Nature of the consultancy:
The selected international consultant will deliver capacity-building support aimed at strengthening the existing curriculum on identification and prosecution forย technical-level officials through training centers under the PGO, MIA, Police, National Training Center (NTC), Supreme Court (SC), Customs Service, and Border Guards.ย ย This will be achieved through the following components:
- Training needs assessment
- A review and revision of the curricula
- Mentorship and guidance
- Training sessionsย
This support will include mentorship, one-on-one sessions, and group discussions also with local CTIP experts who participated in the 2022 Training of Trainers (ToT) held during Phase I of the project. The consultancy will also involve assessing the capacity-building needs of each institution (PGO, MIA, NTC, etc.), reviewing the 2022 ToT training, and conducting new ToT training for local CTIP experts, incorporating recommendations from the initial 2022 ToT.
ย Project Context and Scope
Trafficking in persons (TIP) is a serious violation of human rights. Although significant action has been taken in recent years in Tajikistan to enact laws, introduce action plans and to promote awareness of trafficking, urgent action is needed to provide protection to victims of trafficking (VOTs) and ensure proper integration of a survivor-centred approach. The limited attention given to internal trafficking in Tajikistan because of limited awareness of internal trafficking, is a serious concern. Trafficking for sexual exploitation within the country remains largely invisible, and discriminatory attitudes towards women and girls, stigmatization of victims and discriminatory gender stereotypes particularly affecting victims of sexual exploitation, allow all trafficking to continue without being properly addressed. Such discrimination in practice also limits access to protection for victims allowing the cycle of trafficking and re-trafficking to continue. Considering the push factors and underlying causes of trafficking, it is essential to strengthen efforts that ensure gender equality measures and initiatives to combat sexual and gender-based violence, as well as domestic violence, effectively address the risks of trafficking for women and girls. There also are a series of factors that contribute to a favourable environment for this crime, including endemic corruption, remittances decline which translates into householdยดs higher exposure to negative coping mechanisms (such as irregular migration, acceptance of unsafe job offers, etc.). There is little official data in relation to the investigation or prosecution of internal trafficking cases or the victims. Law enforcement agencies do not allocate sufficient attention to combat internal trafficking. Internal trafficking cases are prosecuted under other criminal code provisions, such as sexual exploitation, Article 238 of the Criminal Code (Involvement into Prostitution) or Article 239 (organization of prostitution), which criminalizes involuntary, coercive prostitution. Internal cases of trafficking for labour exploitation that could be related to TIP do not seem to have reached the courts at all under the relevant article such as Article 130 of the Criminal Code. ย Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
โTajikistan: Improved Prosecution of Trafficking in Persons and Victim Support Phase 2โ PX 0523, Protection Department Tasks to be performed under this contract
1. Propose a methodology and analyze the 2022 ToT training:- Review the materials presented by the trainer during the 2022 ToT (Phase I).
- Analyze the reports and feedback generated from the 2022 ToT, particularly the participant questionnaires and evaluations.
- Identify key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges from the initial training.
- Assess the overall effectiveness of the 2022 ToT in equipping the local CTIP experts with the necessary knowledge and skills.
- Develop a brief evaluation report on the 2022 ToT training implementation, with concrete recommendations for improving the curriculum and future ToT sessions.ย
2. Analyze the profiles of the local CTIP experts:
- Examine the backgrounds and areas of work of the local CTIP experts who participated in the 2022 ToT.
- Understand if and how each participant applied and disseminated knowledge gained from the initial training. Identify any gaps or specific needs of certain participants based on their professional responsibilities and contexts.
- Recognize the unique perspectives and expertise that each participant can bring to the roll-out of the curriculum.
3. Conduct an assessment of the capacity-building needs of each institution involved (PGO, MIA, NTC, etc.)
4. Provide comprehensive mentoring support to local CTIP experts on rolling out the curriculum on identification and prosecution:
- Develop a comprehensive and tailored mentorship plan
- Design and deliver in-person structured training sessions that allow the local CTIP experts to present the previously learned curriculum on identification and prosecution to technical-level officers.ย
- Incorporate interactive elements, such as role-playing, brainstorming, case studies, and group discussions, to facilitate active engagement and learning. Also incorporate successful practices in the region that could upgrade the curriculum and training,ย encouraging cross-country sharing of practices, where appropriate.
- Provide guidance and feedback to the training participants on their presentation skills, content delivery, and ability to address the target audience effectively.
- Facilitate discussions among the participants to encourage peer-to-peer learning and the exchange of best practices.
- Encourage the participants to adapt and contextualize the curriculum based on the specific needs and challenges of their respective institutions (PGO, MIA, Police, NTC, SC, Customs Service, Border Guards) by giving constructive feedback and recommendations
5. Conduct ToT training for local CTIP experts
- Revise the existing a comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT) curriculum and align it with international best practices in adult learning and capacity building. This can include: Conducting preliminary assessments to identify the specific knowledge gaps and training needs of new local CTIP experts. Structure the training into clear, manageable modules that address key competencies and skills required for effective training delivery.
- Employ diverse teaching methods to engage participants actively by facilitating interactive trainings that promote active participation and discussion among trainers. Use role-playing scenarios to help trainers practice real-world applications of the curriculum and enhance their instructional skills. Analyze relevant case studies to illustrate practical applications of concepts and foster critical thinking.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the ToT sessions using pre-and post-training assessments to measure knowledge gains and identify areas for improvement. Establish anonymous feedback channels for participants to share their thoughts on the training process and content.
- After the ToT training, the consultant will: Remain on-site for an additional period to observe the new CTIP experts as they conduct their training sessions. This will include: Providing immediate, constructive feedback on their presentation skills, content delivery, and engagement with participants. Hold one-on-one coaching sessions to address specific areas of improvement and reinforce effective practices.
- Develop strategies for ongoing support to ensure the long-term success of the new trainers, includingย establishing a network for past participants to continue sharing resources, experiences, and best practices.
6. Prepare a comprehensive report:
- Summarize the key findings and observations from the entire mentorship and co-facilitation process.
- Provide overall recommendations for the participating institutions and the organizers to ensure the effective and sustainable roll-out of the curriculum.
- Offer specific feedback and recommendations for each participant, highlighting their strengths, areas for improvement, and potential contributions to the continued dissemination of the curriculum.
- Suggest strategies for ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and support to ensure the long-term impact and institutionalization of the training program.
- Identify any additional resources, materials, or capacity-building needs that may be required further to strengthen the local CTIP experts and the training ecosystem. ย Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
5-day intensive ToT -1 time