Company Address: Address 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294

Finance Intern

Duties and Responsibilities:

Processing of supplier invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
Ensuring that proper authorization procedures are followed before payments are made.
Responsibility for processing staff expense claims in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
Filling and archiving financial documents.
Supporting the audit process by retrieval of documents as may be required.
Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Competences

A University degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA Level II is desirable.
Computer skills
Strong interpersonal skills;
Attentive to details;
Able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
Hardworking and results oriented;
Strong communication and team working skills
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in a logical manner.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to: KenyaHR@childfund.org no later than 25th April 2024.

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November 5, 2024
Consultancy to Conduct Research on the Impacts of Climate Change on Children and Women

Purpose of the Research

To deepen our work across the ASAL areas[6], ChildFund Kenya is looking for a competent team of consultants to carry out a research on the intergenerational impact of climate change on women and children in North Horr sub-county in Marsabit County.

Specific Objectives

To determine the impact of climate change on children and youth right to access to health (including SRH) and nutrition in North Horr Sub County
To assess the impact of climate change on women’s economic empowerment in North Horr sub county
To determine the impact of climate change on childrens right to education in ECD and primary schools in North Horr Sub County
To determine the impact of climate change on mental wellbeing of children and women in North Horr Sub County
To explore the impacts of climate change on youth civic participation and inclusion in development in North Horr Sub County
To examine the impact of climate change on cross cutting issues of child protection and peace and conflict resolution in North Horr Sub County.
To understand community-level coping mechanisms, adaptive strategies, and resilience-building initiatives to mitigate the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, including children and women in North Horr Sub County.
To analyse the effectiveness of existing policies, strategies, and institutional frameworks in addressing the needs of children and women in the context of climate change, including gaps in implementation, coordination, and resource allocation in North Horr Sub County
To assess the food security status among children and women due to climate change-induced factors such as droughts, floods, and changes in agricultural productivity in North Horr Sub County
To explore how climate change affects access to markets (livestock markets and food markets) in North Horr Sub County

Research Questions

How does climate change impact the accessibility and quality of health services, including sexual and reproductive health, for children and women in North Horr Sub County?
What are the socioeconomic implications of climate change on women’s economic empowerment, particularly in terms of income generation and livelihood opportunities, in North Horr Sub County?
In what ways does climate change affect access to quality education for children, particularly in early childhood development (ECD) and primary schools, in North Horr Sub County?
In what ways does climate change affect the mental wellbeing of children in North Horr Sub County?
How does climate change influence the level of civic participation and inclusion of youth and women in development initiatives within North Horr Sub County?
What are the specific impacts of climate change on child protection mechanisms and peacebuilding efforts, particularly in mitigating conflict and violence against children and women, in North Horr Sub County?
What are the community-level coping mechanisms, adaptive strategies, and resilience-building initiatives to mitigate the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, including children and women in North Horr Sub County?
To what extent are the existing county policies, strategies and institutional frameworks effective in addressing the needs of children and women in the context of climate change, including gaps in implementation, coordination, and resource allocation in North Horr Sub County?
What is the current food security status among children and women due to climate change-induced factors such as droughts, floods, and changes in agricultural productivity in North Horr County?
How does climate change affects access to markets (livestock markets and food markets) in North Horr Sub County?

Methodology

The Consultant will be responsible for collecting, compiling, and reviewing key resources and coordinating the information gathering processes. The consultant will gather relevant up to date information and data from credible sources at all levels (Global, regional, National, County and community). The assignment will adopt qualitative will be used. It will involve In-depth interviews, Key informant interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The consultant will engage ChildFund technical staff, Government departments, other INGOs, children, youth and women and community members. The consultant will review relevant documents, such as the ChildFund Climate Change Strategy, Kenya Country Strategic Plan, National and County Development Plans and policies among others.

Management and Coordination

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of Senior Specialist, Food Security Livelihoods & Climate Change Adaptation supported by the Climate Change Advisor and Programs and Sponsorship Director. The consultant or consulting firm will work closely with the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager, Programme Coordinator (Nawiri), Programs and Sponsorship Officer (Nawiri ).

Deliverables

Key tasks for the assignment may include but not limited to:

Prepare an inception report to outline the methodological approach for the research and evidence generation.
Produce the draft research report based on the analysis of the new evidence generated and review of existing evidence.
Facilitate stakeholders’ consultations to validate findings to inform the final report.
Prepare the final report including a detailed summary of findings, identify possible programmatic interventions.

Qualifications of the Consultant

The consultant must have the following competencies:

Master’s Degree in Climate Change and Adaptation, Disaster Risk Managerment & Sustainable Development, Monitoring and Evaluation or related fields. A PhD is an added advantage.
At least 7 years of experience in conducting research, assessments, feasibility studies with a bias in climate change, preferably with an international child focused organisation in the country.
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams across multiple countries and institutions.
Excellent skills and ability to articulate ideas clearly and accurately, including the ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively in English.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and networks.

Technical Proposal: The consultant’s understanding and interpretation of the Terms of Reference (TOR), a detailed methodology and proposed approaches the consultant may deem fit for this assignment as well as the workplan. The proposal shall include;Financial proposal: the proposal that should include the consultancy fees and field cost fees and applicable taxes.Interested individuals/firms should submit their proposals before 16th April 2024 to KenyaProcurement@childfund.org. Email subject: Consultancy to Conduct Research on Impact of Climate Change on Children and Women in Marsabit County.

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KenyaProcurement@childfund.org

November 5, 2024
Terms of Reference(TOR) for the Consultancy to Conduct the Mid-Term Review for Safe Clics (Safe Community Linkages for Internet Child Safety) Project

General Objective

The mid-term review aims to assess the project against select OECD DAC criteria i.e. relevance and appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency, identify challenges and successes, lessons learnt and provide recommendations for adjustments to enhance project execution, delivery, and effectiveness for the remainder of the period.

Specific Objectives

Assess the progress of the project towards its objectives and results/outcomes.
Identify and analyze the critical issues and challenges encountered during the project’s implementation.
Generate lessons learned from both successes and challenges experienced.
Evaluate the utilization of resources, including budget, personnel, and materials towards achieving the projects outputs.
Reassess and update the project’s risk management plan.
Provide critical recommendations towards the improvement of the project’s interventions.

SCOPE OF WORK

The mid-term review will focus on interventions implemented from July 2022 to January 2024 in all the project areas in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu and Kilifi Counties, Kenya. It will look at all the aspects of the project implementation as outlined in the project proposal, project agreement, detailed implementation plan and budget. The consultant will assess the relevance, and appropriateness of the project, effectiveness, and efficiency and the achievements made, challenges faced, and lessons learned. As a mid-term evaluation, the consultant is expected to provide clear and practical recommendations on what needs to be done to successfully deliver the project and achieve the expected outcome and impact.

METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH

The successful consultant should propose the appropriate study design and data collection techniques for the evaluation. The identified approach should facilitate data validation, reduce likelihood of bias, and enrich the findings based on the evaluation questions and objectives. The tools may include household surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KII) and FGDs. In each case a detailed description of the tools should be provided and the relevance in the data collection process. Other areas of interest would include sampling design, data collection and analysis procedures, quality assurance and ethical considerations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Alignment with Project Objectives

Evaluate the alignment of project activities with the overall objectives and goals set at the project’s beginning.
Assess if the project is on track to achieve its intended impact.

Project Progress Assessment

Review project documents, including the initial project proposal, work plans, and progress reports to understand the planned activities and achievements to date.
Evaluate the progress made towards achieving the goal, project objectives, milestones and the three specified outcomes of the Safe CLICS project.
Review and analyze the project’s activities, outputs, and outcomes achieved during the first one and a half years of the implementation period.
Assess the extent to which project activities align with the stated objectives and expected outcomes.

Outcome-Specific Analysis

Analyze the effectiveness of activities under each project outcomes.

Outcome 1: Evaluate the impact of advocacy efforts, SOP development, and collaboration with stakeholders on service providers’ capacity.

Outcome 2 – Assessment of School Efforts: Assess the empowerment of children and youth, effectiveness of educational programs, and timely responses to reported cases.

Assess the effectiveness of school initiatives in responding to and preventing OCSEA.
Evaluate the challenges encountered by schools, including difficulties in dealing with underreporting by learners.

Outcome 3 – Assessment of Community Efforts: Evaluate the improvement in caregivers’ understanding of online safety and community surveillance efforts.

Analyze challenges in reporting and referral mechanisms faced by parents and caregivers.
Evaluate the effectiveness of community structures in supporting caregivers.
Evaluate the efforts made by community structures and media in addressing OCSEA, including their successes and challenges.

Risk Analysis

Conduct a risk analysis to identify potential challenges and risks that may hinder the achievement of project goals.
Identify and analyze challenges and constraints faced during project implementation, including obstacles in engaging service providers, reaching schoolchildren, caregivers in the communities, addressing online safety risks, including those risks related to coordination, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
Propose risk mitigation strategies for addressing identified challenges.
Reassess and update the project’s risk management plan including identifying new risks that have emerged during the project implementation.

Implementation Effectiveness

Assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies and interventions in addressing online sexual exploitation and abuse.
Identify successful approaches and areas requiring adjustments.
Assess the implementation status of recommendations provided in the baseline study.

Effectiveness of Capacity-Building Activities

Evaluate the effectiveness of capacity-building activities for social service providers, considering participation rates and reported challenges.
Examine the effectiveness of strategies employed in strengthening capacity, raising awareness, and supporting children, caregivers, and communities.

School-Based Initiatives Assessment

Assess the effectiveness of school-based initiatives on online safety, including the integration of life skills education, awareness campaigns, and guidance and counseling.

Community Engagement and Media Impact

Evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement strategies and media interventions in raising awareness about OCSEA.

Parental and Caregiver Participation

Review the extent of parental and caregiver participation in education activities on online safety and their understanding of OCSEA.

Resource Utilization

Evaluate the efficiency in the utilization of project resources, including budget, personnel, and materials.
Assess the effectiveness of financial and human resource management.
Review efficiency and effectiveness in the utilization of project funds, assessing whether budget allocations align with the project’s priorities and goals.

Impact Assessment on target beneficiaries

Assess the impact of project interventions on the capacity of social service providers, children’s participation in education programs, parents, community members and the overall safety of children in the digital environment.
Assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to online safety.
Document and analyze success stories and best practices.

Lessons Learned and recommendations for Project Enhancement

Generate lessons learned from both achievements/successes and challenges.
Suggest innovative solutions to address identified challenges.

Baseline Recommendations Follow-Up

Provide clear evidence-based and actionable recommendations for enhancing the project’s impact, overcoming challenges, improving overall relevance, effectiveness and efficiency, and adjustments in project strategies and approaches to enhance project outcomes and impact.

Documentation and Reporting

Prepare a comprehensive mid-term review report (full and abridged versions) in MS Word and a PowerPoint summary, highlighting the methodology, key findings, challenges, and recommendations.
Present the findings to ChildFund Kenya and relevant stakeholders.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS OF THE CONSULTANT(S)

Strong analytical and research skills, with expertise in child protection, online safety, and advocacy.
Familiarity with Kenyan child protection policies and frameworks.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
A post-graduate degree in Behavioral/Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Project Planning and Management, Child Protection, social sciences, and other related studies.
Minimum of ten years of experience in conducting project studies: action research, participatory monitoring and evaluation of development programmes, process evaluation, mid-term reviews or evaluations of child protection and online safety projects. etc.
Experience conducting studies on Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) is highly desirable.
Experience in working with marginalized communities including youth, women, and persons with disabilities in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi or working across multiple counties.
Experience in working in Online Child Protection Programming in urban/peri-urban settings such as Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Kiambu will be highly desirable.
Fluent in English and Kiswahili.

DELIVERABLES

Inception Report outlining the consultant’s approach, methodology, and work plan within the first week.
Draft Mid-Term Review Report detailing progress, challenges, and recommendations.
Half day Validation meeting with key stakeholders
Final Mid-Term Review Report incorporating feedback from ChildFund Kenya, partners and relevant stakeholders.

Interested consultants should submit a detailed proposal by 11/3/2024 to KenyaProcurement@childfund.org indicating the assignment Title on the subject line.The technical proposal should include.

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KenyaProcurement@childfund.org

November 5, 2024
Education Advisor II

The Education Advisor is a new position that provides technical support to strengthen ChildFund International’s global education program portfolio and enhance program quality. This role includes significant responsibility for resource mobilization and will provide technical leadership in the pre-positioning, capture planning and preparation of grant proposals. Specifically, the Advisor will provide technical leadership for grants acquisition on teacher training and building key foundational skills (i.e., literacy, numeracy, social-emotional learning) and support existing education initiatives for children’s protection and well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

Collaborate with Business Development team and country office staff to support the technical design and writing of grant proposals for education programs.
Build capacity of colleagues in country offices on evidence-based interventions through trainings, webinars, and mentoring.
Contribute to the roll-out of ChildFund’s education strategy through technical guidance to country colleagues.
Contribute to high-quality implementation of research and evaluation activities to support education interventions.
Represent ChildFund in education-related internal working groups.
Build and strengthen external partnerships with education and research actors.
Support the generation of education programming content for internal and external communications through writing briefs, blogs, and articles.
Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

Required Competencies

Ability to write, speak, and read fluently in English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong and demonstrable narrative writing skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of program design, including monitoring & evaluation frameworks, implementation, and evaluation for education programs.
Demonstrated coaching and training capability in virtual and in-person environments.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and schedules.
Strong organization skills; self-starter and self-motivated.

Required Experience and Education

University degree in education, international development/relations, or other relevant field.
At least 6 years of overall experience with education programs in an international/multi-country context.
At least 3 years of international field experience in education programs.
Experience working with children experiencing deprivation, exclusion, and vulnerability and their families.
Demonstrated experience with proposal development, including technical strategy design.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Fluency or advanced proficiency with another language (Spanish, French, Portuguese) is desired.
Advanced degree is preferred.

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nectchildfund.my.salesforce-sites.com

November 2, 2024
Terms of Reference (TOR) for Conducting End Line Survey Sustainable Production and Consumption of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (OFSP)Project

Project Goal

Enhanced resilience and livelihoods of women and children of vulnerable farming households in Turkana and Samburu counties.

Project Outcomes

Economic and nutrition status of 12,000 children, 3000 women and 2,200 youth are improved through adoption of OFSP innovative technologies in Turkana and Samburu counties by August 2023.

Project Outputs

Sustainable adoption of appropriate OFSP production technologies by 600 farmers
OFSP products are accepted as household diet in target communities.
Improved economic opportunities for women and youth in OFSP value chain.
Increased community and stakeholder awareness on nutrition and economic value of OFSP
The staff of the three local partners are trained in the areas of governance, project management child protection, gender and advocacy.

Purpose of the Evaluation

General objective: This endline study seeks to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, impact and sustainability of the project.

Specific objectives

To assess the changes at the end of the project based on a comparison of the initial status as per baseline survey versus the current situation of women, youth and children of vulnerable farming households in Turkana and Samburu counties.
Identify the best practices and lessons learned experienced and achieved during the implementation of the project.
Recommend suggestions that will improve similar future projects based on what went well/did not go well.

Scope of Work

The evaluation will cover all project activities from September 2020 to March 2024 implemented in Turkana Central, Loima and Samburu North Counties.

Methodology

The consultant should propose the appropriate study design and data collection techniques for the evaluation. The identified approach should facilitate data validation, reduce likelihood of bias and enrich the findings based on the evaluation questions and objectives. The tools may include household surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KII) and FGDs. In each case a detailed description of the tools should be provided and the relevance in the data collection process. Other areas of interest would include sampling design, data collection and analysis procedures, quality assurance and ethical considerations.

Evaluation Questions

The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the progress against the goal and to provide a body of evidence for the donor about the impact of the project. The following questions should guide the evaluation.

Relevance

To what extent did the project respond to the needs and priorities of the direct project participants i.e. children under 5 years, women/female caregivers, youth?
How were the project participants involved in the design and implementation processes?
To what extent did the project address the strategies and priorities of involved institutions or partners such as government (national and counties), civil society organisations, private entities and BMZ SEWOH?
To what extent were the projects’ intervention’s relevant to global needs, policies and priorities including but not limited to sustainable development goals?
To what extend where the activities, outputs, and strategies relevant to achieving the intended effects?
Were there potential tensions or trade-offs made regarding stakeholders whose needs and priorities were not met or met through the intervention? If so what were the differences and explore what choices were made?
How were contextual factors: economic, environmental, equity, social, cultural, political economy and capacity understood and accounted for when the intervention was designed? How did this affect the project’s relevance over time?

Coherence

To what extent was the project interventions linked with the ChildFund Kenya Country Strategic Plan priorities and interventions, ?
To what extent was the project interventions linked with the FCDO, SCP and SAPCONE other interventions such as annual operating plan activities?
Was the project intervention consistent with other actors’ interventions in Turkana and Samburu counties? What were the areas of complementarity, harmonization and co-ordination with others, and how did these avoid duplication of effort?

Effectiveness

What proportion of targeted women and youth households have reported increased monthly income from baseline?
What proportion of targeted women and youth households have reported reduced household hunger score from baseline?
Have there been an increase in the proportion of farmers supported by agriculture extension workers both within and without the project target locations?
Has there been an increase in the acreage under OFSP cultivation in the 3 sub counties in Turkana and Samburu counties?
Has the project contributed to increased OFSP production in the project areas by the targeted farmers?
Has the project led to FCDO, SAPCONE, SCP and other stakeholders capacities to sustainably promote the adoption of OFSP technologies?
Are more ECD children benefitting from OFSP meals bi weekly during harvest time compared to baseline? How many children?
Has the project contributed to the adoption of OFSP as a regular dietary staple food at the household level in the target area?
How many trained women and youth are participating in at least one OFSP value chain activity in the project area? How does this compare to baseline?
Did the project contribute to increased volumes of OFSP being sold in the markets in the project area?
Did the project contribute to increased awareness of OFSP and its nutritional benefits among community members in project area?
Did the project contribute to organizational capacity of the board of management and staff on project management and financial management?
What were the major factors influencing the achievement or non-achievement of the objectives?

Efficiency

To what extent was the project cost-effective? Consider if the project was implemented in the most cost-efficient way or not?
Were the human and financial resources used as planned and appropriately and fully utilized (or were resources misallocated, budgets underspent, overspent)?
Were resources redirected as needs changed? Were risks managed? Were decisions taken which helped to enhance efficiency in response to new information? Were the logistics and procurement decisions optimal?
Were the results achieved within the intended timeframe. Was the timeframe being realistic or appropriate in the first place? Were adjustments made during the intervention to overcome obstacles and mitigate delays?
How did the project consider inequalities and power dynamics in the Turkana and Samburu context?

Impact

Has the intervention caused a significant change in the lives of the intended beneficiaries?
How did the intervention cause higher-level effects (such as changes in norms or systems)?
Did all the intended target groups, including the most disadvantaged and vulnerable, benefit equally from the intervention?
Is the intervention transformative – does it create enduring changes in norms – including gender norms – and systems, whether intended or not?
Is the intervention leading to other changes, including “scalable” or “replicable” results?
How will the intervention contribute to changing society for the better?

Sustainability

Explore the likelihood that the intervention and/or its benefits will continue after the donor funding ceases. Particular attention should be given to the environmental dimension of the project and the role which local governments (Samburu and Turkana Counties) has to fulfil to ensure the sustainability of the project.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

Inception report: The inception report shall outline the key scope of the work and intended work plan. The inception report will provide ChildFund kenya the opportunity to verify that they share the same understanding about the Terms of Reference and should therefore detail the consultant’s understanding and interpretation of the TOR, methodology, implementation schedule, and data collection – encompassing: structuring of study; review of documents; quantitative/qualitative data collection; and data collection instruments design (sample size, field Work Planning and implementation, data collection plan, data entry and analysis plan), and budget forecast. The inception report will be discussed and agreed upon with ChildFund Kenya and project partners.
Draft Endline Report: The report shall consist of executive summary, background, methodology, findings by objective/evaluation criteria, conclusion and recommendations. The annexes should be attached including updated M&E impact matrix, raw datasets, analyzed data sets, a copy of the TOR, list of stakeholders consulted.
Validation Workshop: The draft report will be validated through a centralized workshop organized by ChildFund Kenya to corroborate the findings.
The final report: This will be presented 5 days after the validation workshop and receiving comments on the draft report.

TIME FRAME

The assignment will take place within 30 days. It is expected that the evaluation should be completed by 29TH March 2024.

MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

The key people that the consultant will be working closely with include the OFSP/SEWOH Project Coordinators and the respective Project coordinators of FCDO, SCP and SAPCONE. The consultant will also work with the ChildFund Country Office teams i.e. DRR and Food Security Livelihoods Specialist, the Post Award Compliance Specialist and MEL Manager. The day-to-day management of the consultants is the responsibility of the OFSP Project Coordinator and M&E Officer

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT

ChildFund Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant with adequate experience in research and appraisal of development programmes in Food Security/Household Economic Strengthening in similar value chains to undertake the assignment.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

The Consultant(s) must have the following qualifications and experience: –

Demonstrated experience in conducting evaluation studies and participatory rural appraisal methods.
A minimum of five (5) years working experience in community development work is desired.
An advanced degree (Masters and above) in Development Studies or Social Sciences, M&E, Sociology or Agriculture.
Demonstrated practical and recent working experience on a similar value chain will be an added advantage preferably in ASAL counties.
Ability to prepare factual and well-articulated reports. Attach a sample report summary (with client consent)
Excellent drafting and communication skills in English

BUDGET, LOGISTICS AND PAYMENT

The consultant shall submit the proposed Financial Proposal with broken down costs for items, for the assignment, including breakdown and justification. Payment of the consultant will be in two batches; an initial 40% of the total agreed consultancy amount will be paid to the consultant upon submission and acceptance of an inception report and the final 60% will be paid upon submission and acceptance of the final report by the consultant.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

The Technical and Financial proposals MUST be prepared in line with the implied standards and be submitted in a timely manner as indicated in this TOR. A Technical Team at ChildFund Kenya will review the proposals based on pre-determined objective criteria. Upon selection, the consultant(s)/consulting firm would be invited for a discussion and requested to submit a detailed inception report and work plan prior to starting any data collection exercise.
The proposal from firms/individual should comprise technical and financial proposal. The Proposal will be accepted preferably in soft copy through email and mentioning subject line; “ENDLINE SURVEY STUDY – SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF ORANGE FLESHED SWEET POTATOES (OFSP) PROJECT IN TURKANA AND SAMBURU.

Technical proposals should include the following:

Profile of the consultant/firm
Overview of the assignment as you understand it.
The methodologies and approach(es) to be applied in undertaking the assignment.
A comprehensive budget covering professional fees and expenses related to carrying out the assignment. (including enumerators costs, hall hire etc)
Detailed activity timeline for undertaking the assignment.
The report outlines that the consultant intends to use for the final report.
A list of previously conducted review and evaluation assignments.

Interested Firms/Individuals who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to kenyaprocurement@childfund.org by 16th February 2024. Only shortlisted firms/individuals will be contacted.

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kenyaprocurement@childfund.org

November 2, 2024
Manager Sr., Safety & Security Consultancy for the Provision of Graphic Design Services Consultancy for the Design and Website Development

About This Role

The primary objective of the Sr. Manager, Safety & Security is to provide safety and security leadership, expertise and support to ChildFund’s programs and activities by implementing high-quality security risk management practices and ensuring that the countries in their assigned region are achieving the expected standard. The Senior Manager reports to the Director, Global Safety & Security and works closely with the Africa Regional Director, Country Directors, the global security team, program teams, and others.

This is a full-time, hybrid position located in Africa and is open to candidates with current residence and work authorization in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Zambia, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Gambia or Guinea Conakry. Fluency in English is required. International travel up to 40% is required. To be considered, candidates must have proximity to a ChildFund office location.
Value Proposition

The person in this role will have a significant impact on our ability to achieve our critical organizational security strategy in Africa. You will like this job if you want to be part of an international, cross-cultural, virtual team but enjoy the convenience and warm welcome of a local office. You will thrive in this position if you like to travel, enjoy leading other professionals in your area of expertise, and you can balance multiple responsibilities and priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

Proactively produces quality analysis and reports and understands the threats in the region.
Identifies and analyzes sources and drivers of risk to achieving program objectives and organizational resilience, areas of impact and potential consequences.
Oversee and develop country security risk management plans. Help Country Directors implement risk treatments.
Collaborates as a key contributor in the development of an effective training strategy and curriculum design that reflects ChildFund’s strategic direction, cultural diversity, operational threat environment and international practices.
Key contributor in critical incident management: prevention, response, follow-up, after action reviews. Responsible for information management during a critical event and maintain all notes, logs, and information.
Leads cross-functional working groups and security projects.
Applies project management skills and takes on new security projects to strengthen processes and systems.
Promote international security standards to and from the region and provide oversight for compliance to security standards.
Actively promote a culture of incident sharing and risk management.
Proactively report and update incidents using established protocols.
Maintain the global security training register.
Co-manages international travel approval process.
Develop intentional communication and consultative plans with your region and disseminate timely briefings, reports, alerts, and advisories.
Maintain strong regional networks with governmental and international agencies (e.g., OSAC, UNSLT, and other NGOs).
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Required Competencies

Able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional or cross-department teams in an international organization.
Proven ability to influence without authority, with a track record of serving as a champion and advocate for safety and security standards.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills at all levels of an organization.
Can use project management tools and databases to track and monitor risk.
The ability to thrive in a matrix reporting structure and communicate proactively with stakeholders from different teams.
Strong organization skills; demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent report writing skills.
Strong presentation and training skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Strong analytical skills, with the demonstrated ability to undertake complex security and risk analysis based on established frameworks.
Excellent judgment and risk assessment capability.
High resilience, with the ability to lead others through change and challenges.
A commitment to participating in an inclusive environment and the desire to be part of a diverse team.

Required Experience And Education

University degree in a relevant field.
At least 8 years of professional experience in security and/or risk management in an international organization context.
Experience with project management software and tools.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience living and working in a high risk country context.
INSSA regional security certification or ASIS certification.
Training of Trainers certification or Adult Learning skills training certification.
Experience with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) is highly preferred.

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November 2, 2024
Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services to Facilitate Responsive and Protective Parenting (RPP) Program Model Activities Conduct Research on Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Anticipatory Action in Improving Wellbeing Outcomes for Children Affected by Climate Risks

Scope of Work
Key Tasks
The scope of the assignment shall entail the following key tasks:
Facilitation of various training courses namely:

Training on Core Concepts of Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Group Parenting Education. This is a 5-day training.
Training on Reflective Supervision for LIP staff and mentors. This is a 3-day training.
Post-training supportive follow-up visits/ check-in with the LIPs
Facilitation of reflection sessions with the LIPs. This is a one-day workshop held once every quarter.

Note:

The exact training dates for each training will be communicated three weeks in advance to enable the facilitator plan adequately.
There is probability of the communicated dates changing based on other ongoing/emerging activities that the participants may be engaged in.
ChildFund will provide transport to and from the training venues.

Key Deliverables

Upon completion of each key tasks, the facilitator will deliver the following:
A detailed report of activity undertaken in soft and hard copy.
The presentations, tools, handouts, and any other materials used for the activity.
Participants workplans

Management and Coordination

The consultant will work closely with and report to ChildFund’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Specialist and will work closely with the Program Coordinators (PCs) from the eight LIPs. The management of the day-to-day activities in the field will be supported by the PCs at the implementing partner’s level.

Payment Schedule

The payment will be made in Kenyan shillings at the determined daily rate for lead and support facilitators exclusive of accommodation and meals.
The Payment will be done through direct bank transfer upon receipt of a duly supported invoice and submission of a detailed report for each activity undertaken.
The payment shall be subjected to 5% withholding tax as required by the Law at the time of payment.

Qualifications for the Assignment
The successful individual will have the following competencies:

A master’s degree in either early childhood studies, education, developmental psychology, or any other relevant social sciences with a minimum of 7+ years of relevant professional.
Demonstrated proficiency to conduct high-quality interactive training in-person and remotely (virtual) for adult learners preferably in the early childhood studies/childcare/caregiver wellbeing sectors.
Expertise in designing/ developing training content and tools such as training manuals, resource handbooks, and facilitators guides relevant to early childhood development and caregiver wellbeing.
A successful track record of carrying out similar assignments (references should be provided that ChildFund can contact to confirm this track record).
Effective communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts using simple language.
Exemplary skills in documentation and report writing.
A good understanding and basic skills in project design and implementation, participatory planning, and monitoring.
Proven abilities in documentation and preparation of quality activity reports in concise, user-friendly formats that can be easily understood.

Application Procedure
Interested individuals should submit expression of interest (EOI) comprising these sections:

Capability Statement – State the individual’s experience delivering similar services in similar organizational and geographic settings. Detail the skills and experiences of key support staff related to the responsibilities of the assignment. The consultant’s CVs should be provided as an attachment.
Technical Proposal – provide an interpretation of the assignment and detail the proposed approach based on these Terms of Reference.
Financial proposal – should provide itemized daily consultancy rates for the lead facilitator and for other assistants who will support the lead facilitator to deliver on the assignment. The financial proposal should exclude travel, accommodation, and supplies.

Interested candidates should submit their Expression of Interest via email to kenyaprocurement@childfund.org by 14th December 2023. An evaluation of the proposals will be made by ChildFund Kenya who may engage in an interactive process with the potential candidate to further specify the scope and methodology to be used as well as budget, deliverables, and deadlines.

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November 2, 2024
Consultancy to Conduct Baseline Evaluation of the Elimu Kidijitali Project

In line with the ChildFund’s strategy which seeks to ensure that children achieve optimum development and grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, this program intends to;

Provide digital learning content and devices to 10 schools located in Nairobi, Kiambu and Murang’a Counties. Students will be equipped with tablets while their teachers will be provided with laptops, whiteboards and projectors for displaying learning content.
The project will facilitate gender-balanced participation and access to digital learning through a responsive and inclusive gender mentorship and role modelling teaching lessons for increased digital learning programs for all learners.
Provide comprehensive classroom management software that will enhance the overall learning experience.
Provide internet connectivity that further enriches the learning environment by providing access to a vast range of online educational resources will be provided.
Train parents/caregivers, teachers and students drawn from the 10 targeted schools on Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) and Online Safety so as to improve children’s self-protection skills and parent’s/ caregivers’ knowledge attitudes, practices on OCSEA and online safety.
The project will equitably engage parents/caregivers, teachers and students throughout the project cycle, as agents of positive change in their communities. Trainings for parents and caregivers will target both male and female without bias. The project will ensure equitable and & inclusive enrolment of boys and girls.
The project will endeavor to ensure that informational, environmental, physical, and attitudinal barriers do not inhibit learners with disabilities from participating in education. Training content for teachers will incorporate components that will equip all teachers to appropriately respond to diversity in the classroom and disability inclusion. Children with disabilities and their caregivers in the selected target areas will be mapped and prioritized for targeted special support.
The project will facilitate continued community involvement to promote ownership and sustained commitment. Overall implementation of this digital literacy project in these two counties (Nairobi and Tharaka Nithi) will ensure that children facing vulnerabilities and especially access to digital learning materials, training as well as infrastructure are supported to access quality digital education.

Baseline Target Audience

The baseline is intended for project team, community people and stakeholders (government, non-government, etc) to understand the current situation and gaps for improving digital landscape environment and opportunities for 8,300 children to explore, learn and connect safely free from exploitation and harm. The groups and individuals with a major interest in the baseline survey:

Partner Name

Ministry of Education: Managing and funding primary schools. `Coordinates implementation of education curriculum for all education levels. Formulation of education policies.
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development: Agency in Kenya responsible for developing and revising the country’s curriculum for Pre-primary, primary, secondary, and teacher education levels. It operates under the Ministry of Education and plays a critical role in shaping the educational content and standards in the Kenyan education system.
Community: Provision of infrastructure in schools
School board of management: Management of education institution on behalf of the community and the Ministry of Education

Purpose and Objectives

A baseline assessment will be completed at the start of the project, with local stakeholders, to measure the status of all indicators and to understand the starting point of key elements of the work against which later progress will be measured. This will enable project indicators at output and goal/outcome level to be measured and tracked.
The objective of the baseline survey is described to assess the digital landscape environment and opportunities for 8,300 children to explore, learn and connect safely free from exploitation and harm. The baseline report is to be used for monitoring benchmark and evaluating the project implementation.

Several objectives are determined to see the results into below mentioned areas;

School communities have improved digital learning environments.
Learners have increased access to quality digital learning education services.
Improved legal and policy environments in favor of digital learning.

All objectives will be answered by the baseline survey findings and reported to project team and Local responsible partners.
Methodology

ChildFund Kenya will select a local research consultant to conduct the baseline survey. The selected research consultant will be required to prepare detailed research methodology. The study will adopt a cross sectional research design that will use mixed qualitative and quantitative approaches. The consultant will be expected to use- tools and techniques for data collection, which may include but not be limited to Indepth interviews, Key informant interviews, Household Surveys, Focus group discussions among others. The methods of sampling, data collection and analysis will be proposed by the consultants and discussed further with the ChildFund Kenya project management team during inception meeting. The approach should have a strong focus on the application of participatory approaches and proven methodology that fits well in the context of local communities and stakeholders.

Quantitative data collection methods

The Project team intends to have baseline data at outcome level. Detailed data source and methods, and full questionnaires are required from consultant team. Survey questionnaires are based on indicators of outcomes which are shown in table 1. Consultant team should be able to submit draft questionnaires when they provide the technical proposal to ChildFund Kenya for tender selection process.

Project Goal

Improved digital landscape environment and opportunities for 8300 children to explore, learn and connect safely free from exploitation and harm by December 2025.

Project Outcomes
Outcome 1: School communities have improved digital learning environments.

Proportion of schools which have established digital learning environments.

Outcome 2: Learners have increased access to quality digital learning education services and online safety.

Proportion of children (male/female) with increased knowledge, attitude, and Practices regarding digital learning, OCSEA and online child safety.
Percentage of teachers (male/female) applying digital-based pedagogy in the classroom.

Outcome 3: Improved legal and policy environments in favor of digital learning

Number of digital learning policies developed

Qualitative data collection methods

Key methods will be focus group discussions and key informant interviews with partners. Key partners include in the part of project audiences. Moreover, a consultant team is possible to suggest other partners to be interviewed based on information needs. All suggested tools will be discussed with ChildFund Kenya to finalize.

Document Review

The baseline team will use project documents. Once selected, the project team provides the documents such as the project proposal. Also, secondary data sources/information, not limited to outcome 3, from local institutions or organizations as deemed appropriate will be used for further data analysis.

Data analysis and interpretation

Primary data and data analysis process will be disaggregated by the sex and target locations. Collected data will be processed using statistical data analysis software. Draft findings will be presented with project team and key partners to validate.

Authority and Responsibility
ChildFund Kenya Project Team

Make project introduction meeting with the consultant
Submit project documents to external research team
Link the external research team with Ministry of Education to support visit targeted schools.
Organize meetings with Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, School board members and local administration.

Consultant

Develop baseline methodology/questionnaire.
Test and adjust survey tools.
Train field data enumerators in collaboration with the project team
Fully facilitate the data collection
Fully responsible for data quality assurance
Present and validate data to the project team
Prepare draft report in English.
Discussion with ChildFund Kenya on findings and reflect thefeedback in the finalreport.
Final report submission

Consultant & ChildFund Kenya Project Team

Participate in discussion meeting and provide feedback

ChildFund Kenya Project Team

Provide feedback on baseline report

Timeline and Products

Presumably, from inception, 25 working days would be required for the task, which can also be decided based on the discussions between both parties.It is expected that the whole task should be completed by 1st February2024.

DATE
Nov 29th -30th

Baseline TOR developed by project teamand submitted to MEKML.
Baseline TORwas reviewed by MEKML.
TOR submitted to Procurement.
TOR finalized
Product 1: Baseline TOR

Dec 11th – 15th

Conduct hiring selection process of bids submitted.
Conduct the final selection of available candidate
Interview notes and final agreement by panel committee

Jan 3rd – 4th

Inception meeting withselected team
Workshop forbaseline planning
Finalize thebaseline design/methods.
Prepare field schedule
Product 2: Baseline tools/Questionnaires
Product 3: field datacollection schedule

Jan 5th – 19th

Field data collection by external baseline team.
Raw data from Partners, children, parents, and FGD
KII notes with partners

Jan 22nd – 25th

Data validation meeting with project team
Submit the draft baseline report.
Product 4: Draft report submitted to ChildFund Kenya.
Draft baseline findings’ presentation

Feb 1st

Final report submitted to ChildFund Kenya
Product 5: Finalreport submitted to ChildFund Kenya

Note: The consultant should prepare summaries of the report, infographics, and a dissemination plan for the different audiences
Expected Deliverables
An inception report:

An inception meeting will be held between the consultant, project implementation team and ChildFund staff. The inception meeting will provide ChildFund Kenya the opportunity to verify that they share the same understanding about the Terms of Reference with the consultant. An inception report shall be compiled outlining the key scope of the work and intended work plan. The report should therefore detail the consultant’s understanding and interpretation of the TOR, methodology, implementation schedule, and data collection – encompassing structuring of study; review of documents; quantitative/qualitative data collection; and data collection instruments design, sample size, field work planning and implementation, data collection plan, data entry and analysis plan, and budget forecast. The inception report will be discussed and agreed upon with ChildFund Kenya and project partners.

Draft comprehensive endline report incorporating feedback from ChildFund review and validation with other stakeholders that will culminate in the final report. The report shall be produced within 25 days after approval of the consultancy.
**The final report:**This will be presented 5 days after the validation workshop and receiving comments on the draft report. The content and structure of the final report shall include but not necessarily limited to executive summary, introduction, findings, recommendations, updated M&E matrix/plan.
MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

Overall, the consultant will report to the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager at the Country Office. The management of the day-to-day activities in the field will be supported by Project Officers, Field Coordinator and M&E Assistant at Nairobi Metropolitan Program.

ETHICAL GUIDELINES
It’s expected that the consultant will adhere to the following ethical guidelines and principles:

Informed consent: All participants are expected to provide informed consent following standards and pre-agreed upon consent protocols i.e., if project beneficiaries are minor’s parents/guardian’s consent should be sought.
Compliance to ChildFund Kenya values including Child Safeguarding Policies.
Systematic inquiry: The consultant conducts systematic data-based inquiries.
Integrity/honesty: Evaluator display honesty and integrity in their own behavior and attempt to ensure the honesty and integrity of the entire evaluation process.
Respect for people: The consultant respects the security, dignity, and self-worth of respondents, program participants and other stakeholders. It’s expected that the evaluator receives informed consent of the participants to ensure that they can decide in a conscious, deliberate way whether they want to participate; avoid exposing children to harm because of the response.
Responsibilities for general and public welfare: The consultant should evaluate and consider the diversity of different stakeholders.

COMPETENCE REQUIRED

ChildFund Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant with adequate experience in research and appraisal of development programmes to undertake the assignment.

Desired Qualifications & Experience
The Consultant(s) must have the following qualifications and experience: –

An Advanced Degree (Master’s and above) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Communication/Journalism, Education, Development studies or Social sciences, M&E, sociology or related studies.
A minimum of five (5) years working experience in information technology and community development work is highly desired.
Demonstrated practical and recent working experience on a similar scope will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated and extensive knowledge and understanding of Kenyan Education Sector reforms and systems.
Ability to prepare factual and well-articulated evaluation reports. Sample report of 2 previous assignments related to this assignment need to be attached in the Expression of Interest (EoI).
Excellent written communication skills in English
Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

BUDGET, LOGISTICS AND PAYMENT
The consultant shall submit a comprehensive financial proposal in Kenya shillings with broken down costs and justification for professional fees, all the logistical costs for the assignment and taxes itemized clearly.
Payment of the consultant will be in three installments as follows:

First instalment: 20% of the total agreed consultancy amount upon submission and acceptance of an inception report
Second installment: 40% paid upon submission and acceptance of draft baseline evaluation report.
Third installment: 40% will be paid upon submission and acceptance of the final endline report by the consultant.

Interested Firms/Individuals who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to kenyaprocurement@childfund.org by 8th December 2023 at 1700HRS East Africa Time.

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November 2, 2024
Intern, Human Resources

The HR Intern will provide administrative and clerical support to the HR department at the country office. We are looking for HR Intern to provide timely HR assistance helping the HR department meet daily objectives.

Job Summary

The HR Intern will work under the guidance of the HR & Administration Coordinator to provide support in personnel files administration. The scope of work will involve compiling, processing, registering and organizing documentation relating to employee records.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and update personnel files as per organisation personnel file checklist.
support with various HR activities such as orientation, on-boarding of new employees and any ad-hoc requests.
Ensure each personnel file is complete with all mandatory information.
File sequentially all documents for ease of reference.
Mark and label personnel files for easy retrieval.
Maintain employee personnel files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible.
Filling of HR documents in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Support in retrieving HR documents and information during audit reviews.
Maintain proper control of employees’ records making sure all pertinent documents are filed.
Close and archive personnel files for employees who have left the organisation.
Printing and photocopying documents that may be missing, to be placed in personnel file.

Other duties:

Assist in recruitment such as screening resumes and scheduling interviews with shortlisted candidates.
Assist in coordinating on-boarding and orientation activities for new hires.
Provide any other HR administrative support as requested.
Participates and assists in organisation of HR events.
Any other tasks as may be assigned.

Qualification:

University graduate in Human Resource Management.
Computer literacy: proficient in MS applications, E-mail and internet.
Fluency in written and oral English language
Familiarity with office procedures and general filing principles.

Skills:

Must maintain strict confidentiality of records and information.
Good oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Working knowledge of office devices and processes.
Ability to learn and acquire new knowledge and skills.
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to children.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to: KenyaHR@childfund.org no later than 1st December 2023.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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KenyaHR@childfund.org

November 2, 2024
Consultancy – Development of Knowledge Management Strategy and Learning and Adaptation Plan (2024-2026)

Purpose of the assignment

The objective of this assignment is to develop the ChildFund Kenya Knowledge Management Strategy & Learning and Adaptation Plan. In this regard, CFK wishes to engage a Knowledge Management consulting expert with adequate experience and expertise in developing strategies and learning plans on Knowledge Management for development and humanitarian, preferably with international NGOs with a focus on children and sponsorship. The Strategy will enable the organization to effectively identify, create, store, share and use its data, information and knowledge products for the benefit of the internal and external stakeholders. The strategy should articulate KML processes, methodologies and systems to support them and motivation of stakeholders to participate in KML.

Specific Objectives of the assignment

To establish the existing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats regarding the existing KM processes, methodologies and systems in the organization.
To conduct organizational capacity assessment of staff on effective knowledge management and learning practices.
To support ChildFund Kenya to have an effective knowledge management strategy and action plan, tools and templates for the development of knowledge products.
To develop learning and adaptation plan comprising of learning questions, activities, integrating finding, resources required in the organization.
To strengthen the capacity of staff on the knowledge management strategy, learning and adaptation plan developed.

Scope of work
Knowledge Management Assessment and Benchmarking

Familiarize with the purpose of ChildFund Kenya’s work by reading materials such as the Growing Connection Strategy, Programs Portfolio (Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Food Security & Livelihoods, Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), Child Protection) documents, Life Stage Manual, Country Strategic Plan, Communications Strategy, ICT Policies and Procedures, MEL Plan, CSP review reports, position paper on KM and other relevant materials.
The consultant should review the ChildFund Kenya strategic priorities and define accordingly the specific goals for the KM strategy and actions, which must be measurable.
Given the above KM goals, the consultant shall undertake an assessment of ChildFund Kenya staff and implementing partners (who form the critical mass of people that the KM strategy and action plan should target to achieve the CFK goals), and their priority needs for KM support.
The consultant shall assess current organizational practices, processes and tools, and as well review the quantity and quality of KM products, and make recommendations in the strategy, on how to improve quality control.
The consultant should also benchmark the status of KM within ChildFund against KM best practices in similar organizations in Kenya and make recommendations in the proposed KM strategy and action plan.
Interview select Programs & Partnership from USA International Office, M&E Advisor, Africa region, Kenya Senior Management Team, Focus Group Discussions with units (Programs, Sponsorship, Partnerships, Grants, Administration, Procurement and Logistics and Finance Support teams) and select implementing partners on their understanding on institutional knowledge management and capture strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis.
Compile a comprehensive SWOT/ KM assessment report with recommended solutions from the analysis findings.

Knowledge Management Strategy

Develop the knowledge management strategy and implementation plan.
Develop learning and adaptation plan that will clarify on which learning approaches the program will use, the learning agenda or questions and how the program will use data to answer learning questions and adapt including how program will collaborate with external stakeholders.
Develop templates/tools for capturing proposed knowledge products and learnings.
Develop shared governance across the organization, including a shared language, information architecture, protocols, etc.
Propose update & roll out of policies and procedures to support/drive desired behaviors, e.g. document management, data collection, storage and management, ICT use and adherence.
Based on peer review of other similar organizations propose possible platforms to learn together with external experts in areas where we have gaps e.g. with academia who focus on child development issues.
Presentation and sensitization of staff on the knowledge management strategy, learning and adaptation plan, tools and templates developed.

Methodology

The consultant will undertake the assignment using various participatory approaches in the development of the Knowledge management strategy and learning and adaptation plan. In consultation with Monitoring Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning (MEKML) Manager and the Programs and Sponsorship Director, the consultant will develop a suitable methodology and implementation plan clearly demonstrating how this assignment will be carried out.

Expected Deliverables
The consultant will be expected provide the following deliverables:
Inception Report:

This will describe the approach to the assignment after preliminary discussions with the ChildFund Kenya team, and review of documentation. It should include introduction, methodology and workplan detailing tasks, key deliverables, timing. The annexes will include documents reviewed, data collection tools, consultant team and their specific roles and TOR.

KML SWOT Analysis and Capacity assessment report:

The report will detail the current organizational practices, processes and tools, review the quantity and quality of KM products, and make recommendations in the strategy, on how to improve quality control. It will benchmark the status of KM within ChildFund against KM best practices in similar organizations.

Knowledge Management Strategy & Implementation plan, Learning and Adaptation Plan, Tools & Templates

This will be included 1) knowledge management strategy 2) learning plan and 3) tools & templates capturing knowledge products and learnings reflective of feedback from stakeholders at the validation meeting; and draft report reviewed by ChildFund Kenya.

Training of staff on Knowledge Management Strategy & Implementation plan, Learning and Adaptation Plan, Tools & Templates

The consultant will undertake a two day training on Knowledge Management Strategy & Implementation plan, Learning and Adaptation Plan, Tools & Templates. The final reports and products will be reviewed by ChildFund before sign off.

Duration of the Assignment
The exercise is expected to take a maximum of 30 working days from the date of signing the contract. Target date for contract Award is 8th January 2024. The overall time and work plan will be specified in the agreement with 6th February 2024 as the target deadline for submission of the expected deliverables.
Deliverable/Outputs
Inception Report: detailing the approaches to be used, data collection tools, analysis and management, workplan showing when key activities will be undertaken, by whom and how, the composition of the consulting team and their qualifications – 5 Days
Development of the documents: – SWOT Analysis**/**Assessment report, Knowledge management strategy, Learning and adaptation plan and tools & templates capturing knowledge products and learnings – 15 days
Draft Final documents: Assessment report, Knowledge management strategy, Learning and adaptation plan and tools & templates capturing knowledge products and learnings – 5 Days
Training staff on the KM strategy, learning and adaptation plan – 2 days
Final documents- Assessment report, Knowledge management strategy, Learning and adaptation plan and Tools & templates capturing knowledge products and learnings – 3 Days
Total – 30 Days
Management and Coordination
The consultant will report to MEKML Manager and will work closely with departmental/ units/heads. The assignment will be carried out with logistical support and services of ChildFund Kenya.
The Consultant will

Undertake the tasks leading to actualization of the deliverables in a high quality and timely manner.
Proactively consult with the ChildFund team regularly to clarify on any grey areas and appraise the team on the progress of the assignment on a weekly basis.
Consultants shall not disclose any confidential information of ChildFund Kenya to any person or other third party or make use of such confidential information for Consultant’s own purposes at any time without ChildFund Kenya’s prior written consent.
The Consultant represents and warrants that all work created pursuant to this agreement shall be original work and that no third party shall hold any rights in or to such work.
The Consultant further agrees that: (a) all rights, title, and interest in and to the work shall be vested in ChildFund Kenya;

ChildFund Kenya will

Facilitate necessary contacts and provide necessary information;
Consult with the ChildFund International Programs and Partnerships, KM working group;
Monitor and supervise the assignment including (review, comment and approve the deliverables in a timely manner); and
Pay the consultant as per agreed payment schedule.

Confidential Information.

The Consultant may receive confidential information of ChildFund Kenya in connection with the performance of this agreement. Consultants shall not disclose any confidential information of ChildFund Kenya to any person or other third party or make use of such confidential information for Consultant’s own purposes at any time without ChildFund Kenya’s prior written consent. Confidential information of ChildFund Kenya shall mean any information (written, oral, or observed) relating to ChildFund Kenya’s: (a) donors and potential donors; (b) beneficiaries; (c) employees; (d) business and strategic plans; (e) finances; and (f) relationship with any governmental entity. Confidential information of ChildFund Kenya shall also include information specifically designated confidential by ChildFund Kenya or which Consultant knows or reasonably should know is not generally known to the public. Notwithstanding the forgoing, confidential information of ChildFund Kenya shall not include any information that is generally known to the public or readily ascertainable from publicly available sources.

Copyright

The Consultant represents and warrants that all work created pursuant to this agreement shall be original work and that no third party shall hold any rights in or to such work. The Consultant further agrees that: (a) all rights, title, and interest in and to the work shall be vested in ChildFund Kenya; (b) The Consultant shall execute and deliver to ChildFund Kenya such instruments of transfer and take such other actions that ChildFund Kenya may reasonably request, including without limitation, executing and filing at ChildFund Kenya’s expense, copyright applications, assignments and other documents required for the protection of ChildFund Kenya’s right in the work; and (c) the Consultant shall, upon request of ChildFund Kenya, provide to ChildFund Kenya all originals, copies or other media containing or comprising the work.

Qualifications and competencies
The lead consultant should have at least the following qualifications:

Postgraduate degree and/or certification in Knowledge Management, Information Management,Development Communication, Public Relations, Business Analysis, Instructional Design, Project Management, Human Centered Design, and International Development. Master’s degree on the same would be an advantage.
A minimum 5 – 10 years’ experience in a similar role related to Knowledge Management.
Thorough knowledge of technology solutions, tools and platforms needed in support of Knowledge Management.
Proven ability to apply effective knowledge management, user experience and human-centered stakeholder engagement skills and processes.
Experience using content management systems (e.g., SharePoint) and learning management systems (e.g., Dayforce LMS) for knowledge management.
Supporting users to find the resources they are looking for through self-service or instruction.
Developing tools to enable knowledge capture, translation, and exchange.
Knowledge of human centered design techniques and skills in their application.
Knowledge asset template design and maintenance using modern technology (e.g., PDFforms) and advanced techniques (e.g., branching logic).
Understanding of development and humanitarian work within child focused organizations and grants.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 environment and apps especially SharePoint, Decisions, Bookings, Mentimeter, Planner, Survey Monkey, Absentify, OneNote, Engage, Forms, OneDrive, Sway, Stream, To Do, Visio, Viva Insights, Whiteboard, Learning.
Modern SharePoint site building and content management with metadata.
Translating technical procedures into user friendly instructional resources and job aids.
Listening actively to understand needs and provide constructive/receive feedback.
Aptitude for and keen interest in learning new information design and communication technology.
Strong self-direction balanced with collaborative and creative approach.
Meticulous detail-orientation and track record of delivering timely results under pressure.
Service mindset for responsiveness to requests and striving towards becoming trusted business partners to drive common Foundation goals.
Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.

Application Process

To apply the consultant(s) should submit an Expression of Interest comprised of both technical and itemised/costed financial proposal in Kenya Shillings denomination including taxes applicable (VAT and WTH). The technical proposal should contain: the consultant’s understanding of the assignment; how the consultant(s) meet the qualification and requirements of the assignment.
A company profile should be submitted alongside statutory documents such as KRA Tax Compliance Certificate, Company Registration Certificate, VAT, Reference letters from previous reputable organisations where similar KML task was undertaken. If a team of experts, summarised Resume/CV of the lead consultant and other personnel to be involved in the assignment must be attached and highlighting only the relevant experience in KML consultancy. A review of the above will be done and only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Interested candidates should submit their Expression of Interest through kenyaprocurement@childfund.org and by the 5th December 2023 at 1700hrs.

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kenyaprocurement@childfund.org

November 2, 2024