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Job Experience: Experience of 6 years

  • Head of Pharmacy Community Oral Health Officer

    Head of Pharmacy Community Oral Health Officer

    Job Summary
     
    As a Head of Pharmacy you will be responsible for preparing and administering appropriate pharmaceuticals to patients. You will achieve this either by executing a physician’s order or by addressing the patient’s problems and needs.
     
    Job Description

    Review and execute physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality
    Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster
    Maintain full control over delivering, stocking and labeling medicine and other products and monitor their condition to prevent expiring or deterioration
    Listen carefully to customers to interpret their needs and issues and offer information and advice
    Prepare medicine when appropriate using correct dosages and material for each individual patient
    Keep records of patient history and of all activities regarding heavy medication
    Keep abreast of advancements in medicine by attending conferences and seminars and collaborating with other healthcare professionals
    Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations and procedures
    Performs other related duties as assigned by Medical Director.    

    Academic & Relevant Qualification

    Diploma in Pharmacy/Pharmacology
    Atleast 6 years’ experience in pharmacy
    Valid license to practice the profession
    Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands etc.    

    Key Competencies

    Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands etc.
    Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Hospital/Pharmacy information systems
    Good organizing skills
    Excellent communication skills with a customer oriented approach

    Integrity and compassion    

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  • Contact Center HR Generalist

    Contact Center HR Generalist

    Responsibilities

    Participate and provide administrative support in the employee separation processes including exit interviews
    Responsible for maintaining up to date data on HR and preparing weekly and monthly HR reports.
    Oversee the recruitment process by participating in the short listing, scheduling and interviewing process.
    Prepare employee contracts and ensure sign off by employee on HR policies documentation
    Undertake reference checks and other background information on selected candidates
    Participating and providing administrative support during grievance and disciplinary matters
    Coordinate the performance assessment process
    Assist in the administration of payroll through providing Finance with necessary documentation and query clarification.
    Participate in the HR orientation process for all new hires.
    Ensure accurate and up to date record keeping of employee data
    Undertake monthly employee file audits to ensure completeness of files.
    Ensure statutory documentation is provided by all employees
    Implements human resources programs by providing human resources services, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, and labor relations; completing personnel transactions

    Qualifications

    Must have a degree – HR
    At least 6 Years’ Experience in HR with exposure managing a team
    Experience in executing strategies with Managers / Executives
    Must have strong HR process and practices experience
    Must have proven experience in formulating and executing HR Policies
    Must have experience to handle labour matters tied to Disciplinary /conduct
    Must understand the legalities of business law in relation to HR and employee employment rights and how to apply them within the day-to-day work, company policy documentation and staff welfare
    Project management experience is desirable
    Customer service Management internal and external
    Experience in implementing HR dept. function i.e. helpdesk
    Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
    High levels of integrity

  • Data Analytics lead

    Data Analytics lead

    Job description
    Purpose:
    We are looking for a data analytics lead to help build out our enterprise analytics tools and support our clients in making data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and development of data analytic solutions for our clients across Ona’s data solution and global health projects. He/she must have strong understanding of data analysis and data visualization techniques with the ability to deliver engaging, informative data stories using a variety of techniques and tools. He/she should be capable of working under minimal supervision.
    Lastly, the ideal candidate should be able to combine a strong understanding of how technology can best be used to address problems with deep understanding of global development issues in the humanitarian or health sectors. We are looking for people who are passionate about the potential of technology to drive positive change. We work globally on some of the world’s hardest problems partnering with organizations like the WHO, UNICEF and DFID.
    This role will report to the Director of Client Solutions
    Key responsibilities

    Create dashboards, automated reports, report templates and presentations by analyzing client data using Ona’s suite of data visualization and analysis tools.
    Influence client decisions through state of the art analytics and helping our clients to identify understandable, actionable, data-driven insights and quickly identify key themes from their data.
    Work with other data solutions team members to understand, clarify and document client data analysis and reporting needs. Provide guidance and insight on data visualization options for dashboard design.
    Work with the support and M&E teams to enhance data collection structures and procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems.
    Apply data mining techniques, do statistical analysis, and build high quality prediction systems integrated with our product (Canopy). Doing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner.
    Recommend data architecture and engineering structures necessary to support reports and dashboards
    Works autonomously and with little direction to complete assignments, coordinating business processes, programs and projects based on the outlined strategies and defined directives.
    Aggregates large data sets in R, Excel and other analytical tools for analysis. Develops data strategies specifically around data structures, identifying critical information, as well as the tools used to retrieve and analyze the data. Performs research and analysis on large data sets – data exploration, trending, modeling, etc.
    With minimal supervision, take the lead role in tasks/projects assigned to you, ensuring task/project timelines are met, and ensuring clients kept informed while doing necessary follow-up.
    Assist in the definition of project scope, objectives and functional requirements, including writing project proposals and budgets, while involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
    Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget at the highest attainable quality standards.
    Have the technical understanding to translate program requirements into technical requirements, communicate and work closely with our engineers.
    Write software specifications, manage project execution, review UI/UX wireframes and mockups, and define product roll-out strategy, including writing product development timelines.
    Work with engineering, design and marketing team members to plan, build, launch, assess impact, and write about high quality products that solve pressing global and humanitarian data issues.
    Communicate project progress in a timely manner to Ona’s senior management team and project stakeholders.
    Attend stakeholder meetings, workshops, and conferences and present Ona’s products and work to diverse audiences (health, technical, etc).
    Analyse user feedback and ensure the application continuously improves and optimizes client satisfaction.

    Capabilities

    Able to prioritize dozens of high value tasks simultaneously, in an environment where priorities are constantly changing. Able to stay organized in this environment.
    Self-starter and motivated to move ahead without direct instruction on each step of a project.
    Motivated to complete projects in a fast-paced environment, and will get things done quickly and efficiently, regardless of the obstacles.
    Able to take big, sometimes nebulous tasks and break them down into the right sequence.
    Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with and lead multidisciplinary teams.
    Excellent attention to detail and orientation toward meticulous work
    Ability to communicate accurately, clearly, and effectively in written and spoken English.

    Key requirements:
    Essential

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, e.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Business Intelligence, IT, Economics, Social Science or Engineering, etc.
    At least 6 years work experience in data analysis, data mining, BI and Analytics development or other related analytical projects with recent proven experience developing data visualizations, dashboards, and reporting in Superset.
    Familiarity with or experience using widely-adopted data analytics and business intelligence platforms a plus (e.g. Superset, Tableau PowerBI).
    Experience working with large datasets (on relational as well as non-relational data stores) and excellent understanding of metadata
    Possess sharp analytical skills and problem-solving abilities especially with data forecasting, cleansing and transformations
    Strong proficiency in query/reporting tools, SQL, Advanced Excel, Superset (or similar visualization tool), R/Python or other statistical tools.
    Comfortable working with modern data technologies. Familiarity with database modeling and data warehousing principles
    Ability to work effectively with data science and engineering colleagues to meet the data needs of the clients, translating needs into analytical requirements.
    Ability to communicate the results of analyses in a clear and effective manner with product and leadership teams to influence the overall strategy of the product
    Knowledge and experience working with agile methodologies
    Willing to travel globally (potentially up to 20-30% of time).
    Knowledge of project management tools a plus (e.g. GitHub projects, Harvest, Trello).

    Desirable

    Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Intelligence, MBA, Social Science etc.
    Monitoring and Evaluation Experience preferred.
    Additional qualifications in public health, health informatics, international development will be an advantage.
    Experience in exploratory data analysis and familiarity with advanced quantitative analysis and statistical techniques
    Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication and collaboration skills
    Skilled at translating business requirements into data requirements with a deep understanding of project objectives and available data
    Comfortable with advanced analytics tools such as Advanced SQL, Pandas, R, and Spark
    Experience in data preparation tools like Tableau Prep or Alteryx a plus
    Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including use of macros/advanced formulas
    Interest and deep familiarity with ICT4D.
    Experience working with international companies
    A team player who enjoys interacting with people of all levels in a multicultural environment
    Prior experience living or working in a Foreign country.
    Ability to speak other international languages including French a strong plus.
    Right to live and work in Kenya preferred

  • Capacity Advisor for HRH Strategic Information Team Lead

    Capacity Advisor for HRH Strategic Information Team Lead

    About Accelerating Support to Advanced Local Partners (ASAP)
    ASAP is funded through an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) led by IntraHealth.  The purpose of the contract is to rapidly prepare Local Partners to have the capabilities and resources to serve as Prime Partners for USAID/U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) programming, in compliance with USAID and PEPFAR procedures, for PEPFAR program implementation in FY20 and FY21.
    SUMMARY OF ROLE:
    The Capacity Advisor for Human Resources for Health (CA/HR) is responsible for supporting local partners to improve their capacity in HR, which is one of the greatest obstacles to effective program implementation. Local partners need assistance in developing organizational HR processes including position descriptions, hiring/recruiting plans, employment policies, staff retention and dismissal policies, remuneration/payroll and benefits, worker performance/evaluation and career development incentives and opportunities.  S/he will be responsible for leading secondments of ASAP supported staff to local partners to address identified deficiencies in multiple areas including: program or technical management, financial oversight and reporting, strategic information, or other areas as needed.
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
     Organizational Assessments:

    Coordinate baseline and follow-up assessments using the Non-US Pre-Award Survey (NUPAS), Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD), Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (OCA) and/or, Organizational Performance Index (OPI) with a focus on Human Resources, Organizational Management and Program Management.
    Assess the needs for HR TA of each local partner and develop workplans to ensure strong foundational HR structures (compensation planning, well-crafted job descriptions, clear organizational structure, professional development, performance management and regular performance appraisals), are institutionalized and support the development of the softer capacities (attitudes, motivation, and values) that are essential for sustainable performance improvement.

     
    Capacity Building:

    Guide the development and use of evidence-based HR management approaches tailored to the size and scope of each partner organization (e.g., IntraHealth’s iHRIS open-source HR management suite for larger organizations, supportive supervision, financial and non-financial incentives, recruitment and retention strategies including negotiation with local government authorities).
    Coordinate formal training activities as well as longer-term learning approaches (e.g., mentoring, coaching, peer-to-peer), and specific work activities (joint projects and interaction with colleagues or beneficiaries from partner organizations) that enhance sustainability.
    Assist NGOs with recruitment of additional personnel to effectively achieve PEPFAR program objectives, we will guide partners to recruit, hire, and on-board appropriate staff.
    Oversee and coordinate Executive Coaching and leadership development support to executive directors, board members, and/or other key leadership positions.
    Coordinate the development of a Community of Practice for local partners’ executives and leaders.

     
    REQUIREMENTS:

    A Masters’ degree in Business, Public Health, or related field of study and at least 6 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
    Significant experience working on health projects in low- and middle-income countries.
    Experience with international donor-supported projects (e.g., USAID and CDC, including PEPFAR)
    Strong writing skills in English
    Strong interpersonal skills with domestic and international colleagues
    Ability to work with a high level of independence, using own initiative
    Comfortable multi-tasking: handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize assignments
    Familiarity and experience in digital health is highly desirable
    Experience in assessing health systems strengthening

    WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:     

    Minimum noise levels in an office environment
    Ability to travel internationally 25% of the time is required (typically trips are 2-3 weeks in duration)
    Position is based in an office, requiring sitting at a desk most of the day
    Requires lifting of 0-10 lbs. occasionally or as needed

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  • Branch Manager

    Branch Manager

    Responsibilities

    Responsible for all aspects of the branch operations
    Ensure revenue growth through ever increasing client satisfaction
    Managing a team of sales officers through creating a culture of high performance among staff within the department by addressing internal employee satisfaction issues promptly that will help guide mitigate risks.
    Drive the department team to ensure that customers’ needs are met through excellent customer experience every time, knowledge of the products you’re selling to the customer inside and out and dealing with customer queries and complaints amongst other customer relationship requirements.
    Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities that will help drive the actualization of financial and non-financial targets.
    Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs by having an ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    Meet goals and metrics by developing forecasts, financial objectives and sales plans in order to maximise and close on generation of revenue.
    Develop strategy & roadmap for improving the operational and financial performance of the Branch leading to exemplified branch personnel with an aim of achieving branch and individual sales officer targets.

    Qualifications

    At-least a Bachelors in Business Administration, or any related field of studies; Masters is an added advantage
    At-least a minimum of 6 years in sales and marketing roles, with a minimum of 2 in a leadership position.
    Experience in banking, micro finance and solar industry is an added advantage

    Skills & Abilities

    Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to work well in a team
    Problem solving; Ability to guide others into finding solutions as opposed to providing solutions yourself.

  • Employee Relations Manager

    Employee Relations Manager

    Job Description

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

    Developing and ensuring consistent application of employee relations policies and procedures as well as monitoring of staff motivation levels with a view of promoting employee satisfaction.
    Creating and implementing all employee relations related practices, policies, procedures and strategies with the goal of promoting a positive culture and high employee performance.
    Contribute to the development and implementation of ER strategy across the business.
    Address conflicts and strive to resolve them in a positive manner that benefits all parties and facilitates healthy work relationships and manage the administration of all discipline/grievance issues as per discipline /grievance procedure.
    Coordinating disciplinary procedures and systems; handling disciplinary cases; attending disciplinary hearings, confirming minutes and issuing verdicts with minimal litigation.
    Design programs to ensure the fair treatment of employees and effective communication between employees and managers and provide guidance to line managers on behavior management and effective counselling to staff.
    Listen to and address employee concerns, resolve employee issues and handle complaints to protect the interests of all parties involved and encourage a supportive atmosphere in the workplace.
    In conjunction with the other relevant parties in HR should develop, implement, and update Human Resources employment policies and procedures.
    Gathers and thoroughly documents all facts through interviews, records, and other sources; evaluates the validity of complaints, violations of policy, and proper course of action.
    Liaison on industrial relations matters – attending conciliation meetings with union and labour officers including negotiations for CBA. 
    Any other task as assigned.

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: 
    Academic Qualifications 

    University degree – Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration or related field  
    Any additional qualifications in Employee or Industrial Relations would be an added advantage.

    Professional Qualifications 

    Post Graduate Higher Diploma in HR. 
    CHRP Certification would be an added advantage

    Experience Requirement

    6 years’ experience managing HR processes in a labour intensive industry and 2 years’ must experience specifically in labour and employee relations management.

    Skills

    Interpersonal skills – essential to identifying the needs of employees and management.
    Knack of problem-solving  – devise solutions to issues that arise in the workplace
    Strong negotiation and persuasion skills – effectively influence all stake holders in a way that results in acceptance, agreement or behavior change.    
    Communication skills – ability to listen and understand concerns and provide answers to complex workplace questions.
    Strong analytical skills – to assess situations, make accurate observations and arrive at well informed decisions. 
    Resilience – Able to remain calm, stable and in control of themselves in potentially emotional grievance handling and disciplinary.
    Work place pressure – Maintain effective work behavior in the face of setbacks or overwhelming work demands.
    Proficiency – in use of MS office tools.

    KEY COMPETENCE:

    Knowledge of Labour /Employment law and its practical application. 
    Knowledge of current trends and best practice of employee involvement and industrial relations.
    Good awareness of the internal and external industrial environment and successful adaptation to changing demands and conditions of ER landscape.
    Knowledge and effective application of all relevant retail policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks.

  • Grants Manager

    Grants Manager

    Job Description

    You shall be responsible for the overall contractual management of program sub-contracts including financial management. As a subject matter expert, you will be expected to analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations across a consortium of partners. Your role will also include financial grant award monitoring procedures, development/implementation of grants and contracts management framework and tools, to ensure compliance and serve as PS Kenya’s primary liaison with sub-recipients on contractual and financial issues.

     
    Key Responsibilities

    Prepare as required the program budget from time to time for submission to donor incorporating all financial budgets for the consortium partners.
    Review all partner budgets regularly as per requirement to ensure they are accurate, reasonable and aligned to program delivery.
    Review program contract and contract amendments where necessary to ensure that they are in line with expectations, actionable and accurate in all respects.
    Develop partner contracts and amendments as necessary, ensuring they are in line with the main program contract.
    Monitor budget spending for the project to ensure that budget expending is in line with project deliverables and institute corrective measures where necessary.
    Lead in the regular monitoring of partners for compliance and expenditure reviews.
    Identify and seek approvals for any expenditures that may require prior authorization by the donor and help in assessing and approving the same from the consortium partners as appropriate.
    Ensure partner due diligence is completed in timely manner; lead the administration of due diligence follow-up for all partners.
    Lead on compiling of key performance indicator data from all consortium partners, monitoring progress, and escalating risks or implementation issues to the Program Director.
    Develop a calendar and tracker for all donor reporting requirements and key compliance areas and disseminate these amongst all consortium partners, ensuring that guidelines are disseminated to and followed by all consortium partners.
    Develop or adopt standard reporting templates and tools that will support program and donor requirements
    Manage regular donor financial reporting within the stipulated time frame.
    Maintain risk register for the program, monitor risk mitigation plan, and raise risk and compliance issues proactively with the Program Director.
    Develop and maintain all necessary certifications, declaration and attestations e.g. Conflict of Interest as per grant agreement for the organization and for all consortium partners as necessary.
    Develop and maintain the program asset register.
    Establish and maintain an orderly and up-to-date filing system for key program documents, including grant and sub-grant agreements, proposal and support documents, narrative and financial partner and donor reports, binding donor correspondence, and other relevant documents.
    Develop and maintain the conflict of interest register and asset list for all consortium partners. Track key training information for all partners, especially around safeguarding. Perform any other duties as may be requested by the Program Director in support of achieving program deliverables.

    Job Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics or Accounting
    Professional qualification in CPA/ACCA or CISA
    At least 6 years’ experience in grants management.
    Conversant with donor financial guidelines and regulations

    Required Skills and Competencies:

    Leadership skills
    Strategic and analytical skills;
    Planning and organization skills
    Ability to drive change and innovation
    Team player

  • Front Office

    Front Office

    Job Summary:
    Responsible for the successful overall coordination and direction of all activities related to the Front office of the resort, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, profitability and quality standards in accordance with the resort’s policies and procedures.
    Responsibilities
    Reporting to the Front Office Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

    Lead and manage all aspects of the Front Office department and ensure all service standards are followed
    Provide exceptional customer service to all guests, making their stay as comfortable and satisfying as possible while achieving team and Brand goals.
    Ensure correct and accurate billing of guests and control of departmental operating float.
    Ensure daily and monthly front office reports are accurately compiled and processed within the agreed time frame.
    Maximize rooms revenue through participating in yield management meetings and implementing the agreed upon Revenue Management strategies and practices
    Make courtesy calls to all the guests to ensure their complete satisfaction with the resort facilities and services
    Develop and recommend budget, labor cost plans and objectives for the department
    Coach, train and counsel employees to reflect the resort’s Service Standards and Procedures
    Ensure all operations and cash handling are done as per the resort’s policies and procedures
    Maintain excellent communication with all the departments
    Maintain information on rates, specials, packages, programs while ensuring all staff are trained in all areas

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Hotel management/ Hospitality Related
    A diploma in Hotel Management (Four Years) From Kenya Utalii College will also be considered.
    6 years’ experience in front office operations, 3 years being in supervisory position
    Excellent knowledge of eZee System a must
    Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
    Must have effective problem solving/decision making abilities.
    Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
    Skilled in creating analyzing and understanding reports.
    Mature male applicants highly encouraged to submit their profiles.

    Benefits:

    Medical cover for self
    Full Accommodation and Meals Provided
    Return ticket

  • DEPP Final Project Evaluation Digital Content, Fundraising & Communications Intern Program Development Support Assistant – Intern

    DEPP Final Project Evaluation Digital Content, Fundraising & Communications Intern Program Development Support Assistant – Intern

    Project: Disasters and Emergencies Preparedness Program (DEPP)
    Position Type: Consultancy Assignment For End of Project Evaluation
    Study/Assessment Topic: Final Project Evaluation
    Position Location: Nairobi, Garissa, Marsabit, Kenya
    Duration: Twenty-Five (25) Days
    Reporting To: Project Director – DEPP Lab
    Working With: MEAL Officer And DEPP Lab Program Team
    Vacancy Contact: Please send applications to consultancy@adesoafrica.org – Adeso will only respond to short-listed applicants.
    PROJECT SUMMARY
    Adeso is leading in the implementation of Disasters and Emergencies Preparedness Program (DEPP) Innovation Lab, a 22 month project under the AIM (Adeso, iHub MasterCard) Consortium. The objective of this program is to increase preparedness and resilience of disaster-prone communities in Garissa and Marsabit counties of Kenya by drawing on their deep knowledge of pastoralist and coping with drought disasters.
    The Consortium has formed Maarifa Kona community innovations labs in Garissa and Marsabit where rural communities are using the labs to research and develop their ideas for preparing against drought. Selected community innovators are also able to prototype and incubate their innovations which could be scaled for commercialization. It is from this background that a number of community innovators are engaged with the labs to refine and prototype their ideas.
    SCOPE OF THE ASSESSMENT
    Adeso is seeking an established and qualified consultant(s) or consultancy firm carrying out to conduct Final Project evaluation of the DEPP innvoation labs program. This project is being implemented in the counties of Garissa and Marsait. The program started in July 2017 and will end in June 2019.
    The consultancy is for a period of 20 days which is expected to start in May 2019. The consultancy will include desk review work, field data collection, data analysis and report writing. The consultant will be expected to travel to the 2 counties of program implementation, namely Garissa and Marsabit.
    The outcomes and findings of the assessment will be useful to determine the way forward for engagement, strategic decisions and project implementation in the project areas.
    PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES THE ASSESSMENT
    The purpose of this review of the DEPP project is to assess the progress and achievements of the program, to identify and document lessons learnt (including lessons that might improve design, process and implementation of the DEPP project) and to provide recommendations for future similar interventions. The assessment is expected to serve as a means of validating or filling the gaps in the initial assessment of relevance, effectiveness and efficiency obtained from monitoring activities.The assessment will serve as an opportunity for DEPP project management team to take stock of project progress and the extent to which the project has achieved its objectives.
    Tasks:

    To gather data from sample project innovators and the Key informants from the community that can be used to assess the impact of the project and innovations to the community
    Assess the extent to which needs assessment, response analysis, intervention strategies, research, accountability, monitoring and evaluation were met considering level of appropriateness.
    To analyse and assess the impact of the project in project areas and document differences in existing practices in relation to the new way of intervention.
    To analyse and document lessons learnt and best practices on the innovation process, project engagement with the innovators and community in the project areas in relation to targeting criteria, and impact of project on the community and other variables.METHODOLOGY AND PROCESS
    The methodology will be further reviewed by the consultant. The consultant is expected to use triangulation of data methodologies that would facilitate extraction of critical information necessary to provide answers to the assessment questions. The following are expected to be considered while developing evaluation methodology.
    Literature review of different secondary data and reports about innovations and innovation processes.
    Review of existing reports and other project related documents.
    Presentation on evaluation methodology to programme team and modify the changes in methodology based on the feedbacks.
    Develop data collection tools and framework to guide the process of data collection.
    The assessment is expected to cover regions of Nairobi, Marsabit and Garissa in Kenya, where the Innovation project is being implemented.
    The Adeso field teams working on ground are available to support basic data collection with appropriate guidance and training.
    The Consultant should submit detailed work plan for the stipulated period of consultancy assignment.

    EVALUATION CRITERIA
    The following key issues need to be addressed by the assessors under the following criteria. The present list however is not exhaustive and additional issues might come up during the mission.

    Relevance (including coherence and the appropriateness of project objectives to the problems that it was supposed to address, and to the physical and policy environment within which it operated)

    Appropriateness of the design towards community and human centered approach used to meet the specified goal and objectives of the project;
    Relevance of the targeting approach to reach the vulnerable households
    The consistency of the project planning and response in implementation.

    Effectiveness (assess the contribution from the project results and how assumptions have affected the project) in relation to:

    Project design as the best approach to achieving the set objectives;
    Effectiveness of beneficiary targeting and selection criteria used to reach the most vulnerable;
    Number of participants reached within the different components of the project (broken down by gender)
    Capacity building and behavior change activities success rate
    To what extent did the external assumptions in the proposal hold true and how well were the mitigating measures put into use?
    Document lessons learned by the project so far. What are the lessons learned and how can this knowledge is used for the remaining project period? Which were the best practices?
    Assess the possible intended or unintended outcomes and impact.

    Impact (the effect of the project on its wider environment, and its contribution to the wider objectives summarized in the project overall objective)

    Result 1: Develop innovations/process that will strengthen disaster-prone communities’ resilience and preparedness to drought-related disasters and effects.
    Result 2: Labs have found suitable innovators from within their target community and able to influence innovations for succesful scaling potential
    Result 3: Community members have participated in the design process and now have capacity and desire to innovate/ think about innovation.
    Result 4: Labs has facilitate useful external engagement (formal or informal partnerships (i.e. mentors) for innovators and also Innovation labs that provide useful services to innovators
    Result 5: There is increased learning across lab to contribute to the humanitarian sector and development programs in general.

    Sustainability (the likelihood of a continuation in the stream of benefits produced by the project)

    Design of the project in relation to sustainability;
    Sustainability of project output;
    Assessment of the effectiveness of measures taken to ensure project achievements are not lost and provide suggestions for improving the sustainability of the project.
    Ownership of objectives and achievements: to what extent were the stakeholders consulted and involved in defining the objectives, the selection process for activities and project participants, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

    Institutional capacity:

    Assess the degree of commitment of stakeholders, the measures taken to strengthen their capacity and suggest improvement for the future
    Assess the appropriateness of the institution strengthening methods applied.POSSIBLE FIELD WORK

    The consultant(s) will prepare an evaluation schedule to operationalize and direct the assessment for the stipulated period of consultancy assignment. The work plan will describe how the assessment will be carried out, bringing refinements, strategy, specificity and elaboration to the terms of reference.
    Consultant(s) will need to provide his/her own travel insurance and the same will be applicable to personnel independently deployed for data collection.
    DELIVERABLES

    Initial work plan and inception report for the assessment and presentation to programme team on the evaluation methodology and process of data collection.
    Final plans and data collection tools for approval by the program team
    Interim progress report with preliminary analysis and observations to programme quality team for feedback and comments.
    Presentation of evaluation findings for final consensus building.
    Final evaluation report for external circulation after approval by program director and heads of program.MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
    The consultant will report to the M&E focal point and will work closely with programme team and field programme teams.

    QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT

    Master degree in monitoring and evaluation, economics, development studies or social sciences and other areas relevant for the assignment.
    At least seven years of relevant professional work in social research or undertaking related studies.
    Extensive experience in undertaking outcome and impact evaluation of social innovation projects and experience of conducting studies business start-ups innovations in humanitarian context.
    Thorough knowledge and understanding of emergency programming approaches and related to Disaster emergencies preparedness its linkages.
    Extensive experience in working with INGOs and local NGOs, local authorities and communities.
    Demonstrated analytical and writing skills.
    Excellent knowledge of English and Swahili.

    CONSULTANCY PERIOD
    The evaluation shall be completed within a period of 30 days. The final report is expected to be finalized by the within the specified 20 days more consultations may be done on call when need basis via call up to 30th June 2019.
    COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
    In consideration of the fees paid, the Consultant expressly assigns to Adeso any copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing this contract. All images (whether used for online or print purposes) must however bear the consultant’s photo credit, as specified by international intellectual property rights. The consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from Adeso.

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