Research & Consultancy Manager Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement departmental strategy
Develop annual Budget
Provide team leadership and manage performance of staff within the department for improved service delivery.
Gathering of market intelligence and data analysis and providing insights with a view to providing SACCOs with a competitive edge.
Creation of actionable insight/ reports that informs decision making for our members
Make recommendations to the management team on the prioritization of the innovative ideas and advice on ways of improving on service delivery.
Provide recruitment services to our members
Champion innovation through analysis of the current situations to foster improvements, better works systems, costs savings, faster processes and turnaround times.
Advice on research results against objectives set Identifying problems, opportunities and/or gaps through primary and secondary research
Assess the requirements for new products based on the market needs in cooperation with members’ needs
Establish & maintain strategic partnerships to complement the department’s consulting capacity
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Statistics or Economics or Project Management
Post graduate diploma in project management will be an added advantage
Preferred Skills for Research & Consultancy Manager Job They should have 6 years relevant experience preferably in research from related financial institution two of which should be in a managerial position
They should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to operate in performance driven environment and be a team player with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Leadership and Managerial skills.
Computer literate, proficient in using Microsoft office
Excellent Analytical, problem solving, research report writing skills
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Job Field: Sector in Consultancy
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Research & Consultancy Manager Education & Training Manager
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Senior Consultant (Mid-Senior Level)
Job description
OVERALL JOB PURPOSETo 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 METRICSKey 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 & ResponsibilitiesPersonal 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).
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Consultancy: Prototype Modelling Services Financial Projection Consultancy
Project: DEPP – Disasters and Emergencies Preparedness Program
Position Type: Short-Term Consultancy
Study/Assessment Topic: Develop 14 Refined Models of the Existing Social Innovation Prototypes Under the Maarifa Kona Labs
Position Location: Nairobi with Travel to Garissa and Marsabit
Duration: Fifteen (15) Days
Reporting To: Project Director – DEPP
Working With: The Innovations Lead
Starting Date: Immediately
Application Deadline: 16th January, 2019
Vacancy Contact: Please send applications to consultancy@adesoafrica.org – Adeso will only respond to short-listed applicants.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Adeso is leading in the implementation of Disasters and Emergencies Preparedness Program (DEPP) Innovation Lab is a 22 months’ project under the AIM (Adeso, iHub MasterCard) Consortium. The objective of this program is to increase preparedness and resilience of disaster-prone communities in Garissa and Marsabit counties of Kenya by drawing on their deep knowledge of pastoralist.
The Consortium has formed Maarifa Kona community innovations labs in Garissa and Marsabit where rural communities are participating to find ideas, prototype and scale innovations for commercialization. It is from this background that a number of community innovators are engaged with the labs to refine and prototype their ideas.
BACKGROUND FOR CONSULTANCY
Maarifa kona is an Innovation Lab that was created under the Adeso, iHub and MasterCard (AIM) consortium. It functions as a community ideas space in the rural counties of Marsabit and Garissa, Kenya in which the communities can explore and develop better innovative mechanisms to build resilience and preparedness in the face of drought.
We exist to:
To support inventors to develop practical solutions and new ideas to prepare for and manage drought
To create a new learning environment and accessible approach where people feel at ease sharing their experiences and testing their ideas.
Our focus areas include:Food security
Water management
Livestock protection
Other interventions related to drought e.g. alternative livelihoods, early warning systems etc.Adeso (lead agency in the AIM consortium) desires to utilize Prototype Modeling Services to refine existing social innovation prototypes for the upcoming National Demo Day, to be held on Thursday 24th January 2019, at iHub, Senteu Plaza, Kilimani.
SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:
Each of these functions are to be performed with Adeso’s prior approval:
The main goal is to develop 11 refined models of the existing social innovation prototypes under the Maarifa kona Labs. The Labs and existing prototypes are based in Marsabit and Garissa.
The MODELLER/MODELLING FIRM, will be expected to travel to the Labs and undertake consultations with respective innovators and lab team in order to provide sketches for approval, and later develop the refined models/prototypes.
CONSULTANCY PERIOD
Fifteen (15) days.
SPECIFIC DELIVERABLESConsultations with Innovators, Innovation Managers and UX Designers
Travel to the Marsabit and Garissa labs for one on one consultations with three focal points: Innovators, Innovation Managers and UX Designers. Travel and accommodation will be facilitated by Adeso. Food and beverage costs will however be borne by the MODELLER/MODELLING FIRM.Review existing prototypes/models at the labs
Recommend additions/omissions to refine existing models/prototypes
Develop refined sketches (14) from the consultations for final approval by the Innovations Lead in the Nairobi Coordination Office.Development of refined models/prototypes
From the approved sketches, produce 14 refined models/prototypes according to the following specifications: Size of prototype/model site: Largest, A1 and the smallest size, A3
Material: Forex board and/or Mounting Board
Dimensions: 3D physical models with labelling of structures
Additions: Miniature people, cars, vegetation and landscapingo Model Base: Framed wooden base
Work plan and deliverablesTravel to the labs (2 Locations)
Development and approval of sketches
Modelling
Delivery of models to iHubCOPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
In consideration of the fees paid, the Consultant expressly assigns to Adeso any copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing this contract. All images (whether used for online or print purposes) must however bear the consultant’s photo credit, as specified by international intellectual property rights. The consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from Adeso.
APPLICATION PROCESSAdeso seeks to invite qualified consultants/firms who meet the following requirements to submit their detailed narrative and financial proposal on how to undertake the assignment.
Should be a firm / individual consultants with office/operational establishments within Kenya or able to access the area of assignment.
Technical proposal on how the assignment will be conducted including methodologies, data analyses and interpretation, reports and schedules.
Proven technical and field experience of Lead/proposed Consultant with a bachelor’s degree in Business Modelling/Management or in any related field.
Must have performed at least 3 similar consultancies in the last 5 years.
Proof of personnel or equipment and ability to mobilize them on short notice
Submit a detailed financial proposal including all professional fees, travel, accommodation & transport, reporting costs and subsistence costs. Please note all costs must be broken down into details (no lump sums, no contingencies etc.)
Consultants who do not meet the above requirement will not be evaluated further. You are therefore asked to submit your best proposal with relevant documents.
The consultant/firm will be responsible for their own security; insurance while in the field and Adeso will not be responsible for any injuries or damages incurred during the assignment. The costs submitted must be inclusive of all anticipated expenses.EVALUATION CRITERIA:
At least 3 past performed works similar to solicited work with proof of reference or completion letters/contract/ for each past work.
Technical responsiveness of submitted proposal detailing understanding of related assignment.
Overall responsiveness on TOR methodology and analysis
Cost effectiveness/reasonableness & Budget
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Gender Policy Consultant
Job Description
Objectives of the Assignment
In endeavoring to strengthen gender equality and inclusion in the organization, Fairtrade Africa is seeking the services of an independent gender and policy expert to develop the organization’s gender and inclusion policy and an anti-sexual harassment policy. This assignment will broadly involve:An analysis of FTA policies and practices that either promote or undermine gender equality and inclusion with the aim of providing recommendations to address identified challenges and strengthening best practices;
Designing and administering tools and collecting information about concerns regarding gender practices and perceptions across the organization, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination;
Reviewing the impact of the organization’s internal practices, procedures and policies with a view to making recommendations on maximizing benefits and eliminating barriers;
Discussions with FTA staff across the four regional networks in to ensure an inclusive and participative process that promotes ownership of the assignment outcomes.Deliverables
The consultancy has the following deliverables:A comprehensive report with both qualitative and quantitative findings, analytical conclusions and concrete recommendations for the FTA derived from the objectives here above.
FTA-appropriate and comprehensive gender and inclusion policy.
FTA-appropriate and comprehensive anti-sexual harassment policy.Consultancy period
It is expected that the assignment will be concluded in not more than 25 working days from the date of signing the contract. Under FTA’s overall supervision, the consultant(s) will be responsible for the planning and execution of all tasks.
Consultants’ QualificationsAn advanced degree in social sciences, law, gender or any relevant field;
Concrete evidence of similar tasks and 5-7 years’ experience undertaking similar work;
High level policy expertise with evidence of experience in girls and women rights;
Proven experience in producing analytical reports in the area of gender equality and inclusion;
Ability to work with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, and national backgrounds;
Fluency in written and spoken English required; fluency in French a bonus.Ownership
The resultant products of this assignment shall remain the property of Fairtrade Africa and shall be treated as confidential by the consultant(s) during and after the engagement with the organization. -
Consultancy
Details:
Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services
PEN is inviting consultants for a USAID/AHADI funded Project that is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the CSOs in empowering the citizens at the grassroots to actively participate in county development processes and to equip citizens with right information to enable them play an active role in county development processes and decisions making that lead to the achievement of citizen centered development.
The areas of consultancy include:Strategic Plan Development;
Training of Community Oversight Resource Persons and Community Leaders on PEM, Community Mobilization and Civic Engagement;
Production of popular version of the County Integrated Development Plans; and
Production of popular version of Annual Budget (2018/2019).The links to the ToRs as below:
ToR for Strategic Plan Consultant – MKS
ToR for CIDP Popular Version
ToR for County CRPs Training
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Psychosocial Counselor (Psychologist)
Position Overview:
The Psychosocial Counselor (Psychologist) will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial support activities of the Heshima Kenya programs. She/ he will provide one on one counseling and group counseling sessions for vulnerable children, children at risk to reduce the past trauma experienced and undertake staff debriefing. The Counselor will work closely with the Social/Case workers on providing psychological support and report to the relevant Program Managers.
Duties & Responsibilities:Participate in the development of professional, effective and appropriate psychosocial programming, including direct individual and group counseling support.
Provide professional and confidential services to SGBV and trauma survivors.
Assist in the development and provision of psychosocial activities within Heshima Kenya’s project areas within the Urban Refugee Program.
Supervise and provide counseling training and technical counseling support to social workers directly involved with the psychosocial component of Heshima Kenya program.
Assist with preparing all relevant reports regarding Heshima Kenya’s psychosocial activities.
Ensure timely implementation of psychosocial program activities.
Lead awareness-raising and/or sensitization campaigns on the Heshima Kenya’s psychosocial activities and other SGBV related services in collaboration with the Social Workers.
Lead the team of Social Workers in the development of monthly outreach plans based on case trends and children’s needs.
Provide one on one counselling services (6-8 sessions per person) to Safe House residents with personal and social challenges such as conflict, parenting, SGBV issues, death/grief, and dealing with post- traumatic stress disorder and other.
Provide group therapy sessions for the residents on weekly basis
Secondary referrals to other psychosocial providers
Provide extensive and comprehensive programmes and assessments for stress management, depression, anxiety, bipolar management and other mental illnesses
Analyse the behavioral trends, patterns of the referred cases.
Develop and monitor a case management system for monitoring of referred cases
Compile counseling monthly and quarterly reports on the referred cases and provide best solutions to cases.
Perform any other professional duty assigned the supervisor.skills & Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Counselling, Psychology or a higher diploma in Counselling
Experience in the provision of psychosocial services to refugees/asylum seekers is an advantage
Good report writing and communication skills
A team player with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain professionalism in services delivery and ethics
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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 planningJob 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).
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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 DatesDraft 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, 2019LEVEL 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.
EDUCATIONAdvanced 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
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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 CountyDetailed TOR for this assignment can be downloaded HERE
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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 employabilityActivities 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.