OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT.
Main Objective
To conduct research on the human rights and environmental due diligence gaps for the flower producer organizations in Kenya
SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES
Plan and undertake a literature review of available information on Human Rights and Environmental issues in the flower supply chain in Kenya
Conduct primary data Collection at the 16 sampled flower farms (Members of Fairtrade) in Zone1, zone 2, zone 3, zone 4 as per the objectives above
Triangulate the findings and provide the key findings and recommendations
The assignment will be delivered within 20 days by December 30th, 2023
CONSULTANCY REQUIREMENTS
The Consultant should have at minimum a relevant University Degree. In addition, the Consultant should possess the following qualifications:
The consultant should have a minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable experience in carrying out similar assignments preferably in the Hired Labour horticultural sector.
Demonstrable understanding of the Fairtrade Standards, and social compliance specifically on
Human Rights and Environmental sustainability issues affecting the flower sector.
Demonstrable understanding of HREDD requirements and frameworks
Demonstrated ability to design and implement a practical research methodology
Demonstrated ability to use qualitative technique(s) where applicable in the study.
Good interpersonal skills with demonstrated the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic
environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Professional and demonstrable experience in working with Fairtrade certified flower producers will be an added advantage.
Interested consultants are requested to submit applications to Fairtrade Africa while attaching the following documents:Please send the application to procurement@fairtradeafrica.net with the subject title: HREDD: Flowers GAP
Analysis to be received by Close of business on Friday 27th October 2023. It is anticipated that the assignment will be conducted and completed by end of December 2023. FTA reserves the right to recruit suitable candidates before application deadlines. However, late bids will automatically be rejected.
Apply via :
procurement@fairtradeafrica.net
