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  • Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Consultant

    Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Consultant

    We are looking for a talented Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Consultant. The consultant will develop a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan for the S4PKe Programme. The consultant will work closely with Leonard Cheshire’s Programmes Technical Lead for Economic Inclusion and Innovation as well as the S4PKe team to deliver the assignment. The consultant will also liaise closely with Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) which is one of the partners in the S4PKe consortium.

    The GESI Strategy and Action Plan should meet the following requirements:

    Logically structured, concise, well presented and understandable to the intended audience
    Apply the Prosperity Fund Gender and Inclusion Framework for Programme Development, (to be provided), ensuring the programme is at least level 1 (minimum compliance), yet aiming for impact at empowerment (level 2) and where possible, transformational change (level 3).
    Clear impact analysis ensuring the programme aims to address identified social inclusion issues, and demonstration of how gender and social inclusion considerations have influenced decisions on priority regions and sectors, including marginalised groups, indigenous communities, disabled people.
    Clearly links impact analysis to proposed programme interventions and activities, explaining rationale for interventions and activities, and clearly explaining the level of ambition for each intervention or activities, as per the Prosperity Fund Gender and Inclusion Framework.
    Clear risk analysis and mitigation plans on gender and social inclusion.
    Clear baselines and indicators for interventions and activities.
    Clear key performance indicators for monitoring linked to MREL plan and including G&SI-disaggregated data and G&SI-specific indicators. As a minimum, programmes should collect disaggregated data by sex, age and income quintile and to include at least one KPI on gender.
    Clearly identify and allocate financial/human resources for implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan, with narrative on how G&SI-related activities have been costed in.
    The GESI Action Plan format is flexible but at a minimum should include key activities, timelines, responsibilities and any budgeted costs.
    Submission of the GESI Strategy and Action Plan should be in 3 phases: (a) Outline of GESI Strategy and Action Plan (b) Draft GESI Strategy and Action Plan (c) Final GESI Strategy and Action Plan.

    The timeframe for this consultancy is from 1st December to 30th December 2020. The consultant should ensure the completion of the GESI Strategy and Action Plan within this timeframe. The level of effort for this assignment is approximately 20 days.

    Please submit an Expression of Interest which should include the following:Please respond with your Expression of Interest to Marjorie.Okora@leonardcheshire.org by COB 27th November 2020.

    Apply via :

    Marjorie.Okora@leonardcheshire.org

  • Translation of VAC Research Tools

    Translation of VAC Research Tools

    TERMS OF REFERENCE TRANSLATION OF VAC RESEARCH TOOLS

    Type of service: Translation of VAC Research Tools

    Timeframe: Fixed Term Contract

    Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract

    Total number of pages to translate: Approximately 57 pages or 16,500 words

    Expected starting date: As soon as possible

    Application deadline: 30 November 2020

    Background and context

    Children in education settings in Kenya and Tanzania experience and witness various forms of violence. Corporal punishment is the most widely reported form of violence against children (VAC) in education settings. Physical violence, as well as sexual violence, abuse, and harassment, are also prevalent in school settings across the two countries. At the psychological and emotional level, one of the most common forms of violence experienced by school children is bullying and insults from teachers and support staff. While some violence is unexpected and isolated, most violent acts against children are carried out by people they know and should be able to trust, such as parents, teachers, and schoolmates. Since 2012, ICS SP has worked towards making primary schools safe, supportive, and non-violent. We have implemented multi-level INSPIRE strategies to address violence in and around schools. Continuous learning and improvement is part of our values. We have over the years collected data that has helped refine the various intervention strategies. The data collected also suggest that the approaches are working to address VAC. However, there is a need to continuously have valid and credible evidence to help focus investments and scale up interventions that demonstrate positive effects. In particular, we aim to study the effects of the whole school approach intervention to understand better whether the approach has had a positive effect in preventing and reducing incidences of violence in and around schools and improving educational outcomes. The whole school approach has been implemented in over 40 primary schools in Kenya and Tanzania and for ICS to collect data effectively research tools need to be translated into the local language of the communities where we are implementing our interventions.**

    Overall Objective of the assignment

    The objective of the assignment is to provide a translation service to Investing in Children and their Societies (ICS) for its VAC research tools from English to Luo/Kiswahili.

    Scope of work

    The translator will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

    Make written translation and submit the translation in word-processed documents;
    Proofread and edit the document;
    Share draft translation with ICS contact persons;
    Incorporate suggested changes to the translation;
    All texts, including texts contained in figures, boxes, captions, sources, and covers require translation and proofreading;
    Ensure high quality and accuracy of the entire document before submitting it to the contact person in charge of the project;
    Ensure the accuracy of the terms and terminology used in the documents;
    Ensure that the translation is written with style, correct grammar and spelling, and
    Complete the work within the agreed timeline and submit the final translation in both soft and hard copy.

    Required skills and experiences

    At least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field;
    Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in working in an NGO field, implementing and managing Child protection programs
    Demonstrated contextual translation and with a good understanding of technical terms and terminology used in areas of VAC research
    Proven skills in translation and interpretation from English to Luo/Kiswahili and vice versa in the fields of VAC research.

    Competencies

    Excellent teamwork skills;
    Ability to work independently; and
    Excellent computer skills in word and data processing and presentation.

    Payment modality

    A high-quality translation without further editing of the report will be delivered by the assigned
    timeline. Payment will be made in Kenya/Tanzania Shillings. The rate paid shall be inclusive of all associated costs including withholding tax.

     Timelines

    The scope of work requires a fixed term engagement with deliverables submitted within the agreed period of engagement. We however envisage a period not exceeding 14 days to complete the assignment. The consultant is expected to do a work plan in line with the scope of work

    Background Check.

    ICS is a child right centered organization and adheres to all National and international standards and principles of protecting children. All applicants will have their backgrounds checked to confirm they have not engaged in any incidences of violating children’s rights.

    If you meet the qualifications of the post, please submit the following documents through email or sealed in an envelope indicating the post for which you are applying to the address given below;

    Apply via :

    icsro@icsafrica.org

  • Call for Expression of Interest from Advocates to Join a Pro Bono Scheme in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Narok and Isiolo Counties of Kenya

    Call for Expression of Interest from Advocates to Join a Pro Bono Scheme in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Narok and Isiolo Counties of Kenya

    Background to the Call

    Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS) that focused on GBV was carried out in 2014 and indicates that women are more likely to experience physical violence committed by their spouse/partner than men. It also shows that sexual violence committed by a spouse/partner is not as prevalent as physical violence. Approximately 38 per cent of ever-married women aged 15-49 have ever experienced physical violence committed by their husband/partner, about 14 percent of women and 4 percent of men have ever experienced sexual violence committed by a spouse/partner, while 10 percent of women and 3 percent of men experienced sexual violence by a spouse/partner in the past 12 months. Overall, 14 per cent of females aged 15-49 years had experienced both physical and sexual violence. A study done by the National Crime Research Centre shows that lifetime prevalence of GBV was 38% for women and 20.9% for men.

    At the onset of the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic in Kenya the Chief justice noted an increase in sexual offences by 35.8 % while the national GBV hotline 1195 has reported a 75% increase in cases of gender-based violence. Risk factors for Gender based Violence (GBV) are also pronounced for women, girls, young people and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) whether in isolation either at home or in quarantine centers and in communities. Communities are grappling with lack of adequate gender sensitive facilities and protection measures for the most vulnerable. In addition, the overburdening of public services during this period has significantly weakened institutional responses to GBV and amplified barriers that limit women, girls, young persons and PWD’s access critical services addressing GBV.

    Description of the intervention.

    Under support from the MasterCard Foundation, CREAW is currently implementing a project in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Narok and Isiolo Counties, which seeks to provide rapid response and strengthen resilience of women who are survivors of gender-based violence during the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic .The aim of this intervention is to  accelerate access to justice for vulnerable women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Narok and Isiolo Counties of Kenya.

    It is in this regard that CREAW is seeking to establish a pro bono advocates network in the 5 counties which will among other things provide free legal aid, legal representation and psychosocial support to female survivors of violence.

    Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS) of 2014

    Terms of reference for Pro Bono Advocates in the scheme.

    Advocates who apply and are successfully selected will be expected to;

    Avail themselves for an orientation into the probono lawyers program conducted by CREAW
    Provide free legal advice and legal representation to survivors of SGBV who have been referred to them via CREAW’s social workers and community resource persons.
    Keep accurate and upto date records of all services provided to survivors and avail the necessary reports on services provided when the same is requested.
    Attend quarterly monitoring and feedback meetings with designated CREAW staff who will be in charge of managing the pro bono scheme
    Abide by general code of conduct for advocates as provided by the LSK and maintain good standing with the LSK.

    Competencies of the Advocates selected to join the scheme

    CREAW will select Advocates to provide the pro bono services on a competitive basis. The selected advocates;

    Must have a valid practicing certificate.
    Must be domiciled and work within the target counties
    Must be in good standing with the LSK and continue to maintain such standing throughout the period they are with the scheme
    Must have at least 3 years’ experience in active practice on family law matters.
    A sound understanding of women’s rights and gender equality.
    Demonstrate ability to apply solutions to complex problems that may arise within their service in the scheme.
    Good leadership, communication, interpersonal and conflict management skills;
    Possess report writing skills. 

    CREAW’s obligations under the scheme

    CREAW’s obligations will be as follows

    To manage the scheme according to set guidelines agreed upon with the pro bono advocates
    To conduct quarterly monitoring and reflection sessions with the pro bono advocates.
    To ensure pro bono advocates have a clear understanding of deliverables under the scheme.
    To pay an agreed upon flat fee per file which will cater for advocates disbursements and transport costs while providing services to survivor of SGBV.
    At all times to act in good faith

    Applicants should submit expressions of interests electronically in PDF format with subject line clearly marked “Expression of interest to join CREAW’s Advocates pro bono Scheme on or before 2nd December 2020 via https://bit.ly/probono-creawAll applicants should include the following:

    Apply via :

    home.creaw.org

  • Consultancy to record videos during the Community Declaration Events

    Consultancy to record videos during the Community Declaration Events

    Terms of Reference (ToR)
    Consultancy to record videos during the Community Declaration Events
    Duration: 4 days
    Location: Nakuru and Kakamega counties

    Background:

    CISP (Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli) in Kenya carries out projects in areas of development by supporting national and county authorities to provide quality, equitable, transparent and accountable services in the sectors of higher education, child protection, culture, food security and nutrition. Currently,

    CISP is the Consortium lead for numerous development projects across multiple Counties and sectors in Kenya.

    CISP is leading a consortium of partners to implement a Child Protection project funded by AICS in four sub-Counties in Nakuru and Kakamega Counties. The project is focusing on four components: prevention of child abuse, child participation and empowerment, capacity development and systems strengthening and participatory research.

    With the existence of harmful social norms in Kakamega and Nakuru, the project is using innovative methodologies that will influence the community to abandon those negative social norms and take charge in addressing children concerns. As part of those methodologies, the project has been engaging the community through community dialogues that will culminate in declaration events that shall be held in the four sub counties of operation; Mumias West, Matungu, Naivasha and Gilgil sub counties.

    The purpose of this assignment is to record the videos during the declaration events in the sub counties of Mumias West and Matungu in Kakamega county and Gilgil and Naivasha in Nakuru county and develop four individual videos of each declaration event which will consolidate both the pictures as well as actual video clips of the event for each of the sub county.

    Objectives

    To take high resolution pictures of the actual events in the four sub counties
    To record 4 high resolution videos of the whole event in the four sub counties
    To produce a final 10-minute edited video highlighting the key activities and sessions for each of the declaration events.

    List of deliverables

    4 full edited video clips for each of the 4 declaration events to be held in the four sub counties.
    4 10-minute edited video clips for each of the events in the four sub counties.
    30 High resolution Pictures per event capturing key moments during the declaration events

    Qualifications, experiences

    At least 3 years’ experience in photography and videography
    Experience in taking action pictures and videos in the field. Experience in taking community pictures is an added advantage.
    Excellent communication skills
    Fluent in Kiswahili and English.

    Qualified candidates to send their expression of interest to admin@cisp-nairobi.org and CC waduu@cisp-nairobi.org , mburu@cisp-nairobi.org and camozzi@cisp-nairobi.org by 24th November 2020.All applications should include the following;Attached to this TOR are the following CISP Policy Documents links for your familiarization.CISP is strongly committed to ending Child Abuse, all forms of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and to building a work environment that is safe and welcoming for all, where Sexual Harassment does not take place. The desired candidate for any position should share and support this commitment in all aspects of their personal and professional behaviour. Any history implicating that the applicant has a history of Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, or Sexual Harassment, is a reason for excluding him or her from employment with CISP.

    Apply via :

    admin@cisp-nairobi.org

  • Consultancy for Development Toolkits for Amnesty Kenya Circles of Conscience

    Consultancy for Development Toolkits for Amnesty Kenya Circles of Conscience

    We are looking for a consultant to develop toolkits for our Circles of Conscience. Coined by Amnesty’s founder Peter Berenson in 1961, a prisoner of conscience is a person that is persecuted for their views. We call our action and giving “circles” in honor of all those that have acted and spoken up for all the freedoms and rights we currently enjoy. Circles of Conscience thus refers to the diverse groupings along which Human Rights activists, campaigners and supporters can be organized across age, interest and geographical location. Combined, the clubs, chapters and chamas provide the architecture and community to serve and embed a culture that respects human rights in this country for the rest of your life.

    DOWNLOAD FULL TORS HERE.

    Apply via :

    www.amnestykenya.org

  • Consultant – Governing Systemic Risk

    Consultant – Governing Systemic Risk

    Objective

    The objective of this assignment is to prepare an analytical paper on the building blocks of effective risk governance systems that are fit for purpose to manage systemic risk in the 21st century. The paper will conceptualize a new risk governance paradigm that can navigate the new normal in a post COVID world and that is equipped to manage systemic risk, as well as emerging risks for which no historic track record exists yet. It will illustrate the characteristics of risk governance systems that are resilient to shocks, while also fostering the resilience of other systems with the objective to accelerate sustainable development.

    Scope Of Work

    The assignment will be implemented under short-term consultancy arrangements through individual contracts under the guidance and direct supervision of the global DRR Team Lead, and overall leadership of the Head of the DRT. The assignment may require a team approach since the deliverables may exceed the capacities of a single expert.

    The Scope Of Work Requires

    A review of the strengths and weaknesses of the dominant risk governance approach based on existing practice reviews, evaluations, lessons learned etc., taking as a point of departure the governance of disaster, climate change, environmental, health and conflict risks.
    A literature review and comparative review of existing and emerging concepts and elements on the governance of systemic or multi-dimensional risk, including the compilation and review of key tools, methodologies, guidance notes on systemic/multi-dimensional risk governance.
    A synthesis report describing the key characteristics of a new risk governance paradigm that is fit for purpose in the 21st century.
    Country case studies to test the new paradigm against reality to identify gaps and capacity development needs.
    Design and facilitation of in-house consultations in the form of webinars or dialogue series with UNDP’s regional and select country teams, GPN technical teams (i.e. gender, governance, sustainable development, conflict prevention, climate change, SDGs, environment), as well as external consultations with relevant global and regional organizations, academic and research institutions (e.g. ODI, UNDRR, International Risk Governance Council, OECD, and selected donors).
    Specific recommendations and key messages for policy makers, development practitioners, and UNDP on how to strengthen the governance of systemic risks with proposals for progress and impact indicators.

    Methodology

    The assignment will use existing analysis, publications and knowledge products on the topic of risk governance. Also ongoing analysis and research shall be used as appropriate and accessible. Country case studies may be required to complement existing materials which will be instrumental for comparing the new risk governance paradigm with the realities at country level.

    The assignment will have a thematic coverage which entails systemic risk governance; risk-informed development; resilience; and systems thinking. It will take a multi-sector; governance coverage. It is expected to explore in particular, but not exclusively, the following characteristics of a new risk governance paradigm which are emerging from a preliminary analysis, i.e.: (i) can support the identification of risks and their interlinkages across relevant systems, (ii) can nurture capacities that contribute to the resilience of systems that are able to absorb, adapt, anticipate, prevent shock and threat, and eventually be transformative, (iii) can identify, negotiate and manage trade-offs between different interests originating from sub-systems (political economy), (iv) can bring together a broad range of perspectives and viewpoints by connecting formal and informal institutions and networks in a multi-stakeholder and people-centered approach to decision-making, (v) features new forms of public and societal accountability that address the diffused responsibility of complex networks, (vi) can consider linkages from the local to the national and global scale whilst being able to keep complexity at a manageable level, (vii) fosters systems thinking and learning to handle complexity and uncertainty more effectively.

    Duties And Responsibilities

    Work plan and inception report detailing methodology and approach to deliver the above scope of work, including selection criteria for country case studies, and internal and external review steps for key deliverables;
    Literature review and analysis report on the strengths and weaknesses of dominant risk governance approaches, including overview of key tools, methodologies, guidance notes;
    A synthesis report describing the key characteristics of a new risk governance paradigm that is fit for purpose in the 21st century, based on the analysis of existing and emerging concepts and elements;
    A report summarizing the country case studies (four countries across at least three geographic regions) that are testing the new paradigm against reality to identify gaps and capacity development needs;
    Concept notes and support for the organization of in-house and external consultations (i.e. webinars, or dialogues), and participation in consultations;
    A guide for policy-makers with recommendations and key messages for decision-makers, practitioners, and UNDP on how to strengthen the governance of systemic risks with proposals for progress and impact indicators;
    Slide decks on the findings of this assignment and key messages tailored to specific audience (internal, external).

    All key deliverables will be subject to internal and/or external review.

    Apply via :

    jobs.undp.org

  • Consultancy to Conduct a Feasibility Study on the Introduction of a Maternity Cash Benefit into the National Hospital Insurance Fund in Kenya

    Consultancy to Conduct a Feasibility Study on the Introduction of a Maternity Cash Benefit into the National Hospital Insurance Fund in Kenya

    Background and Introduction

    Maternity protection for women workers falls directly under the social protection mandate of the ILO and has been a core issue since its foundation in 1919. It was during the first International Labour Conference in 1919 that Maternity Protection Convention, 1919, (No.3) the first convention on this issue was adopted. This Convention was followed by two others: Convention No. 103 in 1952 and Convention No.183 in 2000 as well as Recommendation No. 191, which progressively expanded the scope and entitlements of maternity protection at work. The main concern on the protection of women workers has been, on one hand, to ensure that women’s work does not pose risks to the health of the woman and her child. On another hand, to ensure that women’s reproductive roles do not compromise their economic and employment security. While maternity protection contributes to the advancement of gender equality in the world of work, it also contributes to the empowerment of women, reduces child mortality and improves maternal health which is well aligned to Sustainable Development Goals 1, 3, 5 and 8.

    Social protection floors are nationally defined sets of basic social security guarantees that secure protection aimed at preventing or alleviating poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion. They are enshrined in international social security standards. The ILO Social Protection Floors Recommendation, 2012, No. 202 assists member States in covering the unprotected, the poor and the most vulnerable, including workers in the informal economy and their families. Social protection floor guarantees should ensure at a minimum that all citizens in need must have access to essential protections necessary to survive in society during their lifetime.

    The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is commissioning a feasibility study to set up a maternity income protection benefit for all its female members. The feasibility study will have to consider a mix of financing through which NHIF members are currently enrolled and other potential options.

    Consultations with stakeholders will be held to discuss the introduction of the new maternity income protection benefit to create buy-in and political endorsement from an early stage.

    NHIF background

    The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) was established as a State Corporation regulated by the NHIF Act of 1998. NHIF extends coverage to both ‘formal sector’ (contractually-employed) individuals and informal sector workers (voluntary members) to participate in a risk-pooling (social) insurance system, to meet the cost of treatment for its contributing members – and their immediate family members. In 2018, according to NHIF, the fund had 7 million principal members and thus covers a total of around 21 million people, roughly half of Kenya’s population (NHIF, 2019). In recent years, the NHIF has reviewed its portfolio of activities in the light of expanding its services and coverage to all workers especially those in the informal economy (with their families) and vulnerable groups. Voluntary members are required to make a contribution at a monthly rate of KES 500 while those in formal employment contribute based on a graduated scale as per their income with the least being KES150 and a maximum of KES1700. Currently, 3.6 million members from the informal sector are voluntarily insured. However, out of the 3.6 million, only 1.5 are active members, meaning that they have paid their contributions in the last 12 months.

    NHIF is facing the challenges of adverse selection and low retention rates within the voluntary contributors coupled with high utilization of services. To address this, NHIF has deployed strategies such as encouraging contributors to make upfront one-year payments, effecting a waiting period of 60 days post-payment or penalty for the late contributions before voluntary members can access services. This has however exacerbated the inadequate coverage of the informal and rural economy workers.

    Further, NHIF has extended coverage to poor and vulnerable households through health insurance subsidies including (a) elderly individuals over 65 years who receive benefits from the OPCT scheme; (b) the Health Insurance Subsidy Programme (HISP), which targets children classified as Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) linked with care-givers and listed as beneficiaries of the OVC-CT programme and the Linda Mama Program providing access to free maternity services to all pregnant women who are Kenyan citizens. Data on the vulnerable populations is provided by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP). The automatic enrolment of all recipients of the Inua Jamii Senior Citizens’ Programme and persons with disabilities in the NHIF is envisaged by the government. In some cases, counties or third parties such as UNHCR pay the contributions for specific groups, such as vulnerable refugees. Additional categories of members include Secondary students in public schools and Civil Servants and Disciplined Services.

    Objectives of the study

    The objective of this consultancy is to conduct a feasibility study on the introduction of a maternity cash benefit into the National Hospital Insurance Fund in Kenya.

    1. Conduct a feasibility study:

    a. Design of the new maternity benefit;

    Support NHIF regarding the design of the maternity cash benefit for all NHIF beneficiaries and different design options and criteria that need to be considered. This includes the waiting duration for new / inactive members, the level of maternity income benefits, leave period, frequency of payment and the different options on how NHIF recovers the costs (contribution rates and other policy options). Potential impacts on the legal framework will be identified.

    b. Assess the institutional capacity to deliver the new benefit;

    Institutional arrangements and operational processes that might need to be adapted should also be covered in the study.**

    c. Assessment of the financial impact of the introduction of the new benefit

    The ILO actuarial platform ILO-HEALTH will be used to assess the financial impact of the different design options for the new benefit, with a view to inform the policy dialogue and decision on the final design and related contribution level for the new benefit. This includes a demographic and employment analysis of the population as well as specifically of the membership of NHIF. The consultant will be expected to gather relevant data to support the ILO HQ team to perform the financial impact assessment and include the results in the report. **

    2. Organise a learning and dialogue forum on maternity protection:

    The consultants are expected to support the organization of a two day dialogue with government representatives, workers and employers’ representatives, including those in the informal and rural economy, civil society, Council of Governors and other key stakeholders. The forum should cover relevant ILO standards on social security with an emphasis on maternity protection, the type of benefits for maternity protection, the financing of the maternity benefit, institutional and legal arrangements and international good practices of maternity protection.

    Project Management

    The consultant/consultancy firm will work under the supervision of the ILO. Oversight and guidance will be provided by the Technical Committee comprising project staff of ILO and NHIF which will endorse outputs and deliverables.

    Expected Products / Outputs

    The consultancy will be expected to deliver the following:

    Inception report with work plan
    Consultative stakeholder dialogue forum and Key Informant Interviews
    Preliminary feasibility study report presenting design options for the new maternity income benefit (based on stakeholder engagement and desk review).
    Stakeholder dialogue to validate the options of the preliminary feasibility study and design options.
    Final consolidated and validated report (after review of NHIF and ILO).

    Reports

    The consultancy will prepare an Inception Report with a detailed work plan plus the proposed timeline, which shall be presented to ILO and NHIF to be cleared. Moreover, the consultancy will prepare a preliminary report and presentation of design options. This will be presented and used for the stakeholder dialogue, through which the options will be validated. The preliminary feasibility study including the costing, will be presented to ILO and NHIF. A final report will be prepared thereafter and submitted to ILO and NHIF.

    Timeline

    This study is planned to be carried in Q1/Q2 of 2021.

    Risks and Assumptions

    COVID-19 will hinder the ability of consultants to interact with both key stakeholders and the population as well as travel.

    Logistics

    The consultant/consulting firm will plan and organize its own logistics including travel, accommodation and meetings. However, NHIF will provide key contacts during field work. Overall the consultancy will entail design and development of methodology and tools, conducting field survey, analysis and reporting.

    Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience

    The consultant(s) and/or consultancy team will require the following experience and skills:

    Technical expertise

    Relevant advanced academic degree (Social sciences, development studies, economics or related fields); previous experience leading teams; knowledge of social protection programs; health policies; labour markets; social security benefits and, maternity benefits.
    Demonstrated international/local experience in undertaking complex social and public policy analysis;
    Demonstrated ability for managing stakeholders and high level government representatives.
    Specific experience in undertaking complex social and economic research and providing authoritative analysis and guidance for policy makers.
    Demonstrated ability for managing stakeholders and high level government representatives.
    Ability to facilitate consultative/validation workshop towards consensus building.
    Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
    Proven ability to:

    handle multiple tasks under pressure with short deadlines;
    ability to work independently, seeking guidance on complex issues; and
    excellent interpersonal skills, proven team orientation and the ability to work across unit boundaries

    Applicants are instructed to submit a technical and financial proposalThe financial proposal should be all-inclusive and include a breakdown (professional fees, travel related expenses, communications, utilities, consumables, insurance, dialogue forums etc.)Application process.Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications including the following:Applications should be sent to darprocurement@ilo.org by 30th November 2020.Kindly indicate “Maternity Benefit Feasibility Study Kenya” as the email subject

    Apply via :

    darprocurement@ilo.org

  • Request for Professional Auditing Services

    Request for Professional Auditing Services

    BBC MEDIA ACTION

    BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. We are headquartered in London and have an office in Nairobi, Kenya.

    PURPOSE BBC Media Action is soliciting proposals from qualified auditing firms to conduct an audit for a climate change project funded by the UK’s Meteorological Office (and back funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office).**

    The period of the audit is from July 2018 to end of November 2020. Total approximate expense for the project period is GBP 944,565.

    The audit needs to take place from 15th January 2021, a draft audit report submitted by 31st January 2021 and a final report submitted by 10th February 2021.

    SCOPE AND LOCATION **

    The audit shall be conducted in Nairobi, Kenya at the project’s office. Although due to Covid-19 restrictions it will likely be necessary for the auditor to work remotely for much of the time and only visit the site for limited periods.

    DELIVERABLES

    · Draft complete audit report
    · Final complete audit report
    · Copy of audited financial statement.
    · Proposed management letter for BBC Media Action Kenya

    REQUIREMENTS

    Evidence of 5 years’ experience of INGO audit.
    Certificate of incorporation as Certified Public Accountant.
    License/ability to operate in Kenya.
    Evidence showing a minimum of three audit experiences auditing projects funded by international institutional donors (such as but not limited to NORAD, FCDO, ECHO, EU and UN Agencies).

    STRUCTURE OF THE PROPOSAL TO BE SUBMITTED

    Executive summary: describe your understanding of the work to be performed and your firm’s ability to perform the work within the timeframe given.
    Professional experience: describe how your firm is suitable to deliver this work.
    Team qualifications.
    Detailed audit plan.
    Your fee proposal to conduct the basic audit function (including any travel/accommodation that may be required), along with your fee schedule for additional services that may be required beyond the scope of the audit engagement.
    Propose for how the audit can be conducted largely remotely (minimizing visits to our project office)
    Client references: list of three relevant non-profit clients the firm has served within the past three years.

    The proposal must be valid for at least 60 Days and must be submitted by email to purity.wambui@ke.bbcmediaaction.org by 5pm EAT on 25th November 2020.

    Apply via :

    purity.wambui@ke.bbcmediaaction.org

  • Consultant

    Consultant

    Aim/ Purpose of this strategic review process
     

    Akili Dada seeks to create a world in which African women leaders are actively participating in key decision-making processes across sectors. In the mid-stream of
    implementing strategic planning 2018- 2022, Akili Dada seeks to reframe her strategic choices around its winning aspiration for women, where it needs to play, how it will seek to win through leadership development and leveraging impact for young women.

    To this end, assessing Akili Dada’s capabilities that it uses to drive the agenda for change, and relooking at the organizational development systems it needs to employ
    are integral. Through this strategic review and development process it is argued this element needs to be answered, coordinated, and integrated to craft a powerful strategy for Akili Dada with a lasting competitive advantage for African Women to Lead.

    Specific Objectives

    Review and assess the current strategic plan, 2018-2022.
    Review the current Akili Dada plan, within a view of aligning the monitoring and evaluation matrix with current progress, of the set strategy.
    Our situational context, through a SWOT, PEST and other relevant analysis.
    Our stakeholder map and identify relevant strategies to engage them to advance our stated objectives,
    Stakeholder and Risk analysis and management approaches
    Advise on comprehensive collaboration/partnership/fundraising and resource mobilising strategy to necessitate growth and sustainability.

    Applications are on a rolling basis and should be sent via opportunities@akilidada.orgApplication processes are  FREE OF CHARGE. 

    Apply via :

    opportunities@akilidada.org