Development of Responsible Business Conduct for Circular Economy for Household Organic Waste at Practical Action Kenya

Specific Objectives

The consultancy aims to:

• Assess the current business practices and policies of the partner organization- Regen Organics related to ethical conduct, human rights and gender, labor standards, and environmental sustainability.
• Develop tailored Responsible Business Conduct guidelines that incorporate key principles such as human rights, labor standards, environmental sustainability, anti-corruption, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide recommendations on how the partners can integrate these guidelines into their operational processes, policies, and decision-making frameworks.
• Build the capacity of partners through workshops and training on how to implement the RBC guidelines effectively.

Expected deliverables.

• The consultant is expected to deliver the following:
• Inception Report detailing the understanding of the assignment, methodology, and a work plan.
• Assessment Report on the current business conduct of the partner organizations, including identified gaps and recommendations.
• Draft Responsible Business Conduct Guidelines, incorporating feedback from Practical Action and the partners.
• Final Responsible Business Conduct Guidelines aligned to DMDP and DGBP guidance note ready for implementation.
• Capacity Building Workshops and training materials for partners.
• Final Report summarizing the consultancy, including key findings, challenges, and recommendations for future support.

Administrative and logistical support

• The Consultants will report to the Project Manager with technical oversight by the Impact and Influence team.
• The project team will provide day to day support during the assignment to support the actualization of this assignment and within stipulated timelines. Practical Action and the partner-Regen Organics will also provide all necessary program documents required.
• The consultants on the other hand will: Facilitate field travel for the consultancy team.

Requirements of the consultant

• This consultancy should be undertaken by with a range of skills and experience in order to deliver an insightful RBC for the partner. It is expected that the consultant will have the following qualifications and experience:
• Proven expertise in Responsible Business Conduct, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or sustainability consulting.
• Strong knowledge of international standards and frameworks related to business conduct, including the OECD Guidelines, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO conventions, and DMDP and DGBP guidance environmental sustainability.
• Experience in developing guidelines, frameworks, or strategies for businesses, especially in emerging markets or developing countries.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct assessments, provide technical advisory services, and deliver training workshops.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with the county regulatory environment and business culture is an added advantage.

Education

• Team members should comprise of market systems development practitioners, economists, youth experts, policy and gender experts who possess more than 10+ of experience with Masters’ and above level education.