Jobs at IDLO - International Development Law Organization

THE ASSIGNMENT

The manual will be used to guide training for members of the National Council of Elders on Human Rights standards in dispute resolution, including in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The manual will facilitate training on Human Rights and ADR topics that respond to the specific needs of members of the National Council of Elders as identified in the AJS baseline policy report and IDLO capacity needs assessment report.      

The Consultant’s duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop an inception report indicating an understanding of the assignment, a proposed work plan for the execution of the assignment, methodology and timelines.
• Carry out extensive desktop and field research to identify the capacity needs of members of the National Council of Elders on Human Rights standards and ADR.
• Conduct wide stakeholder consultations in the process of developing the training manual.
• Using the findings, develop a Draft Training Manual for members of the National Council of Elders on Human Rights standards and ADR.
• Facilitate validation of the draft training manual with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into the draft report.
• Refine and submit a final training manual for members of the National Council of Elders on Human Rights standards and ADR.
• Any other task(s) related to fulfilling the objectives of the contract.

DURATION

The consultancy contracts will run from 15th December 2022 to 30th March 2023. The assignment is output-based, and flexibility of schedules and availability might be required to ensure the completion of work within the time frame.

Job Requirements

The consultant(s) should have the following skills, qualifications and experiences:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Organizational Development, or related discipline from a university recognised in Kenya.
• A master’s degree or additional studies in curriculum development will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in Human Rights and ADR institutional and legal reforms, preferably with Informal justice actors.
• Proven experience in developing training manuals and conducting training needs assessments.
• Demonstrated understating of Human Rights standards and ADR in Kenya
• At least one publication in a related field of study

Technical competencies

• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic founded on the principles of integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality.
• Professionalism in the process of engaging stakeholders.