BACKGROUND
In Kenya, Oxfam works with the most vulnerable communities in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands of Kenya, informal urban settlements of Nairobi and engages in national level policy and advocacy. Oxfam focuses on long term development programme, humanitarian work and advocacy and campaigning. This is aimed at achieving our vision of alleviating poverty and inequality.
In its climate change work, Oxfam in collaboration with Act! And KCCWG are implementing the “Improving climate change adaptive capacity and mitigation project in Kenya through local and national level measures”. The objectives of this project include to strengthen understanding, knowledge and awareness of climate change at all levels; improve climate change framework of engagement at the county and national levels and to strengthen engagement framework for formulation and implementation pro-poor climate change policy and legislative measures in Kenya. The project is implemented in Turkana, Wajir, West Pokot, Tana River, Isiolo, Kitui, Laikipia and Kajiado.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
To carry out a study on the role of county level NSAs in ensuring pro-poor climate change decisions in relation to the new constitution and existing climate change policies
SPECIFIC STUDY OBJECTIVES 1. To analyze potential constraints and gaps related to NSA’s in ensuring pro-poor climate change policy environment. 2. To document why it is important/necessary for NSA’s to engage with the climate change agenda at the county level and to what extent NSA’s have been involved in climate change advocacy. 3. To document how and what is needed for NSAs to ensure pro-poor climate change policy environment
JUSTIFICATION FOR THE STUDY
This study is necessitated by the project’s problem statement which in part “seeks to address the weak capacity of state, non-state actors and poor communities to respond to climate change”. In essence, the study is expected to spotlight the role of non state actors in ensuring pro-poor climate change policy environment. The study is expected to show gaps in advocacy, education and participation of communities in influencing climate change policies and strategies in the country especially in matters that affect them.
METHOD Before embarking on the assignment, the consultant is expected to have a consultation meeting with Oxfam in which details of the assignment will be discussed. The consultant will use both primary and secondary data. Primary data will be collected through field surveys by the use of various tools such as questionnaires. Secondary data will be through desk top and literature reviews. The consultant will be expected to collect both quantitative and qualitative data during the study. Data should be analysed through professionally acceptable tools such as SPPS or other spread sheets.
SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
While the project is implemented in 8 counties, the consultant will carry out this study in Tana River and Kajiado. These have been purposively chosen due to the successful implementation of the project in both counties and the differences in characteristics of both.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS
• Interim report • Final Research report (3 Hard copies and soft)
DURATION
2 months (from September 10th to October 30th 2013)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Masters degree in social sciences/statistics or any other related field of study • Demonstrated experience in research • Knowledge on climate change issues and working with non state actors • Knowledge of the 2010 constitution and the provisions relevant to climate change
REQUIREMENTS
• Technical proposal briefly indicating an understanding and interpretation of the ToRs, methodology to be used in undertaking the assignment, work-plan with clear timelines for expected deliverable • Financial proposal containing consultant’s daily rate in KES and any other related costs • Organizational statement and consultant’s Curriculum Vitae detailing relevant experience related to the assignment, three current references and relevant peer reviewed publications
How to apply:
If you are interested in undertaking this consultancy, kindly send your application based on this TOR tokenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 5th September 2013 and indicate in the subject line: APPLICATION FOR STUDY ON THE ROLE OF COUNTY LEVEL NSA’S IN CLIMATE CHANGE. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
