must be sent to PWWSD through email at [email protected], the submission deadline is January 7th, 2025 before 12:00PM.

For any clarification please contact the project manager Rana khalil by email [email protected]