Terms of Reference: Consultant to Develop a Climate Justice Curriculum at Natural Justice

Purpose of the Assignment

Climate change has increased the frequency and magnitude of extreme weather events across Kenya, causing loss of lives, diminished livelihoods, reduced crop and livestock production, and damaged infrastructure, among other adverse impacts. Climate change is likely to negatively impact the country’s future development and achievement of its vision and agenda.

Kenya has shown its commitment to addressing climate change by the enactment of the Climate Change Act (Number 11 of 2016). This is the first climate change-dedicated legislation in Africa and provides a regulatory framework for an enhanced response to climate change. The Act is to be applied for the development, management, implementation, and regulation of mechanisms to enhance climate change resilience and low carbon development for the sustainable development of Kenya. This pathway emphasizes sustainable development and prioritizes adaptation, recognizing the importance of increasing the climate resilience of vulnerable groups including women, youth, people with disabilities, and marginalized and minority communities.

Part III, section 19 of the Act provides for mainstreaming climate change actions into County Government functions. The section specifically provides that a County Government shall, in performance of its functions, integrate and mainstream climate change actions, interventions and duties set out in the Act, and the National Climate Change Action Plan into various sectors. Section 19(4) provides that subject to the Act and the Constitution, a County Government may enact legislation that further defines implementation of its obligations under the Act, or other climate functions relevant to the county or such other related purposes.

For this reason, the main purpose of this assignment is to:

• Develop a model climate change law, based on the provisions of the Act and Policies, for use by county governments to mainstream climate change actions into their functions.

Who we are looking For

• The successful candidate will plan, conduct high quality research and develop an output in line with the specific purpose set out above. The ideal consultant will therefore have a demonstrable track record of conducting similar research and reviews.
• They will also have:
• A minimum of a master's degree in environmental law, human rights, environmental policy, sustainable development, or any other related field.
• Good knowledge of climate justice concepts and the socio-political and legal dynamics around it.
• Have at least 10 years of professional experience in the environmental field and/or five years in the field of climate change.
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of the policies and laws governing climate change in Kenya
• Proficiency in qualitative analysis and report writing.