ThaiNGO

Title: TIP for Forced Criminality - Survivor Engagement Consultant

USAID Thailand CTIP Project

Title: TIP for Forced Criminality - Survivor Engagement Consultant

Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

Duration of Contract: 21 months (about 2 years)

Closing Date: June 25, 2024

Background

Thailand is a source and transit country for criminal syndicates operating cyber scams in Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and the Philippines, often in Special Economic Zones. These syndicates exploit victims in forced labor, forced criminality, and sex trafficking. They recruit Thai people and use Thailand as a transit country by advertising fake job opportunities. Recruited workers from various countries are then transported to neighboring countries, where they are forced to conduct illicit online scams, often through physical violence.

Trafficking for forced criminality is a grave violation of human rights. Survivors of this form of trafficking face unique challenges in their recovery and reintegration process, including stigmatization, trauma, and lack of access to support services.

Objectives

The USAID Thailand CTIP project (Thailand CTIP) is seeking a survivor-supported NGO to advocate for Thai survivors of trafficking for forced criminality. The consultant will engage the survivors and empower them to share their experiences safely and effectively. These stories will be used as evidence to advocate for the recognition and application of the non-punishment principle for survivors, to develop and implement strategies to prevent the stigmatization of survivors, and to increase public awareness and change attitudes towards survivors of trafficking for forced criminality.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Trafficking and Cyber Crime Specialist and working closely with the Thailand CTIP team, the consultant will have regular meetings with Thailand CTIP to review progress, address challenges, and make necessary adjustments. The consultant will be part of the government working group supported by Thailand CTIP to develop a campaign on trafficking for forced criminality.

Deliverables

Payment and Payment Schedule

Payment will be made upon timely submission of satisfactory deliverables as agreed and approved by Winrock. The payment schedule is subject to negotiation between Winrock and the selected consultant.

Qualifications

The consultant should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Relevant academic degrees or demonstrated experience in areas such as human rights, social work, trauma-informed care, or the counter-trafficking sector.
• Direct experience working with survivors of human trafficking, particularly those involved in forced criminality.
• Background in legal advocacy, including understanding the non-punishment principle and legal protections for trafficking survivors.
• Experience in public policy, lobbying, or advocacy to influence legislation and public opinion.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in Thai, including speaking and writing.
• Upholding the highest standards of integrity and maintaining confidentiality and respect for the survivors' stories.
• Professional and respectful, particularly when working with diverse cultures and populations, and on sensitive topics.
• Proficiency in written English.

Proposal Submission

Interested NGOs should submit a proposal demonstrating their ability to perform the tasks and information on past projects and experience in advocacy, legal support, and working with trafficking survivors. The proposal must be in PDF format and submitted electronically, with all components labeled clearly. The maximum length for the proposal, both technical and cost portions together, is 10 pages (excluding annexes), single-spaced, Times New Roman Font 11.

The technical proposal should include the following components:

1. Cover page
2. Organizational profile & institutional capacity:
   • Company profile (supplemental material can be placed in an annex).
   • CVs for all proposed team members (included as an annex).
   • Names and contact information for three references who can provide evidence of the candidate’s experience performing similar tasks on related assignments.
3. Technical proposal: The applicant should describe their understanding of the scope of work, past experience, and ideas on how to perform the tasks.
4. Timeline: Include an illustrative Gantt (or similar) chart that outlines activities and sub-tasks, responsible parties, and a timeline for completion.
5. Quotation

To Apply

• Contact: Please submit your proposal and/or relevant questions to: TCTIP.recruitment@winrock.org
• Transmittal email subject must state: “TIP for Forced Criminality - Survivor Engagement Consultant”
• Closing date for applications: June 25, 2024