Consultancy Opportunity at Poverty Eradication Network (PEN)

Background

PEN and its partners, with the support from USAID through FHI360, will be working with the Civil Society Organizations and their Networks in Six counties under a project “Strengthening Civic and Democratic Space through the Implementation of the Public Benefits Organization Act 2013.” This project seeks to secure a more robust and facilitative policy, regulatory and operational environment in which citizens and their organizations can become proactive actors in the ongoing efforts to bring about fundamental transformation of Kenya’s democratic infrastructure.

Objectives

The purpose of this assignment is to produce simplified and illustrated Citizens’ versions of the PBO Act (2013) and the Rules and Regulations.

Scope of Work

The scope of work for the Consultant will include but not be limited to:

Producing a simplified version that is easy to read and understand.

4.      Deliverables

• A simplified and illustrated version of the PBO Act and the Rules and Regulations;
• A validation report.

Timeline

This is a ten (10) day assignment that will be carried out as indicated in the table below.

Institutional Arrangements

The Consultant will report directly to the PEN’s Executive Director. The consultant will liaise with the Project Coordination Team (PCT) and other key stakeholders to receive input on the draft simplified and illustrated documents. The documents will be approved by FHI360 Team and PEN’s Executive Director.

Expertise

Academic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Communication or any relevant fields, a higher qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

7 – 10 years of experience with the Civil Society Sector, 5 years of which must be on issues of Civic Space and development communications.