Partnerships Officer to Support the Challenge Fund at Aqua for All

Specifically, the consultant will:

• Develop a communication plan & strategy for the project to:
• Explore and define necessary communication channels related to communicating to sector and key stakeholders about the programme, as well as for sharing lessons.
• Detail expected project communication materials and costs.
• Lead the implementation of the key activities of the communication strategy in the pilot phase (til June 2025)
• Develop a learning agenda for the programme and lead implementation– with relation to the Monitoring Framework of the programme.
• Update project promotional leaflet and other communication materials
• Develop a uniform project presentation (PPT) – for partners to adapt and apply.
• Develop training curriculum for Financial Institutions branch staff to build their capacity to identify and onboard potential SSWSPs
• Coordinate with programme implementation partners and Financial Institutions to implement training curriculum
• Coordinate with programme implementation partners to sensitize targeted small scale service providers to apply for the Challenge Fund
• Touch base with key partners in the programme to align communication and learning (Aqua for All, Rural Focus, Smart People Africa and financial institutions)
• Plan and facilitate progress review meetings among Challenge Fund partners.
• Provide a monthly narrative report highlighting activities undertaken and planned.

Intensity of expected consultancy / timelines

The consultant is expected to provide the requested support for 6 months between January 2025 and June 2025. The total expected time investment of the proposed consultancy is approximately 100 working days distributed over 6 months.

Qualification Requirements

The consultant must have the following skills:

•  Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management and developing and implementing communication and learning strategies for development programmes
• Deep understanding of the water sector in Kenya, preferably with community based or rural water service providers.
• Experience working with Financial Institutions is an advantage.
• Experience working with Fintech solutions is an advantage.
• Experience in working in the Africa region is essential.
• Consultant must be based in Kenya.
• Consultant must be a native speaker in English and Swahili.