Consultancy for Programme Management Livelihoods Specialist for Hanaano Programme in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Terms of Reference (ToR)
Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries
Background and context
Concern Worldwide and local partners the Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) in Kenya, Pastoralist Concern in Ethiopia, and Lifeline Gedo in Somalia are implementing the Hanaano Programme with funding from Irish Aid (June 2024 – December 2026). ‘Hanaano’ means ‘to nurture’ in Somali language. The programme integrates livelihoods, WASH, natural resource management, social and behaviour change and gender equality and conflict sensitivity approaches to reduce the prevalence of child wasting in agro-pastoral communities. Target communities span the cross-border areas of Mandera County (Banisa, Mandera East or Mandera North Sub-counties) of Kenya, the Somali Region of Ethiopia (Dolo Ado and Dolo Bay Woredas), and Gedo Region of Somalia (Belet Hawa and Dollow Districts). Key partners include national and local government authorities, Tufts University as well as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultancy is to provide support to the PMU Director on a number of key deliverables from January to July 2025. The consultant will lead the livelihoods technical work stream to harmonize approaches across the programme as well as support livelihoods capacity-sharing initiatives, plan technical workshops, and support development of livelihoods learning briefs. The Consultant will also support teams in managing work plans, procurement plans, and implementing a robust budget tracking system. The Consultant will facilitate virtual workshops to align livelihood technical approaches across countries, and organize knowledge-sharing sessions to foster cross-country learning. Additionally, they will document climate and livelihoods best practices, ensure timely submission of mid-year narrative reports, and assist in the preparation of donor reports.
Expected Deliverables of the Consultancy
January – February
- Ensure project work plans are in place and that the budget tracking system is functional.
- Ensure all Procurement Plans are developed and aligned with budgets.
- Lead the Livelihoods Technical Work stream: Harmonize approaches, manuals, tools, and guidance.
March
- Facilitate Virtual Workshops on Technical Approaches: Lead online workshops to align technical strategies, particularly related to livelihoods, across various countries.
- Organize Livelihoods Knowledge-Sharing Sessions: Identify and coordinate sessions aimed at promoting cross-country learning and collaboration.
- Prepare a Livelihoods Learning Brief on Key Approaches to Reduce Wasting**.**
April
- Document Best Practices: Compile livelihoods and climate related best practices across all programme countries.
- Follow Up on Quarterly Reports: Ensure timely submission and technical review of narrative reports from all participating countries.
May
- Support Donor Report Preparation: Ensure thorough review of partner reports and feedback on livelihoods technical areas.
- Support Livelihood Capacity-Sharing Initiatives: Facilitate capacity-sharing initiatives and promote cross-country learning among livelihoods partners.
June
- Plan and Facilitate Technical Workshops: Organize workshops focused on advancing technical approaches.
- Assist Donor Report Submission: Aid in reviewing partner reports, and compiling the mid-year narrative report for donor.
- Complete and Distribute a Learning Brief.
Timeframe
Time Frame for the consultancy is 6 months, from 15th January 2025 to 15th July 2025.
Essential and Desirable Experience/Qualifications
- A postgraduate degree in relevant field (social science, economics, development studies, or related field)
- Excellent project management skills, proficiency with project management tools to ensure successful project execution within budget and timelines
- Experience in implementing programmes with a sound understanding of at least three of the following areas: Agriculture, Nutrition, Food Security, WASH, Natural Resource Management, Gender Transformative approaches, Social Behaviour Change
- Excellent facilitation skills, experience delivering workshops, in-person and virtually. Demonstrated experience facilitating multi-country technical workshops.
- Strong understanding of gender issues in relation to livelihoods programmes
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills in English
- Experience working in the Mandera Triangle is a distinct advantage (Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia)
- Experience of communications and knowledge management for programmes: writing briefs, press releases, and social media content.
- Experience in supporting the roll out of cross cutting approaches within livelihoods and nutrition (e.g. conflict, environment, gender)
- Experience working with research institutions, coordination fora and other relevant international livelihoods institutions
Working conditions
The consultant will work under the supervision of Concern’s Hanaano Programme Management Unit Director and will work closely with the Concern country (Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia) and partner teams.
Duty station will be home based but with up to 50% travel in the programme countries of operation. For any travel outside of the consultant’s duty location, Concern will:
- Book flights and accommodation and cover the cost of these
- Provide transport to/from airport / work locations in destination location
- Per diems, as per Concern per diem policy
Remuneration/Payment
The fee will be paid monthly against invoices issued by the Consultant, supported with activity report for the month of work completed and status of work which is on-going. Subject to withholding taxes. (5% withholding tax & 16% VAT where applicable for residents); (20% withholding tax & 16% reverse VAT for non-residents)
The location of the consultancy is flexible; however, the consultant is liable for any tax obligations in their home country.
Security
It is a requirement that the consultant will comply with [Kenya] security policy and in-country security procedures. Failing to comply will result in immediate termination of contract.
Required documentation with your proposal:
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Company / Consultant profile
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Certificate of Incorporation (firms) or National ID card (individual)
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Valid Tax Compliance Certificate
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PIN Certificate
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Company / Consultant’s Profile
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Certificate/reference information of previous undertakings of similar contracts with
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NGOs/UN agencies
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Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct etc. or what are the necessary provisions have you put in place to keep everyone safe in the course of your engagement
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Attach copy of Certificate of Good Conduct or proof that you have applied for the same
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One page profile explaining your suitability for the consultancy
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An up to date CV
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A proposed monthly rate, inclusive of all costs. Should be presented in Kenya Shillings & ensure you indicate VAT and withholding tax where applicable.
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Details of equipment that the consultant will provide to enable them carry out the consultancy, details of any equipment that the consultant expect Concern to provide.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies
Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, consultants have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a consultancy opportunity with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their consultancy contract. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to do consultancy work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, being hired as a consultant with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
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Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.net
How to apply
Submission of proposals
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should submit their proposals by email to; [email protected] With the subject line “SR107719 – Consultancy for Programme Management Livelihoods Specialist for Hanaano Programme in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.” by 4:00pm on 5th January 2025.