****Finn Church Aid**** (FCA) is one of Finland’s largest non-governmental organizations working with development issues, and also a major provider of disaster relief. FCA operates in over twenty countries across four continents, and has over 60 years of experience. Key thematic areas are Right to Livelihood (R2L), Right to Education (R2E), and Right to Peace (R2P).
FCA is working on all three thematic areas in Kenya. In R2P thematic area FCA is a member of a consortium led by Adeso implementing the peace component of a larger USAID-funded project in five Counties of Northern Kenya; Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo, Garissa and Wajir. The aim of the project is to reduce inter-tribal conflicts between these communities in collaboration with existing traditional institutions, local governance structures and local communities.
The purpose of the conflict assessment is to provide report, analysis and recommendations that will help FCA and its partners to plan and implement relevant and efficient Right to Peace activities in Northern Kenya namely West Pokot, Baringo, Samburu, and Mandera Counties.
The call is open to 10th November, 16:00 (04:00 PM). FCA is looking for a consultant that can start as soon as possible.
Detailed Terms of Reference is available on request by emailing Mika Jokivuori (mika.jokivuori@kua.fi).
****Required qualifications and experience for candidates and requested attachments****
The consultant has to have sufficient technical and professional experience and qualifications to offer the requested service
The consultant shall have an excellent level of English and at least 5 -10 years of working experience in Kenya
The consultant shall have previous experience in peace project related consultancies, extensive experience in conducting field research and surveys, strong interviewing and communication skills in a field-based setting, excellent analytical and report writing skills (research in Kenya is an advantage)
The consultant is expected to travel to Kenya for a period of 7-14 days during 2014
Academic background in research, peace and conflict resolution studies or similar will be an advantage
The consultant is requested to attach a CV, name referees with contact details and provide references of similar consultancies. References shall include description of the service provided, lengths of contract and contact details of the customer. References are used in evaluation of the bids.
****Selection criteria:****
In evaluation of the bids the daily fee of the consultant is emphasized up to 50% and quality up to 50%. When quality is evaluated, criteria used are
- Earlier experience in Kenya with special attention to expertise on Northern Kenya (25%)
- Experience in similar consultancies (10%)
- Existing contacts to relevant peace actors (NGO’s. INGO’s, institutional donors etc.) (10%)
- Possibility to start as soon as possible (5%)
****Price****
The consultancy fee is to be announced as a lump sum.
In addition to the lump sum fee agreed on, FCA will meet the following costs:
- Accommodation while in Northern Kenya
- Local Air fares to and from Northern Kenya
- In county car hires
- 26 Euros per diem per day for up to a maximum of two (2) consultants each during the five (5) days of study on each county against invoices
- Meeting expenses as pertains to the assessment work
The consultant takes care of all the responsibilities of its employee/s where necessary with relation to Finnish and eventual relevant foreign officials and respective duties in accordance with the Finnish and other eventual relevant laws during eh term of the contract.
The consultancy is further responsible for payment of all social costs, other employment related costs, insurances and for all other liabilities of a statutory nature.
How to apply:
All the interested candidates are requested to send their contact details to Mika Jokivuori (mika.jokivuori@kua.fi) email 31st October for additional details and information. All the questions related to the call for bids for the aforementioned email shall be received by 31st October. We cannot respond to requests by telephone. Everyone who has provided their contact details will be informed about the questions received and answers provided by 4thNovember.
The call is open to 10th November, 16:00 (04:00 PM).
