Stakeholders and Beneficiary Mapping in Laikipia at Habitat for Humanity International

BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

• To conduct a comprehensive survey to identify and map 50 vulnerable partner families in selected locations in Laikipia County who are in need of improved housing and WASH solutions.
• To profile these families, including their socio-economic status, health conditions, land tenure security, and current housing conditions.
• To evaluate the current housing conditions of the vulnerable families and identify gaps in housing infrastructure, including the need for repairs, reconstruction, or new construction.
• To determine the specific housing Situation of vulnerable groups, including the elderly, people living with chronic diseases, orphans, and vulnerable children.
• To assess the availability and condition of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities among the vulnerable families.
• To identify community-level WASH challenges, including access to clean water, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene practices, and propose solutions.
• To utilize HFHK Selection criteria for selecting the most vulnerable families who will benefit from HFHK’s housing improvement and construction programs.
• To create a prioritized list of 50 potential beneficiaries based on the severity of housing needs and other vulnerability factors.
• To identify and map relevant stakeholders, including local government bodies, community leaders, NGOs, and other partners who can support the housing and WASH initiatives.
• To understand the roles and influence of these stakeholders in the planning, implementation, and sustainability of housing projects.

OUTCOMES AND DELIVERABLES

The outcomes and deliverables of this assignment are.

• Stakeholders mapping survey questionnaire.
• Discussion guide for focus group discussions.
• Key Interview Guide for Key Informants
• Transcripts for all focus group discussions.
• Profile of all respondents (Age, gender, employment status etc.);
• Comprehensive list of 50 beneficiaries selected for inclusion in the social housing database
• A stakeholder mapping and management matrix ranking various stakeholders in order of need and priority as well as management strategies.
• Key recommendations based on the magnitude of issues identified.
• Detailed stakeholder report that explores each need in detail, presenting excerpts of respondent discussion “verbatim” to support various points made. The report should have a separate section on issues of water and sanitation at community level.
• Soft copies of all data sets both quantitative and qualitative.
• Abridged stakeholder report (10-15 pages long).
• A master’s degree or higher in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Disaster Management, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 10 years of professional experience in conducting situation assessments, needs assessments, and beneficiary mapping, particularly in housing, WASH, or disaster response sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection and analysis, using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Previous experience working in similar geographic or thematic contexts (e.g., rural or disaster-prone areas).
• Proven experience in developing assessment tools and conducting extensive baseline and impact surveys in Local Markets, Livelihoods/Income Generation, Cash Transfer Programs, WASH, Protection, and Education.
• Proficiency in data collection tools and software (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK, SPSS, GIS mapping).
• Expertise in assessing vulnerabilities, land tenure, housing conditions, and WASH needs.
• Knowledge of humanitarian and development standards such as Sphere Standards, core humanitarian standards, Humanitarian standards partnership and SDGs.
• Strong quantitative data entry and analysis skills, with experience in statistical analysis software.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the capacity to present findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to comments and questions.
• Familiarity with local socio-cultural, economic, and political dynamics of Laikipia County.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including the county government, community leaders, and vulnerable groups.
• Understanding of ethical issues in research, including child protection, adult safeguarding and experience using participatory methodologies for data collection and analysis.
• Proven experience managing and coordinating evaluation and research exercises, delivering outputs on time and within budget.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Knowledge of food security, water, smart farming, and climate change adaptation & mitigation.
• Previous experience working with communities, with an advantage for those who can communicate in local languages.