An exciting consultant vacancy for a Terms of Reference For Consultancy to Conduct Research on Insider Mediation Practices in the Hananbure Conflict, Galmudug State of Somalia is now available at Horn of Africa center for peace (HACP), Galmudug State Of Somalia. The position falls under the Consultancies sector and is open to qualified professionals. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Oct, 25 deadline.
Terms of Reference
Consultancy to Conduct Research on Insider Mediation Practices in the Hananbure Conflict, Galmudug State of Somalia
Date of issue:
01-October-2026
Project title:
Documenting and Sharing Insider Mediation Practices in Hananbure, Galmudug State of Somalia
Funding:
Ministry of foreign Affairs of Finland
Implementing and supporting
Horn of Africa TFIM Platform Small Grant, NRT,
FCA
Contracting authority:
Horn of Africa Centre for Peace (HACP)
Duration:
November 2026
Contract type:
Consultant Individual
Deadline
25 October 2026
Introduction and Background
The Horn of Africa Centre for Peace (HACP) is implementing a small grant project under the Horn of Africa Traditional and Faith-Oriented Insider Mediators (TFIM) Platform invites qualified individual consultants to conduct comprehensive participatory field research, data collection, and author a professional research paper documenting insider mediation practices utilized in the Hananbure conflict within the Dhusamareb district of Galmudug State.
Scope of work
The consultant will conduct research to document and analyze insider mediation practices used during the Hananbure conflict in Galmudug State, Somalia. The research will explore the role of traditional elders, religious leaders, women, youth, and other community actors in mediation and reconciliation, identifying key practices, challenges, lessons learned, and opportunities for strengthening inclusive, community-led peacebuilding.
The assignment will include a review of relevant literature and existing documentation, field-based data collection with affected communities and key stakeholders, analysis of findings, and preparation of a research paper with practical recommendations.
The consultant is expected to propose an appropriate research methodology, sampling strategy, data collection tools, and analysis plan in the technical proposal. The approach must uphold Do No Harm principles, confidentiality, informed consent, political and clan neutrality, and the meaningful inclusion of women, youth, minority groups, and persons with disabilities. The research should aim for at least 50% women and 30% youth participation, subject to safety, informed consent, and an agreed sampling plan.
Deliverables and Expected Outputs
The consultant will be expected to deliver the following outputs:
All deliverables are subject to review and approval by HACP
- Inception Report: Presenting the proposed methodology, sampling strategy, data collection tools, workplan, and ethical considerations.
- Research Data: Cleaned quantitative data and anonymized qualitative interview and focus group discussion records, subject to informed consent and confidentiality requirements.
- Draft Research Paper: Presenting the research findings, analysis, key lessons learned, and preliminary recommendations for review by HACP.
- Final Research Paper: A revised, publication-ready report in English and Somali, incorporating HACP’s feedback and presenting practical recommendations for strengthening inclusive insider mediation practices.
About Galmudug State Of Somalia
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Soomaaliya • La-talinta • La-talin • Shaqo Cusub