Sharia Financing Consultancy at Danish Refugee Council

Scope of work and Methodology
The Consultant will be required to prepare a detailed methodology and work plan indicating how

the objectives of the project will be achieved, and the support required from DRC Kenya.

Deliverables

• The Consultant will submit the following deliverables:
• Training manual for DRC staff,
• Training manual for project beneficiaries.
• Islamic finance best practice manual for DRC staff.
• Islamic faith-based marketing campaign and awareness material.
• Multi-stakeholder Islamic finance workshop.
• A report after scoping for opportunities and challenges on expansion plans to Mandera county.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sharia compliance work and research preferably within the existing context of urban refugees.

Skills and knowledge:

• A solid understanding of Kenya’s social, cultural and economic context - Relevant background in Sharia-compliant financial inclusion and refugee entrepreneurship. - Proven track record in conducting similar studies and assessments. - Ability to structure complex insights into written and visual products that bring out key features and enable decision making.

Language requirements:

• Written and spoken fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Working knowledge of French, Arabic, Somali, Kinyamulenge or any of the languages spoken by the refugees is an advantage.