Plan International Asia and Pacific Hub Office                 

Terms of Reference for

Consultant:  Youth friendly digital tools, material, and activities related to developement for International Peace Day (September 2023)

I.Introduction                 

Founded in 1937, Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. Plan International works in 71 countries across the world – in 52 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas supported by fundraising in 21 countries and by 4 regional offices, 4 liaison offices and Plan international headquarters in the UK.

Plan International recognises the power and potential of every single child but this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion  and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. As an independent organization, Plan International works alongside children, young people, supporters and partners to tackle the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children, supporting children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enabling children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. Moreover, Plan International also drives changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For more information visit www.plan-international.org.          

II. Background 

International Day of Peace 2023 [September 2023]

The United Nations unanimously approved the resolution of the establishment of peace day in 1981. It means that every year, the 21st of September will remind us of maintaining and committing to peace. All of us can contribute at a minor or major level to the building of peace in the world. The theme of IPD 2023 is to end racism, and build peace is the theme of this year’s Peace Day. Racism is when you as an intuition, individual or society have a negative perception of others’ ethnicity. It is a known fact that prejudice on the basis of skin tone, caste, religion and nationality remained the key element of disharmony in societies. People’s sentiments are strongly attached to their ethnic values. The incidents of discrimination and ultimate negativity have triggered anarchy and unrest in multiple advanced nations of this world. As the world is a global village, such anarchy poses a major threat to its peace and may engage the entire world in distress.

To celebrate the International Peace Day 2023, Plan international will conduct several activities such as youth consultations, culture and art celebration, and a consultation with Civil Society organizations through a regional network meeting. Through these activities, valuable insights and perspectives will be gathered. The outcomes of these consultations will be compiled into a set of recommendations, which will be shared with SAARC and ASEAN as a concerted effort to influence and garner support for the voices of young individuals, particularly girls and young women. These recommendations aim to foster an environment that empowers and uplifts youth, ensuring their active participation and representation in decision-making processes.

III. Objective of the International Peace Day

• To celebrate the International Peace Day 2023 for promoting understanding end racism, and build peace is the theme of this year’s Peace Day;
• To conduct a youth consultation on the topic of “Conflict and Peace Management”; and.
• To compile a set of recommendations and submit to Regional bodies (SAARC and ASEAN). 

IV. Tasks/Methodology

The consultant/organizer is expected to:

• Conducts youth consultations with Thai’s youth representatives from Our voices Our choices project” (OVOC PEACE);
• Design youth-friendly and visual tools and materials as well as  for international Peace day related to conflict and peace management;
• Develop digital materials according youth consultations and inputs through different creative methods using graphics, illustrations and pictures;

V. Deliverables/output

• Submit youth recommendation and input to the material design not more than one page.
• Submit the designs of digital registration and attendance form;
• Submit the designs of presentation templates, digital games, facilitative Ice-Breaking activities for participant Engagement.

VI. Qualifications

The consultant should demonstrate the following expertise and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; international development, social science.
• Experience in youth-friendly design of tools and materials
• Experience in conducting meaningful youth consultation and collecting inputs from audience
• Good command of English and Thai language.
• Having analytical thinking, conceptualizing, and problem-solving skills;
• High proficiency in design and presenting in English and Thai.
• It is an advantage if the consultant is familiar with the issues around Child Rights, Human Rights, Girl's Rights, Conflict and Peace Management in the Asian context.

VII. How to apply?

Please submit your expression of interest/work plan, detailed budget (including consultant’s daily rates), CVs to Plan Asia and Pacific Hub Office at the latest by 04^th of September, 2023. Email: Thailand.procurement@plan-international.org