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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Apply via :
kenyaprocurement@childfund.org
