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  • Consultancy for Assessment on Vitamin A Supplementation in 4 African countries

    Consultancy for Assessment on Vitamin A Supplementation in 4 African countries

    Scope of Position
    When delivered twice a year to at least 80% of children aged 6 to 59 months in countries with high under five mortality and high rates of vitamin A deficiency, Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) can contribute to a reduction of U5M by up to 24%.
    For the last decades, VAS has mostly been delivered in Sub Saharan Africa using National Immunization Days (NiD) or Supplementary Immunization Activities (SiA) as a vehicle. These campaigns are primarily organised to deliver polio or measles vaccine and commonly reached >90% coverage.
    However, progress in immunization rates and the eradication of polio in most countries of SSA are leading to the phase out of these campaigns. Between 2016 and 2019, coverage of VAS dropped dramatically in SSA as many rounds of campaigns were cancelled and VAS was left without a vehicle.
    To ensure that VAS can be continued in countries where it is still needed, HKI and its partners have started supporting the integration of VAS into health systems routine services. As more and more countries are about to initiate this integration process, it is important that lessons be learned from the first initiatives, as where it was initiated, numerous challenges were identified. Some key questions that need to be answered are:

    What platform should be used to deliver VAS?
    How to scale up the routine delivery of VAS while phasing out campaigns without a major drop in coverage?
    What are the minimum requirements to ensure successful integration of VAS in routine services?
    What are the key steps that should be considered to prepare, implement and monitor the integration process?

    To answer these questions and provide guidance to countries who are already transitioning or considering entering into this transition, HKI and UNICEF developed a concept note and tools for collection of information from countries that have already started the integration process.
    Countries identified for this lessons learning exercise are: Kenya, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Malawi, Senegal.
    To support this exercise, HKI is recruiting a team of 2 consultants for non French speaking countries.
    These consultants must

    have demonstrated experience in VAS programming,
    speak French and English
    Hold at least a masters in public health or similar domain
    Have demonstrated experience in studies / assessments

    Specific Responsibilities
    In close coordination with HKI regional program manager for VAS, the consultants will support the lessons learning exercise in Mozambique, Kenya, Sierra Leone and Malawi by:

    Organizing visits to the targeted countries and coordinating with HKI and UNICEF offices in country for the organization of all meetings relevant to the exercise. Key actors who should be involved include:

    Ministry of health at national level: supply chain managers, health information managers, VAS managers
    UNICEF national level teams involved in supply chain for VaS, health information system, nutrition and immunization
    HKI teams at national level involved in VaS programming
    Other relevant partners involved in VAS
    District ministry of health management teams (sample)
    Health facility and community actors involved in VAS programming (sample)

    Conducting the lessons learning exercise at country level through the organization of individual and group meetings and the organisation of interviews with district, facility and community actors involved in VAS programming.
    Compiling and analyzing all information and data collected and producing a report for each country visited.
    Preparing executive summary and presentations as required.

    Time Frame
    The 2 consultants selected for the lessons learning exercise will visit the 4 countries listed above and conduct the exercise in accordance with the timeframe proposed in table 1. The first exercise will take place in Kenya and will represent the testing of the tools developed. Following this test, adjustments will be made to the tool and the next round of data collection will take place in September 2019.
    It is expected that each consultant will work for 30 days on the exercise between June 2019 and March 2020 as described in table 2.
    level of effort expected:

    Preparation workshop between consultants and HKI team – July 2019 – 3 days
    Organization of countries visits – July 2019 – 5 days
    Countries visits – July – October 2019 – 28 days
    Data analysis and reporting – July – October 2019 – 20 days
    Total Effort – 56 days per consultant

  • Consultancy to Develop a Strategy to Enhance 2019 Census Credibility

    Consultancy to Develop a Strategy to Enhance 2019 Census Credibility

    Hiring Office: UNFPA Kenya Country Office
    Purpose of consultancy:
    To develop Strategy on how quality assurance mechanisms, pertaining to maps production, enumeration, and data processing will be achieved so as enhance the 2019 credibility.
    Scope of work
    Description of services, activities or outputs:

    Familiarize and make adequate reference to the United Nations Principles and Recommendations for census undertaking, especially for the 2020 round of censuses.
    Review the 2009 Census processes and identify all encountered loopholes that need to be sealed.
    Consult widely with key 2019 KPHC stakeholders with a view to identify gaps in the census process and advice on how best to address the same.
    Provide guidance on how to make leaders, whether political or administrative, accept and feel part of the census process.
    Provide guidance on how to curb/ minimize falsification of data, either by enumerator or the respondent during and after enumeration
    Work with KNBS ICT team and provide technical guidance on how to address technologically related issues, e.g. possibility, if any, of hacking into the data system, security of the collected data during transfer to the central server, security of the IT gadgets, security of data in the IT gadget in case of lost
    Provide guidance on how to collect credible census data in light of the prevailing insecurity in various parts of the country
    Provide guidance on how to assure Kenyans that data collected using mobile devices will be reliable and that the data collected will not be tempered with
    Develop Q&A as reference short booklet

    Duration and working schedule:
    The assignment is for 25 working days, spread over a period of two months (July –August 2019). The consultants will be guided by the working schedule that is outlined below with tentative number of days allocated for each activity and the tentative delivery days.
    Develop inception report including tools – 3 days
    Conduct data collection and analysis – 9 days
    Develop draft strategy – 10 days
    Facilitate validation meeting of the draft strategy – 1 dat
    Incorporate inputs and finalize strategy – 2 days
    Place where services are to be delivered: Nairobi
    Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (eg electronic, hard copy etc)
    The following deliverables of the consultancy will be delivered to UNFPA in both electronic and hard copies:

    An inception report
    A strategy document detailing on how the census credibility will be achieved
    Operationalization framework
    Present and facilitate discussion during strategy validation meeting
    The assignment will commence immediately upon the signing of the contract.
    Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirement, format and deadline.
    Population Data Specialist, UNFPA will be responsible for coordination of activities under the consultancy. UNFPA staff will hold weekly discussions with the consultant to monitor and track progress on achieving the deliverables.

    Supervisory arrangements
    The consultant will work under the Population Data Specialist, UNFPA.
    Expected travels
    The consultant will not be expected to travel ouside Nairobi.
    Required expertise, qualifications and competence, including language requirements:

    A minimum of master’s degree in demography, statistics or other related discipline.
    At least 10 years’ experience in the area of demographic and statistical work.
    Must have ICT Skills
    Experience in report writing, documentation and dissemination.
    Experience in working management of a large survey or census
    Ability to work well in a team environment and under tight deadlines
    Excellent communication skills.
    Ability to take initiatives and work independently

    Inputs/ services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (eg support services, office space, equipment), if applicable.
    Consultancy fees and procurement of venues for validation meeting.
    Other relevant information or special conditions, if any
    The payments will be phased out based on delivery of the agreed products as follows:
    After delivery of acceptable inception report: 30 %
    Delivery of acceptable final strategy: 70%

  • International Development Consultants

    International Development Consultants

    Evidence Frontiers is looking for International Development Consultants to support our upcoming Evaluations, Assessments, and Capacity Building programs. We seek to recruit for the following:

    EF/2019/01: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
    EF/2019/02: Statisticians/Data Analysts
    EF/2019/03: Evaluation and Research Specialists
    EF/2019/04: Knowledge Management and Learning Specialists
    EF/2019/05: Management Information System (MIS) Specialists
    EF/2019/06: HIV Specialists
    EF/2019/07: MNCH Specialists
    EF/2019/08: WASH Specialists
    EF/2019/09: SRHR Specialists
    EF/2019/10: Agriculture Specialists
    EF/2019/11: Natural Resource Management Specialists
    EF/2019/12: Education Specialists
    EF/2019/13: Democracy and Governance Specialists
    EF/2019/14: Gender Specialists
    EF/2019/15: Food Security Specialists
    EF/2019/16: Livelihood Specialists
    EF/2019/18: Social Protection Specialists
    EF/2019/19: Policy Analysis Specialists
    EF/2019/20: Organization Development Specialists
    EF/2019/21: Nutrition Specialists
    EF/2019/22: Advocacy Specialists
    EF/2019/24: Accountability Specialists
    EF/2019/25: Child Protection Specialists
    EF/2019/26: Proposal Writing Specialists
    EF/2019/27: Communication Specialists

    Qualification/Requirements

    Masters degree or higher, in a relevant field.
    Minimum of 8 years of working experience in Africa and Asia
    Experience in social science research, including mixed methods in research
    Experience working for International Non-Governmental Organizations
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent report writing and editing skills.
    Fluent in English/French/Portuguese. (spoken and written)

    Candidates who do not meet the above requirements need not to apply.

  • Business Consultant AA

    Business Consultant AA

    Job Purpose:
    The Senior Business Consultant is responsible for providing high level of functional application and banking support and expertise in one or more banking areas (Retail, Corporate Banking, Accounts management, Deposits and Credits, etc.) throughout all functional stages of TEMENOS products implementation projects. The Senior Business Consultant focuses especially on more complex functional issues, and provides guidance and coaching to less experienced Business Consultants.
    Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

    Focus on more complex functional problems, generally without day-to-day supervision or direction. Provide guidance and advice to less experienced consultants in case of complex functional issues during the implementation and client relationships development. Has strong proficiency in the tools, systems, procedures that are used to accomplish the job.
    Analyze client business requirements and relate them to TEMENOS products capability.
    Identify and validate any gaps together with proposals for their resolution (e.g. workarounds or changes in processes) and ensure any solutions proposed are realistic and within the agreed scope of the project.
    Define and validate customization needs for TEMENOS products as per agreed business definitions.
    Accountable for writing of specifications, if and when needed, for local development and ensure Technical Consultants have a clear understanding of these specifications.
    Prepare and perform the configuration of TEMENOS products through the definition of static and semi-static data for the installation of the core system.
    Prepare and perform the functional testing to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
    Coordinate with the TEMENOS maintenance groups to ensure that the product problems identified are understood and resolved.
    Review client organization, processes and workflows and propose of a ‘post-picture’ to maximize the benefit from TEMENOS’ products.
    Make recommendations on best banking practices to the Project Manager and alert him on practices that might damage the client’s business or contradict legal requirements, before recognition as a problem by the client.
    Conduct parts or all of the User training in a subject, which includes design, customization and update of Training Materials and Handouts.
    Supervise, if and when needed, over specific functional parts of the implementation plan.
    Perform such other duties, functions and services, consistent with status or vocational ability, as may from time to time be required.

    Skills and Qualifications:
    Educational& Proficiency level: Professional with a minimum of five years of experience in Finance or in banking software consultancy. At least 3 years of experience on Retail and / or corporate banking, implementing (banking core system) credits, involving accounts management and deposits (this last one desirable).
    Knowledge / Work experience in AA Loans / AA Deposits / AA Accounts
    Technical knowledge: In depth understanding of financial and retail and / or corporate banking processes. IT oriented knowledge of a banking software application; excellent knowledge in PowerPoint, Excel as well as other MS Office environment applications.
    Other: This job involves complex activities demanding considerable co-ordination to effectively achieve the jobs end results. Awareness of other jobs in the project team is necessary as the job activities either influence or are influenced by these. Fully understand and be able to deploy the TEMENOS Implementation Methodology.

  • Consultant-Cost Effective & Equitable Framework for Training Medical Specialist

    Consultant-Cost Effective & Equitable Framework for Training Medical Specialist

    BACKGROUND
    Kenya requires improved access to well-trained, knowledgeable, well-distributed/deployed and culturally-sensitive health workers to deliver on the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda that focuses on meeting the health demands of the fast-growing population. This calls for the need to determine the most cost-effective and sustainable financing model for the specialist trainings – whether such costs should (i) be met by individual staff, national government, donors, county government or, a combination of these sources and, more, whether the Registrars should be self-sponsored or, offered scholarships / grants or, loans.
    Against the above background, this consultancy is intended to gather information to help the government, primarily the national MOH to reorganize and transform the training and, deployment of specialists with a focus on three areas;

    Human resource development (HRD) including financing of specialists’ training,
    Human resources management (HRM) including attraction, deployment and retention,
    Human resource information systems and data for specialist training.

    Overall Objective
    Review the current practices in the training and, deployment of medical specialists and, develop a more cost effective and, equitable framework focusing on the key domains of HRH as provided below.
    Consultancy methodology
    The methodology of the consultancy is as outlined below in addition to other approaches;

    A desk review of available literature and practice of specialists training in Kenya and the region.
    Conduct key informant interviews (KII) with stakeholders that include; National and county MOH. This will include- Director of Medical services (DMS),heads of departments,
    County Directors of Health and CHMTs, health professional regulatory boards and council, health sector trade unions, Commission for University Education (CUE), TVETA, deans/ principals of medical training institutions both public, private and FBOs of colleges of health sciences, academic directors CEO and departmental heads of major hospitals – public, private and FBO (KNH, Aga Khan MTRH etc.) and hospitals implementing innovative learning for specialists (Tenwek, Kijabe, Coast General etc.).
    Assessments questionnaire(s) to answer the questions outlined in the posting on Palladium’s career website (linked in how to apply section).
    A workshop for pre-dissemination/validation of the findings followed by finalization of a report.

    Consultancy Deliverables
    The following are the deliverables for this consultancy;

    Inception report of understanding of task/assignment process and approach in executing the assignment.
    Situational analysis report of specialist training in Kenya and region
    Assessment tools-questionnaire & KII guide
    Draft report on framework for specialist training in Kenya with key findings and recommendations & concise PowerPoint slides for high level dissemination.
    Lead and facilitate a workshop to validate the findings and recommendations with stakeholders
    Final report with feedback incorporated from pre-dissemination workshop
    Distill and develop 2 pager briefs for senior leadership at MOH

    Location and travel of assignment:
    Nairobi or other locations in Kenya. The assignment may require travel within/without Nairobi and the HP+ Project will facilitate accordingly as per policy.
    REQUIREMENTS

    Over 10 years’ experience in health education, health service delivery, and/or health sector and devolution
    A medical educationists at Ph.D. or master’s level strongly preferred but not required
    A human resource management (HRM) or organizational development specialists strongly preferred but not required
    Good report writing skills
    Team player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

  • Senior Management Consultant

    Senior Management Consultant

    Job description
    Requirements:

    MSc qualified in Economics/Development Science, MBA
    min 5 years professional experience in management consultancy in International top tier firm
    East Africa experience in politics, economics and in depth knowledge of international donor/investor network in Africa
    Experience in bidding, winning and working with International Donors
    Experience in working with Infrastructure (Transport, Bridges, Water, Dams etc) projects and financial structuring
    This role calls for an astute self-starter with several years’ experience in an international consulting firm capable of operating at the highest levels, and in building relationships with executives, ministers of state, diplomats and heads of missions

  • Staff Counsellor, (P-3), Juba, South Sudan

    Staff Counsellor, (P-3), Juba, South Sudan

    How can you make a difference?
    Under the supervision of the Representative and the Technical Supervision of the Regional Staff Counsellor, the South Sudan Staff Counsellor is expected to provide expertise to the management and staff, to support the overall well-being of UNICEF staff, as well as teams in UNICEF sub offices in South Sudan.
    Major Duties and Responsibilities:

    Under the general guidance and day to day management supervision of the Representative and technical guidance of the Regional Staff Counsellor, the Staff Counsellor will facilitate the provision of effective psycho-social support to staff leadership, managers and individual staff members prioritizing the most isolated locations within South Sudan to mitigate stress and boost protective factors by providing support and advice to the leadership and managers in offices on healthy work practices and approaches on how to effectively support staff and encourage resilience.

    Recommend suitable staff support strategies to managers during and following emergencies and other crises. Providing staff with individual and/or group counselling as needed (i.e. assessment, short-term intervention, and referral).
    Facilitating the treatment of psychiatric disorders primarily through referrals, including to the medical services division, and through guidance to supervisors and senior management, where appropriate;
    Coordinate with the Security Advisor and UNDSS, agency counsellors and PSVs, to ensure the provision of adequate psychosocial support during emergencies.

    Assess and monitor psycho-social needs and issues affecting the wellbeing of staff.
    Identify activities aimed at raising awareness about healthy work practices; improving the work-life balance of UNICEF staff; facilitating the provision of assistance to staff experiencing work-related and/or personal problems; facilitating the provision of immediate support following a traumatic incident.
    Work in coordination with the network of other UN counsellors available in the duty station. Frequent field missions and close collaboration with Chiefs Field Offices, HR Managers, Deputy Representative – programme and operations respectively. are required.
    Provide Critical Incident Stress Management to groups- and/or individual staff following critical incidents. A holistic approach to critical incident management is used and may include services such as practical support, psycho-education, psychological first aid, and strategic advice to leadership.
    Contact the affected staff member(s) and offering information about typical stress reactions, support- and referral information; Facilitate appropriate traumatic stress interventions, following a critical incident or traumatic event.Recommend and arrange for individual and/or group follow-up support to staff.
    Training and awareness raising on Staff Well-Being related topics:

    Explore and contribute to the development of new modalities, such as e-learning and webinars, which make awareness raising material available and attractive to all staff;
    Cooperate with the Regional office to integrate subjects such as healthy work practices, managing stress and trauma, building resiliency etc. into learning strategies.

    Monitoring and oversight: Provide on a quarterly basis statistics and trends on issues related to staff well-being, whilst maintaining confidentiality. Alert the Representatives and HR Managers on trends that may be of concern in the office requiring targeted support or Managerial intervention. Capture lessons learnt and best practices for dissemination as appropriate.

    8.Any other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in counselling, clinical psychology or related mental health profession. Additional training or certification in staff support and traumatic/critical incident stress as well as a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, family counselling, training, stress management.*A first University Degree or professional certification in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
    A minimum offive years of national and especially international professional experience in staff support, mental health, cross cultural communications, counselling, and related areas.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of other UN language is desirable.

    For every Child, you demonstrate…
    UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
    The competencies required for this post are:
    Core Values

    Commitment
    Diversity and Inclusion
    Integrity

    Core Competencies

    Communication
    Working with People
    Drive for Results

    Functional Competencies

    Leading and Supervising
    Formulating Strategies and Concepts
    Analyzing
    Relating and Networking
    Persuading and Influencing
    Creating and Innovating

    Remarks:
    Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

  • International Individual Consultant – UNDP Global Policy Centre on Resilient Ecosystems and Desertification (GC-RED)

    International Individual Consultant – UNDP Global Policy Centre on Resilient Ecosystems and Desertification (GC-RED)

    Job description

    BackgroundBES-Net Facilitates And Promotes Dialogue On Topics Linked To IPBES Thematic Assessments As Well As In Key Areas Of UNDP’s Work On Biodiversity And Ecosystems Management Through Three Inter-linked Areas Of WorkBES-Net is a capacity sharing “network of networks” that promotes dialogue among science, policy and practice for more effective management of biodiversity and ecosystems services, contributing to long-term human well-being and sustainable development. Through BES-Net, UNDP contributes to the capacity building work of the Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) .

    Face-to-face capacity building support through Regional Trialogues : Trialogues bring together BES-Net’s three target communities of science, policy and practice for face-to-face dialogues around the themes of the completed IPBES Thematic Assessments, particularly on pollinators/pollination and land degradation/restoration. Fostering mutual learning, inter-cultural understanding and interinstitutional coordination on specific policy-relevant questions at the national and regional levels, Trialogues strengthen the interface between these communities and enhance national capacity to integrate scientific findings of the IPBES assessments into policy, decision-making and on-the-ground practices. Special geographic focus is placed on Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, Anglophone/Francophone Africa and Central Asia;
    National Ecosystem Assessments (NEA) : BES-Net supports the development of national capacity to conduct NEAs in pilot countries, namely Cameroon, Colombia, Ethiopia and Vietnam, complementing the global assessment being undertaken by IPBES. Leveraging the expertise of the Sub-Global Assessment Network (SGAN), the NEA process encompasses not only the production of national assessment reports but also the development of a set of policy support tools to integrate assessment findings into decision-making; and
    Online platform for global networking : The BES-Net web portal provides a comprehensive knowledge resource library on biodiversity and ecosystems services, and a rich database of organizations and experts working on the IPBES thematic assessment areas. The latest news and updates from BES-Net and its 100+ network partners are circulated via social media channels and disseminated through bi-monthly e-newsletters.

    The application should contain;

    Detailed Curriculum Vitae;
    Proposal/ methodology for implementing the assignment ;
    Financial proposal that indicates an all inclusive fee in USD.

    The successful applicant will be required to complete a UNDP Personal History Form (P11) form prior to contracting.Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe overall objective of the consultancy is to provide the BES-Net team with technical and professional support in managing, expanding and strengthening the project’s global/online, reginal and national network in close line with the evolving project component scopes and priorities at respective levels. More specifically, under the supervision of the Project Manager and day-to-day guidance of the Project Coordinator, the consultant is expected to improve the BES-Net project’s partnership building and stakeholder engagement efforts by performing the following tasks:

    Lead the stakeholder analysis, mapping and consultation vis-à-vis the geographic and thematic foci of the upcoming Regional Trialogues, particularly for Central Asia (October 2019) and Francophone Africa (2020), and provide advisory and technical backstopping support on their engagements in different stages of Trialogue process. Due consideration must be given to various key criteria such as policy-science-practice balance, gender mainstreaming, sub-regional representation, meaningful participation of indigenous people and local communities, etc.;
    Provide technical advisory service in nurturing, expanding and strengthening the BES-Net’s global network of registered users and expert, institutional partners and NEA teams, and support in rolling out the innovative partnership building/stakeholder engagement approaches;
    Provide regular technical support and quality assurance in the engagement of stakeholders with various BES-Net online activities, including the web portal online discussions, social media posting and communications, contributions to e-newsletters;
    Provide advisory service on the project visibility/publicity enhancement by providing technical backstopping on knowledge management and communication efforts and supporting the development of visibility/publicity resources, news articles, technical reports, etc., on different BES-related thematic areas in online and printable formats, in coordination with relevant partners and contractors as required;
    Provide technical inputs to the periodic project activity review and target monitoring process from partnership and stakeholder engagement perspective; and
    Review the BES-Net Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and Gender Strategy and recommend the area of improvement in strategies as well as the project implementation process.

    Expected Outputs And DeliverablesAll the outputs/deliverables and corresponding estimated number of working days and due dates as stipulated below must be reviewed by the relevant BES-Net team member(s) and certified by the BES-Net Project Manager prior to payments.

    Inception report on how to provide analytical, advisory and technical support with workplan, methodology and timeframe (5 days);
    Comprehensive list of stakeholders for the Central Asia Trialogue and their actual engagement in the Trialogue before, during and after the event (15 days);
    Comprehensive list of stakeholders for the Francophone Africa Trialogue and their actual engagement in the Trialogue before, during and after the event (15 days);
    Expanded and strengthened BES-Net partnership and stakeholder engagement (48 days over 16 months with monthly progress report on the implementation at the end of each month)
    Proactive facilitation of stakeholder engagement in online discussion, social media communication and e-newsletter (64 days over 16 months with monthly progress report on the implementation at the end of each month)
    Sets of project knowledge management resources based on effective advisory and technical support (40 days over 9 months with monthly progress report on the implementation at the end of each month)
    Technical inputs to the project review exercise as per the progress monitoring cycle (2 days by 30 October 2019; 2 days by 30 March 2020; 2 days 30 October 2020; and 2 days by 30 December 2020)
    Refined BES-Net Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and Gender Strategy with a set of recommendations on their implementation (5 days by 15 December 2019)

    Institutional Arrangments And Implementation ModalitiesThe consultant will work under the supervision of the BES-Net Project Manager and in close consultation with collaboration with the Project Coordinator, other BES-Net team members and relevant existing BES-Net partners. During the assignment, the consultant is expected to ensure regular communication with the BES-net team, and ensure a timely delivery of the expected outputs, regularly informing the team of the progress as well as any obstacles that might occur.Travel

    Any necessary missions must be approved in advance and in writing by the supervisor;
    The Basic Security in the Field II, Advanced Security in the Field and BSAFE courses must be successfully completed prior to the commencement of travel, as well as, obtaining a security clearance(s);
    The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that s/he has the necessary vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director ;
    The incumbent is responsible for obtaining any visas needed in connection with travel with the necessary support from UNDP;
    The incumbent is required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under https://dss.un.org/dssweb/
    The incumbent will be responsible for making his/her own mission travel arrangements in line with UNDP travel policies ;
    All related travel expenses will be supported by the project travel fund and will be reimbursed as per UNDP rules and regulations upon submission of an F-10 claim form and supporting documents. Costs for airfares, terminal expenses, and living allowances should not be included in the financial proposal.

    CompetenciesCorporate Competencies

    Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN values and ethical standards;
    Respect the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UNDP;
    Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
    Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

    Functional Competencies

    Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills;
    Results oriented, innovative and flexible problem-solving skills;
    Ability to cope with a difficult environment where formal institutions of government are at a nascent stage;
    Deal diplomatically with challenging bureaucratic processes and pressure to meet strict deadlines;
    Build strong relationships focusing on impact and results and responds positively to feedback;
    Demonstrates openness to changes and ability to manage complexities; remains calm, in control and good humored, even under pressure.

    EducationRequired Skills and Experience

    Master’s degree in environmental management, natural resources management, ecology or related fields (Mandatory).

    Experience

    At least 3 years of relevant ‘on-the-job’ experience in project/programme management including monitoring and evaluation, reporting and knowledge management at global and regional levels, preferably in the BES-Net focused regions (Max 10 pts);
    Experience in scientific research, drafting and designing documents and other similar materials in BES-Net thematic fields at global or regional levels, preferably in the BES-Net focused regions (Max 15 pts);
    Experience in mobilizing and facilitating network/community of practice/collaboration platforms, including preparing communication materials (Max 15 pts);
    Knowledge of and experiences in social media and other web-based platforms (Max 5 pts);
    Previous work experience with the UN system (preferably, familiarity with UNDP’s general project/programme work is desirable) (Max 5 pts).

    Language

    Professional proficiency in English with good oral and writing communication skills (Max 10 pts);
    Working knowledge of French and Russian (Max 10 pts).

    EvaluationIndividual consultants will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicant’s qualifications (Max 70 pts) and financial proposal (Max 30 pts). The contract will be awarded to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

    Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
    Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

    Only those candidates who obtained at least 70% of points in each step of the process technical (CV/P11 desk reviews) will be considered for financial proposal evaluation.Financial Evaluation (30% of total evaluation; maximum 30 points).The following formula will be used to evaluate financial proposal:

    p = y (µ/z), where;
    p = points for the financial proposal being evaluated;
    y = maximum number of points for the financial proposal;
    µ = price of the lowest priced proposal;
    z = price of the proposal being evaluated.

  • Young Leadership Programme Fellow – Kenya

    Young Leadership Programme Fellow – Kenya

    Job description

    Apply NowQualifications

    Undergraduate academic degree in Business/ Commerce, Law, Engineering or Economics
    Fewer than 2 years of work experience
    Great potential in leadership, problem solving and entrepreneurial drive

    Who You’ll Work WithYou’ll work in our Nairobi office and you may also get an opportunity to work in other offices across Africa.The Young Leaders Program (YLP) is a two-year full-time consulting program that develops exceptional young local Kenyan talent into real leaders. You’ll work as part of a client project team, collaborating with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems. At the end of the program, high-performing Fellows progress into a Business Analyst role.This program is open to individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree and have fewer than two years of work experience. Please note that individuals who are currently enrolled or have completed a master’s degree are not eligible. The Young Leadership Programme in Kenya of our many worldwide programs aimed at helping candidates get to know McKinsey better.
    What You’ll DoYou’ll work in teams of typically 3 – 5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement.This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You’ll also have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.You’ll gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. Young Leaders receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams. This support includes a Partner from your local office or practice assigned to you to help guide your career as well as formal training in your 2- 3 years. Additionally, you’ll receive guidance and support from your local office in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.

  • Consultancy on Gender and Youth Vulnerability in Kisumu and Homa Bay Counties, Kenya

    Consultancy on Gender and Youth Vulnerability in Kisumu and Homa Bay Counties, Kenya

    Practical Action is seeking the services of a consultant/consultancy firm to undertake an assessment on gender and youth vulnerability so as to identify and define specific vulnerabilities of the identified group, to assess the gendered practices, identify opportunities and constraints that can affect agribusiness as a viable livelihood option for young men and women and its potential to transform rural economies.
    Practical Action has commenced a five-year project in East Africa, working initially in Kenya with possible scale-up in other countries in the region. The objective of the project is to establish vibrant and inclusive rural economies in East Africa by promoting agricultural livelihoods for the youth underpinned by agro-ecological principles and practices. The project aims to break the cycles of low productivity and increasing rural poverty, through a holistic and gendered approach which will enable young men and women to increase their income through agri-business.
    We recognize that gender relations and inequalities faced by young people are fundamental causes of poverty and that women and girls especially may not enjoy the same status, power or access to and control over resources as men and boys. It is critical to develop an in-depth understanding of the incidence, types, and levels of vulnerability in the proposed intervention area as well as the causal factors that contribute to this to ensure that the project is designed and implemented to address the underlying causes of inequality and address the socio-cultural barrier to advancing the role of young men and women in rural economies.
    The findings from the assessment will inform further design, implementation and monitoring of the project’s interventions as well as changes in the lives of the individuals benefitting from the proposed interventions.
    The consultant/consultancy will achieve the following specific objectives:

    To understand different levels of vulnerability (Segregated by gender and cohort) of young men and women within the target population (i.e. highly vulnerable, moderately vulnerable and Least vulnerable categories).
    To assess the assets, skills, capabilities and networks that young people possess and/or need to develop that can be leveraged to support both young men & women to successfully join and profit from agribusiness as a viable livelihood option
    To provide evidence on barriers and opportunities for young men and women to engage in agribusiness both on-farm and off farm as a potential livelihood option
    To explore social cultural perceptions, norms and practices that inhibit or facilitate young men and women in engaging in agribusiness.
    To assess differential access for men and women to agriculture information including extension services, whether it is meeting their needs, the gaps that exist and what should be done to improve translation of information to action.
    To explore gender and power dynamics at the household level and how it affects access to, control over and decision making on agriculture productive resources and time poverty for women in Agriculture
    Provide concrete recommendations based on findings to inform project implementation, baseline and MEL framework.