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  • Nutrition Policy Expert

    Nutrition Policy Expert

    Overall objective
    The overall purpose of this TA is to complement support to the government of Kenya to develop the National Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Action Plan through development of a costing and financial tracking and Resource Mobilization framework, finalize the Monitoring & Evaluation and accountability framework and review the legal and enabling environment framework.
    Specific objectives
    Facilitate costing of the intervention areas identified within NNAP II and develop a simple financial tracking and resource mobilization framework.Facilitate the consolidation of comprehensive M&E and accountability plan for NNAP II.Support unpacking and policy coherence review linked with the NNAP II legal and institutional/enabling environment framework.
    Duty Station/Location
    The lead Consultant and team will be based at the Nutrition and Dietetics Unit (NDU) for activities that require physical presence e.g stakeholder consultations and workshops. The team can work from home when not travelling to the County level or presence at the NDU is not required. The team will also participate in all workshops to ensure and utilize the information for finalization of NNAP
    All travels required under this consultancy will be provided for by Nutrition International.
    Timeline
    This TA support would be for a period of up to 120 days between 1st April 2018 and 30th September 2018. Specific LoE will be determined in consultation with the Head of Nutrition, the SUN Focal Point, NNAP Steering Committee and Nutrition International.
    Profile/qualifications of Consultant
    It is expected a consultancy firm or team of consultants with assorted areas of expertise in Policy and Planning, Laws and Regulations Development, Economics/Finance, M&E and Nutrition will be required to complete all aspects of this consultancy, with the Lead Consultant responsible for work completed by all team members.
    Lead Consultant

    Post-graduate or doctoral-level qualifications the following fields; Finance, Planning, Economics, public health and Applied Sciences or related areas.
    A minimum of 15 years’ experience in the field of development sector including consultancy work with the Government and development partners in nutrition, health, food security or related fields.
    Excellent knowledge of health, food security and nutrition landscape and programmes in Kenya.
    Experience of providing strategic policy advice to national and sub-national governments.
    Experience in working with multi-stakeholder platforms and processes, or other complex collaboration platforms across sectors, including health, water, education and agriculture
    Experience in coordinating and managing a team of subject matter experts.
    Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills.
    Specific experience in costing, budgeting, tracking expenditures and resource mobilization and multi-sectoral engagement in nutrition related areas will be an added advantage.
    Experience in program design and M&E in combination with specialized experience in food security, health or nutrition will be added advantage
    Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within strict deadlines.

    Other Consultants

    At least 8-10 years of experience in planning, policy, design, M&E, costing and tracking of nutrition, food security, health and other related programs.
    Excellent knowledge of food security and nutrition landscape and programmes in Kenya.
    Experience engaging with multi-stakeholder platforms and processes, or other complex collaboration and partner management platforms across sectors, including health and agriculture.
    Experience in coordination and partnership management.
    Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills.
    Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within strict deadlines

  • Baseline Survey Consultant – Initiative for Conservation of Mara-Serengeti Transboundary Ecosystem

    Baseline Survey Consultant – Initiative for Conservation of Mara-Serengeti Transboundary Ecosystem

    Introduction and Background
    The Serengeti-Mara transboundary ecosystem is renowned for its spectacular wildlife and scenery. It comprises multiple resource use areas and different categories of protected areas, communal and private lands extending from South-Western Kenya and into Northern Tanzania. The ecosystem is governed by Narok and Bomet Counties in Kenya and Tanzania National Park Authority (TANAPA) in Tanzania. Although the Trans Frontier Conservation Area (TFCA) is an integral natural asset to both countries, pressing natural resource management and biodiversity conservation challenges are threatening the ecosystem; these include socio-economic, environmental, climate change impacts as well as inadequate policy, legal and institutional responses. It is against this background that Vi Agroforestry and co-applicants seek to intervene in partnership with affected communities living in the Mara-Serengeti TFCA. Under this proposed action, technical assistance will be offered to selected sites within the TFCA to support interventions which improve cross-border collaboration in conservation and ecosystem management as well as law enforcement. Capacities of the target communities in the TFCA will be strengthened to support sustainable ecosystem management and wildlife conservation and incentivised though livelihood development and interventions advocating for fair benefit sharing.
    The overall objective of the proposed action is to enhance regional cooperation and partnerships among stakeholders of the Mara-Serengeti TFCA for improved sustainable management of the TFCA. To attain this the action will seek to foster inclusive and participatory decision-making processes and policy dialogue between TFCA stakeholders in Kenya and Tanzania. It will also rejuvenate the political will among key decision makers and institutions towards implementing agreed actions that will lead to improved TFCA ecosystem as well as promote sustainable livelihoods development for local communities. The desired outcome of the action will improve management of shared ecosystem and contribute primarily to the progressive achievement of SDG 15 to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and many of its associated targets, in particular target 15.5, to take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.
    Overall Baseline Objective
    The overall objective of the baseline survey is to establish benchmarks for effective project planning and implementation, as well as form the basis for the progressive monitoring of the achievement of the planned outputs and results, through the collection of quantitative and qualitative facts, figures and indicators of the situation at the beginning of the project. Furthermore, it will provide information on the specific issues and needs of stakeholders in the project area. The findings of which will be used to inform project implementation interventions. Primary data collection will identify the issues and bottlenecks within the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem and bilateral cooperation.
    Key Priority Areas of the baseline survey
    SO 1. To empower local communities and stakeholders to conserve and protect Mara-Serengeti transboundary ecosystems. This specific objective will support people in their efforts to rehabilitate and conserve TFCA natural resources. This will involve engaging the local communities, and other formal and informal community structures in the protection of the TFCA. This will involve environmental education, biodiversity conservation, reforestation and implementation of agroforestry. The action will also promote conservation of wildlife corridors and habitats around the TFCA. Support around alternative livelihood options outside the wildlife corridors will be provided to minimise human-wildlife conflicts.
    At the beginning of the project, the following information is needed:

    Mapping of the area to be covered by the project both in Kenya and Tanzania

    All the formal and informal community structures within the project area relevant for the implementation of the project.
    The areas (estimating the Hectares) that require rehabilitation and implementation of agroforestry within the project area
    The Key wildlife corridors and habitats in the project area and prioritize the wildlife corridors and habitats to be rehabilitated
    Estimated the gender disaggregated human population within the project area
    Estimated the disaggregated human population within the project area (focusing on women, youth) currently sustainably benefitting from the ecosystem
    To establish the nature, extent and frequency of human-wildlife Conflict.

    To promote diversified sustainable livelihoods for communities in TFCAs.

    In promoting sustainable diversified livelihood options, the proposed action will seek to expand livelihood resources for the local communities in TFCA and incentivise wildlife conservation and benefit sharing.
    Competitive agroforestry value chains and climate smart agriculture will be promoted among local communities and will involve deliberate incorporation of livestock, trees and crops on the same land. Women, men and youth along the Mara-Serengeti transboundary will be supported to establish viable enterprises and links to markets. Diversified income sources will reduce competition and pressure on natural resources and the desire to poach wildlife for survival will be mitigated. Pastoralists will be supported to adopt sustainable livestock management to reduce wildlife conflict and minimise competition for pasture particularly during dry season.
    At the beginning of the project, the following information is needed;
    The extent of human wildlife conflict within the project area
    The viable livelihood options that can incentivise wildlife conservation.
    Establish existing benefit sharing arrangements /schemes
    Viable enterprises for supporting women, men and youth in the project area
    The per capita income of local communities in the project area and expected change in per capita income due to project activities
    Members of community currently generating income from sustainable livelihood enterprises within the project area
    Identify past sustainable and assess the current livestock management practices within the project

    To promote regional dialogue, cooperation and community involvement in wildlife law enforcement and management of the TFCA. The action will seek to improve regional trans-boundary cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania through improved bottom-up accountability and decentralisation mechanisms. This will entail a coordinated approach in the enforcement of anti-poaching laws involving the communities, expansion of the collective capabilities to enforce laws on wildlife conservation, conflict mitigation, dialogues and revamping of joint platforms for harmonizing policies and deployment of resources.
    At the beginning of the project, the following information is needed;

    Establish the existing policies and regulations on wildlife and TFCA management between Kenya and Tanzania.
    To point out areas of convergence and conflicts within the existing policies.
    To establish the existing platforms on wildlife and TFCA management between the two countries.
    To establish, if any cross-border issues that might hamper or promote transboundary conservation of wildlife.
    Extent of community participation in anti-poaching and wildlife law enforcement
    To map out national and regional stakeholders and actors in the thematic area
    Identify any conflict management mechanisms in various levels
    Area to be covered by the baseline survey and partners involved

    The baseline survey will be conducted in Bomet East, Narok West and Narok south in Kenya and Tarime, Mara and Serengeti in Tanzania.

    Methodology
    The baseline survey will be conducted by an external consultant who will lead the study team and will work under the supervision and support of: Regional Advisor M&E/GIS. The consultant is expected to come up with a detailed methodology for conducting the survey, taking into consideration the local context. The consultant will develop appropriate tools and will also propose an appropriate sampling methodology and size that is statistically valid and cost effective. The sample size and proposed tools will be discussed and approved by the Vi Agroforestry team before the commencement of the survey.
    The study should employ both quantitative and qualitative methods. The following data collection methods should be given due consideration while designing the research methodology.
    Secondary data collection that will involve review of specific project start up documents, monitoring and evaluation framework, other literature, documents and studies from Vi Agroforestry, government departments and other NGOs, including CBOs.
    Primary data collection of both qualitative and quantitative data.
    Sample surveys to generate quantitative data from different target groups within the community
    Focus group discussions with women, men and youth within the target communities (both pastoralist and farmers)
    Key informant interviews with conservancies, WRUA’s, KWS, SENAPA, TAWA, TFS, TAWIRI, local governments, communities’ cultural leaders and partners
    The baseline’s expected outputs Design methodology for the baseline survey.
    A clear and concise well-written baseline report containing lists and tables, facts and figures on the situation at the beginning of the project.
    Powerpoint presentation of not more than 15 slides
    Final workshop with Vi Agroforestry and its partner on the findings of the baseline. The final report will be submitted to Vi Agroforestry in English.
    Bound hard copies of the survey data collection questionnaires used
    Soft copy (CD) of the survey data used in the analysis
    Outline of the baseline report
    The baseline report will contain the different elements mentioned below:
    Cover page
    Table of contents
    An executive summary that can be used as a document. It should include the methodology, major findings of the baseline and summarise conclusions and recommendations.
    The objectives of the baseline
    The main question or central survey question and derived sub-questions.

    A justification of the methods and techniques used (including relevant underlying values and assumptions, theories) with a justification of the selections made (of persons interviewed).
    Eventual limitations of the survey.
    A presentation of the findings and the analysis thereof (including unexpected, relevant findings). All key priority areas above should be addressed, paying attention to gender issues.
    Conclusions, which will analyse the various research questions. Conclusions should be derived from findings and analysis thereof.
    Recommendations should be clearly related to conclusions but presented separately. Recommendations should be practical and if necessary divided up for various actors or stakeholders.

    Report appendices that include:

    The Terms of Reference.
    The technique used for data collection (including the people interviewed);
    The list of questions used or ‘interview guide’ or topic list (also for possible group discussions).
    Concepts and list of abbreviations.
    List of documents and bibliography.
    Composition baseline team

    Baseline Duration and Reporting
    A total of 22 calendar days will constitute the baseline period; an estimated five days to prepare relevant tools and review documentation, ten days for data collection, five days for compiling the information gathered, analyse, draft and complete the baseline report. The consultant will arrange for a feedback meeting to share a draft of the baseline report with the programme staff. A final report will then be provided after including the comments. The consultant will share the final report with stakeholders in a two (2) days stakeholders workshop. Probable date for the baseline survey to commence will be on 2nd April 2018.
    Profile of Consultant(s)
    The consultant(s) should have the following qualifications/expertise:

    Post graduate degree in international relations, natural resource management, Agriculture, economics, or others as may be relevant
    5 years’ experience of carrying out programme baselines and research
    5 years’ experience and knowledge of governance, human rights, gender and participatory development programmes
    Knowledge of Kenya and Tanzania wildlife conservation context
    Experience of working with local communities, non-governmental organisations and government in areas of ecosystem conservation
    Experience in the design and use of participatory methods for assessment and evaluation
    Excellent writing, editing, attention to detail and organisational skills
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili
    Baseline fees and modalities of remuneration

    The consultant and Vi Agroforestry will agree on the remuneration rate per person/day. Charges related to taxes, mission allowances for fieldwork and secretarial fees are to be borne by the consultant. As part of this negotiation process, the consultant should propose the fees s/he wishes to charge noting that Vi Agroforestry will cover the transportation costs to and from the field assignments and accommodation during the field work. Vi Agroforestry will also provide online database and mobile data collection tools.

  • Joint Mid-Term Evaluation of The Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient Project

    Joint Mid-Term Evaluation of The Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient Project

    DUTY STATION: Home-based
    DURATION: Total 8 weeks over April 2018 to July 2018
    From April 2018
    SUPERVISORS / REPORTING ARRANGEMENT
    Head of UN-Habitat HQs Evaluation Unit; Project Manager UN-Habitat and Project Manager UNISDR
    MISSIONS TO BARCELONA AND INCHEON:
    April 2018 (2 weeks)
    BACKGROUND
    Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient is a joint Action (hereafter ‘the project’) between the European Commission DEVCO, UN-Habitat and UNISDR that aims to improve the understanding of, and capacity to, address disaster risks at the local level and build resilience, including in crisis-prone cities, to support national and local disaster risk reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) strategies.
    The project contributes directly to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 ‘Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable’, specifically targets 11.5 and 11.b, and builds on the achievements of the Hyogo Framework for Action – Building the Resilience of Nations 2005-2015, and paves the way toward the implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR 2015-2013 at the local level, and the recently adopted New Urban Agenda.
    The project is an intervention of 36 months and covers five result areas with the two respective implementing partners (UNISDR and UN-Habitat):

    Result 1 {UNISDR}: Increased commitments to build local-level resilience
    Result 2 {UNISDR}: Local Resilience and investments measured
    Result 3 {UN-HABITAT}: Key issues and challenges identified in linking early interventions in crisis-prone cities to long-term sustainable development inputs
    Result 4 {UNISDR}: Capacity is built in cities and local governments to develop and implement integrated local climate and disaster resilience action plans
    Result 5 {UN-HABITAT}: Crisis-prone cities have enhanced capacity to develop and implement plans to increase their resiliency.

    UN-Habitat focuses on building local capacities in crisis-prone cities and supporting humanitarian partners, while UNISDR addresses resilience in locations that are highly exposed and have institutional capacity gaps, such as LDCs.
    Justification / Mandate of the Joint Mid-Term Evaluation
    This joint mid-term evaluation of the ‘Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient’ project is mandated by the donor, the European Commission (EU DEVCO). UNISDR traditionally undertakes evaluation of EU funded projects through the intervention of internal staff with expertise in evaluating programmes and who are not involved in the implementation of the project and similar for UN-Habitat. It is also in-line with the UN-Habitat Evaluation Policy (2013) and the Revised UN-Habitat Evaluation Framework (2016).
    Purpose and Objectives of the Evaluation
    The joint mid-term evaluation is to provide the donor and implementing partners with an independent appraisal of the performance of the project ‘Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient’ so far and based on the agreement, log frame, activities and budget. The mid-term will identify key lessons and propose practical recommendations for follow-up during the remaining period of the project and for a possible phase 2 of the project, or components of the project.
    The mid-term evaluation report will provide input for final end-of-project evaluation to be conducted at the end of the project in early 2019 as well as the EC DEVCO funded ‘Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient’ Action final report to be submitted at the end of the first phase in Q2/2019.
    The overall objective of the joint mid-term evaluation is to make an independent assessment of the performance of the project. The specific objectives for undertaking the mid-term evaluation of the project are:

    Assess implementation progress made in activities towards achieving the planned Results (Annex Project Agreement Document);
    Assess the continued relevance, effectiveness and impact of the project in supporting local governments/ cities in building resilience and engagement of stakeholder groups in implementing actions;
    Recommend strategic, programmatic and management considerations for implementing the remaining part of the project, with particular emphasis on programming approaches for a Phase 2.

    Approach of the Evaluation
    The joint mid-term evaluation shall be independent and carried out in line with the evaluation norms and standards of the United Nations system. A variety of methodologies will be applied to collect information during the mid-term evaluation. These include review of documents relevant to the project, interviews (with relevant project staff at UN-Habitat and UNISDR, key informant interviews and consultations with partners and stakeholders, and focus group discussions, surveys and if feasible field visits).
    The joint mid-term evaluation will be conducted over the period of eight weeks spread over four months, including the desk review, from April 2018 to July 2018.
     
    RESPONSIBILITIESThe joint mid-term evaluation will be conducted by one consultant. The evaluator is responsible for meeting professional and ethical standards in planning and conducting the mid-term evaluation, and producing the expected deliverables.The consultant has overall responsibility for producing the deliverables according to the quality standards of UN-Habitat and UNISDR for evaluation reports.Among the deliverables expected, there will be:

    Inception Report with Evaluation Work plan;
    Evaluation Reports Drafts;
    Final Evaluation Report.

    Full details of the evaluation are provided in the attached Terms of Reference.
    COMPETENCIES

    Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject areas. Good research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
    Communication: Excellent and effective written and oral skills. Ability to convince people through constructive argumentation and to present information in a concise and accurate manner. Negotiating skills and ability to enable good communication and understanding between different interest groups, organizations, etc.
    Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan, coordinate and monitor own work and that of others. Ability to work under pressure and use time efficiently. Identifies priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required.
    Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by valuing ideas and expertise of others and is willing to learn from others.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Education
    At least a master’s Degree in urban and Regional Planning, Development Studies, Local Governance, Urban Geography, or other relevant discipline. The candidate should preferably be specialized in the field of capacity building and institutional change management.
    Work Experience
    Extensive evaluation experience and a minimum of ten years’ professional practical experience in results-based management working with projects/ programmes in the field of risk reduction, disasters, conflict and other urban shocks or stresses in transition countries.
    Language
    Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English is required, working knowledge of French and/or Spanish an advantage.
    REMUNERATION
    Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.

  • Terms of Reference Baseline Survey – Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa

    Terms of Reference Baseline Survey – Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa

    BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
    Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (BORESHA) is a 3-year program funded by the European Union (EU) Trust Fund for Africa. The program is being implemented by a consortium of partners namely, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) which is the lead partner, CARE Deutschland-Luxemburg e.V. (CARE), World Vision UK (WVUK) and WYG International Limited (WYG). The consortium is united by the overall vision of building resilient communities in the Horn of Africa through cross-border programming. This program seeks to achieve the following objectives:

    Creating greater economic and employment opportunities; and
    Strengthening resilience of communities.

    The program seeks to achieve these objectives through the following broad intervention areas:

    Strengthening cross-border communities’ capacities to identify their own priorities, plan and advocate for measures to help them withstand shocks;
    Promoting the development of inclusive cross-border environment for livestock and non-livestock trade and business, and fostering private sector opportunities for women and young people;
    Supporting the equitable and conflict sensitive management of natural resources in the cross-border area.

    The program is also aligned with the Valletta Action Plan priority domain (1) the development benefits of migration and addressing root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement. Furthermore, it is contributing to the IGAD agenda under its Drought Disaster Resilience Sustainability Initiative (IDDRSI), in particularly Priority Intervention Areas 2 (Market Access, Trade and Financial Services), 3 (Livelihood Support and Basic Social Services), and 4 (Disaster Risk Management, Preparedness and Effective Response), and also seeks to ensure its outcomes contribute to the wider aims of the Kenya Government’s Ending Drought Emergencies agenda, as well as complementing the resilience-building work of the HSNP and Ethiopia’s PSNP.Geographically, the program covers locations around the Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopian boarder namely: Mandera County in Kenya; Dolo Ado and Dolobay Woreda in Somali Regional State in Ethiopia, and Belet Xawa and Dolo districts in Gedo region of Somalia.
    PURPOSE
    The overall objective of the study survey is to baseline / benchmark the project indicators and have a better understanding of the operational environment and existing priorities in the targeted areas of intervention. Data and information emanating therefrom is expected to inform the planning and implementation process including potential redesign of activities as well as the design of the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems. The specific objectives of the baseline study are as follows:

    Provide a broad analysis of border dynamics around the Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia boarder to understand the dynamics and driving factors around movement of people, livestock, goods, services and trade across the borders. Specifically, the analysis will look at movements through the formal and informal channels / routes, the determinant factors in selecting movement routes, challenges associated with these different routes and general / brief on issues around how cross border traders are dealing with different currencies from the three countries.
    specifically looking at socio cultural beliefs and practices that have a high influence in gendered livelihoods activities and resilience opportunities.
    To have a general top-line understanding of the existing and potential livelihood and income opportunities available and / or utilized by the different population groups (i.e. male, female or poor, middle, and better-off) or any other group/s that may exist and relevant for disaggregation.
    To have a brief / general understanding of the enabling and hindrance factors for livestock insurance in relation to key players, community perceptions, and levels of access to insurance.
    To provide a top -line / broad understanding on how existing regulation and cross-border agreements (formal and informal) around movement of people, goods, and services have / or are impacting trade and sharing of strategic natural resources (pasture and water) across the three countries, especially for communities living around the boarders.
    To provide a reference point / baseline the specific indicators for the program and where appropriate, recommend adjustments for project targets where necessary based on the baseline findings (more details on the indicators given on table 1, in section 3.1) and top-line strategic recommendations on targeting, possible revision of indicators, project / program MEL and Accountability.
    Identify potential learning areas (and top-line learning approaches) where consortium partners can systematically collect and review data on a regular basis for continuous learning and improvement both for the project and in future programming of a similar nature.
    To provide quantitative statistics which will be used as starting points for subsequent qualitative and participatory studies scheduled within the project: The priority studies to be carried out during the first year include: Mapping of shared Natural Resources, Livestock Value Chain Analysis, Vulnerability Analysis, and Labor Market Assessment.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIESScope of studyThe baseline study will take place at three levels: i.e. at a regional level (cross boarder points in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia and the regional / district administrative levels in the three countries), at community level and at household level.
    Macro level analysis (general outlook along the Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopian boarder):The analysis at the macro level will mainly focus on qualitative methodologies mainly document review, and key informant interviews with project staffs from BORESHA and RASMI consortiums, KII / FGD with cross-border traders, KII with local leaders and IGAD (if possible). This analysis will be and will be looking at boarder dynamics and movement of people, goods and services, specifically around the border region, the baseline survey will mainly be looking at existing regulatory frameworks that are likely to impact on the intended outcomes and outputs for cross-border programming and specifically looking at movement of people, goods and services across the borders. Historical and recent statistics around movement of people and goods at the boarder will be obtained from Key Informant Interviews and document reviews (if available) to facilitate trend analysis. The key questions / areas where the macro level analysis will focus on include:

    What are the main drivers of livelihood or economic activity related movements among population groups across the boarders?
    What are the existing formal and informal requirements / regulations that govern these movements?
    Who are the key players in regulation enforcement and what is their role?
    What goods, services and skills are usually moved across the formal borders / routes and why?
    What goods, services and skills are usually moved across the informal borders / routes and why?
    What existing natural resources are shared by the communities in the three countries and how are these resources shared? Who controls / regulates access to these resources?
    How is cross-border trade affected by the fact that Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia use different currencies, i.e. Kenya Shilling, US Dollar and Ethiopian Birr? How do these traders deal with any challenges associated with trading in different currencies?
    What are the potential learning areas (related to cross-border programming, especially in insecure environments) that require regular and consistent monitoring, analysis and reporting / dissemination?

    Regional outlook as per the administrative boundaries in the three different countries.
    The analysis will mainly be done through qualitative methods focusing on document review (livelihood / economic strategies from the different administrative units, other publications / literature from livelihood / resilience actors, IGAD, e.t.c) and Key Informant Interviews (KII) with departmental heads from relevant government ministries / departments, representatives of institutions (private, communal, non-governmental, e.t.c) that provide different livelihood support to the communities in the respective administrative regions, community leaders from selected villages / locations and project staffs from BORESHA consortium.This analysis will briefly look at the broad outlook of Mandera county (Kenya), Somali region of Ethiopia (Ethiopia) and Gedo region (Somalia) with more attention on the district / sub county / sub regional administrative units covered by the program.Besides having a general understanding of the livelihood and income opportunities, this outlook will broadly look at availability, accessibility and capacities of existing institutions (government, non-governmental, communal or private) to provide the communities with services ranging from: extension, supply of inputs, veterinary, loans, livestock insurance, skill development, access to markets, conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
    At this level, the baseline will specifically:

    Map out areas considered pure pastoralist, agro-pastoralist, pure agriculture and other livelihood strategies, giving general / broad characteristics of households practicing these different livelihoods / income opportunities.
    Broadly seek to understand the different sources of livelihoods / income opportunities (economic activities) preferred and those available for households in the different administrative regions / sub regions.
    What are the available resources for these livelihoods to thrive and what gaps needs to be addressed?
    What institutions / associations (government, non-governmental, communal, private, e.t.c.) exist and what kind of services / support do they provide to boost livelihoods / economic opportunities?
    How sustainable are these services accessible to the local population to boost livelihoods / income opportunities in the areas / locations of interest?
    Consolidate a seasonal calendar around livelihood and economic activities as well as a general understanding on household expenditure patters (i.e. how do household expenditure priorities differ from month to month)?
    What are the different livelihood related shocks experienced in the last 3 – 5 years?
    What was the impact of these shocks for the communities and how did the community cope?
    What are the current adoptive capacities for communities and households in relation to these shocks?
    What are the traditional and scientific early warning signs that give an indication to possible occurrence of these shocks / disasters?
    What are the general coping mechanisms currently employed by households in dealing with these livelihood related shocks (distinction to be made in relation to the different livelihood strategies)?
    What is the overall impact (at community and at household) for each of these coping mechanisms?
    Are there community-based mechanisms / structures to help or support the most vulnerable members in the societies?
    What are the existing local capacities (local actors, CBOs, local networks, e,t,c,) for resilience programming?

    Household and community (village level) outlook.
    The analysis at the community and household level will be focusing mainly on quantitative (household surveys / interviews) using probability-based sampling methodologies. The household survey will seek to quantify information required to baseline the indicators given in table 1 below. There will also be qualitative methodologies mainly FGDs with selected groups in the communities: men, women, youth, and members of specific groups of interest / associations that exist within the communities (such as VSLA, NRM committees, DRR committees, traders associations). In addition, Key Informant Interviews will also be conducted with community resource persons (e.g. community leaders) to get a general overview of resilience and livelihood opportunities at the village level.
    The analysis at this level will specifically be looking at:

    General household demographics, through the household survey.
    Livelihood / economic activities and spending patterns and quantification done through the household survey.
    Household and community productive assets, different levels of access and control of these assets according to gender, age, and other disaggregation factors identified during the upper levels of analysis.
    Further qualitative investigations will be made at community level (through FGDs and discussion with village level key informants) to understand the specific factors (enablers and challenges) that have could affect program delivery and realization / achievement of intended results.

    Further analysis will also be made according to geographical locations and livelihood groups.
    Summarized information required for baselining indicators:Baselining the indicators will utilize information collected and analyzed at the different levels highlighted above. The indicators and general definition / information requirements is given in table 1 below, which is expected to guide the process of designing the baseline methodology, sample selection and the accompanying tools. A snapshot of the expected methodology for planning and executing the baseline survey will be given in section 3.3 below
    Table 1: Specific M&E information to answer questions around indicators.Indicator Information to be collected Level and methodology
    Overall objective:To promote economic development and greater resilience, particularly among vulnerable groups, including youth, women, displaced persons and persons living with disabilitiesIndicator

    Mean monthly income of HHs in targeted communities

    Information to be collected

    Average and median income (monthly and annually considering production seasons not calendar year), disaggregated by the different livelihoods and economic activities.

    Level and methodology

    At household level (H/H survey),
    The seasons and livelihood / economic activities will be defined using information from the macro analysis.

    Indicator% decrease in number of HH applying negative coping strategies to deal with stressors in the target communitiesInformation to be collected

    Average and median CSI (contextual CSI, for food and livelihoods related shocks) as a baseline and then subsequent measurements to measure changes in % H/Hs that have a CSI falling below the median CSI recorded during baseline.

    Level and methodology

    At household level (H/H survey),
    The coping strategies and their weights to be defined by observations made during macro analysis.

    Outcome 1:Communities along the Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopian boarder are more resilient and better prepared for shocks, and response is more effective.Indicator

    # of community associations (especially farming and pastoral) know the early warning signs and know what to do in case of an emergency or disaster

    Information to be collected

    Mapping out existing community associations (farming and pastoral) and assessing the capacities of members to understand their level of awareness on early warning indicators / signs and how to respond.

    Level and methodology

    At community level (FGDs / interviews) with members of mapped / identified community associations.

    Traditional early warning signs can be identified through KII with project staffs and relevant technical experts in the regions.Indicator

    # of DRRM plans funded or integrated in local development plans (LED; CIDP) by targeting, costing/budgeting, and implementation

    Information to be collected

    The total number of Community based DRR plans (and EWS monitoring activities) whose activities have been funded or have been integrated into the regional / district level plans by the relevant authorities in the 3 countries.

    Level and methodology

    Key informant interviews with the relevant line ministries / departments at regional / district levels and information confirmed / triangulated via FGDs at community level.

    Indicator

    Proportion of shocks “well managed” by the target communities during the project

    Information to be collected

    Number of experienced recurrent shocks where households employed coping mechanisms with less severe consequences with respect to the total number of recently experienced shocks (period of 3 years).

    Level and methodology

    Recently experienced shocks will be identified and defined during the KIIs at regional / district level and triangulated with KIIs and FGDs at community / village level. Information will be quantified using the household survey at household level.

    IndicatorNumber of livestock-dependent households protected by insuranceInformation to be collected

    Total number of (agro) pastoral households whose livestock are insured with respect to the total number of (agro) pastoral households.

    Level and methodology

    The core livestock breeds normally insured (e.g. camel, cattle, shoats, e.t.c) will be determined during the macro analysis (document review
    KII with the relevant livestock departments, and project staffs) and triangulated at household level with the H/H survey and community FGDs.

    Outcome 2:Individuals and communities are more self-reliant through increased skills and opportunities for cross-border employment, diversified enterprise and livelihoods.
    Indicator

    Increase in number of livelihood resources being used by households

    Information to be collected

    Positive change in the utilization of different sources of livelihoods, the scale in which they are applied and sustainability / consistence in these livelihoods.

    Level and methodology

    At household level (H/H survey).
    The different sources of livelihoods and strategies (traditional / modern) of sustaining these livelihoods will be defined during the macro level analysis.Indicator% increase in revenues of the target HHs

    Information to be collected

    Different sources of household income / revenue and the overall household average and median revenues / income (monthly and annually).

    Level and methodology

    At household level (H/H survey),
    The household sources of income / revenues will be defined using information from the macro analysis.
    Analysis will include comparing the different beneficiary groups, livelihood strategies, gender of household heads / principle providers and other vulnerability indicators.

    Indicator

    % of individuals describing better health and lower rates of attrition amongst their herds compared to baseline

    Information to be collected

    (Agro) pastoral households confirm absence of physically visible negative health parameters in their core livestock breeds or can find the necessary / required treatment.

    Level and methodology

    Household level (H/H survey).
    The common livestock species and easy to look for specific livestock body conditions (on livestock health / disease) will be given defined during the macro level analysis (document reviews and KIIs with livestock experts who also understand the region) and the information will be further triangulated with village level KIIs and FGDs).

    Indicator

    % of HHs in targeted communities getting better results from their SMEs

    Information to be collected

    Households with SMEs reporting overall improvement in the business performance indicators with respect to the overall number of households with SMEs.
    Comparison will be made according to households benefiting from SME support versus those that did not receive this support but have SMEs.

    Level and methodology

    At household level (H/H survey) targeting specifically SME beneficiaries.
    Business performance indicators will be defined during macro level analysis through KIIs with relevant government departments and project staffs focusing on SME / business development outputs. These indicators may include: financial / capital indicators (assets, revenues / business income, access to business financing, cash flows, margins), market availability, labor / skills availability, e.t.c.

    Indicator

    % of VSLAs self-reporting an increase in household income

    Information to be collected

    Households with members in Village Savings and Loans Associations / groups (VSLAs) who perceive increase in income and attribute it to their membership in the VSLAs.

    Level and methodology

    Household level (H/H survey). Specific issues affecting VSLAs can be investigated through village level FGDs with VSLA members.

    Indicator

    Number of women and youth who are able to access jobs and/or business opportunities within 12 months of graduating

    Information to be collected

    Women and youth beneficiaries of skills development have been able to utilize their skills to access / exploit employment / business opportunities within 12 months after graduating.

    Level and methodology

    At a macro level; Review of post training follow up reports. Project staffs dealing with this output will also be key informants.
    Investigation on key issues affecting access (lack of) to employment / business opportunities will be done through FGDs with the specific beneficiaries at community level.

    Indicator

    Number of interviewees reporting changes from the community infrastructure established / rehabilitated, supporting cross border employment / diversified enterprise and livelihoods

    Information to be collected

    Households benefiting from the different components of the program reporting (perceiving) positive impact on their livelihoods / opportunities from the different project components.

    Level and methodology

    At household level (H/H survey).
    Specific factors affecting the changes / or lack of will be investigated through village level FGDs and KIIs.

    Indicator

    Increase in cross-border employment opportunities (as reported by individuals against baseline)

    Information to be collected

    Beneficiary households reporting employment opportunities (perception).

    Level and methodology

    At household level (H/H survey). Specific factors affecting the changes / or lack of will be investigated through village level FGDs and KIIs.

    Outcome 3:Cross-border rangeland and other shared natural resources are more equitably and sustainably managed.
    Indicator

    % change in land area rehabilitated and managed for communal use

    Information to be collected

    Increase in the overall land rehabilitated and utilized for livestock and economic production;
    Potential areas of disaggregation are looking at communal versus non-communal land.

    Level and methodology

    Key informant interviews with project staffs, livestock departments and natural resources management.

    Indicator

    # of natural resource management committees reporting increased productivity due to land management practices

    Information to be collected

    The number of NRM Committees who perceive that the overall productivity and profitability due to improved land management practices.

    Level and methodology

    FGDs / interviews with natural resource management committee members.
    KII with relevant government departments in the area of environmental conservation & natural resources management.

    Indicator# of households generating income through alternative uses of invasive species
    Information to be collectedHouseholds generating income from alternative use of prosopis julliflora tree.
    Level and methodology

    At household level (H/H survey).
    More qualitative triangulations will be done through FGD at community level

    Indicator

    New efforts in cross-border collaboration in managing natural resources (e.g. agreements, MoUs, shared use of maps, cross-border committees, etc.)

    Information to be collectedFormal and informal agreements across the boarder areas facilitating efficient use of natural resources.
    Level and methodology

    FGD with Tri-border trade and economic development committee;Review of existing documents (e.g. MoUs, agreements, e.t.c) that govern the Tri-border trade & economic committee.

    Indicator

    Proportion of households reporting improved access to water for livestock / agriculture / health & sanitation

    Information to be collected

    Total number of households reporting (perception) overall improvement in access to water for livestock, agriculture, health and sanitation.

    Level and methodology

    Household level (household survey); Triangulation to be done through KII with relevant government departments (water and natural resources) and project staffs.

    Indicator

    Number of schools making use of water collected from water harvesting schemes

    Information to be collected

    Total number of schools with functional rain water harvesting schemes (e.g. roof catchment)Level and methodology

    At school level and; KII with school heads or their representatives; KII with education local level departmental heads of education.

    Output level indicators will be annexed at the end of the ToR.

    MethodologyThe baseline survey will include qualitative and quantitative approaches and will be done in 3 levels: looking at the situation with the lenses of the overall boarder region for the three countries, looking at situation with the lenses of the different administrative boundaries (regional / district) in the three countries reached by the program, and looking at the situation with a local lens (community and household). Primary quantitative analysis will mainly be emphasized at the local lenses through household survey and triangulation will be done through village level FGDs and village level key informants. The methodologies and top-line expectation on the respondents at the different levels is given in the table below:
    Table 2: Brief highlight of data collection methodology
    Analysis level

    Macro level (region bordering Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia).

    Data collection methodologies

    Document review.
    Key Informant Interviews.

    Possible respondents / documents

    KII with project staffs, RASMI consortium representatives, other relevant stakeholders with information regarding cross-border issues.
    Project documents and previous reports / write ups on resilience & cross-border programming.

    Macro level analysis:

    Ethiopia (Dolo Ado & Dolobay districts).
    Somalia (Belet Xawa, & Dolo).
    Kenya (Mandera North, Mandera East, and Banisa districts).

    Data collection methodologies

    Key Informant Interviews.
    Desk review.
    Transect walk / observations.

    Possible respondents / documents

    KII with relevant heads of departments from the local administration / authorities.
    Review of different regional strategies around livelihoods improvement, natural resources management and other relevant agreements for cross-border and resilience programming.
    Micro-level analysis (household and community).

    Data collection methodologies

    Focus Group Discussions.
    Key Informant Interviews
    Household survey.

    Possible respondents / documents

    Individual project beneficiaries of the different project components (HH survey).
    Project beneficiary groups (FGDs).
    Community leaders / group leaders for the different project components.
    Existing groups relevant to project activities.
    The consultancy is expected to provide a detailed description of the methodology that is consistent with the above proposals.

    Key deliverables/outputsBaseline inception report (describing)

    A detailed methodology on how the specific information will be collected and analyzed making considerations for mid-term review and project evaluation.
    A detailed sampling framework for location, respondents and relevant documents for review during the baseline.
    A detail plan of action on quality control and overall quality assurance.
    First draft of the data collection tools.
    Top level work plan and the accompanying costs (financial, logistics, personnel, e.t.c.) at the different stages.
    Presentation on the methodology, sampling, tools and plan of action to key stakeholders.
    Report writing format.

    Final baseline report:

    Summary presentation of findings (power point slide).
    Full version of the report (in line with the format agreed by consortium partners).
    Raw data used during the baseline survey.
    All relevant photos taken during the survey.

    DRC AND CONSORTIUM PARTNERS’ RESPONSIBILITIESThe consortium members will provide logistical support to the consultant during data collection in their operational areas and provide overall supervision of the data collection process while the consultant will be in the field.
    KEY TASKS WITH LIST OF ‘KEY ACTIVITIES’, UNDER EACH RESPONSIBILITY.The baseline survey will be a collaborative effort between consortium members, the consultant and local administration and technical representatives from government departments in the different administration units in the 3 countries (at district / regional levels).The consultant will be responsible for developing a baseline survey inception report, elaborating on the data collection methodology, analysis framework, sampling framework, quality assurance, detailed work plan (plus the accompanying costs) and a report writing format.
    REPORTING ARRANGEMENTSThe consultant will report to and work closely with the BORESHA MEL Coordinator for the overall piece of work. The MEL Coordinator will be the focal point for the work and liaison between the consultant, DRC and other consortium partners. However, while in the field, the consultant will also be accountable to the base / area manager or his / her representative.
    DURATION OF ASSIGNMENTThe assignment will be conducted in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, with the sampling done based on the locations covered by the program. The consultancy is thus expected to present a realistic and justifiable work-plan for the assignment during when expressing their interest for this assignment.
    EXPECTED PROFILE OF CONSULTANT/S

    Minimum academic qualification for the team leader should be a Masters Degree in a relevant livelihoods related discipline including agriculture, livestock, environment / natural resources management, agricultural economics, etc. A PHD degree is highly desirable
    Minimum of 10 years demonstrable experience conducting similar or closely related consultancies for complex multi-sector and multi-year grants within the Horn of Africa region
    Good understanding of cross-border issues around the Kenya, Ethiopia and Somali boarders.
    Working experience on resilience and livelihoods programming, especially on pastoral / nomadic livelihoods.
    Working experience in areas close to the border region of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia is an added advantage.
    Solid experience in planning and executing large scale qualitative and quantitative studies, both experimental and non-experimental (this will be a key evaluation criterion). Knowledge in the use of mobile data collecting platforms will be a definite advantage.
    Excellent writing skills
    Good data presentation and visualization skills
    Cultural sensitivity and good gender balance within the consultancy team.
    Ability and willingness to adhere to the DRC code of conduct and humanitarian principles during the assignment.

    TERMS & CONDITIONS
    The overall conduct of the consultant will be guided by the DRC’s code of conduct and will be accountable to the area / field base manager while in the field locations and while in the regional office in Nairobi, the consultant will adhere to the rules and regulations in place. A debrief will be given to the consultant, prior to signing the contract and picking the assignment.

  • Household Economic Strengthening Officer Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer Social Worker – Case Management Field Agent Supervisor Data Assistant Administration and Support Staff

    Household Economic Strengthening Officer Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer Social Worker – Case Management Field Agent Supervisor Data Assistant Administration and Support Staff

    Job Summary: Reporting to the LIP Project Coordinator, the HES project officer is responsible for overall rollout of economic strengthening activities, ensuring the project meets its objectives and targets.
    The HES officer working closely with relevant government ministries and other technical agencies and private sector to provide training and technical support to Field agent supervisors with focus in implementing SILC activities, financial education to the caregivers, support caregivers initiate Income Generating activities, profiling of smallholder farmers to increase production and engage with markets.
    The HES Officer will directly supervise field Agent supervisors and the data capture clerk, and indirectly supervises a team of SILC Field Agents.
    He/She will develop HES operational plans, monitors their execution, and prepares periodic project performance reports.
    Specific Responsibilities:
    Project Coordination and Supervision

    Works with the project team members to develop responsive monthly workplans and ensures prudent allocation and utilization of resources.
    Holds regular staff and community meetings to review progress, address emerging issues and plan for subsequent actions.
    Coordinate all support supervision activities by SILC supervisors ensuring that field agents are adequately provided with the support they need to undertake their roles.
    Continually communicates to the project Coordinator and MWENDO technical officers on project progress, challenges and support required to deliver on the project objectives.
    Ensures that all the activities being implemented are conducted within a process that enhances community ownership, participation and contribution for sustainability.

    Service delivery to OVC and their caregivers

    Work closely with the project Coordinator, Case Management and System strengthening Project Officers to develop case plans and support implementation of HES interventions.
    Supports project team members in implementation of key activities that includes: recruit Field Agent supervisors and Field Agents, Map and define agent operating areas, support agent certification, PSP launches and PSP network formation.
    Takes lead in the implementation of the House hold Economic strengthening approaches to OVC and their households.
    Supports HES project team members to work with the community based workforce to deliver services to OVC caregivers. These services shall include but not limited to trainings on SILC PSP model, CRS SMART skills modules, Financial literacy, marketing basics and 7 Steps of Marketing and value chains analysis and roll out MWENDO emergency Fund.
    Work with project team to link OVC not in school to CAP -YEI and other relevant empowerment programs

    Coordination of Care to OVC

    Works with the DCS and Private Sector Actors to advocate for linkage of caregivers to GOK cash transfers, in kind agricultural support and other subsidies.
    Works with GoK departments and county government departments to offer extension services to strengthen the capacity of producer groups and SILC farmer groups.

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge management

    Conducts routine support supervisions and spot checks to project sites and Field Supervisors, Field agents and SILC groups to ensure quality service delivery to OVC and their caregivers.
    Works with M&E team to ensure that the they adequately undertake their M and E functions within the acceptable project standards for effective data entry, analysis, reporting and accountability for results.
    Supports project team members to identify, document, and disseminate knowledge products to build on evidence based practices in Household Economic strengthening initiatives.
    Responsible for timely monthly and quarterly donor reporting. Ensures that the M and E team effectively utilize SILC MIS, and manage data and use data for decision making.

    Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises Field Agent Supervisors and data capture clerks.
    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Academic Qualifications

    A diploma (with at least 3 years of relevant experience) or a Bachelor’s degree (with at least 2 years’ experience’) in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Micro Finance, Business Administration, project Management or related field from a recognized institution of learning.

    Knowledge

    Specialized knowledge of and experience with savings group programming—with a preference for community-agent and/or fee-for-service approaches.
    Relevant experience in Community development focusing on sustainable livelihood approaches, project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
    Familiarity with integrating savings groups in OVC programming.
    Excellent analytic and computer skills; skilled in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
    Excellent report writing skills.

    Skills and Abilities

    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Proven Leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills.
    Excellent organizational skills, team work and ability to prioritize tasks in a timely manner
    Sound coordination skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task
    Demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness
    Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
    Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).
    Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
    Professional proficiency in one or more local languages of the operational area
    Ability to ride a motorcycle – (Added advantage)
    Valid motorcycle permit

    Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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  • Monitoring Assistant

    Monitoring Assistant

    Academic Qualifications and Experience:
    Essential:
    Successful completion of secondary school education (KCSE), supplemented with experience or additional education in social services, nutrition, agriculture or other related field.
    Desirable:
    University degree in nutrition, social sciences, economics or other related field. Knowledge/experience in nutrition and asset creation will be an added advantage.
    Experience:
    At least three years’ progressively responsible work experience including at least one year in the field of statistics, refugee operations, nutrition, food assistance management, asset creation, refugee operations, community work, agriculture or other related field.
    Knowledge: Training and/or experience in using computers including Word, Excel and other software used by WFP.
    Strong inter-personal skills; courtesy, tact and the ability to work and communicate effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to interpret and analyse a wide variety of programme issues and statistical information, and to maintain accurate and precise records. Ability to work systematically, use initiative, good judgement and to communicate complex matters both orally and in writing; proven ability to work in a team environment and achieve common goals.
    Language: Good written and spoken English and fluent Kiswahili.
    ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
    Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of the Sub-Office, the Monitoring Asssitant is expected to produce organised and accurate technical work and reports. He/She will provide guidance on standard practices to other staff and counterparts in their area of work. The Monitoring Assistant will work under minimum supervision.
    JOB PURPOSE
    To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, reporting issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.
    Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, in order to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items or non-food items.
    Collate assistance programme(s) data in accordance with clear direction, in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.
    Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.
    Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners, beneficiaries, and beneficiaries, to support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations.
    Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.
    Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation.
    Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance.
    In collaboration with other UN agencies, assigned government departments, donors and NGOs, participate in the Joint Assessment missions and the annual nutrition surveys, Cooperating Partner Evaluations and food security assessments.
    In consultation with the Head of programme, and implementing partners, encourage women’s participation in implementation and decision-making processes of the WFP programmes;
    Maintain up-to-date log of all monitoring findings and recommendations, with record of follow-up actions;
    Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
    Purpose

    Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
    Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
    Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
    Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.
    People

    Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
    Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
    Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
    Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

    Performance

    Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
    Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
    Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
    Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

    Partnership

    Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
    Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
    Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
    Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

    FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

    Capability NameDescription of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
    Strategic Management Displays basic understanding of WFP’s policies and strategies to perform monitoring and/or evaluation activities and their inter-relationship.
    Performance Management Applies knowledge of WFP’s performance management system to manage resources and relationships to undertake monitoring actions or deliver straightforward evaluations of operations, programmes, or processes to WFP monitoring and/or evaluation quality standards.
    Qualitative/Quantitative Methodology Understand and applies an appropriate mix of established methods and data collection tools to monitoring, reviews or straightforward evaluations, in line with WFP’s strategic and operational results frameworks (metrics), WFP guidance and technical standards.
    Data Analytics and Visualization Collects and summarizes programme data, including information on shipments, distribution site logistics, the status of personas in need, and beneficiaries planned and reached for all programme assistance modalities and activities.
    Programme Monitoring and Review Gathers, organizes, and provides data on programme outputs, processes, and outcomes, including distribution plans and the status, quantity, and quality of food and cash distributed and technical assistance provided.

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    Has experience analysing programme output and outcome data.
    General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.

  • Armed Violence Reduction Manager Ken

    Armed Violence Reduction Manager Ken

    ABOUT THE JOB
    The Armed Violence Reduction Manager is a senior staff member within the DDG Kenya program. He/She is responsible for ensuring that all projects within the DDG Kenya programme are implemented to the highest technical standard.
    YOUR MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Program Management

    Ensure high quality project implementation in accordance with donor and DDG/DRC regulations, as well as agreed objectives, indicators, budgets, and work-plans.
    Ensure that the program activities draw on good and innovative practice from the field of community security and peacebuilding.
    Ensure positive synergies and collaboration among programs and offices, strengthening the exchange of information, staff, skills and learning.
    In collaboration with the Finance team and budget holders, ensure that project activities and expenses are regularly monitored.
    Ensure team cohesion and organize regular team building activities, as well as providing regular monitoring and support visits to the field offices.

    Representation/coordination with external actors

    Represent DDG in meetings with relevant partners in the field, including national and local government officials, donors, and other non-governmental partners.
    Ensure DDG’s mandate is known and correctly understood by all stakeholders.
    Pro-actively liaise and build good rapport with local authority officials, community representatives and any other relevant stakeholders.

    Strategy

    Support the Country Manager in developing and implementing DDG Kenya’s strategy. Ensure proper understanding of these documents by relevant actors (e.g., staff members, partners, government counterparts, and donors).
    With the Country Manager, ensure regular and critical review of the country strategic plan.

    Donor Relations / Funding

    Provide technical assistance for the development of high quality, integrated, and needs-based proposals.
    In coordination with the Country Manager, work with relevant staff to design and implement fundraising strategies so that all program sectors are adequately financed.

    Finances, Human Resources, and Logistics

    Manage and support relevant program staff, including providing appropriate and timely feedback to staff regarding their performance and supporting their professional development.
    Assist in developing job descriptions and in the recruitment of program staff.

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Reporting

    Ensure that all projects have an M&E plan and supervise the implementation, including ensuring key lessons learnt are incorporated in new project proposals.
    Jointly with the Country Manager and with the support of M&E staff, review the M&E structure and ensure that it is according to M&E best practices.
    Ensure reporting deadlines to donors are met and that reports are of a high standard.

    Person specification:

    Minimum a university degree in peace studies, political science or related field; Master’s degree preferable.
    At least 5 years management experience working on conflict analysis, community security and/or peacebuilding.
    In-depth knowledge of Kenya’s social, political and economic context and strong understanding of how local dynamics lead to armed violence, ideally in arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya.
    Demonstrated experience in managing a diverse team.
    Experience in proposal development and report writing.
    Ability to think strategically, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
    Excellent writing and verbal skills in English for project proposals, reports, and communications; knowledge of Somali, Turkana or Pokot an added advantage
    A strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively and efficiently.
    Able to exercise a large degree of common sense and personal discipline
    Experience of working in insecure environments and of security management

    DRC CORE COMPETENCIES
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    POSITION DESCRIPTION
    Line manager: Country Manager, KenyaManagement responsibility: Project CoordinatorsLocation: Nairobi, Kenya; extensive field travel within KenyaContract Duration: 1year
    Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff
    GENERAL
    Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC

  • Regional Coordinator

    Regional Coordinator

    Reporting to the Channel Lead, Centres, the Regional Coordinator (RC) is responsible for managing MSK centres and Youth Friendly Service Providers within their region and supporting service delivery, coordination of monthly planning for all teams within the region (centres, SF, outreach, Commercial Opportunities and marketing), regional advocacy and transportation within their region. They play a key role in planning of activities across channels and in representing MSK to government and community leadership at the county level.
    The position is a member of the Senior Management leadership team of MSK whose members strongly reflect MSK’s values in their behavior. Led by a rotating chair, the SMT is made up of Deputy directors, Technical Advisors, Regional Coordinators and Managers of five core departments which, working together and mutually accountable to one another, are responsible for development and delivery of a strategic and sustainable programme, using Marie Stopes social enterprise model. Within the SMT, the Regional Coordinator with other leaders in the Programme Operations department will provide data on key issues and information for synergy, learning and efficiencies and close fiscal management while meeting CYP targets.
    Key Responsibilities

    Coordinate and support the delivery of all MSK activities within the respective region through planning among all department activities in the region (centres, outreach, SF, and marketing) and maximization of available resources such as vehicles
    Line management of MSK centres and youth friendly service providers within the respective regions
    Undertake continuous stakeholders engagement at the regional level including close collaboration with relevant CHMTs and sub-CHMTs
    Coordinate implementation of MSK activities within the region to maximise on the program outputs (both high quality CYPs and non-CYP generating outputs)

    This is a key output of this position. Activities include:

    Coordinate the collection of all regional department team work plans before they are submitted to Channel lead for approval in monthly planning meeting.
    Coordinate the 98monthly regional planning meeting including at least the following participants: team leaders and coordinators from all three MSK channels, from the marketing department, from social marketing and medical detailing, from the Quality Assurance team, from youth interventions and any other activities regularly active in the region.
    Check and report to Channel lead performance of the clinics in their region against budget and targets
    Identify technical support needs of the region and appropriately link regional teams with the respective technical resource within MSK and MSI to support program implementation.
    Manage Centres within the respective regions

    Activities include:

    Assist Channel lead in ensuring that centres within the region comply with MIS standards of service provision
    Revise and approve, along with centre managers, all monthly event schedules and advance requests
    Ensure centres are using a functional referral system
    Conduct centre supervisory visits as indicated in the work and report on a monthly basis
    Ensure that each centre in the region is using the 3 year work plan provided and support centre manager in delivery
    Assist Channel lead in ensuring correct stock management and ordering is completed correctly and on time at the regional clinics
    Assist Channel lead in ensuring that centres are following the incident management process as defined
    Compile and revise monthly orders for supplies and equipment for centres within the region and YFSP events/pop ups and forward the same to the Channel lead
    Work with the Channel lead, Centres to maintain a list of all vacancies for direct line reports and fill vacancies in a timely manner
    Review centre reports and performance and develop action plans for any underperforming areas
    Work with Centre managers in conducting quarterly focus groups
    Ensure all policies are followed by centre managers including not turning away any client for core services
    Work with centres to ensure Internal and external QTA action plans and Internal Audit recommendations are implemented in the centres
    Implement strategies and innovations as needed to drive the delivery of channel results
    Work with marketing as instructed by Channel lead to track demand generations events & campaigns in the calendar to draw conclusions on what works
    Undertake continuous stakeholder engagement activities at the regional level including close collaboration with relevant CHMTs and sub-CHMTs

    Activities include:

    In collaboration with other members of the Programmes and Marketing departments, engage in advocacy and external relations with a wide range of stakeholders, including County Government, other Implementing Partners, and internal stakeholders within MSK to achieve project and organisational deliverables. Report to be given to Channel lead
    Routinely act as the focal person for MSK at the regional level including representing MSK at high level meeting/platforms where necessary
    Work closely with members of other channels and departments to address any issues related to County Engagement and address underlying issues with implementation
    Regularly appraise relevant Sub-CHMTs and CHMTs with ongoing MSK operations including sharing program briefs as appropriate on a routine basis with support from RME and relevant channels
    Advocate with the county government for inclusion of MSK priority areas (FP) in county budgets
    Coordinate regular stakeholders meetings with MSK teams across the channels
    Provide technical support across county SRH TWGs such as those on FP, Advocacy and ASRH
    Resource Management
    Directly supervise and performance manage the Centre managers and Regional driver of the region

    Knowledge skills and Attitudes
    Qualifications:

    First degree or equivalent in health/biological sciences,
    Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
    Possession of MPH, M Sc. Development studies, MA. Project Management and any relevant course is an added advantage
    Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills
    Must be able to work with minimal supervision and MUST possess a high level of integrity and responsibility
    Must be attuned to and be comfortable with the culture/traditions of the people
    Must be computer literate and be at ease with report writing.
    Project cycle management training desirable

    Skills/Experience:

    Experience and knowledge of health financing or Kenyan health sector
    Clear ability to identify and set targets
    Budget management
    Excellent understanding of donor contract requirements
    Excellent communicator to others on key strategic issues

    Attitude / Motivation:
    Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. There are 13 key behaviours that MSI encourages in all employees and they are defined below:
    Initiative
    Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
    Innovative
    Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome
    Effective Communication
    Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.
    Responsive
    Being responsive to changing priorities and demands
    Working Efficiently
    Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
    Sharing Information
    Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
    Focus on Learning
    Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
    Commitment
    Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements
    Driven
    Drive and determination to deliver results
    Accountable
    Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
    Embracing Change
    Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
    Motivated
    Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential
    Team Player
    Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

  • Project Officer – County Systems Strengthening Project Officer MEAL

    Project Officer – County Systems Strengthening Project Officer MEAL

    Ref.2018/019

    Department: Programming – MWENDO Project
    Grade: 6
    Reports To:** Senior Project Officer- Systems Strengthening/Cluster Leads
    Country/Location: Kenya – Nandi County, Kapsabet Town
    Background:
    CRS is implementing a 5-year orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) program, MWENDO, which seeks to empower local and county-level OVC stakeholders to strengthen the formal and informal HIV and child protection systems and services and the linkages between them, including cross-sectoral service referrals and coordination to ensure quality service delivery for OVC and their households.
    Job Summary:
    As a key member of the MWENDO Project Cluster team, you will be seconded to the county Department of Children Services (DCS) office to provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance. You will monitor and report on all project activities related to county systems strengthening, specifically with respect to OVC in support of CRS’ work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve. You will coordinate closely with other MWENDO Project Officers to contribute to a holistic, integrated, and comprehensive project implementation.
    Job Responsibilities:

    Support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
    Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist local implementing partners (LIPs) in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
    Provide technical assistance and coordinate with DCS to identify their assets, strengths, and goals for in-service professional development and use this information to develop costed annual work plans that incorporate capacity building activities; and a sustainability plan for continuing DCS development after the project ends.
    Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting DCS in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with DCS to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
    Collect information on technical assistance needs of LIPs. Provide technical support and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
    Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices. Actively engage in dissemination and use of relevant knowledge in the field.
    Represent CRS in meetings at county and cluster levels, working groups, and other events as requested, to support forging relations with the GOK, LIPs, other stakeholders, and the community.
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all assigned project activities per donor and CRS standards and established schedules.

    Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
    Education and Experience

    Master’s or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Gender, Public Health, International Development, Development Economics or a related field.
    At least 2 years of work experience for Master’s degree holders or 4 years of work experience for Bachelor’s degree holders in project support in the field of child focused integrated ECD, HIV/AIDS, and other health-related projects in Kenya and for an NGO.
    In-depth understanding of donor expectations for program results, outcomes, impact, and reporting.
    Experience in participatory action planning and engagement of stakeholders at various levels.
    Experience in monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
    Excellent understating of GOK.
    Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

    Personal Skills

    Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
    Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members and inspire teamwork among diverse partners without direct supervisory responsibilities
    Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
    Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

    Required/Desired Foreign Language
    Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
    Travel Required
    This position is based at the DCS office. 30% of the time will include travel to MWENDO project sites.
    Key Working Relationships:
    Supervisory: None
    Internal: MWENDO Team, Systems Strengthening Specialist, project technical team, Finance, Procurement, and HR/Administration
    External:* Donors, government ministries/institutions at the national and county levels, relevant private sector entities within the County.
    Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
    These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

    Trusting Relationships
    Professional Growth
    Partnership
    Accountability

    Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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  • Senior Program Officer, Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition

    Senior Program Officer, Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition

    Job Description
    Reporting to the Deputy Country Director- Kenya, the Senior Program Officer, Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition will In line with Nl’s strategic objectives in Africa, contribute to improved Maternal and Newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) in Kenya by supporting the Ministries of Health at national and county level in the implementation of effective, integrated and sustainable package of MNHN interventions.
    Key Duties and responsibilities:

    Project Development:
    Ensure that the landscape analysis for maternal and newborn health and nutrition are regularly updated and available.
    Design of project proposals and plans
    Project Implementation and Management
    Identify, select and contract project implementing partners
    Develop annual work plans and budgets for maternal and newborn health and nutrition projects.
    Ensure that work plan activities are implemented as scheduled and per the approved budgets.
    Carry out site monitoring visits to ensure that implementing partners are implementing project activities according to agreed strategy and contractual commitments.
    Ensure data monitoring plans are timely implemented, project monitoring data is collected, and the data workbooks are regularly updated.
    Develop quality monthly and quarterly and annual performance monitoring (both technical and financial) reports and ensure challenges are identified and recommended corrective actions are timely implemented.
    Draw up on internal Nl expertise in Kenya, the Regional, and Headquarter Offices as necessary to ensure projects are on track.
    Review and analyze technical and financial project reports from implementing partners and ensure that remedial actions are taken to ensure that projects are on track.
    Input into the Nl Contract Database all approved financial commitments and regularly update the Contracts Databases for the two interventions in line with Nl contract management procedures.
    In support of both internal team work and partnership coordination committees, prepare documentation for meetings and conference calls, taking detailed notes on decisions and action points from such meetings and ensuring follow up of same.
    Support the implementing organization in procuring commodities, if needed.

    External Relations

    Build and maintain good collaborative relations with MoH, other government agencies, UN agencies, and NGOs, as appropriate to promote information sharing and effective coordination of effort to improve and sustain effective and efficient MNHN program.
    Represent Nl at national and regional fora relevant to MNHN interventions.
    Keep up to date with developments in maternal and new born health, nutrition, as well as behavioral change and communication
    In the event of additional funding opportunities arising for Nl to carry out work in MNHN in Kenya supporting the Deputy Country Program Manager, External Relations team at country and regional levels with gathering of relevant information for proposal development.
    Document and share with the ER team field stories and lessons learned from the MNHN projects.
    Research and Evaluation
    Participate in the design of research and evaluation activities for MNHN projects and work closely with researchers and external evaluators to ensure research and evaluations exercises are feasible, responds to project and MoH needs and is disseminated in timely fashion.
    Support the dissemination of research and program evaluation findings in Kenya and elsewhere with the view to inform available new information and improved practices.

    Any other related duties.
    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    Co-supervise one Program Assistant

    Education/Professional Designations/Experience:

    At a minimum, a Master’s degree from a recognized university in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Clinical Medicine, Community Health or Nursing/Midwifery.
    Training in epidemiology and research methodologies preferred.
    At least 10 years work experience in maternal health, midwifery, public health and/or related field in Kenya or the Sub Saharan Africa.
    At least 5 years of experience in supervising MNH and Nutrition programs.
    At least 5 years of experience in donor funded program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and evaluation.
    Experience with micronutrient supplementation programs for pregnant mothers desirable.

    Language Skills
    Good spoken and written English
    Travel Requirements

    Based in Kenya around 25-30% of time will be spent travelling in Kenya with occasional travel outside Kenya.

    Other Specific Skill Requirements

    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Excellent IT skills
    Very good presentational skills
    Excellent team working skills
    Integrity;