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Purpose of the Consultancy
The main objective of this assignment is to conduct a context and gender gap analysis identifying needs, constraints and opportunities for women and men in the target areas as to affect future programming.
The consultancy therefore shall:
- Conduct a systematic review and in-depth analysis of previous gender gap analysis reports produced by different actors.
- Review existing laws, policies and national action plans on gender equality and how they have or are expected to contribute to Government and non-government led gender programming, in the targeted areas.
- Conduct focus groups and key informant interviews to further explore factors and vulnerabilities which facilitate or hinder gender roles, decision making, access and control to services and resources and how gender impacts opportunities.
- Undertake stakeholder analysis of different actors undertaking gender programming and document lessons learnt in the 6 target areas.
- Provide operational recommendations for strengthening JIA programming and provide key elements of a gender strategy for the Kenya country office.
- Develop a monitoring plan for key gender indicators for each of JIA’s strategic objectives (thematic areas).
- Create a gender and power analysis tool for JIA.
- Draft and deliver the final version of the gender gap analysis report.
- Deliver a power point presentation for the JIA team on the findings as part of the final reporting process.
- Timeframe of the Consultancy
Expected Project duration: 35 days
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Use key recent statistics and provide a technical interpretation on the situation of women and girls, men and boys – to provide a clear baseline for future measurement relevant to Johanniter’s 3 programmatic strategic objectives: Health, Livelihoods and Emergency Preparedness and Response;
- A clear and coherent analysis of national and county legal and policy frameworks on gender issues;
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to achieving gender equality (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- A mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) with the mandate and capacity to advocate for gender equality (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structure, etc.);
- A mapping of knowledge / information gaps (e.g. sex-age disaggregated statistical information);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing gender inequalities in the areas of JIA programming;
- The final document/report should not be more than 55 pages.
- Expected Output and Deliverables
- Inception Report
The Inception Report must outline the approach to be taken for the context and gender gap analysis including the methodology to be used for data collection and the outline of the final report. Maximum of 20 pages.
Final Report
- The final output will be an analytical and operative report based on qualitative and quantitative secondary data review and including information gathered during the field research. The report should contain (but not be limited to) the following sections:
The final report should include the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the methodologies used in gathering and analysing information leading to the development of the final report.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview of the current country and county situation from a gender perspective, including all references. The analysis will be presented in a format that identifies gender inequalities he and will consider the various interrelated causal factors, highlighting trends and forces factors which contribute to g gender inequalities.
The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of gender inequalities explaining the situation of men and women, girls and boys, according to the following areas:
Legal and Human Rights framework (at regional, national or local level)
- Protection and full enjoyment of all human rights by women, girls, men and boys in the country (i.e. inheritance, land tenure, status, marriage, labour laws, violence - especially violence against women and girls, traditional vs. civil law, etc.).
Policy framework
- Formulation and design of national gender equality policies including their effective level of implementation as well incorporation of gender mainstreaming tenets across board.
Political setting
- Process of transformation, participation and access to power, representation and participation in provincial and national parliaments, local government, safety and security, etc.
Overall economic situation
- Economic policies and reforms, public expenditures (i.e. Gender Responsive Public Services), social sector spending, public investment, welfare subsidies, employment and labour in both the formal and informal sector, etc.
Socio-economic situation
- Poverty situation, income distribution, demographic situation, provision and access to services and resources through the whole life cycle (i.e. health - including sexual and reproductive health, education, livelihood systems, disability) etc.
Socio-cultural context
Ethnic and tribal groups, family structure (focusing on female-headed households), children (focusing on girls), youth, migrant labour (refugee situation in Turkana), food security, housing and urban development, livelihood systems, traditional laws etc. Ethnic/tribal discrepancies of particular importance should be considered.
- Existing gaps in the legal and policy frameworks as well as the conduct and practise in relation to gender equality. This section should also detail proposed recommendations to remedy the identified gaps.
- Government, gender focused agencies (particularly women’s organisations), international community and private sector response.
- Relevant actions taken and planned by key actors to address the issues previously identified.
Under each section above, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of gender equality in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Recommendations
- In this section, the consultant will provide recommendations to contribute to gender programming in existing and future JIA programmes and overall strategy.
Power point presentation
- The PowerPoint presentation should highlight key findings and recommendations from the assessment.
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in gender studies, social sciences or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking gender assessments and implementing gender mainstreaming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting gender gap analyses for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary conversations, approaches and developments in the field of gender and women’s rights in particular in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated experience working on programmes or assignments linked to climate change, livelihoods (agriculture and food security), education and health.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your 2 most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
go to method of application »
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Conducting desk reviews of livelihoods assessments (e.g., socio-economic, gender, youth, etc.) and market studies commissioned by government ministries, development partners, or civil society in the identified counties.
- Designing all data collection tools required to collect the assessment data;
- Validating methodology and data collection tools according to sector guidelines;
- Collecting data through focus group discussions and individual interviews at county and sub-county level (face-to-face or virtual);
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to climate resilient and sustainable livelihoods (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- Conduct a mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) working in the Livelihoods sector (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structures, etc.);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing livelihood challenges in the areas of JIA programming;
- Analysing data, validating findings, write and submit a report with recommendations.
Due to the requirements in terms of qualifications and expertise required for the livelihoods and the market assessment, the consulting firm/individual will be expected to demonstrate that they have the capacity and experience to conduct both assessments. The section below provides a detailed breakdown of the scope of work for each of the assessments.
Livelihoods Assessment
Conduct a desk review to understand the local context, national policies and priorities, and key stakeholders. This will entail understanding of, among others:
- The economic context - income inequality, housing, formal and informal employment, labour, and skills development.
- The policy context - social protection programs and legislative framework.
- The social context - health, education, gender, crime linked to access to livelihood opportunities or lack thereof, natural resource related conflicts, welfare and development. The assessment should also identify the challenges women and youth encounter in accessing livelihood options.
- The poverty context - drivers, poverty, food security, vulnerable groups.
- The environmental context - infrastructure, disaster events, energy access. The consultant is also expected to review and assess how livelihoods activities have directly, indirectly, negatively or positively impacted the environment, including climate change.
- Conduct a household as well as community livelihood and resource assessment to gain detailed understanding on the needs and vulnerabilities experienced by the poor and marginalized populations, the types of assets and opportunities available to them, as well as to understand the successes and gaps in key basic rights provision. This includes assessing for successes and gaps of previous interventions aimed at addressing the needs and vulnerabilities of the poor and marginalized populations.
Market Assessment
- Conduct a localised market assessment with value chain analysis of livelihoods and an analysis of a variety of the most promising market systems and value chains, including enterprises/self-employment, vocational and salaried jobs. This should include:
- Collection and analysis of micro-level data to understand the local market systems, the environment and interplaying dynamics, as well as its consumers, opportunities and bottlenecks in the value chains.
- An assessment of the current and future demand for the core products and services in the identified market systems and value chains.
- Identification of current and potential future or emerging risks for engaging in these market systems and value chains, particularly trends or developments affecting rural and urban poor households.
- Identification and assessment of policies, institutions and other key elements governing markets and value chains that may affect local market systems and engagement of communities in the design and implementation of development interventions aimed at livelihoods promotion, small and medium enterprise (SME) development, and community economic development in rural and urban contexts.
- Livelihood options should take into consideration a relatively short-term window for income generation (6-8 months).
Map actors supporting the recommended markets for which linkages or partnerships that may be beneficial to the proposed livelihood interventions.
NOTE: The final document/report should not be more than 65 pages.
Expected Output and Deliverables
- The final output will be an analytical and operational report based on qualitative and quantitative analysis. The report to should include livelihoods profiles for the counties and recommendations for program interventions, and should contain (but not limited to) the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the path to the development of the final report. At the inception meeting stage, all the approaches and tools to be utilized during the study such as interview guides, focus group guides, list of documents and institutions/ persons sampled for the analysis should be provided by the consultant.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview on the current country and situation in the aforementioned counties. The analysis will consider the various interrelated causal factors, and will highlight trends and forces which could contribute to the overall change in the prevailing conditions and context.
- The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of livelihoods and markets with context specific challenges in the 6 counties.
- Under each section, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of livelihoods and markets in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Specific issues and response strategies
- In this section, the consultant will provides proposals to contribute to existing JIA programmes and the overall strategy
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Laikipia, Kajiado, Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in the fields of agriculture, food security and livelihoods, economics, social work or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking livelihood and market programming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting social protection, poverty alleviation, development programming, community level engagement, community research for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated capacity in programming on livelihoods and markets programming in ASAL contexts in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage.
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage.
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
go to method of application »
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Conducting desk reviews of livelihoods assessments (e.g., socio-economic, gender, youth, etc.) and market studies commissioned by government ministries, development partners, or civil society in the identified counties.
- Designing all data collection tools required to collect the assessment data;
- Validating methodology and data collection tools according to sector guidelines;
- Collecting data through focus group discussions and individual interviews at county and sub-county level (face-to-face or virtual);
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to climate resilient and sustainable livelihoods (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- Conduct a mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) working in the Livelihoods sector (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structures, etc.);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing livelihood challenges in the areas of JIA programming;
- Analysing data, validating findings, write and submit a report with recommendations.
Due to the requirements in terms of qualifications and expertise required for the livelihoods and the market assessment, the consulting firm/individual will be expected to demonstrate that they have the capacity and experience to conduct both assessments. The section below provides a detailed breakdown of the scope of work for each of the assessments.
Livelihoods Assessment
Conduct a desk review to understand the local context, national policies and priorities, and key stakeholders. This will entail understanding of, among others:
- The economic context - income inequality, housing, formal and informal employment, labour, and skills development.
- The policy context - social protection programs and legislative framework.
- The social context - health, education, gender, crime linked to access to livelihood opportunities or lack thereof, natural resource related conflicts, welfare and development. The assessment should also identify the challenges women and youth encounter in accessing livelihood options.
- The poverty context - drivers, poverty, food security, vulnerable groups.
- The environmental context - infrastructure, disaster events, energy access. The consultant is also expected to review and assess how livelihoods activities have directly, indirectly, negatively or positively impacted the environment, including climate change.
- Conduct a household as well as community livelihood and resource assessment to gain detailed understanding on the needs and vulnerabilities experienced by the poor and marginalized populations, the types of assets and opportunities available to them, as well as to understand the successes and gaps in key basic rights provision. This includes assessing for successes and gaps of previous interventions aimed at addressing the needs and vulnerabilities of the poor and marginalized populations.
Market Assessment
- Conduct a localised market assessment with value chain analysis of livelihoods and an analysis of a variety of the most promising market systems and value chains, including enterprises/self-employment, vocational and salaried jobs. This should include:
- Collection and analysis of micro-level data to understand the local market systems, the environment and interplaying dynamics, as well as its consumers, opportunities and bottlenecks in the value chains.
- An assessment of the current and future demand for the core products and services in the identified market systems and value chains.
- Identification of current and potential future or emerging risks for engaging in these market systems and value chains, particularly trends or developments affecting rural and urban poor households.
- Identification and assessment of policies, institutions and other key elements governing markets and value chains that may affect local market systems and engagement of communities in the design and implementation of development interventions aimed at livelihoods promotion, small and medium enterprise (SME) development, and community economic development in rural and urban contexts.
- Livelihood options should take into consideration a relatively short-term window for income generation (6-8 months).
Map actors supporting the recommended markets for which linkages or partnerships that may be beneficial to the proposed livelihood interventions.
NOTE: The final document/report should not be more than 65 pages.
Expected Output and Deliverables
- The final output will be an analytical and operational report based on qualitative and quantitative analysis. The report to should include livelihoods profiles for the counties and recommendations for program interventions, and should contain (but not limited to) the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the path to the development of the final report. At the inception meeting stage, all the approaches and tools to be utilized during the study such as interview guides, focus group guides, list of documents and institutions/ persons sampled for the analysis should be provided by the consultant.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview on the current country and situation in the aforementioned counties. The analysis will consider the various interrelated causal factors, and will highlight trends and forces which could contribute to the overall change in the prevailing conditions and context.
- The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of livelihoods and markets with context specific challenges in the 6 counties.
- Under each section, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of livelihoods and markets in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Specific issues and response strategies
- In this section, the consultant will provides proposals to contribute to existing JIA programmes and the overall strategy
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Laikipia, Kajiado, Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in the fields of agriculture, food security and livelihoods, economics, social work or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking livelihood and market programming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting social protection, poverty alleviation, development programming, community level engagement, community research for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated capacity in programming on livelihoods and markets programming in ASAL contexts in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage.
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage.
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
go to method of application »
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Conducting desk reviews of livelihoods assessments (e.g., socio-economic, gender, youth, etc.) and market studies commissioned by government ministries, development partners, or civil society in the identified counties.
- Designing all data collection tools required to collect the assessment data;
- Validating methodology and data collection tools according to sector guidelines;
- Collecting data through focus group discussions and individual interviews at county and sub-county level (face-to-face or virtual);
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to climate resilient and sustainable livelihoods (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- Conduct a mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) working in the Livelihoods sector (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structures, etc.);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing livelihood challenges in the areas of JIA programming;
- Analysing data, validating findings, write and submit a report with recommendations.
Due to the requirements in terms of qualifications and expertise required for the livelihoods and the market assessment, the consulting firm/individual will be expected to demonstrate that they have the capacity and experience to conduct both assessments. The section below provides a detailed breakdown of the scope of work for each of the assessments.
Livelihoods Assessment
Conduct a desk review to understand the local context, national policies and priorities, and key stakeholders. This will entail understanding of, among others:
- The economic context - income inequality, housing, formal and informal employment, labour, and skills development.
- The policy context - social protection programs and legislative framework.
- The social context - health, education, gender, crime linked to access to livelihood opportunities or lack thereof, natural resource related conflicts, welfare and development. The assessment should also identify the challenges women and youth encounter in accessing livelihood options.
- The poverty context - drivers, poverty, food security, vulnerable groups.
- The environmental context - infrastructure, disaster events, energy access. The consultant is also expected to review and assess how livelihoods activities have directly, indirectly, negatively or positively impacted the environment, including climate change.
- Conduct a household as well as community livelihood and resource assessment to gain detailed understanding on the needs and vulnerabilities experienced by the poor and marginalized populations, the types of assets and opportunities available to them, as well as to understand the successes and gaps in key basic rights provision. This includes assessing for successes and gaps of previous interventions aimed at addressing the needs and vulnerabilities of the poor and marginalized populations.
Market Assessment
- Conduct a localised market assessment with value chain analysis of livelihoods and an analysis of a variety of the most promising market systems and value chains, including enterprises/self-employment, vocational and salaried jobs. This should include:
- Collection and analysis of micro-level data to understand the local market systems, the environment and interplaying dynamics, as well as its consumers, opportunities and bottlenecks in the value chains.
- An assessment of the current and future demand for the core products and services in the identified market systems and value chains.
- Identification of current and potential future or emerging risks for engaging in these market systems and value chains, particularly trends or developments affecting rural and urban poor households.
- Identification and assessment of policies, institutions and other key elements governing markets and value chains that may affect local market systems and engagement of communities in the design and implementation of development interventions aimed at livelihoods promotion, small and medium enterprise (SME) development, and community economic development in rural and urban contexts.
- Livelihood options should take into consideration a relatively short-term window for income generation (6-8 months).
Map actors supporting the recommended markets for which linkages or partnerships that may be beneficial to the proposed livelihood interventions.
NOTE: The final document/report should not be more than 65 pages.
Expected Output and Deliverables
- The final output will be an analytical and operational report based on qualitative and quantitative analysis. The report to should include livelihoods profiles for the counties and recommendations for program interventions, and should contain (but not limited to) the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the path to the development of the final report. At the inception meeting stage, all the approaches and tools to be utilized during the study such as interview guides, focus group guides, list of documents and institutions/ persons sampled for the analysis should be provided by the consultant.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview on the current country and situation in the aforementioned counties. The analysis will consider the various interrelated causal factors, and will highlight trends and forces which could contribute to the overall change in the prevailing conditions and context.
- The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of livelihoods and markets with context specific challenges in the 6 counties.
- Under each section, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of livelihoods and markets in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Specific issues and response strategies
- In this section, the consultant will provides proposals to contribute to existing JIA programmes and the overall strategy
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Laikipia, Kajiado, Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in the fields of agriculture, food security and livelihoods, economics, social work or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking livelihood and market programming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting social protection, poverty alleviation, development programming, community level engagement, community research for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated capacity in programming on livelihoods and markets programming in ASAL contexts in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage.
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage.
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
go to method of application »
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Conducting desk reviews of livelihoods assessments (e.g., socio-economic, gender, youth, etc.) and market studies commissioned by government ministries, development partners, or civil society in the identified counties.
- Designing all data collection tools required to collect the assessment data;
- Validating methodology and data collection tools according to sector guidelines;
- Collecting data through focus group discussions and individual interviews at county and sub-county level (face-to-face or virtual);
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to climate resilient and sustainable livelihoods (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- Conduct a mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) working in the Livelihoods sector (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structures, etc.);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing livelihood challenges in the areas of JIA programming;
- Analysing data, validating findings, write and submit a report with recommendations.
Due to the requirements in terms of qualifications and expertise required for the livelihoods and the market assessment, the consulting firm/individual will be expected to demonstrate that they have the capacity and experience to conduct both assessments. The section below provides a detailed breakdown of the scope of work for each of the assessments.
Livelihoods Assessment
Conduct a desk review to understand the local context, national policies and priorities, and key stakeholders. This will entail understanding of, among others:
- The economic context - income inequality, housing, formal and informal employment, labour, and skills development.
- The policy context - social protection programs and legislative framework.
- The social context - health, education, gender, crime linked to access to livelihood opportunities or lack thereof, natural resource related conflicts, welfare and development. The assessment should also identify the challenges women and youth encounter in accessing livelihood options.
- The poverty context - drivers, poverty, food security, vulnerable groups.
- The environmental context - infrastructure, disaster events, energy access. The consultant is also expected to review and assess how livelihoods activities have directly, indirectly, negatively or positively impacted the environment, including climate change.
- Conduct a household as well as community livelihood and resource assessment to gain detailed understanding on the needs and vulnerabilities experienced by the poor and marginalized populations, the types of assets and opportunities available to them, as well as to understand the successes and gaps in key basic rights provision. This includes assessing for successes and gaps of previous interventions aimed at addressing the needs and vulnerabilities of the poor and marginalized populations.
Market Assessment
- Conduct a localised market assessment with value chain analysis of livelihoods and an analysis of a variety of the most promising market systems and value chains, including enterprises/self-employment, vocational and salaried jobs. This should include:
- Collection and analysis of micro-level data to understand the local market systems, the environment and interplaying dynamics, as well as its consumers, opportunities and bottlenecks in the value chains.
- An assessment of the current and future demand for the core products and services in the identified market systems and value chains.
- Identification of current and potential future or emerging risks for engaging in these market systems and value chains, particularly trends or developments affecting rural and urban poor households.
- Identification and assessment of policies, institutions and other key elements governing markets and value chains that may affect local market systems and engagement of communities in the design and implementation of development interventions aimed at livelihoods promotion, small and medium enterprise (SME) development, and community economic development in rural and urban contexts.
- Livelihood options should take into consideration a relatively short-term window for income generation (6-8 months).
Map actors supporting the recommended markets for which linkages or partnerships that may be beneficial to the proposed livelihood interventions.
NOTE: The final document/report should not be more than 65 pages.
Expected Output and Deliverables
- The final output will be an analytical and operational report based on qualitative and quantitative analysis. The report to should include livelihoods profiles for the counties and recommendations for program interventions, and should contain (but not limited to) the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the path to the development of the final report. At the inception meeting stage, all the approaches and tools to be utilized during the study such as interview guides, focus group guides, list of documents and institutions/ persons sampled for the analysis should be provided by the consultant.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview on the current country and situation in the aforementioned counties. The analysis will consider the various interrelated causal factors, and will highlight trends and forces which could contribute to the overall change in the prevailing conditions and context.
- The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of livelihoods and markets with context specific challenges in the 6 counties.
- Under each section, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of livelihoods and markets in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Specific issues and response strategies
- In this section, the consultant will provides proposals to contribute to existing JIA programmes and the overall strategy
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Laikipia, Kajiado, Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in the fields of agriculture, food security and livelihoods, economics, social work or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking livelihood and market programming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting social protection, poverty alleviation, development programming, community level engagement, community research for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated capacity in programming on livelihoods and markets programming in ASAL contexts in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage.
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage.
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
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Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Conducting desk reviews of livelihoods assessments (e.g., socio-economic, gender, youth, etc.) and market studies commissioned by government ministries, development partners, or civil society in the identified counties.
- Designing all data collection tools required to collect the assessment data;
- Validating methodology and data collection tools according to sector guidelines;
- Collecting data through focus group discussions and individual interviews at county and sub-county level (face-to-face or virtual);
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to climate resilient and sustainable livelihoods (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- Conduct a mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) working in the Livelihoods sector (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structures, etc.);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing livelihood challenges in the areas of JIA programming;
- Analysing data, validating findings, write and submit a report with recommendations.
Due to the requirements in terms of qualifications and expertise required for the livelihoods and the market assessment, the consulting firm/individual will be expected to demonstrate that they have the capacity and experience to conduct both assessments. The section below provides a detailed breakdown of the scope of work for each of the assessments.
Livelihoods Assessment
Conduct a desk review to understand the local context, national policies and priorities, and key stakeholders. This will entail understanding of, among others:
- The economic context - income inequality, housing, formal and informal employment, labour, and skills development.
- The policy context - social protection programs and legislative framework.
- The social context - health, education, gender, crime linked to access to livelihood opportunities or lack thereof, natural resource related conflicts, welfare and development. The assessment should also identify the challenges women and youth encounter in accessing livelihood options.
- The poverty context - drivers, poverty, food security, vulnerable groups.
- The environmental context - infrastructure, disaster events, energy access. The consultant is also expected to review and assess how livelihoods activities have directly, indirectly, negatively or positively impacted the environment, including climate change.
- Conduct a household as well as community livelihood and resource assessment to gain detailed understanding on the needs and vulnerabilities experienced by the poor and marginalized populations, the types of assets and opportunities available to them, as well as to understand the successes and gaps in key basic rights provision. This includes assessing for successes and gaps of previous interventions aimed at addressing the needs and vulnerabilities of the poor and marginalized populations.
Market Assessment
- Conduct a localised market assessment with value chain analysis of livelihoods and an analysis of a variety of the most promising market systems and value chains, including enterprises/self-employment, vocational and salaried jobs. This should include:
- Collection and analysis of micro-level data to understand the local market systems, the environment and interplaying dynamics, as well as its consumers, opportunities and bottlenecks in the value chains.
- An assessment of the current and future demand for the core products and services in the identified market systems and value chains.
- Identification of current and potential future or emerging risks for engaging in these market systems and value chains, particularly trends or developments affecting rural and urban poor households.
- Identification and assessment of policies, institutions and other key elements governing markets and value chains that may affect local market systems and engagement of communities in the design and implementation of development interventions aimed at livelihoods promotion, small and medium enterprise (SME) development, and community economic development in rural and urban contexts.
- Livelihood options should take into consideration a relatively short-term window for income generation (6-8 months).
Map actors supporting the recommended markets for which linkages or partnerships that may be beneficial to the proposed livelihood interventions.
NOTE: The final document/report should not be more than 65 pages.
Expected Output and Deliverables
- The final output will be an analytical and operational report based on qualitative and quantitative analysis. The report to should include livelihoods profiles for the counties and recommendations for program interventions, and should contain (but not limited to) the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the path to the development of the final report. At the inception meeting stage, all the approaches and tools to be utilized during the study such as interview guides, focus group guides, list of documents and institutions/ persons sampled for the analysis should be provided by the consultant.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview on the current country and situation in the aforementioned counties. The analysis will consider the various interrelated causal factors, and will highlight trends and forces which could contribute to the overall change in the prevailing conditions and context.
- The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of livelihoods and markets with context specific challenges in the 6 counties.
- Under each section, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of livelihoods and markets in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Specific issues and response strategies
- In this section, the consultant will provides proposals to contribute to existing JIA programmes and the overall strategy
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Laikipia, Kajiado, Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in the fields of agriculture, food security and livelihoods, economics, social work or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking livelihood and market programming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting social protection, poverty alleviation, development programming, community level engagement, community research for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated capacity in programming on livelihoods and markets programming in ASAL contexts in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage.
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage.
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
go to method of application »
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Conducting desk reviews of livelihoods assessments (e.g., socio-economic, gender, youth, etc.) and market studies commissioned by government ministries, development partners, or civil society in the identified counties.
- Designing all data collection tools required to collect the assessment data;
- Validating methodology and data collection tools according to sector guidelines;
- Collecting data through focus group discussions and individual interviews at county and sub-county level (face-to-face or virtual);
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to climate resilient and sustainable livelihoods (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- Conduct a mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) working in the Livelihoods sector (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structures, etc.);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing livelihood challenges in the areas of JIA programming;
- Analysing data, validating findings, write and submit a report with recommendations.
Due to the requirements in terms of qualifications and expertise required for the livelihoods and the market assessment, the consulting firm/individual will be expected to demonstrate that they have the capacity and experience to conduct both assessments. The section below provides a detailed breakdown of the scope of work for each of the assessments.
Livelihoods Assessment
Conduct a desk review to understand the local context, national policies and priorities, and key stakeholders. This will entail understanding of, among others:
- The economic context - income inequality, housing, formal and informal employment, labour, and skills development.
- The policy context - social protection programs and legislative framework.
- The social context - health, education, gender, crime linked to access to livelihood opportunities or lack thereof, natural resource related conflicts, welfare and development. The assessment should also identify the challenges women and youth encounter in accessing livelihood options.
- The poverty context - drivers, poverty, food security, vulnerable groups.
- The environmental context - infrastructure, disaster events, energy access. The consultant is also expected to review and assess how livelihoods activities have directly, indirectly, negatively or positively impacted the environment, including climate change.
- Conduct a household as well as community livelihood and resource assessment to gain detailed understanding on the needs and vulnerabilities experienced by the poor and marginalized populations, the types of assets and opportunities available to them, as well as to understand the successes and gaps in key basic rights provision. This includes assessing for successes and gaps of previous interventions aimed at addressing the needs and vulnerabilities of the poor and marginalized populations.
Market Assessment
- Conduct a localised market assessment with value chain analysis of livelihoods and an analysis of a variety of the most promising market systems and value chains, including enterprises/self-employment, vocational and salaried jobs. This should include:
- Collection and analysis of micro-level data to understand the local market systems, the environment and interplaying dynamics, as well as its consumers, opportunities and bottlenecks in the value chains.
- An assessment of the current and future demand for the core products and services in the identified market systems and value chains.
- Identification of current and potential future or emerging risks for engaging in these market systems and value chains, particularly trends or developments affecting rural and urban poor households.
- Identification and assessment of policies, institutions and other key elements governing markets and value chains that may affect local market systems and engagement of communities in the design and implementation of development interventions aimed at livelihoods promotion, small and medium enterprise (SME) development, and community economic development in rural and urban contexts.
- Livelihood options should take into consideration a relatively short-term window for income generation (6-8 months).
Map actors supporting the recommended markets for which linkages or partnerships that may be beneficial to the proposed livelihood interventions.
NOTE: The final document/report should not be more than 65 pages.
Expected Output and Deliverables
- The final output will be an analytical and operational report based on qualitative and quantitative analysis. The report to should include livelihoods profiles for the counties and recommendations for program interventions, and should contain (but not limited to) the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the path to the development of the final report. At the inception meeting stage, all the approaches and tools to be utilized during the study such as interview guides, focus group guides, list of documents and institutions/ persons sampled for the analysis should be provided by the consultant.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview on the current country and situation in the aforementioned counties. The analysis will consider the various interrelated causal factors, and will highlight trends and forces which could contribute to the overall change in the prevailing conditions and context.
- The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of livelihoods and markets with context specific challenges in the 6 counties.
- Under each section, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of livelihoods and markets in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Specific issues and response strategies
- In this section, the consultant will provides proposals to contribute to existing JIA programmes and the overall strategy
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Laikipia, Kajiado, Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in the fields of agriculture, food security and livelihoods, economics, social work or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking livelihood and market programming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting social protection, poverty alleviation, development programming, community level engagement, community research for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated capacity in programming on livelihoods and markets programming in ASAL contexts in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage.
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage.
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
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Purpose of the Consultancy
The main objective of this assignment is to conduct a context and gender gap analysis identifying needs, constraints and opportunities for women and men in the target areas as to affect future programming.
The consultancy therefore shall:
- Conduct a systematic review and in-depth analysis of previous gender gap analysis reports produced by different actors.
- Review existing laws, policies and national action plans on gender equality and how they have or are expected to contribute to Government and non-government led gender programming, in the targeted areas.
- Conduct focus groups and key informant interviews to further explore factors and vulnerabilities which facilitate or hinder gender roles, decision making, access and control to services and resources and how gender impacts opportunities.
- Undertake stakeholder analysis of different actors undertaking gender programming and document lessons learnt in the 6 target areas.
- Provide operational recommendations for strengthening JIA programming and provide key elements of a gender strategy for the Kenya country office.
- Develop a monitoring plan for key gender indicators for each of JIA’s strategic objectives (thematic areas).
- Create a gender and power analysis tool for JIA.
- Draft and deliver the final version of the gender gap analysis report.
- Deliver a power point presentation for the JIA team on the findings as part of the final reporting process.
- Timeframe of the Consultancy
Expected Project duration: 35 days
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Use key recent statistics and provide a technical interpretation on the situation of women and girls, men and boys – to provide a clear baseline for future measurement relevant to Johanniter’s 3 programmatic strategic objectives: Health, Livelihoods and Emergency Preparedness and Response;
- A clear and coherent analysis of national and county legal and policy frameworks on gender issues;
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to achieving gender equality (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- A mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) with the mandate and capacity to advocate for gender equality (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structure, etc.);
- A mapping of knowledge / information gaps (e.g. sex-age disaggregated statistical information);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing gender inequalities in the areas of JIA programming;
- The final document/report should not be more than 55 pages.
- Expected Output and Deliverables
- Inception Report
The Inception Report must outline the approach to be taken for the context and gender gap analysis including the methodology to be used for data collection and the outline of the final report. Maximum of 20 pages.
Final Report
- The final output will be an analytical and operative report based on qualitative and quantitative secondary data review and including information gathered during the field research. The report should contain (but not be limited to) the following sections:
The final report should include the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the methodologies used in gathering and analysing information leading to the development of the final report.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview of the current country and county situation from a gender perspective, including all references. The analysis will be presented in a format that identifies gender inequalities he and will consider the various interrelated causal factors, highlighting trends and forces factors which contribute to g gender inequalities.
The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of gender inequalities explaining the situation of men and women, girls and boys, according to the following areas:
Legal and Human Rights framework (at regional, national or local level)
- Protection and full enjoyment of all human rights by women, girls, men and boys in the country (i.e. inheritance, land tenure, status, marriage, labour laws, violence - especially violence against women and girls, traditional vs. civil law, etc.).
Policy framework
- Formulation and design of national gender equality policies including their effective level of implementation as well incorporation of gender mainstreaming tenets across board.
Political setting
- Process of transformation, participation and access to power, representation and participation in provincial and national parliaments, local government, safety and security, etc.
Overall economic situation
- Economic policies and reforms, public expenditures (i.e. Gender Responsive Public Services), social sector spending, public investment, welfare subsidies, employment and labour in both the formal and informal sector, etc.
Socio-economic situation
- Poverty situation, income distribution, demographic situation, provision and access to services and resources through the whole life cycle (i.e. health - including sexual and reproductive health, education, livelihood systems, disability) etc.
Socio-cultural context
Ethnic and tribal groups, family structure (focusing on female-headed households), children (focusing on girls), youth, migrant labour (refugee situation in Turkana), food security, housing and urban development, livelihood systems, traditional laws etc. Ethnic/tribal discrepancies of particular importance should be considered.
- Existing gaps in the legal and policy frameworks as well as the conduct and practise in relation to gender equality. This section should also detail proposed recommendations to remedy the identified gaps.
- Government, gender focused agencies (particularly women’s organisations), international community and private sector response.
- Relevant actions taken and planned by key actors to address the issues previously identified.
Under each section above, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of gender equality in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Recommendations
- In this section, the consultant will provide recommendations to contribute to gender programming in existing and future JIA programmes and overall strategy.
Power point presentation
- The PowerPoint presentation should highlight key findings and recommendations from the assessment.
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in gender studies, social sciences or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking gender assessments and implementing gender mainstreaming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting gender gap analyses for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary conversations, approaches and developments in the field of gender and women’s rights in particular in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated experience working on programmes or assignments linked to climate change, livelihoods (agriculture and food security), education and health.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your 2 most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
go to method of application »
Purpose of the Consultancy
The main objective of this assignment is to conduct a context and gender gap analysis identifying needs, constraints and opportunities for women and men in the target areas as to affect future programming.
The consultancy therefore shall:
- Conduct a systematic review and in-depth analysis of previous gender gap analysis reports produced by different actors.
- Review existing laws, policies and national action plans on gender equality and how they have or are expected to contribute to Government and non-government led gender programming, in the targeted areas.
- Conduct focus groups and key informant interviews to further explore factors and vulnerabilities which facilitate or hinder gender roles, decision making, access and control to services and resources and how gender impacts opportunities.
- Undertake stakeholder analysis of different actors undertaking gender programming and document lessons learnt in the 6 target areas.
- Provide operational recommendations for strengthening JIA programming and provide key elements of a gender strategy for the Kenya country office.
- Develop a monitoring plan for key gender indicators for each of JIA’s strategic objectives (thematic areas).
- Create a gender and power analysis tool for JIA.
- Draft and deliver the final version of the gender gap analysis report.
- Deliver a power point presentation for the JIA team on the findings as part of the final reporting process.
- Timeframe of the Consultancy
Expected Project duration: 35 days
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Use key recent statistics and provide a technical interpretation on the situation of women and girls, men and boys – to provide a clear baseline for future measurement relevant to Johanniter’s 3 programmatic strategic objectives: Health, Livelihoods and Emergency Preparedness and Response;
- A clear and coherent analysis of national and county legal and policy frameworks on gender issues;
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to achieving gender equality (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- A mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) with the mandate and capacity to advocate for gender equality (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structure, etc.);
- A mapping of knowledge / information gaps (e.g. sex-age disaggregated statistical information);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing gender inequalities in the areas of JIA programming;
- The final document/report should not be more than 55 pages.
- Expected Output and Deliverables
- Inception Report
The Inception Report must outline the approach to be taken for the context and gender gap analysis including the methodology to be used for data collection and the outline of the final report. Maximum of 20 pages.
Final Report
- The final output will be an analytical and operative report based on qualitative and quantitative secondary data review and including information gathered during the field research. The report should contain (but not be limited to) the following sections:
The final report should include the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the methodologies used in gathering and analysing information leading to the development of the final report.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview of the current country and county situation from a gender perspective, including all references. The analysis will be presented in a format that identifies gender inequalities he and will consider the various interrelated causal factors, highlighting trends and forces factors which contribute to g gender inequalities.
The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of gender inequalities explaining the situation of men and women, girls and boys, according to the following areas:
Legal and Human Rights framework (at regional, national or local level)
- Protection and full enjoyment of all human rights by women, girls, men and boys in the country (i.e. inheritance, land tenure, status, marriage, labour laws, violence - especially violence against women and girls, traditional vs. civil law, etc.).
Policy framework
- Formulation and design of national gender equality policies including their effective level of implementation as well incorporation of gender mainstreaming tenets across board.
Political setting
- Process of transformation, participation and access to power, representation and participation in provincial and national parliaments, local government, safety and security, etc.
Overall economic situation
- Economic policies and reforms, public expenditures (i.e. Gender Responsive Public Services), social sector spending, public investment, welfare subsidies, employment and labour in both the formal and informal sector, etc.
Socio-economic situation
- Poverty situation, income distribution, demographic situation, provision and access to services and resources through the whole life cycle (i.e. health - including sexual and reproductive health, education, livelihood systems, disability) etc.
Socio-cultural context
Ethnic and tribal groups, family structure (focusing on female-headed households), children (focusing on girls), youth, migrant labour (refugee situation in Turkana), food security, housing and urban development, livelihood systems, traditional laws etc. Ethnic/tribal discrepancies of particular importance should be considered.
- Existing gaps in the legal and policy frameworks as well as the conduct and practise in relation to gender equality. This section should also detail proposed recommendations to remedy the identified gaps.
- Government, gender focused agencies (particularly women’s organisations), international community and private sector response.
- Relevant actions taken and planned by key actors to address the issues previously identified.
Under each section above, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of gender equality in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Recommendations
- In this section, the consultant will provide recommendations to contribute to gender programming in existing and future JIA programmes and overall strategy.
Power point presentation
- The PowerPoint presentation should highlight key findings and recommendations from the assessment.
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in gender studies, social sciences or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking gender assessments and implementing gender mainstreaming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting gender gap analyses for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary conversations, approaches and developments in the field of gender and women’s rights in particular in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated experience working on programmes or assignments linked to climate change, livelihoods (agriculture and food security), education and health.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your 2 most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
go to method of application »
Purpose of the Consultancy
The main objective of this assignment is to conduct a context and gender gap analysis identifying needs, constraints and opportunities for women and men in the target areas as to affect future programming.
The consultancy therefore shall:
- Conduct a systematic review and in-depth analysis of previous gender gap analysis reports produced by different actors.
- Review existing laws, policies and national action plans on gender equality and how they have or are expected to contribute to Government and non-government led gender programming, in the targeted areas.
- Conduct focus groups and key informant interviews to further explore factors and vulnerabilities which facilitate or hinder gender roles, decision making, access and control to services and resources and how gender impacts opportunities.
- Undertake stakeholder analysis of different actors undertaking gender programming and document lessons learnt in the 6 target areas.
- Provide operational recommendations for strengthening JIA programming and provide key elements of a gender strategy for the Kenya country office.
- Develop a monitoring plan for key gender indicators for each of JIA’s strategic objectives (thematic areas).
- Create a gender and power analysis tool for JIA.
- Draft and deliver the final version of the gender gap analysis report.
- Deliver a power point presentation for the JIA team on the findings as part of the final reporting process.
- Timeframe of the Consultancy
Expected Project duration: 35 days
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Use key recent statistics and provide a technical interpretation on the situation of women and girls, men and boys – to provide a clear baseline for future measurement relevant to Johanniter’s 3 programmatic strategic objectives: Health, Livelihoods and Emergency Preparedness and Response;
- A clear and coherent analysis of national and county legal and policy frameworks on gender issues;
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to achieving gender equality (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- A mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) with the mandate and capacity to advocate for gender equality (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structure, etc.);
- A mapping of knowledge / information gaps (e.g. sex-age disaggregated statistical information);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing gender inequalities in the areas of JIA programming;
- The final document/report should not be more than 55 pages.
- Expected Output and Deliverables
- Inception Report
The Inception Report must outline the approach to be taken for the context and gender gap analysis including the methodology to be used for data collection and the outline of the final report. Maximum of 20 pages.
Final Report
- The final output will be an analytical and operative report based on qualitative and quantitative secondary data review and including information gathered during the field research. The report should contain (but not be limited to) the following sections:
The final report should include the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the methodologies used in gathering and analysing information leading to the development of the final report.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview of the current country and county situation from a gender perspective, including all references. The analysis will be presented in a format that identifies gender inequalities he and will consider the various interrelated causal factors, highlighting trends and forces factors which contribute to g gender inequalities.
The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of gender inequalities explaining the situation of men and women, girls and boys, according to the following areas:
Legal and Human Rights framework (at regional, national or local level)
- Protection and full enjoyment of all human rights by women, girls, men and boys in the country (i.e. inheritance, land tenure, status, marriage, labour laws, violence - especially violence against women and girls, traditional vs. civil law, etc.).
Policy framework
- Formulation and design of national gender equality policies including their effective level of implementation as well incorporation of gender mainstreaming tenets across board.
Political setting
- Process of transformation, participation and access to power, representation and participation in provincial and national parliaments, local government, safety and security, etc.
Overall economic situation
- Economic policies and reforms, public expenditures (i.e. Gender Responsive Public Services), social sector spending, public investment, welfare subsidies, employment and labour in both the formal and informal sector, etc.
Socio-economic situation
- Poverty situation, income distribution, demographic situation, provision and access to services and resources through the whole life cycle (i.e. health - including sexual and reproductive health, education, livelihood systems, disability) etc.
Socio-cultural context
Ethnic and tribal groups, family structure (focusing on female-headed households), children (focusing on girls), youth, migrant labour (refugee situation in Turkana), food security, housing and urban development, livelihood systems, traditional laws etc. Ethnic/tribal discrepancies of particular importance should be considered.
- Existing gaps in the legal and policy frameworks as well as the conduct and practise in relation to gender equality. This section should also detail proposed recommendations to remedy the identified gaps.
- Government, gender focused agencies (particularly women’s organisations), international community and private sector response.
- Relevant actions taken and planned by key actors to address the issues previously identified.
Under each section above, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of gender equality in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Recommendations
- In this section, the consultant will provide recommendations to contribute to gender programming in existing and future JIA programmes and overall strategy.
Power point presentation
- The PowerPoint presentation should highlight key findings and recommendations from the assessment.
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in gender studies, social sciences or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking gender assessments and implementing gender mainstreaming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting gender gap analyses for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary conversations, approaches and developments in the field of gender and women’s rights in particular in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated experience working on programmes or assignments linked to climate change, livelihoods (agriculture and food security), education and health.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your 2 most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
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Purpose of the Consultancy
The main objective of this assignment is to conduct a context and gender gap analysis identifying needs, constraints and opportunities for women and men in the target areas as to affect future programming.
The consultancy therefore shall:
- Conduct a systematic review and in-depth analysis of previous gender gap analysis reports produced by different actors.
- Review existing laws, policies and national action plans on gender equality and how they have or are expected to contribute to Government and non-government led gender programming, in the targeted areas.
- Conduct focus groups and key informant interviews to further explore factors and vulnerabilities which facilitate or hinder gender roles, decision making, access and control to services and resources and how gender impacts opportunities.
- Undertake stakeholder analysis of different actors undertaking gender programming and document lessons learnt in the 6 target areas.
- Provide operational recommendations for strengthening JIA programming and provide key elements of a gender strategy for the Kenya country office.
- Develop a monitoring plan for key gender indicators for each of JIA’s strategic objectives (thematic areas).
- Create a gender and power analysis tool for JIA.
- Draft and deliver the final version of the gender gap analysis report.
- Deliver a power point presentation for the JIA team on the findings as part of the final reporting process.
- Timeframe of the Consultancy
Expected Project duration: 35 days
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Use key recent statistics and provide a technical interpretation on the situation of women and girls, men and boys – to provide a clear baseline for future measurement relevant to Johanniter’s 3 programmatic strategic objectives: Health, Livelihoods and Emergency Preparedness and Response;
- A clear and coherent analysis of national and county legal and policy frameworks on gender issues;
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to achieving gender equality (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- A mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) with the mandate and capacity to advocate for gender equality (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structure, etc.);
- A mapping of knowledge / information gaps (e.g. sex-age disaggregated statistical information);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing gender inequalities in the areas of JIA programming;
- The final document/report should not be more than 55 pages.
- Expected Output and Deliverables
- Inception Report
The Inception Report must outline the approach to be taken for the context and gender gap analysis including the methodology to be used for data collection and the outline of the final report. Maximum of 20 pages.
Final Report
- The final output will be an analytical and operative report based on qualitative and quantitative secondary data review and including information gathered during the field research. The report should contain (but not be limited to) the following sections:
The final report should include the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the methodologies used in gathering and analysing information leading to the development of the final report.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview of the current country and county situation from a gender perspective, including all references. The analysis will be presented in a format that identifies gender inequalities he and will consider the various interrelated causal factors, highlighting trends and forces factors which contribute to g gender inequalities.
The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of gender inequalities explaining the situation of men and women, girls and boys, according to the following areas:
Legal and Human Rights framework (at regional, national or local level)
- Protection and full enjoyment of all human rights by women, girls, men and boys in the country (i.e. inheritance, land tenure, status, marriage, labour laws, violence - especially violence against women and girls, traditional vs. civil law, etc.).
Policy framework
- Formulation and design of national gender equality policies including their effective level of implementation as well incorporation of gender mainstreaming tenets across board.
Political setting
- Process of transformation, participation and access to power, representation and participation in provincial and national parliaments, local government, safety and security, etc.
Overall economic situation
- Economic policies and reforms, public expenditures (i.e. Gender Responsive Public Services), social sector spending, public investment, welfare subsidies, employment and labour in both the formal and informal sector, etc.
Socio-economic situation
- Poverty situation, income distribution, demographic situation, provision and access to services and resources through the whole life cycle (i.e. health - including sexual and reproductive health, education, livelihood systems, disability) etc.
Socio-cultural context
Ethnic and tribal groups, family structure (focusing on female-headed households), children (focusing on girls), youth, migrant labour (refugee situation in Turkana), food security, housing and urban development, livelihood systems, traditional laws etc. Ethnic/tribal discrepancies of particular importance should be considered.
- Existing gaps in the legal and policy frameworks as well as the conduct and practise in relation to gender equality. This section should also detail proposed recommendations to remedy the identified gaps.
- Government, gender focused agencies (particularly women’s organisations), international community and private sector response.
- Relevant actions taken and planned by key actors to address the issues previously identified.
Under each section above, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of gender equality in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Recommendations
- In this section, the consultant will provide recommendations to contribute to gender programming in existing and future JIA programmes and overall strategy.
Power point presentation
- The PowerPoint presentation should highlight key findings and recommendations from the assessment.
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in gender studies, social sciences or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking gender assessments and implementing gender mainstreaming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting gender gap analyses for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary conversations, approaches and developments in the field of gender and women’s rights in particular in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated experience working on programmes or assignments linked to climate change, livelihoods (agriculture and food security), education and health.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your 2 most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
go to method of application »
Purpose of the Consultancy
The main objective of this assignment is to conduct a context and gender gap analysis identifying needs, constraints and opportunities for women and men in the target areas as to affect future programming.
The consultancy therefore shall:
- Conduct a systematic review and in-depth analysis of previous gender gap analysis reports produced by different actors.
- Review existing laws, policies and national action plans on gender equality and how they have or are expected to contribute to Government and non-government led gender programming, in the targeted areas.
- Conduct focus groups and key informant interviews to further explore factors and vulnerabilities which facilitate or hinder gender roles, decision making, access and control to services and resources and how gender impacts opportunities.
- Undertake stakeholder analysis of different actors undertaking gender programming and document lessons learnt in the 6 target areas.
- Provide operational recommendations for strengthening JIA programming and provide key elements of a gender strategy for the Kenya country office.
- Develop a monitoring plan for key gender indicators for each of JIA’s strategic objectives (thematic areas).
- Create a gender and power analysis tool for JIA.
- Draft and deliver the final version of the gender gap analysis report.
- Deliver a power point presentation for the JIA team on the findings as part of the final reporting process.
- Timeframe of the Consultancy
Expected Project duration: 35 days
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager, the consultant will conduct secondary data review and primary data collection using a variety of methodologies including FGDs and KIIs with key stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the following functions and tasks;
- Use key recent statistics and provide a technical interpretation on the situation of women and girls, men and boys – to provide a clear baseline for future measurement relevant to Johanniter’s 3 programmatic strategic objectives: Health, Livelihoods and Emergency Preparedness and Response;
- A clear and coherent analysis of national and county legal and policy frameworks on gender issues;
- Provide a clear breakdown of the key barriers to achieving gender equality (including social norms, legislative, institutional capacity, political will etc.);
- A mapping of actors (including county and national level advocacy networks) with the mandate and capacity to advocate for gender equality (NGOs, donors, International Organisations, International Financial Institutions, line ministries, gender equality national structure, etc.);
- A mapping of knowledge / information gaps (e.g. sex-age disaggregated statistical information);
- Recommend clear and tangible suggestions for addressing gender inequalities in the areas of JIA programming;
- The final document/report should not be more than 55 pages.
- Expected Output and Deliverables
- Inception Report
The Inception Report must outline the approach to be taken for the context and gender gap analysis including the methodology to be used for data collection and the outline of the final report. Maximum of 20 pages.
Final Report
- The final output will be an analytical and operative report based on qualitative and quantitative secondary data review and including information gathered during the field research. The report should contain (but not be limited to) the following sections:
The final report should include the following sections:
Methodology
- The methodology should be clearly elucidated showcasing the methodologies used in gathering and analysing information leading to the development of the final report.
Context Analysis
- This section will provide an overview of the current country and county situation from a gender perspective, including all references. The analysis will be presented in a format that identifies gender inequalities he and will consider the various interrelated causal factors, highlighting trends and forces factors which contribute to g gender inequalities.
The Consultant should provide an overview and analysis of gender inequalities explaining the situation of men and women, girls and boys, according to the following areas:
Legal and Human Rights framework (at regional, national or local level)
- Protection and full enjoyment of all human rights by women, girls, men and boys in the country (i.e. inheritance, land tenure, status, marriage, labour laws, violence - especially violence against women and girls, traditional vs. civil law, etc.).
Policy framework
- Formulation and design of national gender equality policies including their effective level of implementation as well incorporation of gender mainstreaming tenets across board.
Political setting
- Process of transformation, participation and access to power, representation and participation in provincial and national parliaments, local government, safety and security, etc.
Overall economic situation
- Economic policies and reforms, public expenditures (i.e. Gender Responsive Public Services), social sector spending, public investment, welfare subsidies, employment and labour in both the formal and informal sector, etc.
Socio-economic situation
- Poverty situation, income distribution, demographic situation, provision and access to services and resources through the whole life cycle (i.e. health - including sexual and reproductive health, education, livelihood systems, disability) etc.
Socio-cultural context
Ethnic and tribal groups, family structure (focusing on female-headed households), children (focusing on girls), youth, migrant labour (refugee situation in Turkana), food security, housing and urban development, livelihood systems, traditional laws etc. Ethnic/tribal discrepancies of particular importance should be considered.
- Existing gaps in the legal and policy frameworks as well as the conduct and practise in relation to gender equality. This section should also detail proposed recommendations to remedy the identified gaps.
- Government, gender focused agencies (particularly women’s organisations), international community and private sector response.
- Relevant actions taken and planned by key actors to address the issues previously identified.
Under each section above, the Consultant shall provide information and analysis of what is currently being undertaken for promotion of gender equality in the country and in the specific counties, the shortcomings and main challenges to be addressed.
Recommendations
- In this section, the consultant will provide recommendations to contribute to gender programming in existing and future JIA programmes and overall strategy.
Power point presentation
- The PowerPoint presentation should highlight key findings and recommendations from the assessment.
Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
- The JIA Programme Manager and Johanniter’s implementing partners will provide the consultant with the available internal documents such as the JIA strategy, relevant data, project reports, etc.
- JIA and its implementing partners will provide contacts for the relevant Ministry Departments in Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera Counties if needed.
- JIA will provide the necessary logistical support required for this assignment i.e., vehicle hire, accommodation, meals etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- ESSENTIAL: A Bachelors’ degree in gender studies, social sciences or development studies.
- ESSENTIAL: Over 10 years of work experience in undertaking gender assessments and implementing gender mainstreaming in Kenya.
- ESSENTIAL: Extensive experience conducting gender gap analyses for INGOs and development partners, within the past 5 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary conversations, approaches and developments in the field of gender and women’s rights in particular in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated experience working on programmes or assignments linked to climate change, livelihoods (agriculture and food security), education and health.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender programming.
- ESSENTIAL: Sample of your 2 most recent assignments undertaken within the last 3 years.
- ESSENTIAL: Full contact details of your 2 most recent references for similar works (within the last 3 years).
- Experience working with International NGOs in Kenya is an advantage
- Experience working with Local NGOs and County Governments is also an advantage
- Ability to meet the agreed timelines and provide feedback during the implementation period.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Excellent Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of the local language(s) is desirable but is not a must
Method of Application
Application Procedures
Interested consultants to submit their technical and financial proposals in Kenya Shillings demonstrating their ability to deliver on this assignment based on their qualifications and experience.
Proposals must include the following:
- Academic Qualifications
- The consultant’s CV
- Detailed financial proposal, linked to the work plan (professional fees only)
- Detailed technical proposal and work plan
- 2 previous completed assignments in the last 3 years
- Full contact details of 2 most recent professional referees, in the past 3 years
- KRA PIN and Tax compliance certificate
- Technical and financial proposals in Kenya Shillings.
- Detailed work plan and timeline of key deliverables
Detailed technical and financial proposals in Kenya Shillings should be emailed to recruitment.kenya@johanniter.de citing Consultancy for Gender Gap Analysis on the subject line of the email, on or before 30th August before 11.59 PM EAT. No applications shall be accepted after this deadline.
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