Consultant for Community-Based Drama Presentations at Taimako Community Development

The goal of Taimako-CDI is to contribute in saving lives and improving the living standard of conflict affected people through effected and evidenced base programs; partnership and collaboration, advocacy, community mobilization, capacity building.

Experience3 – 5 years
Location Yobe

Locations: Nguru, Bade and Nangere –  Yobe

Title Of Assignment
Consultant for community-based drama presentations for the commemoration of International Campaign Days for Women and People with Disabilities in Yobe State, as follows:

• Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence/Disability-Based Violence.
• International Women’s Day.
• World Menstrual Hygiene Day.

Introduction

• Promoting Inclusive Education and Vocational Training in Nigeria (Pro-IEVTiN) is a project co-funded by the German Government (BMZ) and Christoffel Blinded Mission (CBM) and implemented in Yobe state by Taimako Community Development Initiative (TCDI).
• As part of efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of women and girls and persons with disabilities is strengthened, and awareness within communities on gender-based and disability-based violence is raised, TCDI seeks to engage consultants to facilitate community drama presentations to commemorate:
  • 16 Days of Activism (International Days for Women and People with Disabilities).
  • International Women’s Day
  • Menstrual Hygiene Day

Purpose of the Consultancy

• The consultant will design, plan, and facilitate community-based drama presentations aimed at raising awareness and changing attitudes and social norms around GBV and DBV among community members in selected communities in Yobe State.
• The focus is on prevention, inclusion, rights, and available support for survivors, including persons with disabilities.

Specific Objectives

• To develop a culturally relevant drama script (or adapt an existing one) addressing GBV and DBV, reflecting local realities in Yobe State.
• To train and support local drama groups (actors, facilitators), including persons with disabilities, in performing the drama.
• To facilitate presentation of the drama in the communities, engaging key groups (youth,women,men, persons with disabilities, and traditional/spiritual leaders).
• To conduct audience engagement sessions (post-drama discussions, question/answer, and feedback) to deepen understanding and reflection.
• To monitor and document the impacts (knowledge, attitudes, and intentions) of the drama presentations among community members.

Scope Of Work / Key Tasks:
The consultant will be expected to undertake, but not be limited to, the following:

• Conduct a needs assessment/baseline (e.g., focus groups, key informant interviews) to understand prevailing attitudes, knowledge, and practices about GBV and DBV in the target communities.
• Develop or adapt a drama script (or scripts) in local languages (e.g., Hausa) incorporating messages about GBV, DBV, rights, prevention, support services, and disability inclusion.
• Recruit / identify local actors / theatre/drama group(s), ensuring inclusion of persons with disabilities.
• Train cast and facilitators in drama delivery, disability sensitivity, safe messaging, handling disclosures, etc.
• Plan logistics for the performances: locations, permissions, community mobilization, materials, and scheduling.
• Facilitate drama performances in the agreed communities.
• Facilitate post-performance engagement: discussions, reflection, feedback, and linking to support services.
• Document the process: video/photo (if agreed), testimonies, lessons learned, successes, and challenges.
• Prepare reports: inception report, performance/interim report, and final report with evaluation and recommendations.

Duration:

• Proposed duration: 1 month (to allow for script development, training, performances, and evaluation).
• Proposed start date: 10th November 2025. End date: 29th May 2026
• Key milestones (script ready, training done, performance, final report).

Location(s):

• Yobe State, Bade, Nangere, and Nguru LGAs / Nasarawa, Dabule, and Sabon-garin Nangere communities.

Reporting and Supervision:

• The consultant will report to Fatima Usama, GBV, Protection/Safeguarding Officer.
• Regular weekly check-ins to provide progress updates.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social science, drama/theatre arts, gender studies, development studies, or related fields. Masters preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in facilitating community dramas, theatre for development, and participatory arts for social change.
• Demonstrated experience in GBV/disability/inclusion programming.
• Good understanding of local culture, norms, and languages of Yobe State.
• Ability to work with vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, women, and youth, and ensure safe, inclusive facilitation.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong monitoring & evaluation skills (ability to track changes in knowledge/attitudes).

Payment Terms and Contract:

• Payment terms will be specified in the consultant’s contract and made upon successful delivery of the community drama and submission of all the required deliverables.

Ethical Considerations And Safeguarding:

• Ensure that all messages are delivered in ways that do not retraumatize survivors or stigmatize persons with disabilities.
• Ensure informed consent from participants, especially when involving persons with disabilities.
• Provide safe spaces for discussions and referral pathways for victims of violence.
• Confidentiality of personal stories/testimonies.

Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation:

• Baseline/pre-performance data (knowledge, attitudes).
• Post-performance evaluation (immediate and possibly follow-up) to assess change.
• Use feedback from communities to adapt performances.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and the following documents listed below to: [email protected] using “Consultant for Community-Based Drama Presentations – Yobe State” as the subject of the mail.

The documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant work experience and qualifications.
• A cover letter highlighting suitability for the position.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.