Consultant to Develop a Policy Brief on Physical Activity For The Ministry of Health - Kenya at MAL Consultancy

The policy brief developed will serve as a critical tool for:

• Highlighting the relationship between physical inactivity and NCDs in Kenya, supported by current data and evidence.
• Identifying gaps in the existing legal, policy, and institutional frameworks related to physical activity.
• Providing evidence-based, actionable recommendations for creating enabling environments that promote physical activity across all sectors.
• Advocating for multi-sectoral collaboration, particularly between the health, education, and urban planning sectors.
• Supporting decision-makers in prioritizing investments and policies to reduce physical inactivity and its associated health and economic burden.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

• The purpose of this consultancy is therefore to develop a policy brief on physical activity aimed at reducing the burden of NCDs and promoting overall health and well-being in Kenya.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

The specific objectives of this consultancy are to;

• Conduct a comprehensive desk review of existing data, legal, policy, and institutional frameworks related to physical activity in Kenya, including the education sector.
• Analyze national and global trends in physical activity and their impact on NCDs.
• Collaborate with the Physical Activity Technical Working Group (TWG), chaired by the Ministry of Health, to gather insights and validate findings.
• Identify barriers and enablers to physical activity in Kenya, including sociocultural, economic, and infrastructural factors.
• Draft a policy brief that outlines the current status, challenges, and opportunities for promoting physical activity in Kenya, with clear recommendations for multi-sectoral action.
• Present the draft policy brief to the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders for review and validation.
• Incorporate feedback and submit the final policy brief.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

The key deliverables from this consultancy will include;

• An inception report detailing the methodology, work plan, and timelines.
• A comprehensive review of the national and global physical activity landscape, including education and urban planning perspectives.
• A draft policy brief on physical activity, including actionable recommendations.
• A finalized policy brief incorporating feedback form the physical activity technical working Group.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES 

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Law, or any other related field
• Minimum of Seven (7) years of experience in policy development, preferably in public health or NCD prevention and physical activity management
• Strong understanding of Kenya’s health system, legal frameworks, and NCD burden
• Experience working with technical working groups or multi-sectoral teams
• Demonstrated experience in drafting policy briefs and conducting stakeholder consultations
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

REPORTING AND SUPERVISION

• The Consultant will work closely with the Physical Activity Technical Working Group (TWG). Regular progress updates will be required as per the agreed upon work plan.

DURATION OF THE CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENT

• This assignment should be completed within 2 months after signing the Consultancy Agreement. The final policy brief should be submitted within this period.