Evidence-Based Research Analysis Consultancy at Oxfam

Evidence-based research analysis to understand the perceptions, norms and systems influencing formal voting patterns and its impact on women’s participation in political leadership

About Oxfam

One person in three in the world lives in poverty.

Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.

Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive.

We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes.

And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them.

In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.

Overview of the task

As Oxfam in Kenya starts the process of moving into a new strategic period, there is an opportunity to define a framework for its women in political leadership (WIPL) programming and aligning it to Oxfam’s wider global strategy of addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality.

The purpose of the proposed research is to carry out primary research and analyse findings to clearly explore the nexus between voters and politicians’ perceptions, norms and system of voting and women’s political participation.

The evidence-based research ¡s going to present workable recommendations and strategies which will enable Oxfam to re-design WIPL programme in order to maximise the depth of impact, identify opportunities to support existing positive processes and strategic ¡nterventions.

Scope of Work

Oxfam in Kenya is inviting applications from suitable consultants / consultancy firms to undertake evidence-based research analysis to understand the perceptions, norms and systems influencing formal voting patterns and its impact on women’s participation in political leadership using a gender transformative approach.