Development of Policy Brief on Comprehensive Child Safeguarding During Protests at Anglican Development Services of Mt. Kenya East (ADSMKE)

• The primary objective of this consultancy is to prepare a policy brief that will serve as a comprehensive guideline for relevant stakeholders in Kenya, including law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, civil society organizations, and community members, on child safeguarding during any form of protests, with a specific focus on the conduct of all stakeholders in multiple environments, including homes and schools.

The policy brief should:

• Identify key risks and challenges to children's safety during protests in various settings in Kenya.
• Propose measures and policies to mitigate these risks and ensure the protection of children's rights in Kenya.
• Provide recommendations for the conduct of all stakeholders in safeguarding children during protests in Kenya.
• Highlight best practices and case studies from Kenya and other regions, if applicable.

SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting a thorough review of relevant national and international laws, policies, and guidelines related to child safeguarding during protests and the conduct of all stakeholders in multiple environments.
• Reviewing existing research, reports, and case studies on this topic, with a specific focus on incidents in Kenya.
• Engaging with relevant stakeholders in Kenya, including government authorities, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and community members, to gather input and insights.
• Developing a comprehensive policy brief that includes clear recommendations, guidelines, and best practices for safeguarding children during protests in various environments in Kenya.
• Presenting the draft policy brief for feedback and incorporating suggested revisions.
• Submitting the final policy brief in both electronic and hardcopy formats.

TIMELINE

The consultancy is expected to be completed within 20 days, starting from the signing of the contract.

DELIVERABLES

• Inception Report: A brief report outlining the consultant's approach and work plan within the set timeframe.
• Draft Policy Brief: A comprehensive draft policy brief for review and feedback within the deadline of the assignment.
• Final Policy Brief: The finalized policy brief, incorporating feedback and revisions, within the contractual timeline.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in child protection, human rights, Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Transformation, or a related field.
• Expertise in policy analysis and development.
• Familiarity with child safeguarding issues and protests, with specific knowledge of incidents in Kenya.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with stakeholders and conducting consultations.