Consultancy: Technical Support on Leather Work Value Chain And Strategic Plan at International Labour Organization

Objective and scope of work

• The ILO envisages collaboration and coordination among government departments to leverage resources but also ensure efficiency in technical assistance. The objective of the assignment is for the consultant to provide on- site technical support through an action plan aimed at strengthening the capacities Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry (MITI) and National Employment Authority (NEA). To coordinate, and support the implementation of selected activities of the under the Leather work Value chain and Strategic plan The consultant is expected to support the MITI and NEA in preparing activities through technical inputs and operational support, liaising with partner organisations/stakeholders, and following up with actions points agreed upon.

Timeline, deliverables and fees

The consultancy goes from 15 October 2023 to 15 April 2024.

Leather Value Chain Development

• Preparatory work: Reviewed Road Maps, consultations with ILO and state departments - 5 days
• Situational Analysis: Leather value chain status determination through consultations and rapid assessment - 30 days
• Develop a continuity strategic plan model and reporting: (i) final report, ii) Strategic plan model - 15 days
• **Interventions Coordination: leading prioritization of interventions (**i) Sector actors mapping report- identifying roles and ongoing/planned interventions (ii) interventions prioritization report (iii) National leather sector conference - 15 days

National Employment Authority Strategic Plan 2023 -2027

• Preparatory work: Reviewed and finalization Road Maps towards achieving the Plan development - 5 days
• Review of Strategic Plan 2018 – 2022: Report on review of NEA SP 2018 -2022 - 5 days
• Develop the Strategic Model as guided by the Top Management.: (i) NEA Strategic Model and plan, workshop reports and final report - 25 days

TOTAL: 100 days

Deviations from these deliverables can occur according to the evolution of the assignment; however, any changes observed or anticipated should be consulted with the focal person at the ILO.

Payment Terms

The ILO will only pay for services that have been performed and for deliverables that are successfully completed to the satisfaction of the ILO. The payments will be made according to the following schedule:

• The first payment of 30 per cent of the contract volume will be made upon signature and presentation of the invoice
• The second payment of 30 per cent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of deliverables 1, 2 and 3 to the satisfaction of the ILO and presentation of the invoice. The second and final payment of 40 per cent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of deliverables 4 and 5 to the satisfaction of the ILO and presentation of the invoice.

Staffing, Roles, and Reporting

• The consultant will provide regular updates for the work carried out to the Chief Technical Advisor of ILO PROSPECTS in Kenya, appointee at MITI and NEA DG. The consultant is expected to collaborate closely with the technical team of the ILO PROSPECTS in Kenya, as well as other relevant technical specialist across the Africa region and at ILO Headquarters.

Specific Clauses

• Throughout the course of this assignment, the consultant will report on at least a weekly basis to the ILO for coordination and follow–up. All communication to other relevant stakeholders should be coordinated with the ILO. If it appears necessary to modify the tasks of work or exceed the time allocated, the consultant must discuss the circumstances with the ILO and obtain prior written approval. ILO may disclose the draft or final documents and/or any related information to any person and for any purpose the ILO may deem appropriate.
• Kindly note that for the tasks mentioned in this TORs, the consultant is expected to work closely with the ILO PROSPECTS team in Kenya which includes supporting the preparation of contractual arrangements between the ILO and third parties (such as external collaborators or implementing partners). The consultant is not expected to enter into any legal arrangements with third parties or finance those as part of their assignment with the ILO.

Required experience and qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field (social science, social policy, economics, development studies, Education, labour , etc.).
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in the area of design, management and implementation of projects and programmes with a focus on employment services and value chain development
• Understanding of and experience working with Government Institutions
• Familiarity with ILO policies, technical programmes and procedures, including experience working with the United Nations, Ministries of Labour, Education, Trade or other government Ministries Departments and Agencies, would be an added advantage
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently as well as in teams in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent English communication and drafting skills.