TOR: Short-term Programme Support Consultancy at Light for the World Kenya

Consultancy objectives:

• Reporting to the Head of programs, the main purpose of this consultancy is to support in coordinating the Power up project ongoing activities.

Key responsibilities:

Conduct a disability-inclusive and gender-sensitive value chain assessment

• Supporting the ongoing Baseline survey through mobilizing participants with disabilities and women in Waste management to participate during the mixed group FGDS and Key informant interviews.
• In consultation with gender expert and Disability Inclusion unit, the consultant will develop gender and disability assessment protocol.
• Conduct FGDS for person with disabilities and women to inform the gender and disability assessment.
• Compile and submit the findings to Bop Inc and LFTW gender expert.

Project Coordination

• Attend the weekly checking meeting with Bopinc and WEEE center.
• Archive the meeting rolling notes on the Power Up project channel.
• Follow up and take up checking meeting LFTW action points to ensure their implementation.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Ensure the programme activities are implemented as per timeline and track the progress through updating programme monitoring tool.
• Develop and submit project monthly report to Bopinc.

Timeline

This consultancy will take 3 months.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Profound understanding of the SME sector in Kenya.
• Minimum of 3 years of pertinent work experience within SMEs.
• Demonstrated engagement with small & micro enterprises, particularly those involving individuals with disabilities.
• Proficiency in project planning, management, and execution.
• Proven track record in establishing business connections.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical application of economic models.
• Expertise in negotiation and adept management of partner relationships.
• Fluent in both English and Swahili, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings effectively.
• Proficiency in utilizing social media platforms.
• Sensitivity and adaptability to working within diverse, cross-cultural environments.
• Previous experience as a trainer or learning facilitator would be advantageous.