ENDLINE SURVEY FOR THE “ENHANCING PROTECTION AND INCLUSION FOR VULNERABLE REFUGEES, INCLUDING LGBTQI+ PERSONS AND THE HOST COMMUNITY IN NAIROBI” PROJE

Country: Kenya

Organization: HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Closing date: 6 Aug 2023

TITLE: ENDLINE SURVEY FOR THE “ENHANCING PROTECTION AND INCLUSION FOR VULNERABLE REFUGEES, INCLUDING LGBTQI+ PERSONS AND THE HOST COMMUNITY IN NAIROBI” PROJECT.

PROGRAM: STRATEGY AND MEASUREMENT

HIRING MANAGER: MEAL COORDINATOR

SUPERVISOR: MEAL COORDINATOR

LOCATION: NAIROBI

START DATE: 15TH AUGUST 2023

BACKGROUND:

HIAS is a global Jewish not-for-profit organization that stands for a world in which displaced persons attain full potential and contribute to society through sustained legal, social, and systematic change, attaining legal status, exercising social and economic rights, and rebuilding their lives. HIAS’ operation in Kenya was established in 2002 with the mission to serve the most vulnerable refugees through community-based protection, mental health, and psychosocial-support (MHPSS), economic inclusion, gender-based violence, child protection and provision of durable solutions.

With funding from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM), HIAS is implementing*, ‘Enhancing Protection and inclusion for vulnerable refugees, including LGBTQI+, and host communities in Nairobi,* project over the past one year ending by September 2023. The program’s goal is to enhance the protection and inclusion of vulnerable refugees including LGBTQI+ persons and the host community in Nairobi through community-based interventions. The project aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Enhanced protection of vulnerable refugees, including women, men, children, and LGBTQI+ persons through integrated legal and community-based protection interventions.


2. Improved mental health and well-being of vulnerable refugees, including LGBTQI+ persons, through access to appropriate community-based mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services.


3. Enhanced protection of GBV survivors and vulnerable refugees, including women, girls, and LGBTQI+ persons, through GBV risk reduction, prevention, and response interventions.


4. Enhanced socio-economic well-being of vulnerable refugees and the host community through livelihood support and vocational skills development.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY:

The overall objective of this endline evaluation is to understand how and to what extent project activities achieved the stated outcomes, including contribution of the project to achieving overall protection and inclusion for vulnerable refugees, including LGBTIQI+ persons and the host community in Nairobi. The project will be evaluated against the OECD-DAC criteria of effectiveness, relevance, efficiency, coherence, sustainability, and impact.

Specific Objectives

1. To establish endline information against the project’s indicators, and to make a comparison against the baseline information to determine the project impact.


2. Assess the outcomes of the project activities under each project objective, including both intended and unintended outcomes.


3. Assess and identify critical internal and external factors (including political disruptions) that have contributed to, affected, or impeded project achievements, including how HIAS has managed these factors.


4. Identify and articulate lessons learned and good practices to inform future program design for similar projects in this context.


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   Provide concrete and actionable recommendations to inform future programming.

The key evaluation questions to be addressed include:

Relevance: -

1. To what extent did the project contribute towards the strengthening of community-based structures including the capacity of CBOs to advocate for refugee and LGBTQI+ rights?


2. How did the enhanced structures contribute to protection and inclusion of vulnerable refugees including LGBTQI?


3. Did the project activities respond to the protection and inclusion needs and priorities of vulnerable refugees including LGBTQI+ and host communities in Nairobi? If so how,


4. How were stakeholders involved in the project?

Effectiveness-

1. To what extent has the project achieved its objectives and set targets as outlined in the project proposal? To what extent were the planned activities/ objectives achieved?


2. What were the major factors influencing achievement or non-achievement of the objectives?


3. Did the project contribute to increased levels of knowledge and awareness on GBV and referral mechanisms among the targeted CBOs, refugee, and host communities in Nairobi?


4. How effective were the livelihood support and vocational skills development strategies/interventions in contributing to socio-economic well-being of the target beneficiaries

Efficiency

1. The extent to which the intervention delivered results in an economic and timely way.

Impact

1. To what extent has the project enhanced protection of the target population?


2. What are the intended and unintended, positive and negative outcomes/changes as a result of the project?


3. Were there changes similar/equal for the different target groups/vulnerable groups? What were the factors for either case.


4. What are the changes in the beneficiary community that can be linked to HIAS interventions?

Sustainability

1. The extent to which the net benefits of the intervention are likely to be sustained after the project ends.


2. Identify the various challenges that may affect the sustainability of the project and suggest solutions?

Coherence

1. The compatibility of the intervention with other interventions in Kenya.What lessons can be learned?

SCOPE OF THE ENDLINE STUDY

The geographical scope of the study will be within Nairobi County; Kayole, Kawangware, and Eastleigh, and surrounding areas. The design and implementation of the endline survey will ensure ethical considerations are put in place, e.g., principles of gender equality, inclusion and non-discrimination are considered and acted upon throughout, and that the meaningful participation of the most vulnerable groups and other key stakeholders is promoted in the design and implementation of the endline.

METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY

The endline study methodologies will include:

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   1. Secondary documentation: Desk review of project documents, and other studies such as market surveys.
   
   
   2. Quantitative approaches to collecting data, including survey data collection as required to provide information on the status of selected indicators.
   
   
   3. Qualitative approaches, such as focus group discussions, and key informant interviews, observation as needed.
   
   

The endline data collection is to be consistent with SPHERE standards through its emphasis on a rights-based and participatory approach in conducting monitoring and evaluation; the endline survey will be organized in a participatory way, including HIAS staff, refugee community leaders, and project beneficiaries.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES

The expected key outputs and deliverables are:

1. Inception Report: This report will present the detailed methodology, literature review, data collection tools/instruments, and a data analysis plan. The inception report will be discussed with the HIAS endline study team for any input.


2. Draft report for stakeholder review—clearly identifying information relevant to the four objectives of the project framework; as well as data gaps and areas that may require further assessment.


3. Raw and cleaned final dataset(s) containing all data collected for the endline, including survey responses and KII/FGD transcriptions.


4. Final Report (incorporating inputs from the review): The main body of the report should be a maximum of 40 pages in length, excluding the Table of Content, tables, and annexes).


5. The findings will be presented in a validation meeting with key HIAS staff and stakeholders.

MANAGEMENT OF THE EVALUATION

HIAS MEAL team will be responsible for the overall coordination of all the evaluation tasks with the consultant to ensure timely and quality outputs. In addition, the Program Managers, Program Director, Regional technical advisors, and Country Director will provide all the necessary technical and operational support required throughout the evaluation process.

HIAS will provide:

• Relevant documentation and background information.


• Contacts of relevant stakeholders and set up meetings.


• Consolidated feedback/guidance on draft reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

HIAS is looking for a consultant/team with the following skills and qualifications.

• The team leader should possess a postgraduate degree in research-oriented social science or a related discipline with at least 5 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, preferably in humanitarian settings.


• Demonstrable expertise and a good understanding of refugee operations especially in Kenya, refugee protection risks, and relevant international /regional refugee frameworks


• Experience in qualitative & quantitative research methods including participatory approaches data analysis and reporting with a focus on social research and evaluation, preferably in the region.


• Experience in designing and managing endline surveys, delivering agreed outputs on time and on budget.


• Excellent and demonstrated understanding of ethical issues in research.


• Experience in developing data collection tools using KOBO


• Excellent verbal and written communication in English is required.

SAMPLE HIRING PROCESS:

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process for consultancies:

Step 1: Submit your application!

Step 2: Video interview with the hiring manager.

Step 3: Offer, consultancy agreement and background check.

Step 4: Start your professional journey with HIAS!

Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • הכנסת אורחים (Hachnasat Orchim)

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice • צדק (Tzedek)

We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • חסד (Chesed)

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • חברותא (Chevruta)

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage • אומץ (Ometz)

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • רוח (Ruach)

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

SAFEGUARDING:

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

[1] https://www.spherestandards.org/resources/sphere-for-monitoring-and-evaluation/

How to apply

Please send your application, including a financial proposal for the training quoted in Kenya shillings and Curriculum Vitae of consultant(s) using the following link: Endline survey consultant - Careers At HIAS Inc. (hrmdirect.com)

Closing time: by 5.00PM on 6th August 2023.

Applications not bearing the requirements highlighted in this advert will not be considered.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.

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