Terms of Reference – Policy, Legal and Institutional Analysis Consultancy at African Population and Health Research Center

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

• The consultant will review the existing legal, policy and institutional framework relevant to the Wash Sector, but narrow down to the sanitation sub sector at the national level, and determine whether it adequately provides a basis for the overall objectives. The output of this assignment should answer if the existing frameworks are relevant to the SDGs and ASPG in each of the above countries and how it can it be improved so as to lay a solid regulatory, policy, and institutional basis for effective service delivery.
• The consultant will review the mandate and assess the functional adequacy of the legal, policy and institutions currently responsible for sanitation at the national level. The objective here is to identify gaps, or conflict or inadequacy, and propose options to address legal, policy and institutional issues highlighted in the review. The output of this assignment should answer if the existing frameworks support the SDSs and ASPG, What are their mandates, specific roles, functional capacities, and how do they coordinate in carrying out their various mandates, with specific reference to the sanitation value chain.
• The consultant will do a presentation on legal, policy and institutional analysis report during in-country validation workshop, or as agreed with APHRC.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies or related field required. A Master’s degree in the same or related fields of the lead investigator is an added advantage.
2. Evidence of having done surveys in Kenya for at least two years.
3. Knowledge and experience in other countries in Africa will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

Send the above documents to consultancies@aphrc.org and cc procurement@aphrc.org  by   31st August 2022. Please label the email “Policy, Legal and Institutional Analysis Consultancy.” APHRC will contact shortlisted candidates only. Cover letters should be should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer

African Population and Health Research Center, Inc

APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru

P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi

Website: www.aphrc.org