Job Field: Sector in Consultancy

Youth-DBI Impact Study Consultant

Job Type: Contract, a total of 8-10 weeks of work spanning October 1st 2021 – December 2022
We supply these businesses with vital credit and capacity building to foster their growth and resilience. We work in hard-to-serve communities where others don’t. To date, we’ve distributed $1.5 billion to improve the lives of over 10 million people in farming families.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Root Capital currently has associated offices in Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, Ghana, and Kenya.
Background
Across low- and middle-income countries, the rural poor, who make up 75 percent of the 2.6 billion people living on less than $2 a day, are marginalized from the formal economy. Most depend on agriculture as their primary source of income. Without viable markets for their crops, millions of small-scale farmers remain trapped in enduring poverty.
Agricultural enterprises such as farmer cooperatives and agro processing businesses play an important role in improving farmer livelihoods by linking farmers to more reliable and better-paying markets than they can access on their own, and often providing essential auxiliary services to those farmers such as technical training and access to agricultural inputs and credit. Root Capital invests in the growth of these agricultural enterprises so that they can catalyze economic growth and transform rural communities.
One of the ways Root Capital measures its impact on agricultural enterprises and the impact of these enterprises on farmers, communities and the environment is through deep dive impact studies. We have conducted impact studies to measure the likely impact of our lending with over 30 clients to date. We are now launching our first study to assess the impact of our Youth Talent Partnerships and Digital Business Intelligence (DBI) Advisory services in EA on the knowledge, practices, growth, and resilience of rural agricultural enterprises.
Description of the Consultancy
Specifically, this evaluation will focus on 11 Root Capital Advisory clients (agricultural enterprises that are participating in the Youth Talent Partnership and DBI program in the East African coffee sector. It will include both a 1) process evaluation to help us understand whether the services were implemented as planned and identify successes and challenges to inform future programming; and 2) a mixed-method impact assessment to identify whether businesses participating in the program gain new knowledge and skills that leads to 1) the program contributing to closing the talent gap by fostering talent through improving workers technical and soft skills, attracting fresh talent to the industry and promoting new technologies and improving productivity, job satisfaction and increasing opportunities for future career and professional growth; and 2) improved business-level decision-making and performance and strengthened relationships with external partners.
Proposed Methodology
The study will focus on the following cohorts of businesses in the coffee value chain:

5 businesses that benefited from the talent partnership and DBI in 2020/2021 in Rwanda
3 businesses that will benefit from a talent partnership and DBI in 2022 in Rwanda
3 businesses that will benefit from a talent partnership and DBI in 2022 in Uganda

. Data collection will mainly include four rounds spanning this approximately 15-month period:

October-November 2021 – Baseline data collection for 2022 DBI and Talent Partnerships cohort
March- April 2022 – Endline-Post internship placement assessment of 2020/2021 Talent Partnership cohort
July 2022 – Endline-Post evaluation of the 2020/2021 DBI cohort
November- 2022 – Endline Assessment of 2022 DBI and Talent Partnership cohort

Additional data collection over the 15-month period may be required to monitor service delivery or conduct short surveys, requiring an additional 1-2 days of work per month, and visits to each of the four enterprises.
The consultant will perform the following functions:

Review and advise on the development of survey instruments (baseline and endline);
Coordinate translation of survey tools, interview guides and FGDs
Travel to each enterprise/coordinate enumerators in Rwanda and Uganda for data collection (Based on prevailing Covid19 restrictions, to consider mix of remote and in person interviews).
Coordinate assessments and interviews done by enumerators with relevant personnel, leadership and program beneficiaries at each enterprise
Enter and code any data not collected electronically
Translate and transcribe interviews
Submit a debriefing memo following each round of data collection that describes the data collection process, challenges, and outcomes
Depending on consultant interest and qualifications, there may be an opportunity to participate in data analysis as well
Work in close collaboration with Advisory implementing teams (based in the Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda) and Impact study team (based in Kenya and the US).

Deliverables will include:

Feedback on the design approach, methodology and data collection tools
Cleaned data following each phase of data collection
Debriefing memo following each phase of data collection (4 memos)
Translated and transcribed interviews following each phase of data collection

Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Sociology or related field.
At least 3-5 years of experience conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection, ideally in the three East African Countries (Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda).
Strong familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and study designs
Extensive experience conducting studies focused on SMEs targeting youth employment and technical assistance programs, digital innovations in the agricultural space, standards and certification programs and climate resilience programs in East Africa.
Experience of using in person and remote data collection methodologies.
Knowledge of agricultural enterprises, small and growing enterprises (SMEs), and/or enterprise-level technical assistance provision
Strong data entry and coding skills
Ability to conduct interviews or recruit a team of qualified enumerators to conduct interviews in the respective countries and language.
Available full time during the tentative data collection dates: October- November 2021, March- April 2022, July 2022 and November- December 2022.

Salary
Commensurate with experience; and reimbursement of qualifying expenses (transport, accommodation, meals and communication).

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

rootcapital.org

October 28, 2024
Consultant: Digital Business Intelligence Advisory

Reports To: Advisory Services Manager, East Africa

Contact: Please apply by filling out the form below.
We supply these businesses with vital credit and capacity building to foster their growth and resilience. We work in hard-to-serve communities where others don’t. To date, we’ve distributed $1.5 billion to improve the lives of over 10 million people in farming families.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Root Capital currently has associated offices in Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, Ghana, and Kenya.
Position Summary
This role will support the implementation of the digital business intelligence (DBI) program in the Macadamia value chain in Kenya. digital The specific duties will include but not limited to the following:

Carry out DBI diagnostics to assess business performance in various management areas and identifying the strengths, weaknesses, and potential opportunities.
Generate an advisory plan focused on tangible change and impact by improving the business management with data visualization for decision making
Design digital surveys for data collection in the field in collaboration with senior DBI consultant
Provide technical training on the use of mobile digital and information management tools.
Help organizations in data collection, cleaning, debugging and offer solutions to technical problems
Monitor information processing and analysis to provide data visualization
Reporting on weekly/monthly progress of the execution of the project
Any other duties that may assigned from time to time

Responsibilities

Conducting diagnostics for ACRA clients (10%)
Designing digital surveys (25%)
Providing training on data management and digital survey tools (20%)
Monitoring data collection, cleaning, and debugging (25%)
Monitoring data processing, analysis and visualization (15%)
Reporting (5%)

Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

University degree, preferably in Business administration, information management or Information Technology related studies.
3 years of experience in business development, preferably in macadamia value chain
Experience in participatory training and facilitation methodologies preferably in Macadamia value chain.
Experience in big data management and analysis preferably in agricultural value chains
Experience in working with agricultural enterprises or producer organizations/co-operatives.
Experience in adults learning methodologies
Proficiency in MS Office, mainly Excel, and Google Apps.
Proficiency SurveyCTO and IFormbuilder is a plus.
High planning and organizational management skills
Good writing and ability to generate reports or other documents required
Ability to travel and work in different parts of the country.
Team player and performance oriented individual
Ability to work with multicultural teams
Fluency in English and Swahili.

Salary
Commensurate with experience

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

rootcapital.org

October 28, 2024
Consultant: Agronomic and Climate Resilience Advisory

Reports To: Advisory Services Manager, East Africa
Contact: Please apply by filling out the form below.
We supply these businesses with vital credit and capacity building to foster their growth and resilience. We work in hard-to-serve communities where others don’t. To date, we’ve distributed $1.5 billion to improve the lives of over 10 million people in farming families.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Root Capital currently has associated offices in Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, Ghana, and Kenya.
Position Summary
This role will support the implementation of the agronomic and Climate resilience advisory (ACRA) program in the coffee value chain in Uganda. The incumbent will be charged with the following responsibilities:

Conduct climate resilience diagnostics with clients to identify gaps for capacity building
Develop a training schedule to address gaps identified through diagnostics
Help clients to prepare climate adaptation & mitigation strategies
Conduct climate risks vulnerability to coffee co-operatives
Develop a training work plan for a portfolio of clients in collaboration with the senior ACRA consultant
Provide agronomic and climate resilience training to field staff and farmers
Monitor the implementation of the ACRA activities
Provide timely reporting
Help cultivate, manage relevant partnerships with academic and research or implementing organizations working on climate-smart agriculture
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Responsibilities

Conducting diagnostics (10%)
Developing climate adaptation and mitigation strategies (30%)
Providing training (30%)
Monitoring (20%)
Relationship building (5%)
Reporting (5%)

Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, crop science, horticulture, or related agricultural based degree
A minimum of 3 years of experience in providing extension education to agribusiness enterprises or smallholder farmers
Experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in agricultural value chains-preferably coffee
Experience in agronomic extension education preferably in Robusta Coffee value chain
Experience in adult training and delivery methodologies
Experience in certification Standards eg Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, Organic or FairTrade.
Proficiency in MS Office such as Word, Excel, and Google Apps
Relationship building skills
Project management skills
Time management
Strict adherence to tight deadlines
Ability to work with multicultural teams

Salary
Commensurate with experience

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

rootcapital.org

October 28, 2024
Senior Manager, Client Support Oracle Database Administrator Enterprise Solution Engineer Senior Manager, Systems Integration Product Configuration Specialists Applications Support Manager

The Position:
The senior Manager, Client Support is responsible for.

Managing and contributing to the Delivery of all IT components of Group Services to meet business objective.
Managing the performance of Services to clients internal & external as agreed in the contract and ensure that the Service Levels are achieved.
Redefining Service as a strategy within the Technology Department and mature ITIL V4.0
Automating the manual functions in Client support and implement full stack application monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

Effectively monitor all critical systems in the Bank and communicate to business in a timely, concise, and effective manner for service outages, service interruption and service improvements.
ITIL V4.0 is fully implemented and maintained.
Definition of Service Level agreements (SLA’s) in relation to contracted services, ensuring the SLAs are achieved: service quality and client expectations are met or exceeded. Ensure that any SLA breaches are investigated, and corrective action taken to improve Service Delivery.
Management of the IT Client Support Team including but not limited to; responsible for Service Desk, Monitoring Centre, and I.T Call center, responsibility for the team career development and appraisals.
Build and Maintain client relationships both internally & externally.
To provide reports periodically (or on request) on System Monitoring and Service Desk
Attend client service review meetings covering performance, service improvement, quality, and processes.
To ensure that systems, processes and methodologies as specified are followed to ensure effective monitoring, control and support of IT services.
Manage, support & guide on issues logged on IT Service Management tool system, Issues reported on emails, social media and support issues from Subsidiaries / internal helpdesks.

The Person:
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

A University degree in IT/ Engineering or related field
Certification in ITIL
6 years’ experience in IT Service Management with at least 2 years’ experience in Infrastructure.

The above positions are demanding; for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

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October 28, 2024
Bayer Patient Education Consultant

Objective of consultancy
The objective of this consultancy is to develop patient education materials that can be used to communicate clear and concise messages around Covid-19 prevention as well as the management of mild and moderate symptoms and the importance of getting vaccinated. The consultant will then provide a brief training to in-country Master Trainers on their appropriate use.
Scope of Work
The consultant will develop patient education materials on the prevention and management of mild and moderate symptoms of Covid-19 to include the importance of getting vaccinated, drawing from existing materials that have been developed in each of the respective countries.
The consultant should develop materials that are responsive to any Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) surveys that have been undertaken as well as any localised information around vaccine hesitancy.
The consultant will provide a short training to in-country Master Trainers on the education materials and their appropriate use.
About you
Experience and Qualifications

Qualification in Public Health or medical field e.g. MPH, BSN etc
5+ years experience in developing communication materials
Experience in developing risk communications/ behaviour change communications materials

This position will be remote, with close liaison between London, Addis, Harare and Nairobi.
About us
You’ll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience.
Crown Agents is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all candidates at all times as well as a business culture that reflects that belief. Crown Agents will treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Crown Agents shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidates are selected for interview, or in any terms of employment, and will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the role. Crown Agents is committed to being an organisation enhanced by diversity and encourages applications from anyone who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by poverty or conflict.

Apply via :

www.crownagents.com

October 28, 2024
GCF Climate Change Mitigation Consultant

Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. A consultant’s assistance is needed to provide technical oversight to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) portfolio of Climate Change Mitigation related projects, both on-going and potential new readiness projects and upcoming mitigation projects (including Approval Processes Projects (SAP)). This will involve providing technical guidance to project development and implementation in the areas of climate finance, energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric mobility, and other mitigation areas.
The work includes revising GCF project documents that will be submitted to UNEP project review committees and GCF Secretariat and addressing comments from review processes until approval. During implementation, the work entails providing technical guidance in the implementation of projects when relevant, coordinating the Interim Progress Reports twice per year and reviewing completion reports. The assignment also includes , liaising with the GCF-Coordination Office and project teams, preparing and updating project management tracking tool for the overall UNEP’s GCF Mitigation portfolio (on-going and potential projects), as well as the Readiness info notes when required. This consultancy will be home-based.
The consultant will report to the GCF Portfolio Manager, Climate Change Mitigation Unit.
The Specific tasks and responsibilities for the consultant are:

Prepare project management tracking tool for the overall UNEP’s GCF Mitigation portfolio
Continuously update project management tracking tool
Upload useful documentation on UNEP’s sharepoint
Prepare “Readiness info notes” for the UNEP’s teams if required
Review incoming Readiness proposals and preparing GCF concept note revise committee checklists, thus ensuring its alignment to the GCF’s and UNEP’s Coordination Office requirements;
Prepare Review Committee checklists for incoming Readiness proposals
Liaise with the GCF Coordination Office staff and participate in coordination calls if required
Ensure continuous communication with UNEP’s project teams during the internal review process
Review incoming interim progress/completion reports
Make all the necessary preparations for the upcoming January GCF’s mandatory reporting deadline
Liaise with teams, communicate the guidelines for the reporting
Update the reporting tab of the Readiness project management tool
Review and revise interim progress/completion reports as per GCF and UNEP’s requirements
Attend the virtual meetings with the GCF-Coordination Office at UNEP
Participate to coordination meetings with the GCF-Coordination Office

Qualifications/special skills
Academic Qualifications

Advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Economic, Environmental Policy or in a related field.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in working with managing and developing international environmental projects, focused on Climate Change Mitigation is required.
Ability to organizing processes, reviewing documents and providing comments consistent with organisation’s rules/requirements including attention to detail is required.
Ability to review critically project design and revision/drafting of project concepts and documents, and project progress reports; work plans and budgets is required.
Experience in managing submission process and reviewing documents for the Green Climate Fund or a similar fund is required.
Experience in working with developing countries and/or international organizations is desired.
Knowledge of GHG emissions calculations is desired.

Language

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement. Fluency in oral and written Spanish and/or French is desirable

Apply via :

careers.un.org

October 28, 2024
Monitoring And Evaluation Framework Development And Training

Job Description
COVAW is looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) consultant to conduct a M&E training and review current M&E frameworks.
Purpose and Objectives of the M&E training:

The purpose of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) training is to provide an informative learning event where COVAW staff will:
Provide an understanding of M&E concepts, enabling them to manage and participate in the assessment of programme performance;
Reflect on the harmonisation of evaluation methods and processes in the programme within COVAW;
Provide a shared understanding of how to measure impact at an outcome level through use of practical approaches to improve the use of M&E data in programmes decision making.
Purpose and objective of the review Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
Review project documents including the log frame, annual targets and indicators, theory of change and any existing monitoring tools.
Make proposals for strengthening COVAWs M&E framework and road map for implementation for the projects.
To advise the COVAW staff and on how best to track these indicators (including acceptable assumptions and caveats) using the systems we have in place and any news ones that may be required**.**
To advise COVAW staff and partners on how better to report progress against milestones and log frame indicators.**
To share M&E methods used for the support of GBV programs.**

Target group

COVAW Staff.

Scope of work
The consultant will be responsible for the following:

Lead and provide expert input on workshop sessions in M&E.
To facilitate in the design, preparation and facilitation of the breakout meetings and focus group discussions, etc.
To facilitate the drafting of workshop agenda to ensure the accomplishment of the overall objectives.
To continuously gauge and solicit feedback from participants formally and informally.
To assist in detailed feedback and edit draft workshop report, including lessons learnt and outputs.
To provide advice and perform other tasks as required to support the workshop**.**
To develop a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework and road map for implementation for the projects within COVAW.

Main deliverables
The consultant is expected to provide the following deliverables:

Pre-training: Draft, submit, revise (if necessary), and finalise the design, substantive material and method of the training including pre-and post-training questionnaire;
Workshop Programme based on participatory methodology
Detailed guidelines and expectations for all participants
Technical advice and support to participants during the workshop
Provide a workshop report that includes action points, key findings and recommendations
Monitoring and evaluation framework and road map

Roles and Responsibilities
COVAW

All COVAW understand and support the benefits of monitoring and evaluation in an organisation hence they participate in the trainings and in developing of the monitoring and evaluation framework.
COVAW Staff will provide guidance where required to the consultant, they will also participate in the consultations, review and analysis sessions.
COVAW staff will share the relevant program documents and participate in related activities as agreed upon.
The COVAW staff will receive and review the draft report of the review process in a session with the consultant.
The COVAW staff will participate in the trainings and in developing of the monitoring and evaluation framework.

The Consultant

The Consultant (s) will be responsible for preparation of an inception report and a work plan with clear timelines, undertaking consultations with COVAW staff
They will assess and analyse data to identify gaps and critical issues, actively engaging with staff, Board members and other stakeholders through the use of participatory processes,
Review and validation of the midterm review document together with COVAW Staff
Develop M&E training materials, curricula and guides. These materials will include power point slides, workshop group activity work sheets and others
Facilitate monitoring and evaluation training workshops
Participate in planning meetings with COVAW before training implementation.
Prepare the workshop pre-and post-tests and feedback questionnaires.
Prepare workshop training report

Duration of Assignment and Key Deliverables

The duration of the assignment is Two weeks

Relevant Qualifications and Experience

At least six (6) years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation in the Development / Gender Based Violence (GBV) Sector.
Previous experience conducting monitoring and evaluation training workshops.
Previous experience in developing capacity building trainings around M&E
Proven skills in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, including experience with developing M&E tools and experience in collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data;
Excellent group facilitation skills with the ability to conduct a highly participatory training sessions
Good understanding of research methodologies, program evaluation and data collection approaches
Strong organization skills and ability to pay attention to details
Strong oral and written English communication skills
Strong planning, organisational and interpersonal skills;

Share an Expression of Interest responding to the Terms of Reference that includes;Applications should be sent to recruit@covaw.or.ke with the subject “M&E Framework Development and Training” by 27th September, 2021, 5.00pm.

Apply via :

recruit@covaw.or.ke

October 28, 2024
Gender Specialist Consultant

Job Description
The Gender Specialist will provide support for the mainstreaming of AEPZL’s social interventions focused on promoting safe working environment, wellbeing, and equitable social benefits for all AEPZL stakeholders. Further, the consultant will coordinate with the Finance/Admin and Projects team for the implementation of gender and social development activities at Acacia EPZ. The overall objective is to Assess and mainstream gender equality within AEPZL internal and field operations.
Responsibilities and Deliverables
To meet the above-mentioned objective, the consultant is expected to:

Evaluate recruitment issues as well as the challenges faced by women in field operations roles.
Assist AEPZL in gender inclusive planning, implementing, and monitoring of activities.
Mainstream gender in various training and sensitization programmes at AEPZL.
Develop and deliver training on the AEPZL staff on Gender mainstreaming and inclusion.

Duration and timeframe

The assignment is expected to commence in October 2021. The assignment is expected to require several face-to-face visits in AEPZL and remote support.

Qualifications
The consultant shall:

Have at least 5 years’ experience in Gender Mainstreaming activities.
Demonstrate that they have successfully undertaken similar advisory mandates.
Have a high level of written and oral communication skills in English
Have excellent analytical and facilitation skills
Demonstrate familiarity and understanding with the operational context in which AEPZL operates.
Be flexible and ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

In delivering on this TOR, an Expression of Interest (EOI) which describes your approach to producing the requested deliverables as per the template attached and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae (CV) MUST be submitted to the following emails: shilajiru@acacia-epz.com copy titus.onsase@acacia-epz.com & info@acacia-epz.com

Apply via :

shilajiru@acacia-epz.com

October 28, 2024
Company Secretarial Consultant

Position Summary
We are looking for a diligent and high performing Company Secretarial Consultant. This role entails providing support to the Company on all company secretarial and corporate governance matters. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, mature and hardworking. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, a positive attitude, awareness of best practices on company secretarial and systems, flexibility, enthusiasm, dependability, and trustworthiness.
Responsibilities

Making applications for work and residence permits and duty remission facilities for expatriate staff;
Assisting in the incorporation and administration of Kenyan companies and foreign entities;
Providing company migration and re-domiciliation advice and services;
Supporting clients on filing of tax and annual returns;
Introducing clients to leading banks in Kenya for opening and operating of bank accounts;
Business introduction and provision of guidance on trade and finance opportunities;
Providing of Share Registration advice and services;
Company re-organisation services and Liquidation services;
Assisting clients on compliance with the Company’s memorandum of incorporation; and
Preparing of any circulars and other documentation to be sent to shareholders by the company.

Experience and Personal Qualities
Previous experience in a similar role;

The ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally);
Ability to adhere to the expectation of complete confidentiality on all business matters;
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions; and
Flexible and able to operate in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

Graduate from a recognised university preferably with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or any other business-related discipline.
Three to four years’ experience in a listed corporate environment.
Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries.
Should be well versed with the various provisions of Companies Act as well as all filing requirements at the Company Registry.
The role will be based Kenya, with potential travel within East Africa.

If your career aspirations match this opportunity, please send your cover letter and CV to careers@africalegalnetwork.com referencing this position CSC/ADILI/21 before 12:00pm (GMT) Thursday, 30th September 2021.

Apply via :

careers@africalegalnetwork.com

October 28, 2024
Consultancy-Basketry And Weaving Training

Job Description
LWF is currently looking for a talented handicraft consultant with skills in beadwork and basket weaving. The consultant will conduct training, product design and production of sample products together with the artisans; show them how to cut the materials to size, stich and weave quality products for the market.
About the Project
Women in Kakuma and Kalobeyei have a low economic status and are affected by violence and other risks due to lack of decision making power and access to resources. Skills in basketry and weaving and product marketing will provide an essential source of disposable income for women. The project aims at improving livelihoods and resilience for women and girls in Kakuma and Kalobeyei through skills training and capacity building in handicrafts. Specific activities will include training on product design, product development, production and marketing.
Objectives of the training

Select refugee and host community women and girls have skills in beadwork, basket weaving and increased access to income.

Specific training objectives include;

Train 50 women artisans on basket weaving and beadwork
Train the women artisans on costing and pricing of the handicraft products for different market segments and preparation of a catalogue.
Produce a guide for beadwork and basketry product development
Train the artisan women on marketing of the handicraft products.

Approach and Methodology
The assignment will involve group based training for 50 women (25) on basketry and 25 on weaving. The consultant is expected to provide hands on training to ensure assignment is completed within the specified time line. The trainings will be delivered to the women in their communities – so delivery methods should be appropriate. The training should be highly interactive and the 50 women should be able to demonstrate skills in basket weaving, beadwork at the end of the training.
Location of the training

The training will take place at the LWF centers in Kalobeyei and Kakuma

Duration of the training
The duration of the training shall be 10 working days as stipulated below:

Training on weaving and beadwork, Quality assurance and pricing from 18th October to 29th October 2021

Deliverables and responsibilities of the consultant
The consultant is expected to submit;
During quotation.

Consultancy budget/estimated cost
Training plan and training content, together with a detailed timetable for delivery of the trainings
A list of equipment and materials needed for each of the selected activities.

After awarding & completion of work.

Delivery of trainings over a period of 10 days on the complete cycle of basket weaving, bead work
Produce a guide for beadwork and basketry product development
Final training report within 5 working days of completion of the training, with all relevant annexes in soft copies. The training report will be discussed and agreed upon with LWF project team.
Liaise with LWF focal person on any problems arising from the training to provide solutions
The consultant shall not share or disseminate information to any other person or organization as regards this contract prior to authorization by LWF.

Reporting

The Consultancy Team Leader will report directly to LWF livelihoods Officer. However, s/he will also be expected to work closely with the Protection and Social cohesion manager.

Deliverables and responsibilities of LWF

Mobilize and ensure participants attend the training according to the timetable provided by the consultancy team
Provide for the location and space of training;
Provide necessary materials and tools for training;
Guidance and technical support as required throughout the training.
Comments and feedback on, and approval of, all deliverables within agreed timeline.
Payment in accordance with the contract.
Airport pick up from Lodwar- If travelling from outside Turkana County.

Payment

LWF shall pay for the consultant fee who will in turn pay his/her assistant (if any), pay for air tickets, meals and accommodation. Budget to include travel, meals and accommodation costs and consultancy fee

Competencies and skills and qualifications

The consultants should have experience with similar assignments in the areas of focus, handicraft works, fashion and design etc. for at least 3 years.
Having linkage to local and international market for handicrafts is an added advantage
Evidence of work done previously needed.

Expression of interest to be sent to: procurement.kakuma@lutheranworld.org or dropped at LWF- Kakuma Procurement office in LWF compound 1 by 7th October, 2021

Apply via :

procurement.kakuma@lutheranworld.org

October 28, 2024