Intersectional Gender Analysis – Northern Kenya at Interpeace

Activities, Deliverables and Timeframe

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Interpeace Kenya Senior Programme Manager, to deliver several research activities that will achieve these objectives. Provisional activities are outlined below, although these may be reviewed jointly by Interpeace and the consultant.

Production of research plan

• Based on initial engagements with the Interpeace Kenya programme, the consultant will develop a research plan that will guide the subsequent research process. The research plan will outline methods used for data collection and data analysis, identify locations for data collection, and develop a timeline for the creation of the report. The research plan will also specify in more detail the components and structure of the report. Research questions may be reviewed jointly by Interpeace and the consultant.

Data collection

• The consultant will conduct a desk review of existing literature and initiatives on gender and peacebuilding/conflict in the FCDC+3 area and the wider region to inform subsequent data collection. The consultant is further expected to conduct focus group discussions with community members and interviews with other key stakeholders (i.e. government officials, Interpeace project teams, civil society actors etc.) in Marsabit and, potentially, the North Rift and/or North-Eastern Kenya (Mandera or Wajir). Further interviews with key stakeholders will be conducted virtually and/or in Nairobi.

Analysis & report writing

Following data collection, the consultant will produce a draft report that should include information on the following areas:

• Background/overview of conflict context.
• Intersectional analysis of gendered drivers and impacts of conflicts.
• Intersectional analysis of gendered resilience capacities.
• Lessons learned, challenges and best practices for past/ongoing intervention.
• Recommendations for strengthening gender-inclusive peacebuilding.

Qualifications

The supplier, and the attached individuals delivering the work, are expected to have the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in peacebuilding, and conflict management and prevention, with a focus on women, peace, and security and gender inclusive peacebuilding.
• Strong research and report writing skills with demonstrated track-record in drafting high-quality publications in English language.
• Demonstrated experience in programme development related to gender, conflict and peacebuilding.
• Strong contextual knowledge of conflict and socio-political dynamics in Northern Kenya.
• Willingness and ability to various locations in Northern Kenya.
• Knowledge of community languages of Northern Kenya is desira