Specific Requirements/ Responsibilities:
- Undertake a context analysis of the poverty trends in Kenya and how these affect boys, girls, adolescent boys/girls, men and women
- Undertake a county by county poverty analysis, using the human development index as determined by the government
- Provide an analysis of the progress made by Kenya on the MDGs and government efforts in post 2015 (analysis by counties if information is available)
- Analysis of government development priorities for the period 2016-2020; provide two key priorities per county. Indicate how GoK is addressing child poverty in Kenya including policies put in place
- Stakeholder analysis on Plan’s development work in the eight Counties where Plan works (based on primary data collected by Programme Units). This should be disaggregated by gender and age for children, youth and adults
- Undertake a trend analysis in the following areas:
- Economic analysis and focus including government expenditure pattern (per sector) over the past 3 years; employment/unemployment trends
- Analysis of social parameters and determinants of development – health, education, transport etc.
- Analysis of national policy and legal framework especially those related to children, youth, and women. The analysis should be done from a gender perspective and also indicate policy gaps. Also provide analysis on progress made in devolution
- Security analysis per county and emerging trends in insecurity in Kenya
- Analysis of the changing roles of the private and corporate sector in the development arena in Kenya; indicate which corporates and private sector institutions are venturing into development and the extent of their roles
- An analysis on the trend of urbanization in Kenya and impact on children and youth
- An analysis of the donor environment and trends
- Climate change, disasters and the impact on children by county
- Analysis of cultural practices that inhibit children’s development
- Emerging trends and opportunities and how they might support/inhibit the operations of an INGO like Plan
- Emerging technologies to assist children and youth in the coming years
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Competency and previous experience in designing and managing quantitative and qualitative studies, good interpersonal communication skills, good analytical skills, excellent English language writing and verbal presentation skills.
The Lead Consultant must have the following minimum qualifications and experience:
- At least a Master’s degree in any relevant field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in conducting similar studies and proven track record of a successful delivery of a similar assignment and within the given time
- Demonstrated knowledge of children’s issues in Kenya and/or region
- Extensive field experience in Kenya and networks within government, local and international NGOs.
HOW TO APPLY:
****Tender Requirements****
Please visit http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ to access the full Terms of Reference.
The completed expression of interest documents must be sent to the address below or deposited to the Tender Box situated at the reception of Plan International Inc. Kenya Country Office. The closing date of applications is 5th December, 2014 at 1500 hours (3PM).
The expression of interest must be in Blank sealed envelopes clearly marked.
Tender No. CONS/069/KCO/2014. CONSULTANCY TO UNDERTAKE CHILD RIGHTS SITUATION ANALYSIS.
Addressed to
The Procurement Committee
Plan International Inc. Kenya Country Office
P.O. Box 25196-00603, Nairobi, Kenya
Methodist Ministries Centre
Oloitokitok Road- Lavington
Block C, Ground Floor YOU are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.
