Terms of Reference (TOR) for Consultancy to Develop a Comprehensive Beneficial Ownership Transparency Toolkit at Transparency International - Kenya

Specific Tasks

• The overall goal of the assignment is to develop a BOT toolkit aimed at enhancing the adoption and effective implementation of BOT measures in Kenya, while the specific objectives include: -
• To assess existing international policy frameworks, continental declarations, and
• Kenyan laws that govern the implementation of Beneficial Ownership Transparency (BOT) in Kenya.
• To assess the current progress in the implementation of BOT in Kenya, highlighting key gaps and challenges, including issues arising from conflicting concepts related to beneficial ownership.
• To develop a BOT toolkit entailing practical guide and actionable strategies on enhancing adoption and effective implementation of BOT measures in Kenya.

Key Deliverables/ Outputs:

• Inception Report: A detailed report outlining the consultant's understanding of the assignment, including: The proposed methodology, a comprehensive work plan, data collection tools, timelines for completing the data collection and entry tasks. The inception report will also include an interim analysis based on a review of relevant literature.
• Draft report/toolkit: Building on the interim findings and guided by the approved inception report, the consultant will submit a draft toolkit aligned with the study’s specific objectives and overall goals.
• Validation engagements: This will entail:
• Presentations of the draft BOT toolkit to target stakeholders.
• Collection of stakeholder inputs and feedback for validation of the proposed toolkit.
• Final Toolkit and Presentation template: The final deliverables will include:
• A comprehensive BOT toolkit addressing the study objectives and incorporating feedback from all review stages.
• A policy brief (maximum 15 pages) highlighting opportunities and risks, with a focus on how Kenya can leverage BOT implementation to combat Anti-Money
• Laundering (AML), Terrorism Financing (TF), and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).
• A condensed PowerPoint presentation summarizing the toolkit into clear, actionable slides tailored for policymakers.

Specific tasks:

• The consultant shall work in close cooperation with the TI-Kenya’s Project Team including
• Research and Enterprise Executive to ensure deliverables are developed according to organisational standards and policies. The consultant is expected to:
• Develop an inception report, detailing the work plan and methodology to be used to undertake the assignment.
• Undertake (using the methodology developed) an overview of BOT international frameworks, standards and country laws which guide the implementation of BOT in Kenya.
• Find out whether there are gaps and challenges, including issues arising from conflicting concepts related to beneficial ownership.
• To develop a BOT toolkit entailing practical guide and actionable strategies on enhancing adoption and effective implementation of BOT measures in Kenya A feedback loop will be built in to allow TI-Kenya to review draft tools, methodology, draft and final reports produced under this consultancy. All submissions are required in English, electronic form and within the set deadlines.
• The Consultant is responsible for editing and quality control of language. TIKenya retains the sole rights with respect to all distribution, dissemination, and publication of the deliverables.

Qualifications and Attributes Required.

Individuals interested in this assignment must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Policy and administration (Master’s Degree preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience conducting substantive and demonstrable research work in Good governance, more specifically on Beneficial Ownership Transparency, AML/TF, Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs.
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and understanding of gender responsive mainstreaming in project implementation (an advantage);
• Experience of working with clients in civil society, particularly advocacy-oriented NGOs and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships.
• Competent and dedicated person who can be reached for feedback.
• Track record of successful completion of similar assignments.
• Willingness and flexibility to work within the set deadline.
• Strong computer skills including experience with Google Sheets and Office applications of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.