Project’s objectives:
The primary objectives of this consultancy is:
To assess the current fire safety measures in place at project ASGM mines.
To develop a comprehensive training program focused on fire safety and first aid for miners.
To provide first aid kits tailored to the specific needs of each mine and to design and install Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) signages that comply with national and international regulations.
Scope of Work
The scope of work are as follows:
Conduct site visits to evaluate existing fire safety protocols, identify gaps in knowledge regarding fire safety among miners and assess the availability and condition of current first aid supplies.
Develop a curriculum for fire safety training tailored to ASGM operations, develop training materials that are culturally relevant and easily understandable and train ASGM from 60 project mines in Kenya and 60 project mines in Tanzania for at least 10 clusters in mining communities respectively.
Determine the appropriate contents for first aid kits based on assessed needs, procure high-quality first aid supplies from reputable suppliers, distribute kits to all participating mines with guidance on usage.
Design clear, informative OHS signages that address specific hazards identified during assessments, ensure compliance with local regulations regarding signage in workplaces, and oversee the installation process at each mine site.
Suggested Approaches and Methodologies
The detailed methodology and field work schedule will be developed in consultation with Solidaridad and the consultants during the inception meeting.
However, the consultants will ensure the following methodology:
Design Phase: Design OHS signages based on identified needs.
Training Development: Create a comprehensive training module that covers fire safety measures and first aid procedures and first aid kit maintenance procedures.
Implementation Phase: Conduct hands-on training to miners from project mines in various mining communities across Kenya and Tanzania.
Prepare and share detailed budget based on the expected schedule of work and period of implementation
Establish monitoring and evaluation framework to monitor: The effectiveness of the training and the delivered materials.
Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver the following:
Inception Report:
A detailed plan outlining the methodology, expected work plan, and timeline for the consultancy within 10 days of signing the contract
Procure and distribute 120 first aid kits to ASGM mines
Install 120 OHS signages in ASGM mines
Training Materials:
A comprehensive training module that covers fire safety and first aid
Supporting materials such as handouts, visual aids, and practical guides in soft copy with the copyrights under Solidaridad Network.
Training Sessions:
Successful delivery of training sessions in at least 10 mining communities in each of the project counties/regions in Kenya and Tanzania .
Final Report:
A comprehensive report detailing the fire safety, first aid and first aid kit, OHS signages, training conducted, feedback received, and recommendations for future training and capacity-building initiatives.
Expertise Required and Qualification
The consultant or consulting firm should possess the following qualifications and experience:
Professional Qualifications:
Advanced degree in human rights, occupational health and safety, social sciences, or related fields.
Experience:
Proven experience for at least 3 years in conducting occupational health and safety training, particularly in ASGM mining contexts in East Africa.
Strong background in emergency response training or similar fields.
Familiarity with local and international regulations governing occupational health and safety in Kenya and Tanzania.
Skills:
Training and Capacity Building skills: The ability to train miners effectively on fire safety and first aid. The consultant should have experience in adult education methodologies. They should be capable of developing training materials that are accessible to miners with varying levels of education.
Communication Skills: The consultant should demonstrate effective communication skills necessary for liaising with various stakeholders including miners, project managers at Solidaridad, local authorities, and community members.
Should have the ability to develop culturally sensitive and accessible training materials. The consultant should respect local customs and practices while delivering training and materials.
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
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Solidaridad Eastern and Central Africa (ECA) is looking for a consultant to undertake this assignment. Interested consultants with good experience on undertaking similar assignments in the gold ASM sector should submit their expression of interest which includes CV for professionals, approach to the execution of the assignment (including work plan) and a financial proposal by close of business on October 20th, 2024. Only selected candidates will be contacted. The EOI should be submitted to this email procurement.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org
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procurement.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org
