Company Founded: Founded in 2010

Personal Assistant

Function: Operations & Admin
Duties and Responsibilities
The Personal Assistant will perform duties not limited to:

Acting as the point of contact between the MD and clients
Screening and directing phone calls and distribute correspondence
Handling requests and queries appropriately
Acting as the first point of contact
Managing diaries and organizing meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager/executive
Booking and arranging travel, transport, and accommodation
Organizing events and conferences
Reminding the MD of important tasks and deadlines
Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, proposals, and correspondence
Collating and filing expenses
Miscellaneous tasks to support the MD.

Requirements

Candidates should possess 0 – 2 years work experience
Have a driving license.

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October 28, 2024
Communications Officer

AFIDEP therefore invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Communications Officer. The position will be based in our Kenya office with responsibilities to coordinate regional activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the Communications Officer will be to:

Communication and Marking & Branding Strategies

Lead the process of developing and implementing the BUILD Project communications strategy.
Lead the process of developing the BUILD Program Branding and Marking Strategy in accordance with USAID policies and guidelines

Publications, Content

Write stories and blogs based on the BUILD program for publishing in newsletters, AFIDEP website and other development blogs websites
Contribute to editing, design, and production of BUILD Program publications
Prepare content and produce BUILD Program’s IEC materials.

Multi-media Products

Produce and publish multi-media products based on BUILD Program work (including videos, podcasts, photo-stories, infographics, animations, etc.).

Media Engagement

Establish and sustain links and contact with relevant journalists in all the BUILD Program hub countries to increase awareness of integrated Family Planning, Reproductive Health and Population, Environment and Development (FP/RH and PED) work among journalists.
Develop media materials based on evidence generated by the BUILD Program including media releases, media kits, Op-Eds, etc.

2.Website and Social Media Management

Contribute to establishing and managing the BUILD Program repository, ensuring that web content related to the program in all hub countries are well presented and up to date
Contribute to managing BUILD Program social media accounts (i.e. Facebook, Twitter and You Tube).
Keep abreast of other emerging social media and web 2.0 tools, taking advantage of these to extend the reach and impact of PED work.

3.Conferences and Symposia

Identify target audiences and create strategies to effectively engage them.
Lead the process of organizing program related policy dialogues, symposia and conferences.

Qualifications and Experiences

Masters’ Degree in Communications, Media or International Relations
At least 5 years’ experience in communication science practice.

Skills:

Ability to promote the Program brand, interact with the public and establish productive relationships with key stakeholders and policymakers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual competency in both English and French is an added advantage.
Knowledge of digital visibility and marketing tactics.
Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement and solve problems quickly and effectively.

Excellent writing skills – news and media stories
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
Technical skills in publications design and web design and management
Ability to negotiate and form credible relationships within the organisation as well as with senior decision-makers in external institutions
Skilled communicator, able to dialogue effectively with a wide range of audiences/constituencies and to represent the organisation with authority and credibility to the outside world, including the media
Ability to convey technical arguments in clear and vivid prose.
Previous working experience in a USAID funded program will be an added advantage.

Knowledge:

Role of research in policy-making
African context and how this influences decision-making in the areas of health, population and development
Global developments in development policy, global health, among others
Excellent understanding of public policies and laws
Good knowledge of current issues and debates in development policy and international development politics
Proven skill in translating research and evidence into effective advocacy strategies that have achieved policy change at a national or international level.

Minimum level of personal and professional experience required to perform effectively in the role.

Experience of writing editing research reports, publications or other relevant outputs;
Experience in policy engagement and advocacy work, with sharp policy analysis, lobbying and alliance-building skills;
Experience in research communications and research evidence translation;
Proven success in developing an effective country, regional or international communications and policy engagement strategies.
Well-networked with a strong knowledge of regional and pan-African development and socio-economic issues;
Competency in facilitating national and international advocacy strategies.

Behavioural Competencies

Model performance and positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organisation;
Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results;
Proactive and independent attitude;
Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to managing substantial projects and associated resources;
Build relationships through establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization;
A committed team-player with ability to negotiate and form credible relationships with senior managers within the organisation as well as with senior decision-makers in external institutions;
Uphold integrity and model ethical behavior, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the standards and the values of the organization.

Candidates meeting the above essential and some of the desirable qualifications and experience can send the following:AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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October 28, 2024
Biostatistician

Position summary: The biostatistician will be responsible for the design, analysis and reporting of research projects conducted by the AMHRTF and partners.
Responsibilities:

Conduct statistical analysis (analyse, summarize and interpret) of quantitative data for projects using SPSS, STATA or relevant data analysis software.
Process data analysis outputs and perform interim and final analyses, based on author/investigator instructions for publication in journals or reports or presentations in workshops or conferences.
Write detailed data analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for grant applications, research protocols or manuscripts.
Calculation of sample size for proposed studies.
Manage all statistical aspects of projects and advise researchers on study designs and analysis at project conception, grant application, implementation and during analysis.
Conduct predetermined frequent data quality checks and come up with ways of solving any issues that arise.
Assign work and provide guidance to data entry clerks.
Participate in designing data collection tools, questionnaires, and data collection templates.
Keep abreast of new statistical methods
In consultation with the supervisor, work within the projected timelines to ensure the objectives (in relation to analysis) of assigned projects are met.

Qualifications and Experience:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or related field in a recognized university.
Minimum of two-year experience as a statistician in medical research. Prior data analysis skills in clinical trials and longitudinal data are a priority for this position.
Understanding of data management principles for clinical trials and medical research
Excellent working knowledge of SPSS and STATA software
Applied knowledge of advanced statistical models, such as generalized linear models, survival analyses and mixed models
Proficiency in report writing
Applicants should also have demonstrated abilities in the following:
Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work.
Well organized with good time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Work ethics and team player.
Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to demonstrate problem-solving approaches
Ability to learn and work under pressure

Application Instructions: We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send an application letter and a detailed CV to careers@amhf.or.ke and indicate BIOSTATISTICIAN 2021 as the subject line. Applications should be received by 11th June, 2021.NB:Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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October 28, 2024
Business Application Software Developer Manager Transitional Equalization Manager Communications Director Research and Knowledge Management

CRA SCALE 4A

Reporting to the Director, Research and Knowledge Management, the successful candidate will work with other team members but be responsible for design, development and implementation of a CRA Data Portal that can display integrated statistical data and information from different sources including from County and National Government sources.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To design, document, develop and implement a robust, functional data portal for the Commission.
To perform analysis on business requirement documents to serve as a basis for application design and development of the Portal.
To analyze, advise, and implement various business processes, workflows as maybe required by the Commission to improve the functionalities of the portal.
To work with user departments and stakeholders to continuously identify changing business requirements and ensure these are translated to relevant business applications for the portal.
To train system users and other staff within CRA to ensure there is adequate capacity for continuous technical support for the portal.
To perform other related functions as assigned by the Commission.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. Possession of a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from a recognized University will be an added advantage.
Advanced degree or certification in web-based programming

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, PHP, JavaScript etc.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Relational database design and development including Oracle, MySQL, and MS SQL databases.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an Application /web Developer or similar role and in designing and building applications.
Strong demonstrable experience in software design and programming principles.
Experience using ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Pro to create maps and analysis.
Excellent communication skills will be an added advantage.

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If your training, experience, and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail, and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials. Also certified Copies of Tax Compliance Certificate, CRB Clearance, HELB Clearance, Certificate of Good Conduct and Clearance from EACC is required. You should also give the names of three (3) referees who must be familiar with your previous work and academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.Application should be addressed to:
TO The Commission Secretary/CEO Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA)
14 Riverside Drive Grosvenor Block
P.O. BOX 1310 – 00200
NAIROBI.

Deadline for application of this position is Wednesday 19th May 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.

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October 28, 2024
Associate Technical Officer – WASH Associate Technical Officer – WASH Technical Officer, Nutrition

Position Summary:
The SBCC specialist will lead social and behavior change and community initiatives aimed at promoting demand for quality FP/RMNCAH services including WASH and Nutrition. The work of the SBC specialist will focus on community-level action related to improving knowledge and quality of existing health services as well as improving promotive, preventive and curative care provided at home. The SBCC specialist will have a commitment to reaching the underserved and hard-to-reach communities, with a focus on working to understand and remove existing barriers to high-quality care and mobilization for social and political support at community, county and sub-county levels to create and sustain an enabling environment for the delivery of key interventions. The SBCC specialist will ensure communities are aware of the available and importance of FP/RMNAH, WASH and Nutrition services and are encouraged to access these services and adopt beneficial health behaviors while shunning harmful individual and household behaviors. The SBCC specialist will also ensure that providers including CHVs and community champions are well-equipped to engage with and disseminate information to members of the community. S/he will champion engagement with the CHVs through the support of essential components of Community Health Strategy within the Community Units in the project coverage areas (Nakuru County) including trainings, household visit, mapping and support supervision, documentation and review of records and ensuring that the referral systems to increase access to integrated services at the community level is functioning.
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Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provide strategic thinking, guidance and support at county level, in promoting healthy behaviors related to FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Together with STO-RMNCAH, work with key county and sub county stakeholders -to develop guidelines and policies that facilitate implementation and adoption of healthy behaviors related to FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
In collaboration with MERL team, monitor and evaluate the impact of Tujenge Jamii’s SBCC activities and strategy.
Together with STO- STO-RMNCAH, develop and pilot test SBCC approaches, materials and tools relying on innovative and agile methodologies.
Work with other project staff and partners to utilize data in solution design and concept testing, including developing and organizing capacity building activities related to behavior change for FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Contribute to development of thematic communication strategies and implement multi-media and community level activities that lead to strengthened awareness and demand for services.
Promote and support the documentation and dissemination of best practices among project teams and partners. This includes preparation of presentations, briefs and articles for presentations.
Together with STO-RMNCAH, partners and stakeholders, lead the identification, production and/or adaptation of related job aids, or promotional materials related to FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Work collaboratively with SBCC team and other project teams to contribute to annual work planning, resource availability and activity management for efficient and effective program implementation.
Contribute to timely, accurate, and appropriate reporting of SBCC activities and results including quarterly and annual progress reports.
Support the Sub-County teams to develop sub-county specific activity plans and track the implementation, including providing TA to CHEWS, sub-county focal persons, CHVs and other community champions such as the youth champions to conduct social mobilization, dialogue days, health action days, integrated outreaches for community action and demand creation.
Work with the County’s Community strategy focal person to support the strengthening of Community units in identified sub counties.
In collaboration with MERL team, lead the development and strengthening of community health information system including periodic data quality reviews and dissemination and utilization of data collection, reporting and referral tools.

Knowledge and Experience:

Demonstrated experience in identifying barriers to behavior change and developing effective behavior change communications plans including innovative strategies for addressing them-with a focus on FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Expertise in strategic communication principles and practices and solid mastery of health behavior change theory grounded in applied field applications.
Experience and ability to design formative research and evaluations of comprehensive health behavior change initiatives, including the development of data collection instruments and the analysis and utilization of qualitative data.
Knowledge and experience in designing and implementing evidence-based behavior change approaches that incorporate the role of product, social factors and environment in facilitating change.
Experience with and working knowledge of GOK’s National health system and the Community Health Strategy.
Working knowledge and experience in the application of the USAID accelerator behaviors on FP/MNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Previous experience working with international organizations as well as USAID-funded programs.
Excellent community mobilization and facilitation skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience in the use of new and emerging innovative application of information technology tools in social and behavior change communication to reach audiences effectively and at scale.
Demonstrated success in planning, facilitation, and management of events including
stakeholder/audience consultation workshops, materials/product pretesting activities, focus groups, meetings, conferences, and program launches.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills and proficient in both English and Kiswahili.

Minimum Requirement Standards:

Minimum Master’s degree in one of the following or related fields: Social Sciences, Anthropology, health communications, behavioral sciences, health promotion, or community development with 3-5 years of relevant experience
Extensive experience designing, managing, and evaluating culturally-sensitive behavior change components of FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition programs.
Familiarity with the principles and approaches in community mobilization and SBCC and the application of information technology in development programs.
Must have training in HIV related SBCC approaches
Minimum 5 years experiences implementing evidence based interventions among community structures focusing on ASRH , mobilization for ANC completion and SBD and family planning uptake.

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Gold Star Kenya has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org. Please quote the Job Title provided on the subject line while sending your application & CV in one folder (pdf format) including salary requirements and availability to be received by 9th May 2021.Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

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gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org

October 28, 2024
Data Analyst (Spatial Analysis)

AFIDEP is looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Project Manager for a new Governance Project that will produce, analyze, and disseminate high quality research on transparency, accountability, governance and human development issues. The Project Manager will play a key role in managing and improving the project’s research, quality control, and dissemination processes.
Main Responsibilities

The Project Manager, based in Nairobi-Kenya, will lead the design and implementation of a governance research project that will collect and disseminate evidence on key governance and accountability indicators in African countries annually. The Manager will be responsible for the following:
Recruit and virtually manage teams of in-country contributors and respondents.
Perform detailed, high-intensity quality control over the resultant data points (in the thousands), including fact checking and editing.
Provide capacity building, training, and detailed feedback and guidance to researchers and contributors.
Lead the compilation and analysis of multiple country data, and provide final country scorecards for publishing and dissemination.
Oversee the research dissemination and engagement with key stakeholders to promote the use of the research in improving governance and accountability in African countries.
Coordinate all logistical tasks associated with the research project (including contracts management, payments management, and deadline management).
Manage relationships with project contacts and partners.

Qualifications and Requirements

Masters’ degree in political science, public policy, development studies, international relations or other development-oriented field with at least five years practical experience in governance research and programming, and project management. A PhD would be an added advantage. The following factors will strengthen an applicant’s candidacy:
Demonstrated command of transparency, accountability, governance and development issues in Africa at the regional, national, sub-national, and/or sector levels is required.
Excellent written and spoken English is required; working knowledge of French is desirable. Bilingual candidates will have an added advantage.
Resourcefulness performing online research and disposition to provide guidance toothers.
Experience in project management, including tracking contracts, payments, deadlines, workflow design, and virtual management of large teams of researchers.
Excellent writing and editing skills, preferably with experience in both short and long form (from blog posts to position papers).
Exceptional attention to detail, ability to perform on tight deadlines, and proven ability to communicate clear and concise instructions.
Proven ability to set priorities, manage time effectively, handle multiple on-going tasks.
An ardent planner, with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timelines.
Hands-on data management and analysis skills using Excel and other digital tools, and will also have a wealth of experience in project management, including managing large multi-country projects.

A commitment to AFIDEP’s vision and mission.

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Please send a motivation letter indicating your suitability for this position and a detailed CV, which should include three relevant referees to hr@afidep.org not later than 21st May 2021.Applications should include the title of the position as the subject of the email.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of therecruitment process.

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hr@afidep.org

October 28, 2024
Technical Officer – Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)

Position Summary:
The SBCC specialist will lead social and behavior change and community initiatives aimed at promoting demand for quality FP/RMNCAH services including WASH and Nutrition. The work of the SBC specialist will focus on community-level action related to improving knowledge and quality of existing health services as well as improving promotive, preventive and curative care provided at home. The SBCC specialist will have a commitment to reaching the underserved and hard-to-reach communities, with a focus on working to understand and remove existing barriers to high-quality care and mobilization for social and political support at community, county and sub-county levels to create and sustain an enabling environment for the delivery of key interventions. The SBCC specialist will ensure communities are aware of the available and importance of FP/RMNAH, WASH and Nutrition services and are encouraged to access these services and adopt beneficial health behaviors while shunning harmful individual and household behaviors. The SBCC specialist will also ensure that providers including CHVs and community champions are well-equipped to engage with and disseminate information to members of the community. S/he will champion engagement with the CHVs through the support of essential components of Community Health Strategy within the Community Units in the project coverage areas (Nakuru County) including trainings, household visit, mapping and support supervision, documentation and review of records and ensuring that the referral systems to increase access to integrated services at the community level is functioning.
Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provide strategic thinking, guidance and support at county level, in promoting healthy behaviors related to FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Together with STO-RMNCAH, work with key county and sub county stakeholders -to develop guidelines and policies that facilitate implementation and adoption of healthy behaviors related to FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
In collaboration with MERL team, monitor and evaluate the impact of Tujenge Jamii’s SBCC activities and strategy.
Together with STO- STO-RMNCAH, develop and pilot test SBCC approaches, materials and tools relying on innovative and agile methodologies.
Work with other project staff and partners to utilize data in solution design and concept testing, including developing and organizing capacity building activities related to behavior change for FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Contribute to development of thematic communication strategies and implement multi-media and community level activities that lead to strengthened awareness and demand for services.
Promote and support the documentation and dissemination of best practices among project teams and partners. This includes preparation of presentations, briefs and articles for presentations.
Together with STO-RMNCAH, partners and stakeholders, lead the identification, production and/or adaptation of related job aids, or promotional materials related to FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Work collaboratively with SBCC team and other project teams to contribute to annual work planning, resource availability and activity management for efficient and effective program implementation.
Contribute to timely, accurate, and appropriate reporting of SBCC activities and results including quarterly and annual progress reports.
Support the Sub-County teams to develop sub-county specific activity plans and track the implementation, including providing TA to CHEWS, sub-county focal persons, CHVs and other community champions such as the youth champions to conduct social mobilization, dialogue days, health action days, integrated outreaches for community action and demand creation.
Work with the County’s Community strategy focal person to support the strengthening of Community units in identified sub counties.
In collaboration with MERL team, lead the development and strengthening of community health information system including periodic data quality reviews and dissemination and utilization of data collection, reporting and referral tools.

Knowledge and Experience:
Demonstrated experience in identifying barriers to behavior change and developing effective behavior change communications plans including innovative strategies for addressing them-with a focus on FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition. Expertise in strategic communication principles and practices and solid mastery of health behavior change theory grounded in applied field applications. Experience and ability to design formative research and evaluations of comprehensive health behavior change initiatives, including the development of data collection instruments and the analysis and utilization of qualitative data. Knowledge and experience in designing and implementing evidence-based behavior change approaches that incorporate the role of product, social factors and environment in facilitating change. Experience with and working knowledge of GOK’s National health system and the Community Health Strategy. Working knowledge and experience in the application of the USAID accelerator behaviors on FP/MNCAH, WASH and Nutrition. Previous experience working with international organizations as well as USAID-funded programs. Excellent community mobilization and facilitation skills. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience in the use of new and emerging innovative application of information technology tools in social and behavior change communication to reach audiences effectively and at scale. Demonstrated success in planning, facilitation, and management of events including
stakeholder/audience consultation workshops, materials/product pretesting activities, focus groups, meetings, conferences, and program launches. Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills and proficient in both English and Kiswahili.
Minimum Requirement Standards:

Minimum Master’s degree in one of the following or related fields: Social Sciences, Anthropology, health communications, behavioral sciences, health promotion, or community development with 3-5 years of relevant experience
Extensive experience designing, managing, and evaluating culturally-sensitive behavior change components of FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition programs.
Familiarity with the principles and approaches in community mobilization and SBCC and the application of information technology in development programs.
Must have training in HIV related SBCC approaches
Minimum 5 years experiences implementing evidence-based interventions among community structures focusing on ASRH, mobilization for ANC completion and SBD and family planning uptake

Gold Star Kenya has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org. Please quote the Job Title provided on the subject line while sending your application & CV in one folder (pdf format) including salary requirements and availability to be received by 9th May 2021.

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gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org

October 28, 2024
Accounts Assistant Housekeeper Nursing Officer Community Oral Health Officer (COHO) Optometrist

General Description: Reporting to the Accountant, the successful candidate will help the Accounts Department to do the duties of accounting nature with the team in the delivery of services efficiently and effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

Ensuring effective administration of petty cash.
Proper handling of petty.
Petty cash disbursement.
Preparation of daily detailed cash analysis.
Daily posting of the cash sales in the QuickBooks system. Upon approval of the daily cash analysis by the chief accountant.
Posting of petty cash expenses in the QuickBooks system.
Preparation of sales reports

Job Requirement

A Degree in Bachelor of Commerce or Business Management – Accounting Option.
At least CPA 2 Holder.
MUST be QuickBooks literate.
Comfortable with computer applications
Customer friendly.
Ability to multitask
Transparent and honest

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If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your Application, CV, copies of your academic testimonials and other relevant documents via email to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com quoting the job title and town location on the email Subject.NOTE:We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.Applications to reach us before close of business 12th May 2021.“Oasis Healthcare group is an equal opportunity employer”

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October 28, 2024
Legal consultant to develop a legal handbook for supporting victims of human trafficking in Kenya

Project Context
Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Globally men, women and children are trafficked across international borders or within their domestic jurisdictions for purposes of forced labor, domestic servitude, sexual exploitation, harvesting of body organs, forced military conscription and other unsavory practices. The crime generally takes place in dangerous and degrading conditions and involves a range of human rights violations and abuses. Inherent in trafficking are such forms of severe exploitation as abduction, incarceration, rape, sexual enslavement, enforced prostitution, forced labor, removal of organs, physical beatings, starvation, and the deprivation of medical treatment. Victims of Trafficking are often dependent upon and intimidated by their traffickers, who frequently confiscate their identity documents and keep them confined and isolated, thus limiting their ability to seek assistance or protection from the authorities. Victims may fear arrest and prosecution for TIP related activities such as prostitution or association with armed groups, while victims who have been trafficked into another country fear arrest for illegal entry and possible deportation. Victims of sexual exploitation might also fear discrimination or punishment by their families and communities.
Human traffickers tend to target the most vulnerable parts of the population including women and children and the poor and marginalized. One of the most urgent needs in this respect is to improve the services provided to victims.
While some steps have been taken to improve the services offered to victims of trafficking that are identified in Kenya. The efforts have so far suffered from lack of urgency, funding and coordination. The National Referral Mechanism has been developed but has so far not been implemented in a meaningful way. Lack of adequate services for survivors of trafficking and lack of minimum standards and guidelines for proper identification, rehabilitation and reintegration form the major gaps. Moreover, lack of access to legal aid for victims of human trafficking who navigate the legal systems often lead to victimization and recrimination.

Project Background
HAART is an implementing partner for the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) project in Kenya. GFEMS, through funding provided by the U.S. Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, seeks to fund, test, and scale transformative models and technologies through supporting delivery partners across three interconnected outcome areas: effective rule of law, business investment, and sustained freedom. Through this program, GFEMS is prioritizing intervention models that are most likely to achieve prevalence reduction at scale and or/ be replicated. In Kenya and Uganda, the Fund will support targeted programming through delivery partners to reduce the prevalence of modern slavery in key vulnerable populations across two sectors: overseas labor recruitment and commercial sexual exploitation. In addition to prevalence reduction in these areas, the program seeks to assess the scale and prevalence of modern slavery to fill knowledge gaps through evidence-based research methodologies and engage stakeholders critical to ensuring sustainable impact of supported models and technologies.
Through this project, Awareness Against Human Trafficking (HAART) seeks to reduce vulnerability to exploitation for survivors of trafficking and at-risk youth by: (1) providing rehabilitation and
reintegration services to human trafficking victims; (2) engaging the private-sector in provision of technical and vocational training and employment for survivors and vulnerable youth; (3) building the capacity of Civil Society Organization (CSOs) to prevent and support cases of labor trafficking.
One of the key objectives of is to increase the capacity of stakeholders who provide legal services for victims of human trafficking.
A legal handbook will be developed in order to equip caseworkers with the knowledge they need to support victims who choose to seek legal remedies, the handbook will seek to provide simplified explanations of the provisions of these laws and the procedures set out in them. The handbook shall be developed through a collaborative process based on the following phases:

Phase one: Conduct legal analysis and development of a zero-draft document.
Phase two: Development of a first draft document based on stakeholder consultation (HAART and other CSO caseworkers) and kick-off pilot phase of the handbook.
Phase three: (Pilot phase to be conducted by HAART legal officer).
Phase four: Development of second draft, stakeholder validation and final handbook delivery and launch event.

Assignment

The role of the consultant will be multifaceted and involve working on developing a legal handbook for stakeholders who support victims of human trafficking in Kenya.

Specific Tasks

Phase one: Conduct legal analysis and development of a zero-draft document
Conduct a review and comprehensive analysis of fundamental human rights and freedoms including labor rights and economic rights; criminal procedure; and civil procedure. It shall focus on the legal and institutional frameworks set up by the Constitution as well as Acts of Parliament including the Employment Act (No. 11 of 2007), the Counter Trafficking in Persons Act (No. 8 of 2010), the Criminal Procedure Code (CAP 75), and the Civil Procedure Act (CAP 21).
Develop a zero-draft legal handbook for support of victims of human trafficking (with support in a form of review by HAART staff).
Phase Two: Development of a first draft document based on caseworker consultation and kick-off pilot phase
Take a lead role in planning, coordination and conducting 2 one day consultative meetings with stakeholders. Develop a first draft based on the recommendations of the meetings. Kick-off the piloting of the legal handbook (in collaboration with the HAART Team). Provide a one-day training for stakeholders on utilization of the draft and instruct HAART legal officer on how to conduct regular consultative meetings with the stakeholders during the pilot phase to evaluate progress/analyse the hindrances and record potential areas for improvement.
Phase Three: (pilot phase to be conducted by HAART legal officer based on instructions & guidelines. Avail for 3 half day consultative meetings (one meeting bi-monthly) with the case workers to evaluate progress/analyze the hindrances and record potential areas for improvement.
Phase four: Development of second draft, stakeholder validation and final handbook delivery
Edit and incorporate the changes based on the learnings from the piloting phase (Second Draft).
Support the planning, coordination and conducting a 1-day validation workshop with the purpose of validating the legal handbook together with relevant stakeholders.
Complete and submit the final legal handbook to HAART.
Support the planning and execution of a 1-day launch event for the legal handbook
Preparation of a short report outlining learnings and recommendations from the process of developing the Legal handbook (Final Draft) and the way forward within 14 days of the launch event.

Deliverables

A short report with a summary of key learnings and recommendations from the review and analysis.
A Zero-draft, First Draft, Second Draft and the Final draft of the legal handbook.
Reports for each of the consultative and validation meetings with summary of discussions, recommendation and way forward
Training and instructions for the piloting phase.
A short report outlining learnings and recommendations from the process of developing the legal handbook.

Management and Supervision

The Consultant will directly report to HAART’s Project Manager who will provide guidance, review, and endorse deliverables as per the schedule agreed upon.

Required Qualification and Expertise

Law degree
Qualified Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Experience in human rights law (documented experience in counter trafficking law will be an additional advantage)
Experience in working with vulnerable migrant population
Experience with developing relevant policy documents
Excellent writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Availability to attend the consultative meetings between June and July 2021, Piloting kick off between August and September 2021 and the validation workshop in May 2022 and the launch event in June 2022.

Duration of Assignment

The assignment will run from May 2021 to June 2022 including preparation and follow-up. The assignment will cover the cost for travel for any relevant fieldwork and meetings

Interested candidates should send their CV as well as motivational letter for the assignment to hr@haartkenya.org by 29th April 2021.
The submission should include:

Apply via :

hr@haartkenya.org

October 28, 2024
Terms of Reference (ToRs) for a Consultancy to Conduct an External Evaluations of Projects

Areas of Implementation
Country – Kenya
Regions
Western Field Base, Kisii Field Base (South Nyanza), Mombasa Field Base (Coast), Isiolo Field Base (North Eastern), Nyeri Field Base (Central Kenya), Bomet Field Base (South Rift)
Counties
Kisumu, Vihiga, Kakamega, Bungoma
Kisii, Nyamira,
Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi,
Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia
Nyeri, Kirinyaga
Bomet, Kericho
The organization is looking for a consultant who can undertake an external evaluation for the following key projects:
PROJECT NO : KEN-14/0009
PROJECT NAME : A Vision for Change: Mobilizing Communities in the Counties for Accountability, the goal of the project was to promote active participation in the democratic process, and engender use of non-violent accountability mechanisms within Kenya’s newly devolved structures – particularly in marginalized and conflict affected areas. This involves fighting impunity at a local and national level. It means mobilizing ordinary people in the counties, and encouraging Civil Society Organization (CSO) leaders to work cooperatively on the ground in the regions.**
PERIOD : 1 year
STATUS : Closed
PROJECT NO : KEN-17/0001
PROJECT NAME : IFA’s project: ‘Building constitutional people power for credible elections 2016-2018’- the project sought to strengthen Kenya as a sustainable, unified, democratic nation. Using film, debate and community action, IFA enlightens communities of their rights under the 2010 constitution, and supports them to demand the responsive and accountable governance they are entitled to
This project sought to use the election period to entrench the role of ordinary people in the counties in governance and accountability by empowering them to play active, non-violent roles in the electoral process to hold leaders accountable. The project was a build-up on IFA’s ongoing work in the counties, and IFA’s experiences monitoring and working with grassroots communities in the 2013 general elections. The program adopted new approaches to monitoring and documentation during the election cycle, focusing on public participation at the county level.
PERIOD : 2 years
STATUS : closed
PROJECT NO. : KEN 2063/KEN- 17/0015
PROJECT NAME: Empowering Communities for Accountable Governance and Expansion of Democratic Space- The goal of the project was to develop an empowered citizenry base at the grassroots, who actively act as oversight watchdogs over the performance of their leaders. The project aimed at educating the ordinary citizens on their rights such as rights to social services, participation in the formulation of county budgets and plans among other things as contained in the constitution and other relevant statutes to empower them with the knowledge base to hold their leaders to account for their actions, for example, giving a progress card in relation to planned activities as outlined in the County Integrated Development Plan, identify undemocratic actions from state actors for example, clamping down on protests thus impeding on freedom of association and expression, and resist attempts to curtail their democratic space. This resistance could be through community action teams’ (CATs) peaceful demonstrations, and public petitions among other homegrown solutions.
PERIOD : 2 years
STATUS : Ongoing
PROJECT NO : KEN 2063/KEN- 17/0015
PROJECT NAME : Support to prevention measures against of spread of Covid – 19 in focus areas- the project is aimed at reducing the spread of Covid 19 among rural and marginalized communities.
PERIOD : 1 year
STATUS : Ongoing
PURPOSE

Identify results achieved by IFA projects supported and funded by the embassy, and assess the extent to which they contributed to the intended objectives
Assess how Norwegian funded programs are linked to programs supported by other donors and govt/local authorities’ programs with similar objectives.
Assess relevance to the current context
Make recommendations for IFA on areas of engagement and sustainability of the organization
An indication of governance and donor perspectives

Key programme documents:

Grant agreement
Annual work plan and budgets
Quarterly narrative reports & financial reports
Project audit reports
Baseline survey report
Project proposal
Governance documents **1. SCOPE

The review shall cover the period of the four agreements outlined in the table above. Project components that have been ongoing throughout both agreement periods will be prioritized. The review will focus on the following review questions:
a) Relevance to current contexts

Is the project relevance in relation to current key human rights issues in the country?

b) Effectiveness

What are the key results achieved by InformAction through the embassy grants?
To what extent did the projects achieve their objective(s)?
Have there been any unintended effects of the project, positive or negative? Has there been negative consequences on cross-cutting issues of human rights, gender, environment, and anti-corruption?
How are these programs linked to other programs run by InformAction?
Where objectives are aligned to authorities’ mandates, how are these programs linked to them?

c) Sustainability

How has the project approach contributed to sustainability after the exit of IFA?

d) Governance and donor perspectives

Assess whether the instruments governing the board fulfil common standards for good governance
Governance perspectives from different stakeholders including past and present board members and management
Partnership perspectives of key past and present donors

APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
The consultant shall gather information from a variety of stakeholders, including, but not limited to management and staff at IFA and beneficiaries of the project. Other donors funding the organizations and other national and international organizations with knowledge of IFA will also be contacted.
1. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS:
The organization of the fieldwork and methods of data collection and analysis will be informed by the Terms of Reference and more specifically by the specific objectives of the review. The general evaluation approach shall be hinged on triangulation of data sources, methods, and tools in obtaining data that form the basis of the findings to be presented in the report. Primary data shall be collected from a wide spectrum of project stakeholders.
2. QUALITY STANDARDS
The consultant shall strive to back findings and conclusions by reference to evidence. The representativeness of findings will be commented on
IFA will be allowed to comment on factual errors in the report before the final submission. The consultant shall apply ethical standards related to matters such as confidentiality of informants, sensitivity regarding the handling of information and respect towards staff and beneficiaries of the program.CONSULTANT TERMS
IFA shall be responsible for selecting the consultant in line with procurement guidelines in part III of the agreement and submit to the embassy for approval. The formal contract shall be between IFA and the consultant.
The consultant is expected to quote for professional fee. IFA shall cover all costs for travel and meetings pertaining to this research.
DELIVERABLES
i) Report. It shall include a section on Summary of findings and recommendations and the following annexes attached to the main report.
Annex 1: List of informants
Annex 2: Written sources of information
Annex 3: Terms of Reference (ToR) for the review
Annex 4: Methodology; data collection and analysis with the following clearly described:

Sampling Strategy
Sample counties
Selection of the respondents
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
The consultant is expected to work with a high degree of independence coupled with proactive planning and a collaborative approach for the involvement of all key stakeholders.
Qualifications and experience requirements:

At least a bachelor’s degree in social science, community development, project management, research, and communication or a related subject, or an equivalent
Proven experience in evaluation of NGO donor funded projects. Experience in evaluation of Norwegian funded projects is an added advantage.
At least five years of working experience in M&E related issues and/or development context

Desirable attributes:

Formal training in monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage
Good management and co-ordination skills, and experience on technical project implementation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data
Excellent organizational and time management skills required to meet deadlines

TIME FRAME
The consultancy will take approximately 30 working days.
Expected start date is 26th April 2021.

All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by describing their
competence in management and a proposal to show how they will deliver on the identified tasks:

Apply via :

info@informaction.tv

October 28, 2024