Programme Specialist Consultancy Kenya – Sightsavers Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya Length: Approximately 6 months Working days: 130 between July to Dec 2023 Project: Sightsavers Kenya Country Office
Background
While most of the 1.3 billion people with disabilities around the world are of working age, less than a third are in employment. Women with disabilities are disproportionately affected. Workers today face significant attacks on their rights, including exclusion and discrimination, restrictions on freedom of association, and violations of decent work standards, among other challenges.
Nature of Services Rendered
The consultant will provide expert technical support to large scale initiative led by Sightsavers in collaboration with other partners to not only improve inclusion and labour rights for people who are often marginalized, but for everyone working across the supply and distribution chains across the two companies there are estimated to be 47,000 farmers, more than 65,000 retailers.
Scope of Work/Deliverables/Timeline
Review of partner Work Plan 30 days July / August
Review reporting strategies 20 days
Build strategic approach with stakeholders 10 days
Review effectiveness of system 20 days
Champion best practice in innovation 5 days
Identify gaps/opportunities in work plan 5 days
Submission of reports to donor 10 days
Collaboration and support across project 30 days Dec 2023
Schedule of Payment
Mode and timing of payment will be as agreed by Sightsavers and the consultant. Sightsavers will cover cost of in-country accommodation and food, and travel to, from and within Kenya.
Consultant Requirements
Sightsavers would welcome bids from individual consultants interested in undertaking this consultancy. Expected knowledge, skills and experience include:
- A track record of successful management of large, multi-partner, multi-year international development projects (approximately $ 2M per year)
- In-depth knowledge of USAID programs, regulations, compliance and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge in establishing project systems and overseeing inclusive business models in the retail sector
- Intimate understanding of systems and building solid relationships with government agencies
- Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, team-building, and representational skills.
- Excellent skills in facilitation, team building, and coordination
- Excellent diplomacy skills
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop teams.
How to Express Your Interest
Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process. To express your interest please read the ToR and complete our Expression of Interest form (EoI) including all budget information. Please upload your CV and examples of previous similar work to the portal… https://jobs.sightsavers.org/job/programme-specialist-consultancy-kenya/
The deadline is 13 July 2023. Incomplete submissions cannot be considered. Interviews to be held week commencing 17th July 2023. References are required for each participating consultant before an agreement is signed.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively encourage Expressions of Interest from all sections of the community. Qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to express their interest.
Closing Date: 13 July, 2023
