Job Field: Sector in Consultancy

Fleet Payment System Integrator Consultancy Service

Job Purpose:
The Consultant/Firm will support our vision to integrate multiple vendors for the provision of Fleet Payment System with value added services to our customers. This approach will enable us to leverage on each vendors’ key strengths.
Principal Accountabilities:

The Consultant/Firm will assist Vivo Energy in defining the end to end Project scope of the Fleet Payment ecosystem
Propose Payment, fleet and integration companies that have experience in delivering complex hybrid fleet payment ecosystems
Advise and document a best practice approach to rolling out the fleet card payment solution from a delivery perspective
Shortlisting, identification and selection of vendors
Provide expert advice on the solution design
Define scope and road map to operationalize the fleet payment ecosystem for Vivo Energy.
Analyze business challenges, current ecosystem and propose a high level solution design
Propose how to combine/integrate multiple vendors and system that will meet the business requirements
Propose a support strategy for the payment ecosystem
Review and propose business process improvement areas if applicable and have an impact on the overall delivery of the Project
Clearly identify and document a deployment strategy that includes rollout processes
Provide expert advice in deployment planning

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

Experience in the oil distribution industry
Client references & Africa experience as proof of competency of work done
10+ years’ experience in managing fuel payment system projects/ managing Cards and/or Digital Payment projects preferred.
Proficient in solution architecture design
Experience in implementing innovation and added value services in Payment industry
Knowledge and experience of Project and Change Management best practices (Provide a Change management function to support for the projects implementation- this may also include training).
Experience in managing projects with multiple vendor integrations
Strong stakeholder management across all levels of the business

October 26, 2024
Communications Consultant

Job description
Requisition ID: req3479
Job Description
BACKGROUND
The Alliance Has The Following Four Thematic Objectives
The Global Alliance for Urban Crises (GAUC) was launched at the World Humanitarian Summit in May 2016 to operationalize the Urban Recommendations developed by an urban expert group. The Alliance is a global, multi-disciplinary and collaborative community of practice that brings together local governments, built environment professionals, academics, and humanitarian and development actors to prevent, prepare for, and respond to urban crises.
Tailor humanitarian response to the urban context by developing shared assessment and profiling tools, promoting joint analysis, and adapting coordination mechanisms.Develop or work with existing global, regional and national rosters to facilitate the deployment of urban leaders, managers and technical experts.Build the evidence base on the specific characteristics of protracted displacement in urban areas, and contribute to the design of appropriate and cost-effective responses, with particular regard to protection of vulnerable people, shelter, basic services and infrastructure.Ensure that initiatives focused on building urban resilience incorporate components on resilient response and recovery from crises, and that they leverage greatest impact in cities most at risk of humanitarian emergencies
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has received funding from the European Commission on behalf of the Global Alliance for Urban Crises in support of the Action from entitled “Developing the skills to meet the needs of urban populations in crises through the alliance of urban responders.” This project aims to publish a series of knowledge products that expand on each thematic objective and provide the tools and guidance needed for stakeholders to utilize when preparing for an urban crisis response.
The IRC, in collaboration with UN Habitat and the Global Alliance Secretariat, coordinate the development of the knowledge products which will be published in February 2019.
SCOPE OF WORK
Under The Direct Supervision Of The IRC Governance Program Manager And The Alliance Secretariat Coordinator, And With The Support Of The Advocacy, Outreach And Partnerships Team At UN-Habitat’s Urban Resilience Programme, The Consultant Will Undertake The Following Tasks
The IRC is hiring a Communications Consultant on behalf of the Global Alliance for Urban Crises to develop the Alliance’s communications strategy and lead on content development for the new website.

Lead on content development for the new Alliance website in close collaboration with a UN Habitat graphic designer and web developer;
Develop a communications strategy to streamline the Alliance’s internal and external communication with members and partners;
Create an appropriate format and content for newsletters and other communications to members;
Provide input on the re-design of the Alliance’s visibility and marketing materials.

TIMELINE
Project Deliverables Should Be Completed By The Following Dates

Draft visibility and marketing materials developed by January 28, 2019
Communications strategy developed by February 1, 2019
Draft website content developed by February 5, 2019
Format for a newsletter produced by February 11, 2019
Content uploaded to new website by February 22, 2019
Website publication by February 28, 2019

LEVEL OF EFFORT
The total LOE for this project is approximately 35 days.
LOCATION
Barcelona, Spain (UN-Habitat CRPP office) preferred. Remote work would be acceptable.
EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) or equivalent in journalism, media, political or social sciences, or similar fields.
A first-level university degree in combination with 3 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience in areas related to the communication strategizing, editing and reporting, preferably in the United Nations system.
Understanding of local governments’ realities and landscape of actors working on urban resilience.
Experience creating content for a broad range of audiences.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Language Skills
Fluency in verbal and written English.

October 26, 2024
Consultancy Services to Conduct a Review of Existing Policies and Guidelines on Hygiene Sanitation – Kenya

Request for consultancy services to conduct a review of existing policies and guidelines on hygiene sanitation – Kenya
Practical Action is seeking the services of a consultant to undertake a comprehensive assessment and review of the existing County (Kisumu) & National policies and guidelines on Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) with a view to developing clear and conclusive policy recommendations on WASH financing and innovative models for behavior change on hygiene promotion among the under-fives. The consultant will undertake desk reviews of WASH policies nationally and by extension, in Kisumu County, hold meetings with Key stakeholders in the County and the national level identify policies and guidelines for review, identify and propose new changes/ amendments to the policies.
The consultant will work with Practical Action, Kisumu Urban Apostolate Programme (KUAP) and Kisumu County Government (Public Health Department, Water & Environment, Early Childhood Education) during the whole process of desk review, consultations and key meetings with stakeholders.
The key tasks for this consultancy that would ensure that the consultant(s)/firm will achieve the above will be to:

Develop an inception report clearly demonstrating full understanding of the TOR, proposed methodology and relevant instruments to achieve the objectives the policy review.
Develop relevant tools for data collection i.e Key informant interview, focus group discussions among others.
Conduct desk review to identify and appraise existing national and county WASH policy frameworks and legislations. With the support of Practical Action and KUAP staff the consultants will identify and interview key stakeholders including representatives from the County government
Field work: The policy review will involve field visits/ interviews with ECD Center managers and health facility in charges in Nyalenda A, Nyalenda B and Obunga. The Consultant will also hold stakeholder meetings with key partners. The use of participatory tools for data collection and analysis is highly recommended. These will be discussed and agreed upon between the consulting firm and Practical Action.
Facilitate a one-day consultative workshop for the key WASH stakeholders within Kisumu County

Detailed TOR for this assignment can be downloaded HERE

October 26, 2024
Senior Consultant

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
To Support The Successful Delivery Of ERM Projects By

Project managing social consulting assignments ranging from social and stakeholder engagement strategy development and advisory work, through to projects focussed on the development, implementation and monitoring of client social performance and operations.
Undertaking projects to assist clients in developing and implementing Social and Labour Plans, as well as plans for corporate social investment, local economic development and community engagement.
Involvement in other social consulting activities as appropriate.
Involvement in Environmental and Social Due Diligence projects in the region
Proposal preparation, sales, business development and client management.
Supervising project team(s) and coaching and mentoring more junior staff.
Collaboration with social teams across the Division in particular, but also to maintain collaboration within the EMEA region.
Understanding the interrelationships between ERM practices and policies and how these are applied within the business model (s).
Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery.
Client development and relationship management of key clients.

KEY METRICS
Key Metrics (to be developed with you and included in your Balanced Scorecard):

General performance will be evaluated against billability, budgeted net revenue, PBBIT, RON, DSO, sales and other key financial indicators;
Achievement of personal sales target (USD 400 k) and growth in sales to clients, particularly in the O&G, mining and power sector in Africa;
Achievement of 60% useful billability target at budgeted billing rate of USD 180 per hour;
Feedback received from staff and Partners concerning your role and performance on projects, to be of an acceptable level
Feedback from staff and Partners concerning your leadership skills; your attention given to health & safety behaviour and procedures on/during projects plus an in-general feedback on how your behaviour has impacted positively to our business, to be of an acceptable standard.

Core Expectations & Responsibilities
Personal Leadership

Provide complex and technical or subject matter expertise and methodology challenges within own area as well as across several disciplines within the business unit or practice area(s), including local regulatory and legislative requirements as applicable.
Develop external presence in technical area by participating in technical/professional associations.
Make use of effective working relationships with business unit and participate in global practice communities to ensure strong network of resources.
Ensure prevailing authorisation and administrative processes, policies and practices are communicated and followed (e.g. Health and Safety, expenses, expenditure, travel, etc.).
Remain up to date with the external market and client industry trends.
Share expertise and knowledge within the Business Unit and or global practice area.
Define actions and utilize resources to achieve project tasks or objectives.
Measure and evaluate work of those supervising and or project team(s); ensure goals are aligned to desired project results.
Recognise project critical actions and identify underlying issues/risks prior to reaching “problem” stage.
Understand how work of the project team and or practice community contributes to the ERM’s success.
Collaborate across regions and global practice communities.

People Leadership and Development

Communicate clearly with peers, colleagues, clients, sub-contractors, as applicable, to ensure understanding and alignment around overall project goals and objectives, and across multiple projects as required.
Understand and adhere to all aspects of the PIC PM model for project management.
Supervise project team members at all levels to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget and promote their development in all aspect of role.
Take responsibility for resolving people issues arising from project delivery and providing feedback on their performance and making recommendations for training, escalating any performance/resourcing/training issues to the relevant line manager or PIC as appropriate.
Cascade practice knowledge internally and externally, both formally and informally.
Monitor and ensure all safe working policies and practices are followed by self and those supervising.
Act as a mentor and/or encourage other employees to improve and develop individual skills.
Understand the resource mix/requirements needed on a project or project element, work to identify and recommend project team members.

Client Relationships and Business Opportunities

Develop effective internal and external client relationships across boundaries and levels.
Understand and clearly communicate the attitudes, interests, views, needs of the team, clients, management team and other stakeholders.
Negotiate effectively within the team and clients resulting in win-win situations.
Understand client’s desired outcomes and work collaboratively to ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
Develop an understanding of any relevant business development, key client, innovation and diversification and other market driven initiatives/project working groups and participate in these activities on a supervised basis.
Communicate how ERMs products and services benefit clients and learn how to identify potential repeat and or new business from existing or new clients.

Business Results and Performance Culture

Understand overall project goals and objectives and how inputs contribute to the achievement of the team and group targets of projects productivity and revenues.
Contribute to projects, as assigned, undertaking research, analysis, report drafting, and supervising in accordance with the project goals.
Manage small or medium sized projects or whole tasks within larger projects accurately, on time and to budget including elements such as: scope and delivery requirements, KPIs, budgeting, resourcing planning, coordinating field and other technical work, and managing health and safety and risk aspects.
Communicate to project team(s) how practice area goals, processes and requirements are integrated in the business unit, regional and global practice vision, values, processes and procedures.
Contribute to the project manpower resource requirements thought knowledge of the career framework and related expectations at each level, assisting in team selection and or hiring as required.
Use ERM financial management tools and metrics to ensure that projects being managed are continually monitored and imbalances (e.g. budget variances) are identified and redressed in accordance with relevant ERM policies and practices.
Coordinate the appropriate business administration aspects of the ERM business model including but not limited to: the accurate completion of timesheets and reports; compilation, filing and archiving of project documentation; and updating of relevant internal systems (e.g. Sales Force, GMS and Minerva).
Undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time.

October 26, 2024
Consultancy:Technical Assistance in Education and Skills, ESARO

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS/ CONSULTANTS
PART I
Title of Assignment
Individual Consultant for Technical Assistance in Education and Skills
Section
Education
Location
UNICEF ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya with travel in the ESA region as necessary
Duration
128 days within a period of 7 months
Start date
From: 15 January 2019
To: 31 August 2019
Background and Justification
UNICEF seeks to contribute to the realization of the rights of all children, especially the most disadvantaged. Since learning and skills development are key areas to achieve this envisaged impact, UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2018 – 2021 in its goal area 2 includes a focus on strengthening education systems to effectively support children and adolescents to learn and to develop skills for personal empowerment, active citizenship, non-violence, gender equality and employability, both in and out of schools, including in humanitarian situations.
Investing in adolescents’ learning and skills development – including in particular, the most disadvantaged adolescents – is a priority that UNICEF has identified for the second decade of a child’s life. This priority links directly to the achievement of SDG targets, including those related to ending poverty in all its forms, enhancing education and life learning opportunities and promoting employment and decent work for all. Strategies adopted by UNICEF to provide better opportunities for adolescents to be productive and break intergenerational cycles of poverty include 1) accelerating programming for the retention of primary school students, transition to post-primary education and secondary completion with a focus on quality and learning outcomes; 2) investing in programmes that nurture adolescents as innovators and critical thinkers, both through formal or non-formal learning environments; 3) supporting social protection approaches that build the skills and knowledge required for employability and entrepreneurship; and 4) eliminating child labour, in particular hazardous work, for children who are old enough to work.
UNICEF is working towards strengthening policy and programme interventions that improve skills development for adolescent boys and girls (10-17 years) by contributing to their learning of content and skills and by providing them with increased opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and citizenship. This area of work will follow a multi-sectoral approach and build on the evidence and expertise generated by the various sections within UNICEF (education, child protection, adolescents and social inclusion) as well as the expertise of other organizations.
Since issues of employability and employment require an approach that links both the supply and demand side, collaboration between key multilateral actors is a critical component of our work and it is built on 1) good practices in areas of learning and employability of adolescents; 2) the complementarity of roles between these organizations; and 3) lessons learned from existing regional/country level collaboration in the area of learning and employability.
UNICEF’s work on skills development has a clear focus on the most disadvantaged adolescents, both those who are 10-14 years and who dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out, and older adolescents who are not in school or training or employment. Hence all programming aims to be multi-sectoral and address issues of exclusion, among others through social inclusion schemes, addressing social norms as well as providing better learning and employability opportunities for young people.
Scope of Work

Goal and Objective: Under the supervision of the Regional Education Advisor the consultant will provide technical advice for scale up of country office programming on skills for employment and transitions to the workplace. The consultant will bring an understanding of existing evidence and multi sectoral interventions in adolescent skill development and employability, including social inclusion, and apply a participatory and consultative process to the development of products and programs. The consultant will support the development of the programming documents for Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda, with specific attention to the joint results frameworks (Including Theory of Change, Results and Indicators). The consultant will coordinate with country office focal points on planning and drafting programme documents and support timely and quality inputs on programme design from the involved agencies, the donor and the private sector. The programme design will be in line with the Global Visioning paper on “Inclusive Jobs and Education for displaced persons and host communities”.
Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: This assignment supports output 1 of the Education AWP: Quality evidence and partnerships for risk-informed programming and financing to ensure that girls and boys including those with disabilities complete primary and secondary with grade level learning outcomes, under activity 5: undertake research on skills deployed in the informal economic sector in both rural and urban settings to inform better strategies for adolescent education and employability

Activities and Tasks:

Support country office partnerships with Dutch government (Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda) with stakeholder engagement and participation: review and quality assure format and programme of consultations with stakeholder groups
Conduct regional mapping of actors involved in skills work in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda, along with other countries, in collaboration with those Country Offices.
Support country offices to produce high quality programme documents, by providing technical assistance and quality assurance to:Intervention logic/theories of change
Results frameworks with clear monitor
Support country offices to develop quality, costed implementation plans, including agreement on the role of participating agencies and necessary collaboration
Support country offices with communication with Dutch government, as well as with responses to feedback.
Support UNICEF in its outreach to organizations to discuss potential deepening of cooperation (e.g. UNICEF focusing on second decade of life and transferable skills, World Bank Group focusing on skills, learning and employment, and ILO focusing on vocational skills and employability; UNHCR on education and skills among children on the move);
Develop guidance for COs on education programming for adolescents based on the Global Skills for All Framework, the Regional Adolescent and Young People Investment Case Framework and the mapping of current skills work
Support COs on equipping marginalized adolescents and young people with skills to succeed in life, livelihoods and work (e.g. alternative pathways, accelerated learning, second chance education, innovative approaches to secondary, blended learning).
Undertake research on skills deployed in the informal economic sector in both rural and urban settings to inform better strategies for adolescent education and employability.
Work relationships: The consultant will be engaged with ESARO Education, Child Protection and PPP teams: with Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda UNICEF staff involved with the development of the Dutch partnership; and with UNHCR, ILO, IFC, World Bank and the Dutch government. The consultant will report to the Regional Education Advisor in the Education Section, ESARO.

Payment Schedule
Interim payments are linked to deliverables. Payment is upon satisfactory completion of deliverables.
Desired competencies, technical background and experience

An advanced university degree in social studies, education or a related field (Master or above); with strong expertise in learning, education, skills and employability
At least eight years (8) of experience in the design, implementation and/or evaluation of education and/or training and skills and employability programmes in low or middle-income country contexts.
Experience in the design and/or implementation of programs to develop the skills of children and/or adolescents, to improve their employability, including engaging the private sector and initiatives to ease the transition to the work place.
Understanding of the evidence base on youth employment, including skills for employability.
Strong programme design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent and consistent documents including evidence, theories of change/results frameworks, log frames and budgets; and experience in coordinating dynamic, multi-agency programmes
Evaluation and/or research skills an asset, including use of mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative).
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various locations and from different disciplines, including remotely writing and revising proposal documents.
Experience in and ability to coordinate UN agencies and interact at the professional level with donor representatives and other stakeholders
Excellent English speaking/writing skills required, another UN language an asset.

Travel
While the consultant will be based in Nairobi, Kenya- the work requires travel to Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda; each country will be visited twice for five (5) days each within the consultancy contract period. The consultant will be responsible for the logistical arrangements and cost implications of these visits and should include detailed, costed plans for this in the application.
Administrative issues
This consultancy is dependent on the availability of resources. The focal points for this contract are Abhiyan Jung Rana (Regional Education Advisor), Jess Shaver (Education Specialist) and the Dutch partnership coordinator in the Partnerships team (ESARO). Monthly progress meetings will be held face-to-face and remotely when necessary throughout the contract duration. Frequent (daily/ weekly) communication will be facilitated and expected for coordination purposes between the consultant, the CO and RO focal points.

October 26, 2024
ET Consultant

Job description
The Social Protection & Jobs (SP&J) Global Practice of the World Bank delivers operational approaches and evidence-based solutions to help individuals and families manage risk, cope with chronic/transitional poverty, and access better livelihoods and jobs. These include:

Strategy, analysis, financing and design of programs delivering social safety nets/social assistance in the form of cash transfers, public works programs, and fee waivers.
Advisory and analytical services on design and delivery of contributory transfers (including old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, disability and survivor benefits), and their fiscal sustainability (including budget support for transitions).
Analysis, design and delivery of labor market and youth employment programs (with a focus on supply side interventions and intermediation policies), as well as policy advice on labor market regulations and interventions.
Strategy, analysis, financing and design of integrated social protection delivery systems (e.g., payments, identification, registries, systems assessments) as underpinnings of effective social programs that can help cope with climatic shocks or underpin fiscal reforms.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The proposed Extended Term Consultant will be based at the World Bank Office in Kenya. The primary objective of the position is to support implementation of NSNP and KSEIP through a combination of operational support and technical assistance, contributing with hands-on, international best practice experience in the relevant areas as spelled out below. This would require close coordination with the Government, development partners and other stakeholders. Major responsibilities include:

Provide day-to-day implementation support to the State Department of Social Protection (SDSP) and the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) as they continue to implement the NSNP and KSEIP to achieve the DLIs as well as other technical areas supported by investment financing and the BETF technical assistance. This will include contributing with technical assistance for implementation solutions based on international best practice experience;
Participate in planning and organization of bi-annual Joint Implementation Support missions for the NSNP and KSEIP;
Support the management of the MDTF to co-finance KSEIP, specifically support the tasks such as annual work plans, budgeting, and overseeing the technical assistance brought on board to support KSEIP implementation;
Provide support to SDSP and NDMA to prepare annual work plans and regular progress reports related to NSNP and KSEIP;
Support the Social Protection Secretariat (SPS) as they embark on the implementation of the social registry, including development of necessary tools, strategy, and implementation of its roll out in Kenya. Brining on board international experience and best practice for the roll-out of the social registry will be critical for this task to ensure high quality results;
Support the SPS and the NDMA as they finalize the re-registration in four original HSNP counties and commence registration in four new HSNP counties, ensuring collaboration between SPS and NDMA and necessary synergies for the purpose of the overall social registry. For this task it will also be critical to contribute with international best practice experience to ensure that the registration in the four new HSNP counties are aligned with the social registry approach and international best practice;
Support the Social Assistance Unit (SAU) as they ensure a functional Grievance and Case Management (G&CM) System at all levels for NSNP. There is an existing G&CM mechanism which needs further strengthening and international experience to support this task will also be important;
Support the SAU and NDMA as they roll-out the Beneficiary Outreach Strategy (BOS);
Provide any other type of specialized support and guidance to resolve any implementation challenges as needed;
Identify any additional technical assistance needed for SDSP and NDMA to effectively implement NSNP and KSEIP and support development of TORs etc. as necessary; and
Any other task related to social protection activities in Kenya as relevant.

Selection Criteria
Experience:

Graduate degree and minimum of master’s level qualification in economics, social policy or related sector
Minimum of eight years of relevant international experience in social protection and/or delivery systems such as social registry and administration of cash transfer programs from Kenya and elsewhere.
Strong operational experience of working with social protection and shock-responsive safety net.
Experience from Kenya and elsewhere working with clients to build capacity and engage in dialogue on social protection and service delivery, particularly on safety nets
Strong familiarity with the Kenyan context on the design and implementation adaptable safety net to respond the recurrent droughts as well as development partners support to the government in effective implementation.
Demonstrated international experience, including within low capacity environments

Technical Ability:

Experience in leading technical assistance activities designed to support the development and strengthening of social protection and/or delivery systems in Kenya and elsewhere
Excellent and proven ability to adapt international professional knowledge and technical skills to analyse, diagnose and propose solutions to operational challenges in a specific country context
Excellent operational skills from implementing social protection programs in Kenya and elsewhere
Experience in designing and overseeing implementation of tools within a social protection program, including Management Information Systems (MIS) and social registries
Strong understanding of how MISs work and ability to develop best practice solutions for delivery of safety net programs
Strong familiarity with designing, implementing and overseeing a social registry

Client Orientation:

Ability to maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge
Ability to advise, influence and promote consensus among different stakeholders

Team Work:

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in a team and intercultural environment, with minimal supervision
Proven track record of multi-tasking, managing competing demands and effectively time-manage tasks

Communication:

Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, judgement
Evidence of sharing and conveying complex technical issues, in accessible format: written, spoken
Proficiency in English

Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable for an additional one year, at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET Appointment of two years.
The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

October 26, 2024
Economic Empowerment Consultant

Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK)
RCK services include:

Provision of legal aid services through representation in the Kenyan courts of law, police stations and other detention facilities on asylum and immigration related matters, sexual and gender based violence and custody and guardianship related cases affecting refugees and other forced migrants including the host communities; legal counselling and psychosocial counselling to refugees, asylum seekers , IDPs and host communities
Advocacy and governance initiatives towards development of refugee/IDPs friendly policies and laws
Protection and monitoring of refugee rights and their dignity through research, documentation and dissemination of information
Capacity building for refugees, other forced migrants and key stakeholders who interact with forced migrants and host community members on a day to day basis.

Background
RCK has secured a three-year funding in support of its activities in the area of response and prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The goal of the project is to ensure better protection of refugees and vulnerable women and girls in hosting communities experiencing physical and sexual violence. This will be achieved by increasing the capacity of various stakeholders and duty bearers to prevent and respond to VAWG through structured dialogue, psychoeducation sessions, legal counseling and legal representation in courts and police stations.
The organization wishes to hire an economic empowerment consultant to support RCK in enhancing entrepreneurship skills of targeted refugee and host community women as per its mandate. The consultant is expected to work closely with RCK staff in the delivery of the project goals and objectives.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
The consultant shall ensure:

Business mapping for viable enterprises for refugees and host community women in the 2 project locations
Development of a business entrepreneurship training curriculum for refugee and host community women
Identified refugee and host community women are trained on business entrepreneurship skills
Development of viable group business plans for refugee and host women post training
Disbursement of grants to the refugee and host women groups as capital for the identified businesses
Mentorship and coaching oversight for the women engaged in the businesses

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND OUTPUTS
The shortlisted consultant is therefore expected to provide the following deliverables:
Deliverable 1: Provide a work plan in line with the project objectives on economic empowerment strategy for the targeted beneficiaries within 14 days of the consultancy
Deliverable 2: Conduct a quick and simple market analysis and develop a business entrepreneurship training curriculum based on the analysis within 30 days of the consultancy
Deliverable 3: Pilot test the business entrepreneurship training curriculum within 60 days of the consultancy
Deliverable 4: Conduct 2 trainings on business entrepreneurship skills for 30 women within 90 days of the consultancy
Deliverable 5: Develop viable business plans for the trained women in groups, within 95 days of the consultancy
Deliverable 6: Facilitate grants disbursement to the women groups trained on business and entrepreneurship skills
Deliverable 7: Monitor, mentor and coach the initiated enterprises and document key milestones
Deliverable 8: Document the project challenges, lessons learnt and impact stories
Deliverable 9: Submit satisfactory monthly, quarterly, bi annual and annual consultancy reports as per the donor reporting dates and RCK operational requirements
CONSULTANCY TIME FRAME
This consultancy covers a period of 43 days spread out over 12 months. The consultancy is renewable subject to performance and availability of funds as supported by the donor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Business Administration, Gender Studies, Development Studies, and Law with advanced knowledge in gender and micro business entrepreneurship/SME.
Experience

At least one-year experience in economic empowerment of women especially for local groups, preferably in addressing GBV situations.
At least 2 years of experience working on GBV, gender equality, women and or human rights especially amongst refugee and or displaced populations
Experience working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) or in the humanitarian field is an added advantage.
Knowledge of dynamics of the local business/market environment
Knowledge of RCK working environment, protection needs of refugees and displaced populations.
Experience providing business trainings to varied community groups
Experience in partnership building and knowledge management.
Provide certificate of good conduct.

Language: Fluency in English and Kiswahili
Functional Competencies:

Strong knowledge of Economic Empowerment of women and GBV;
Strong capacity in working with community groups and capacity development.

Core Competencies:
Professionalism: In-depth knowledge of and significant experience in relevant field of business entrepreneurship, strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying business expertise to sensitive, complex entrepreneurial issues.
Communication and information sharing: Strong interpersonal and effective communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili is a must.
Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
Managing Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop community members as required
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others;
6.0 REPORTING LINE –

The consultant shall report directly to the Senior Programmes Officer with guidance from the Executive Director.
He/ She shall work closely with Assistant Project Officers – Legal & Psychosocial, with peer lines to APOs, Nairobi, Dadaab and Garissa.
S/he will refer any matters of the contract to Finance and Admin Office.
S/he may be assigned interns, volunteers, Community Based Counselors, translators and monitors.

October 26, 2024
Junior Consultant to analyze public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya Senior Consultant to provide strategic guidance, facilitate access and contact to agricultural research institutes in order to support the analysis of public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya

Details:
Start and Duration of the Consultancy:
6 – 7 months work assignment starting from January 2019 until end of July 2019
Background:
Agroecology is gaining momentum and support by an increasingly wide range of experts within the scientific community, international organizations and countries as a farming and landscape approach to improve the resilience and sustainability of food systems. Despite its promise and proven relevance at practical level, research and development related to agroecology has been thought to command only a minimal share of public agricultural research funding.
The project “A4A – Advocacy for Agroecology” is implemented by Biovision in collaboration with renowned experts in field of agroecology and research investments such as IPES-Food and the Institute for Development Studies (IDS). The project aims to strengthen systemic research on agroecology by analyzing the current lock-ins and leverages, followed by advocating relevant decision makers from the donor and research communities. Analyzing investments in agriculture research for development of concrete case studies allows deepening the understanding of the current lock-ins and leverages. The case studies are Switzerland as a donor country, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as the biggest private philanthropic foundation involved in Agriculture Development and Kenya as a recipient country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Biovision seeks to hire a qualified consultant who contributes to the analysis of the concrete case study “Kenya”.
Main Tasks:

Stakeholder mapping of most influential public and private funders in agriculture research for development in Kenya
Investigate the impact and influence of the funders
Quantify Kenyan public funding for AgR4D in the recent years as well as main private sources
Analyze Kenyan public funding for agroecological research using a customized methodology to categorize the funded research projects and programmes
Identify the main challenges and opportunities to strengthen systemic, agroecological research

Main Results of the Consultancy:

Stakeholder mapping of most influential public and private funders in agriculture research for development in Kenya
Quantitative analysis of public and private funding for agriculture research for development conducted in Kenya
Qualitative key informants interviews to analyze political economy behind the research investments
Chapter with main findings of the analysis (stakeholder mapping and investment analysis)

Necessary Qualifications

University degree in natural sciences paired with an affinity for political and diplomatic processes, or degree in social sciences matched by knowledge and skills in the fields of development cooperation, and agricultural development, policy and politics
Knowledge of agronomy, agroecology or related fields
Very good knowledge about the agricultural research landscape in Kenya
Very good understanding of key funders of agriculture research for development in Kenya
Fluency in English and Swahili (preferred)

Further necessary Skills

Ability to analyze situations quickly, including opportunities and risks, and taking appropriate, context-specific measures
Ability to work with limited standardized procedures and need for own initiative and independent work
Used to communicate and interact with senior and high level decision makers such as directors of research institutes and/or directors of relevant funding agencies

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October 26, 2024
Consultant – GESI in Infrastructure Facility Oversight Committee Materials Development Specialist

PROGRAM: Somalia Transition Initiatives for Stabilization Plus (TIS+) Program
POSITION STATUS: Short-Term Technical Assistance
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to field locations in Somalia
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: o/a October 20 – December 31 2018
LEVEL OF EFFORT: Up to 90 days
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
AECOM International Development implements the Transition Initiatives for Stabilization Plus (TIS+) Program for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), promoting good governance and community cohesion. The four objectives of this TIS+ Program are to:

Increase confidence in governance based on equitable participation in decision making and management of community assets
Empower community and government representatives to engage with private sector and development actors in a collaborative process for community growth
Increase Somali engagement in creating a more stable future
Support inclusive, sustainable development by reducing gender gaps in stabilization and development.

TIS+ has identified an overall strategic approach to deepen the gender and social inclusion dimensions of infrastructure projects being implemented with Program funding. At present, the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy consists of four pillars: Pillar 1: Unskilled and semi-skilled laborers – with a focus on identifying and recruiting the most vulnerable members of a local community where the infrastructure project is being implemented, involving these recruits in savings and loan groups and providing targeted capacity building; Pillar 2: Skilled professionals – with a focus on expanding the pool and use of female and youth engineers and architects; Pillar 3: Women- or Minority-Owned construction companies – with a focus on identifying and expanding the pool and ultimately the selection of these construction companies; Pillar 4: Women-Only Construction Crews with a focus on female site supervisors to semi-skilled to unskilled laborers. In this document, “minority” should be understood to mean “marginalized” or “excluded” groups. This Strategy is currently a concept and needs to be documented and accompanied by an implementation plan.
TIS+ has also identified an overall strategic approach to deepen the approach to the preparation of Infrastructure Facility Oversight Committee members. A firm is being contracted to provide the IFOC workshops and the firm has a draft Facilitator Manual; however, this manual needs to be quality checked and the content and layout improved. The manual will be used as a standard tool across all workshops. In addition, although each infrastructure facility has an Operations and Maintenance Plan, which the IFOC is incorporated into the workshop, there is a need for a broader IFOC Handbook that clearly lays out the roles and responsibilities of the IFOC and that includes some standard templates. Finally, TIS+ needs a brief “cheat sheet” for personnel in charge of the IFOC activities in their respective location. This sheet needs to simply and clearly provide a set of steps and guidance for how the IFOC activities need to be implemented.
OBJECTIVE:
The Consultant will provide the implementation detail for the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy pillars and guide Program staff in implementing the Strategy. The Consultant will provide guidance to and quality oversight of CSOs/NGOs selected to carry out the specific component of the Strategy.
The Consultant will provide guidance to the Lead Facilitator for the IFOC Capacity Building Workshops in the improvement and finalization of the Facilitator Manual and the IFOC Handbook. The Consultant will draft the IFOC Processes “Cheat Sheet” for TIS+ programmatic personnel.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In consultation with the Director of Engineering, Deputy Chief of Party, TIS+ Program staff and other approved contacts, the GESI in Infrastructure Consultant will:

Undertake a rapid literature review and provide a short paper (3-5 pages) on women in construction, women-only construction crews, women-owned construction companies, cash-for-work, and women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The paper should include lessons learned and success stories from within Somalia and the region for replication, as well as a bibliography that highlights possible resources for future use on the program
Undertake a literature review and provide a short paper (3-5 pages) on savings and loan groups, particularly in Somalia. The paper should include lessons learned and success stories from within Somalia and the region for replication, as well as a bibliography that highlights possible resources for future use on the program
Conduct interviews with staff from other implementing organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Somalia that have created savings and loan groups, facilitated cash-for-work programs, conducted capacity-building training at the grassroots level and developed small-businesses. Where applicable, highlight how these organizations addressed GESI
Based on the above research and interviews, fully develop the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy for TIS+.
Provide strategic and operational guidance and oversight for the roll-out of the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy
Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and ensure they are integrated into and used to measure the success of the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy
Produce SOWs for CSOs/NGOs working with TIS+ to undertake key elements of the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy
Provide assistance to field offices in Somalia in the selection, preparation, briefing, guidance and quality oversight of CSOs/NGOs implementing key elements of the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy. Field office locations include the: Mogadishu Field Office (MFO), Baidoa Field Office (BFO), Kismayo Field Office (KFO), Garowe Field Office (GFO) and Hargeisa Field Office (HFO)
Brief USAID on GESI initiatives and progress, on an as-needed basis
Conduct visits to field offices and construction sites, on an as-needed and pre-approved basis. Field offices include: Mogadishu Field Office (MFO), Baidoa Field Office (BFO), Garowe Field Office (GFO), Hargeisa Field Office (HFO), Kismayo Field Office (KFO), and the Nairobi Office
Collaborate with the IFOC Workshops Lead Facilitator and provide guidance to the quality improvement of the Facilitator Manual and the IFOC Handbook
Attend one IFOC Workshop cycle (Intensive Preparation Workshop; IFOC Workshop) in order to understand fully the IFOC capacity building process
Other reasonable duties, as assigned and agreed between the TIS+ COP, DCOP, and HO Senior Engagement/Program Managers.

DELIVERABLES:

2 briefing papers (3-5 pages each) on the topics referenced above
GESI in Infrastructure Strategy Implementation Handbook
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the GESI in Infrastructure initiative
Develop materials for and deliver a workshop on GESI in Infrastructure Strategy and Implementation Handbook for all program staff
Identify 3-5 human interest or significant change stories
1-2 briefings/presentations on GESI initiatives completed to date
IFOC Process Cheat Sheet.

REPORTING:
The Consultant will report directly to the TIS+ Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP). The Consultant will also work closely with the Director of Engineering. The Consultant will engage with the Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Manager and the Strategic Communications Consultant.
SCHEDULE:

Input 1: Up to 90 days
Subsequent inputs to be determined in consultation with TIS+ DCOP and Program Staff and with agreement of COP.

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree in gender studies, community development, international development or similar field
10+ years of experience in developing country contexts, particularly those affected by conflict and crisis and in contexts with Muslim majorities
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and monitoring and evaluating GESI initiatives within infrastructure projects
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: cash-for-work, women in construction, savings and loan vehicles, SYOB (Start Your Own Business/International Labor Organization), grassroots capacity building
Demonstrated ability to work with local CSOs/NGOs to enhance quality of implementation and monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrated understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, especially related to GESI initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Word and Excel and other computer applications, especially data visualization
Experience in Somalia
Oral and written proficiency in English
Oral and written proficiency in Somali is desirable.

October 26, 2024
Receptionist Accounts Clerks Security Warden Procurement Clerks Sales Officer

The Receptionist will be responsible to the Front Office Supervisor.
Responsibilities

Receiving visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone;
Answering and forwarding incoming telephone calls;
Directing visitors to various areas in the Institute;
Checking in and checking out guests;
Handling guests inquiries and complaints;
Making reservations; and
Marketing of the hotel facilities.

Qualifications

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English/Kiswahili language;
Diploma in Public Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Proficient in computer use and application; and
Initiative, team player and highly motivated
Relevant working experience.

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October 26, 2024