(Deadline Extension for submission of Proposals)
Find the full ToR on our website www.drc.dk.
BACKGROUND & CONTEXT:
DRC has been operating in Kenya since 2005 and has accumulated significant knowledge and experience in supporting refugees, host communities and people who are internally displaced (IDPs) in the country. DRC began its operations in Dadaab in partnership with CARE Kenya and Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) to help prepare refugees for eventual return and ensure equity between refugees and the neighboring population by funding host community activities. Since 2009, DRC has been implementing activities directly in Dadaab, e.g. construction of social infrastructure, improved livelihoods, and activities related to improved access to water and sanitation. DRC Kenya has now moved its scope of work from construction related activities to having a stronger focus on protection and livelihoods activities.
OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY:
DRC recognizes the role of structured value-chains/market systems in enterprise development and broader economic development. The purpose of the proposed consultancy therefore, is to comprehensively research and document information on the existing economic sectors and their respective value-chains, analyze the applicable market-system frameworks (including market-players, supporting functions and rules/regulations) and through a report, propose viable economic sectors and value-chains for possible future investments.
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: Develop/Refine framework and methodology for the assessment according to the consultancy objective, i.e.:
- Map out growth areas in the various economic sectors.
- Identify most viable sectors (including labor opportunities) that are most relevant for refugee investment.
- Conduct value-chain analysis for each of the priority sectors.
Activity 2: Recruit, retain and highly productive teams of enumerators across the proposed assessment sites
Activity 3: Design and test appropriate data-collection tools for field work
Activity 4: Ensure quality data-entry using SPSS or other suitable application and analysis.
Activity 5: Submission of a draft report and presentation of results within 10 working days after the last day of the actual field activity.
Activity 6: Final report
EXPECTED OUTPUTS
a. Production of a high quality and actionable market assessment report including findings and recommendations.
b. Production of accurate and actionable information from data analysis process
c. Sharing of relevant reference material for the assessment
QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR CONSULTANTS:
The key personnel of the Consultant should ideally possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelors and Masters Degrees in the relevant themes such as Agriculture, Economics, Business Administration, Social Science, Development or Entrepreneurship. Additional qualifications in Enterprise Development, Value-Chains and BDS at Diploma or post-graduate level would be desirable.
- Diverse understanding and clear knowledge of Market Research, Value-chain Development and Management; Business Development Services.
- Extensive knowledge i.e. not less than 10 years’ development experience in international agencies and programs with private and public sector involvement in production, input-suppliers, service-providers and marketing.
- Sound analytical and technical competence in the subject matter
- Have conducted similar trainings in the recent past
- Requisite experience in design of value-chains and frameworks for the agro-allied, cottage and services sectors of the economy.
DURATION OF ENGAGEMENT
The engagement will be for 30 working days starting from mid-May, 2015.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- The Consultant should adhere to the UNHCR and DRC coordinated security guidelines
- The Consultant shall provide the above services to the highest professional and quality standards as deemed by DRC
- The Consultant shall not assign or transfer any of the obligations or benefits of the engagement to 3rd parties without prior notification and consent of the client (DRC) in writing.
- The Consultant must ensure that the personnel engaged possess the necessary experience, qualifications and certifications for the execution of the tasks assigned
- The Consultant shall be solely responsible for the personnel who execute the tasks assigned to him
- The Consultant shall have clear personnel management guidelines that are in tandem with the provisions of Labor Laws of Kenya.
- The Consultant must operate within the budget allocated and agreed upon.
EVALUATION AND AWARD OF CONSULTANCY
DRC will evaluate all proposals submitted and award the assignment based on technical and financial feasibility. DRC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without giving reasons and is not bound to accept the lowest or the highest bidder. Only those shortlisted will be contacted
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their Expression of Interest (Eol) online here no later than,6th May, 2015. The EoI should include:
- Proposal document which shows how the consultant intends to carry out the consultancy work (should address most of the points mentioned on section 4 above)
- CV with including those of the lead Consultant/Team to carry out the assignment. Should contain details of qualifications, experience and names of three professional referees.
- Evidence of similar engagements in the past;
- Explanation of personnel management system
- Detailed budget with itemized costs in Kenya shillings
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contactjob@drc.dk
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk