Programme Specialist Consultancy at Sightsavers

Background

• While most of the 1.3 billion people with disabilities around the world are of working age, less than a third are in employment. Women with disabilities are disproportionately affected. Workers today face significant attacks on their rights, including exclusion and discrimination, restrictions on freedom of association, and violations of decent work standards, among other challenges.

Nature of Services Rendered

• The consultant will provide expert technical support to large scale initiative led by Sightsavers in collaboration with other partners to not only improve inclusion and labour rights for people who are often marginalised, but for everyone working across the supply and distribution chains across the two companies there are estimated to be 47,000 farmers, more than 65,000 retailers.

Scope of Work/Deliverables/Timeline

• Review of partner Work Plan         30 days       July / August
• Review reporting strategies           20 days
• Build strategic approach with stakeholders 10 days
• Review effectiveness of system      20 days
• Champion best practice in innovation 5 days
• Identify gaps/opportunities in work plan 5 days
• Submission of reports to donor    10 days
• Collaboration and support across project   30 days Dec 2023

Schedule of Payment

• Mode and timing of payment will be as agreed by Sightsavers and the consultant. Sightsavers will cover cost of in-country accommodation and food, and travel to, from and within Kenya.

Consultant Requirements

Sightsavers would welcome bids from individual consultants interested in undertaking this consultancy. Expected knowledge, skills and experience include:

• A track record of successful management of large, multi-partner, multi-year international development projects (approximately $ 2M per year)
• In-depth knowledge of USAID programs, regulations, compliance and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge in establishing project systems and overseeing inclusive business models in the retail sector
• Intimate understanding of systems and building solid relationships with government agencies
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, team-building, and representational skills.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building, and coordination
• Excellent diplomacy skills
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop teams.