CONSULTANCY

Terms of Reference to Review the Urban Programme and Consolidate Reports Generated in the Three years of Implementation.
Rationale In 2009, Oxfam Kenya launched an Urban Programme Strategy based on the fact that urbanization is increasing and so is urban poverty. In the National Change Strategy the urban programme was started with a strategic direction to work with and for the urban poor and marginalized, and to develop an integrated programme that will provide a change pathway for them. The overall goal of the urban strategy is that people in urban areas have choices and opportunities to live safe, secure and productive lives through the achievement of the following objectives: essential services and social protection programmes to support a minimum standard of living for slum dwellers are delivered on a sustainable basis by 2023; economic environment that allows for access to sustained and dignified livelihood opportunities by slum dwellers in place by 2023; and effective, appropriate and coordinated response to humanitarian crises in urban areas when required.

The model of change adopted in the strategy was, firstly, that Oxfam would be a change agent that works with others to bring about change in the society by playing the role of a catalyst and facilitator of linkages among key actors who are having an impact on reducing inequalities and overcoming poverty in the urban areas. This model is build on the vast experience of Oxfam in the ASAL s. Secondly, as a learning organisation that capitalises on, and shares, learning and best practice in order to achieve greater impact, Oxfam would work closely with the Government of Kenya (GOK), the private sector, and development and humanitarian actors for change. It would respect their autonomy and leadership as change agents but Oxfam would challenge their thinking and practices, where appropriate. Thirdly, Oxfam would also act as a bridge between different actors to create new kinds of dialogue and innovation that build trust and find solutions for reducing poverty and inequality. The urban programme would seek to transform ideas and beliefs that stigmatise marginalised people and justify violence and discrimination against them. It was also aspired that the knowledge that the urban programme generates will be used to connect urban actors to regional and global debates and advocacy networks.

The Strategy is being implemented on a phased basis over a 15-year period, and focuses on three strategic priority areas namely: urban governance; sustainable livelihoods; and disaster preparedness and risk reduction. The Urban Program in Kenya, through partners, is currently implementing the projects as follows:
• Community Empowerment to Access and Demand Justice,
• Bio Centres construction in Mukuru slums, • Water Kiosks, • Innovative sanitation solutions – Jiteemee, • Solid waste management projects with youths, • Cash for work and cash transfers to vulnerable communities in Mukuru slums.
Since 2009, the Urban programme has carried out a number of studies alongside the implementation of the interventions in the thematic areas. Additionally, the programme has contributed to urban studies carried out at the Global level as a case study or key area of study. These studies include: A baseline study on governance; A baseline study on peace-building; The Jitegemee Pilot report; A socio-economic survey of Mukuru wa Njenga, Climate Change Vulnerability, Risk, Impact & Adaptation in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements of Korogocho and Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Policy Analysis for Development in Urban Slums the Case of Nairobi, Building better Lives for Working Poor Women, Mukuru Slums: Gender, Institutions, Social Capital and Power Insights For Programme Development; Walking the Talk: Cash Transfers and Gender Dynamics among others.

The Urban Programme team has over the last three years of programming accumulated valuable insights/wealth of information related to its core work that would be useful to share with a wider audience. The team would like to engage a Consultant to undertake two tasks: 1. Review the programme to generate learning that will be instrumental in reviewing the strategy and derivation of a cutting edge change model that facilitates change as well as suited to the reality on urban programming. 2. To consolidate the reports into one document based on the findings of major studies carried out by the urban programme since 2009 and at the Global Oxfam level that have had Kenya as a case study so as to clearly and concisely bring out the insights and lessons learnt during the three years. These terms of reference outline the scope of work to be carried out by the consultant. Specific tasks The consultant will: - Review the urban programme o by reading the relevant reports such as project reports o Interview relevant programme staff o Interview Urban programme partners both funded and unfunded o Interview other stakeholders including Government of Kenya and private sector o Interview Oxfam Regional and Global staff linked to Urban work - Review and thoroughly familiarize him/herself with the studies mentioned above reports-as well as other key generic studies done by other institutions - Consolidate the studies into one interesting Insights on urban programming paper that will not be longer than 40 pages - Meet and discuss draft reports with key staff - Integrate into the document any comments/feedback provided. - Proofread the final document prior to submission

Outputs 1. One report on the urban programme documenting learning in terms of the successes, challenges, weaknesses and opportunities in urban programming. A report not exceeding 50 pages. 2. A paper on insights on urban contexts and programming, not exceeding 40 pages.

Qualifications The candidate(s) must have experience in reviewing programmes; have excellent analytical, excellent writing and communication skills, report writing skills, experience in editing publications of repute and consolidating information from disparate sources.
Duration of the Consultancy and Fees This contract will be a consultancy for 30 days. It is envisaged that the contract will start on 26.09.2011 and end on 07.11.2011
Deliverables The consultant is expected to submit a first draft of the document by 28th October 2011 in Word format. The final Word document will be submitted by 11th November, 2011.
Expression of Interest Individuals interested in carrying out these tasks should sent their bids to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk, or pparsitau@oxfam.org.uk by the 23rd September 2011.

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