HERO Kenya - Beneficiary Welfare Committee Consultant at Abt Associates

Specific Objectives 

• The consultant will support the project to: 
• Establish the proportion of functional BWCs in PEPFAR supported counties. 
• Establish the effects of BWCs on service delivery for vulnerable populations in PEPFAR supported counties. 
• Examine the role of BWCs on grievance reporting for vulnerable households in PEPFAR supported counties. 
• Examine the role of BWCs on improving access for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties. 
• Examine the role of BWCs on demand creation for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties and, 
• Establish how BWCs in PEPFAR supported counties are financed. 

Deliverables 

• A detailed inception report outlining the consultant's approach, methodology, tools and work plan.  
• A study report validated with views and feedback from stakeholders clearly showing findings on the following themes: 
• The proportion of functional BWCs in PEPFAR supported counties. 
• The effects of BWCs on service delivery for vulnerable populations in PEPFAR supported counties. 
• The role of BWCs on grievance reporting for vulnerable households in PEPFAR supported counties. 
• The role of BWCs on improving access for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties. 
• The role of BWCs on demand creation for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties and, 
• The financing streams for BWCs in PEPFAR supported Counties. 
• A policy brief on BWCs based on the findings of the study 
• A PowerPoint presentation deck of the final study report 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of an Advanced degree in Social policy, Statistics, Economics, Social sciences or related field.  
• At least 7 years’ experience in social protection services. 
• Experience working with the National Social Protection Secretariat and Counties. 
• Substantive experience in conducting similar consultancies, particularly supporting the development of social protection governance systems and evaluation 
• Analytical and conceptual ability and demonstrated skills in facilitating teamwork and satisfactorily completing documentation 
• Clear understanding of the social protection landscape in Kenya or comparable developing country  
• Demonstrate ability to work in a multi-cultural environment 
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.