Strengthening Rural Health Systems for Maternal and Child Health in Narok County, Kenya.
Terms of Reference Project Baseline Survey in Narok County- April 2013
Under the European Commission (EC) “Strengthening Rural Health Systems for improved Maternal and Child Health in Narok County, Kenya” project, Christian Aid aims to reduce under-five (U-5) and maternal mortality by improving the quality and uptake of MNCH and reproductive health services; expanding adoption of preventative nutrition actions and increasing advocacy and coordination in the health sector in Narok County, targeting a population of 344,900 people The project will be implemented in Narok North, Narok South and Transmara Districts in Narok County in partnership with the Ministry of Health and three national partners.Improved quality of MNCH services provided in 9 health facilities and increased demand for MNCH services at the community and facility level.Improved nutrition status among under-fives and pregnant women in Narok County.Reduced unmet needs for family planning among women of reproductive age in Narok County.Strengthened capacity of the District Health Management Teams and three CSOs to lead coordinate and supervise health services in the County.
Christian Aid wishes to hire the services of a qualified consultant to carry out a baseline survey in Narok County where this project will be implemented. The purpose of the consultancy is to generate comprehensive baseline information on the current status of MCH outcome indicators and services in Narok County as detailed in the project proposal. It is envisaged that this information will inform programming in the targeted districts and support Christian Aid project team and management to understand and monitor the progress and results of the MNCH interventions.
Objectives of the Baseline Survey:
The main objective of the consultancy is to establish a current county level base-line status on access and provision of maternal, new born and child health services, in relation to the national situation. The findings will be consolidated to establish a comprehensive understanding on MNCH across the county. The base-line will determine bench-marks for target setting within each result area, as per indicators set out in the original log-frame; validate if the activities within the project design are sufficient in scale and scope, in order to meet these targets; and identify opportunities for sustainability of project activities within the county.
The specific objectives of the base-line survey will be to:Establish the prevailing health conditions, and health problems including diseases affecting mothers, infants and children under the age of five within each of the three targeted districts.Determine current levels of knowledge, attitudes and practice towards MNCH issues and access to MNCH services in each of the targeted communities.Determine the capacity of the district health systems (including public, private and community-based health systems) to provide MNCH services. This includes the availability and accessibility of health facilities and services offered for mothers, new born and children under the age of five, in terms of distances, cultural acceptability, affordability, availability and appropriateness (client-friendly, inclusive, responsive, hygienic)Establish the capacity of communities, community structures and Civil Society Organisation partners to address MNCH and improve over-all health status of targeted communities.Establish the capacity and opportunities for institutionalization and sustainability of MNCH initiatives among the stakeholders and the communities.Based on these results, develop an evidence base for advocacy for MNCH interventions at county, regional and national levels.
The consultant(s) will work in conjunction with the Christian Aid Health Programme Manager, the MCH Project Officer, M&E Officer to finalise the design and inception plan for the study. Within each district, the consultant will work with the Project Teams, which include the Programme Managers, Project Officers, and local stakeholders to co-ordinate, conduct the study and disseminate the base-line findings. The consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks:Carry out a desk-review of relevant project documents (listed in Annex A), including project proposal, log-frame, budget and other relevant documents, a range of which will be agreed upon and made available prior to the implementation of the studyDevelop an inception report, detailing the evaluation design, methodology, indicators, tools, work plan schedule and budget to carry out the assignment in each country. This will be developed and finalized in consultation with Christian Aid Programme Performance Advisors and country team.Form a Base-line Assessment Coordinating Team, which includes Christian Aid staff, National Partners and other DHMTs involved in the project.Develop a Sampling Design and Data Collection & Management Protocol that is standardized for the three areas. Data related to health outcomes should relate to the DHIS information and format.Facilitate recruitment and training of field staff (supervisors, interviewers, observers/record reviewers) and pre-testing of data collection tools.Co-ordinate collection of data, and its entry into a suitable platform for cleaning and analysisAnalyse and interpret the findingsDevelop and submit the first draft of the base-line assessment report and debriefing to Christian Aid, local partners and DHMTs. The report will include three district level reports, which will feed into a county level (Narok North, South and Transmara) base-line report on MNCH. The reports should be comprehensive and provide detailed specific findings within each result area, providing key recommendations for implementation.The lead consultant will be required to facilitate a workshop for health stakeholders in Narok County, including Christian Aid, national partners, MOH and others to discuss the findings and develop an action plan based on the result of the baseline assessment.Submit the final evaluation report to Christian Aid offices in Nairobi .i.e. 6 Hard Copies and a soft copy in CD-ROM. The raw data, the data-base which has been cleaned (both qualitative and quantitative, including original field notes for in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, as well as recorded audio material), and data collection tools used in the evaluation should be submitted together with the report. A simple inventory of material handed over will be part of the record. Christian Aid has sole ownership of all final data and any findings shall only be shared or reproduced with the permission of Christian Aid.The lead consultant will be expected to compile and submit the draft report, make a presentation to Christian Aid, incorporate comments and submit a final report within 14 days of the end of the evaluation.Inception Report detailing the evaluation design, methodology, tools, work plan and budgetData collection tools, data set with codebookDraft and final Base-line Survey Reports at country and Regional levels.Copies of original and cleaned data sets including field notes, audio tapes, and transcribed materialPlease note that the contents of the report will be analysed and final payment will only be made upon approval of the final Base-line Survey Report from the Christian Aid office in Nairobi.
The assignment is expected to commence starting April 1, 2013 and is expected to take a maximum of 30 days, which includes desk-review, preparation, and implementation, report-writing.
Role of Christian Aid and collaborators
CA will provide the logistics and programme documents and be the link between the consultant and the project sites.Christian Aid will also review tools and provide support in the evaluation process. Partners will provide venues for discussion and mobilize the required persons for interviews. The collaborators/partners will provide the necessary  resources/facilities and required persons for interviews. The consultant will be responsible for guiding the entire Evaluation process and all other specific responsibilities as stipulated in the TOR.
Expected Profile of the Lead Consultant
The lead consultant is expected to hold the following qualifications in order to be eligible for this position:A recognised university degree in public health, international development, medical anthropology or related social science (at a minimum of Masters level)Sound knowledge of major development issues, especially maternal, new born and child health issues. Knowledge of the context in Kenya and Narok County is a requirement.At least 10 years of consultancy experience in the area of public health and reproductive health/gender issues both in organisations and in projectsExperience in the formulation, monitoring and evaluation of projects in Maternal, New Born and Child Health/Public Health.Similar work in the last 3 years (to provide copies of reports).A demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high-pressure situations under tight deadlines.Strong interpersonal and communication skillsHigh proficiency in written and spoken English.
The lead consultant will report to and receiving briefing from Christian Aid health manager and technical team. At field level the MCH project coordinator and M&E Officer will provide day to day guidance and support. Relevant background documents/literature will be provided before or during the briefing.
Applications with non-returnable CVs, testimonials and 2 samples of previous work related to this assignment (baseline survey reports) should be submitted on or before 22nd March 2013 via email to nairobirecruitment@christian-aid.org
All applicants should include the following:Cover letterTechnical proposal: The technical proposal should includeBrief explanation about the lead and associate consultants with particular emphasis on previous experience in this kind of work Understanding of TOR and the task to be accomplished proposed methodology and d)draft work/implementation planCopies of reports of previous work conducted.A written submission on understanding of ToR, methodology / approach the consultant will use; time and time-bound activity schedule, financial issues (budget, number of people he/she will hire, costs per activity line – people, logistics etc)Organisational (if it is a company applying) or personal capacity statement (if it is an individual that will hire data collectors)ReferencesResumeTerms and Conditions of Service
Christian Aid will provide such necessary resources required for the successful execution of the assignment. This will include transport, accommodation, communication and any other support requested by the consultant(s).

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Strengthening Rural Health Systems for Maternal and Child Health in Narok County, Kenya.

TERMS OF REFERENCE PROJECT BASELINE SURVEY IN NAROK COUNTY - April 2013

Background

Under the European Commission (EC) “Strengthening Rural Health Systems for improved Maternal and Child Health in Narok County, Kenya” project, Christian Aid aims to reduce under-five (U-5) and maternal mortality by improving the quality and uptake of MNCH and reproductive health services; expanding adoption of preventative nutrition actions and increasing advocacy and coordination in the health sector in Narok County, targeting a population of 344,900 people The project will be implemented in Narok North, Narok South and Transmara Districts in Narok County in partnership with the Ministry of Health and three national partners.

The expected results are:

Improved quality of MNCH services provided in 9 health facilities and increased demand for MNCH services at the community and facility level. Improved nutrition status among under-fives and pregnant women in Narok County. Reduced unmet needs for family planning among women of reproductive age in Narok County. Strengthened capacity of the District Health Management Teams and three CSOs to lead coordinate and supervise health services in the County.

Christian Aid wishes to hire the services of a qualified consultant to carry out a baseline survey in Narok County where this project will be implemented. The purpose of the consultancy is to generate comprehensive baseline information on the current status of MCH outcome indicators and services in Narok County as detailed in the project proposal. It is envisaged that this information will inform programming in the targeted districts and support Christian Aid project team and management to understand and monitor the progress and results of the MNCH interventions.

Objectives of the Baseline Survey:

The main objective of the consultancy is to establish a current county level base-line status on access and provision of maternal, new born and child health services, in relation to the national situation. The findings will be consolidated to establish a comprehensive understanding on MNCH across the county. The base-line will determine bench-marks for target setting within each result area, as per indicators set out in the original log-frame; validate if the activities within the project design are sufficient in scale and scope, in order to meet these targets; and identify opportunities for sustainability of project activities within the county.

The specific objectives of the base-line survey will be to:

Establish the prevailing health conditions, and health problems including diseases affecting mothers, infants and children under the age of five within each of the three targeted districts. Determine current levels of knowledge, attitudes and practice towards MNCH issues and access to MNCH services in each of the targeted communities. Determine the capacity of the district health systems (including public, private and community-based health systems) to provide MNCH services. This includes the availability and accessibility of health facilities and services offered for mothers, new born and children under the age of five, in terms of distances, cultural acceptability, affordability, availability and appropriateness (client-friendly, inclusive, responsive, hygienic) Establish the capacity of communities, community structures and Civil Society Organisation partners to address MNCH and improve over-all health status of targeted communities. Establish the capacity and opportunities for institutionalization and sustainability of MNCH initiatives among the stakeholders and the communities. Based on these results, develop an evidence base for advocacy for MNCH interventions at county, regional and national levels.

Main Tasks of the Consultancy

The consultant(s) will work in conjunction with the Christian Aid Health Programme Manager, the MCH Project Officer, M&E Officer to finalise the design and inception plan for the study. Within each district, the consultant will work with the Project Teams, which include the Programme Managers, Project Officers, and local stakeholders to co-ordinate, conduct the study and disseminate the base-line findings.

The consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks:

Carry out a desk-review of relevant project documents (listed in Annex A), including project proposal, log-frame, budget and other relevant documents, a range of which will be agreed upon and made available prior to the implementation of the study Develop an inception report, detailing the evaluation design, methodology, indicators, tools, work plan schedule and budget to carry out the assignment in each country. This will be developed and finalized in consultation with Christian Aid Programme Performance Advisors and country team. Form a Base-line Assessment Coordinating Team, which includes Christian Aid staff, National Partners and other DHMTs involved in the project. Develop a Sampling Design and Data Collection & Management Protocol that is standardized for the three areas. Data related to health outcomes should relate to the DHIS information and format. Facilitate recruitment and training of field staff (supervisors, interviewers, observers/record reviewers) and pre-testing of data collection tools. Co-ordinate collection of data, and its entry into a suitable platform for cleaning and analysis Analyse and interpret the findings Develop and submit the first draft of the base-line assessment report and debriefing to Christian Aid, local partners and DHMTs. The report will include three district level reports, which will feed into a county level (Narok North, South and Transmara) base-line report on MNCH. The reports should be comprehensive and provide detailed specific findings within each result area, providing key recommendations for implementation. The lead consultant will be required to facilitate a workshop for health stakeholders in Narok County, including Christian Aid, national partners, MOH and others to discuss the findings and develop an action plan based on the result of the baseline assessment. Submit the final evaluation report to Christian Aid offices in Nairobi .i.e. 6 Hard Copies and a soft copy in CD-ROM. The raw data, the data-base which has been cleaned (both qualitative and quantitative, including original field notes for in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, as well as recorded audio material), and data collection tools used in the evaluation should be submitted together with the report. A simple inventory of material handed over will be part of the record. Christian Aid has sole ownership of all final data and any findings shall only be shared or reproduced with the permission of Christian Aid.

The lead consultant will be expected to compile and submit the draft report, make a presentation to Christian Aid, incorporate comments and submit a final report within 14 days of the end of the evaluation.

Deliverables

Inception Report detailing the evaluation design, methodology, tools, work plan and budget Data collection tools, data set with codebook Draft and final Base-line Survey Reports at country and Regional levels. Copies of original and cleaned data sets including field notes, audio tapes, and transcribed material

Please note that the contents of the report will be analysed and final payment will only be made upon approval of the final Base-line Survey Report from the Christian Aid office in Nairobi.

Time-frame

The assignment is expected to commence starting April 1, 2013 and is expected to take a maximum of 30 days, which includes desk-review, preparation, and implementation, report-writing.

Role of Christian Aid and collaborators

CA will provide the logistics and programme documents and be the link between the consultant and the project sites. Christian Aid will also review tools and provide support in the evaluation process. Partners will provide venues for discussion and mobilize the required persons for interviews. The collaborators/partners will provide the necessary resources/facilities and required persons for interviews. The consultant will be responsible for guiding the entire Evaluation process and all other specific responsibilities as stipulated in the TOR.

Expected Profile of the Lead Consultant

A recognised university degree in public health, international development, medical anthropology or related social science (at a minimum of Masters level) Sound knowledge of major development issues, especially maternal, new born and child health issues. Knowledge of the context in Kenya and Narok County is a requirement. At least 10 years of consultancy experience in the area of public health and reproductive health/gender issues both in organisations and in projects Experience in the formulation, monitoring and evaluation of projects in Maternal, New Born and Child Health/Public Health. Similar work in the last 3 years (to provide copies of reports). A demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high-pressure situations under tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills High proficiency in written and spoken English.

Supervision and Management

The lead consultant will report to and receiving briefing from Christian Aid health manager and technical team. At field level the MCH project coordinator and M&E Officer will provide day to day guidance and support. Relevant background documents/literature will be provided before or during the briefing.

How to apply:

Mode of ApplicationApplications with non-returnable CVs, testimonials and 2 samples of previous work related to this assignment (baseline survey reports) should be submitted on or before 22nd March 2013 via email to nairobirecruitment@christian-aid.org

All applicants should include the following:1. Cover letter2. Technical proposal: The technical proposal should include a) Brief explanation about the lead and associate consultants with particular emphasis on previous experience in this kind of work b)Understanding of TOR and the task to be accomplished c)proposed methodology and d)draft work/implementation plan3. Copies of reports of previous work conducted.4. A written submission on understanding of ToR, methodology / approach the consultant will use; time and time-bound activity schedule, financial issues (budget, number of people he/she will hire, costs per activity line – people, logistics etc)5. Organisational (if it is a company applying) or personal capacity statement (if it is an individual that will hire data collectors)6. References7. Resume

Terms and Conditions of ServiceChristian Aid will provide such necessary resources required for the successful execution of the assignment. This will include transport, accommodation, communication and any other support requested by the consultant(s).

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Call for Consultancy to Conduct a Baseline Survey for the "Improving Maternal and Child Health in Greater Mandera County, North Eastern, Kenya" Project

Reference Number: IMP-02-CN-1603

Health Poverty Action works with some of the poorest and most marginalised communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, often in very difficult environments.

We work to enable these communities to achieve improvements to their health, promoting this as one of their fundamental human rights.

In June, 2012 HPA received funding from Department For International Development (DFID) to implement an MCH project in Mandera County, North Eastern, Kenya. The project will be implemented in close partnership with the local NGO, Emergency Pastoralist Assistance Group (EPAG) and the Ministry of Health

The overall objective of the project is to improve maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes for marginalized pastoralist communities in Mandera, Kenya towards the achievement of MDGs 4 and 5.

The objectives of the baseline survey include

1) To determine the current levels of knowledge, attitudes and practices of community members in the greater Mandera County in the areas of maternal and child health (MCH) including immunization, maternal health emergencies, Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs), HIV/AIDS, TB  and other STIs, 2) To collect data relating to the indicators in the project log frame, that will be used to monitor the project, and 3) To determine the status of indicators relevant to the target health facilities, located in the greater Mandera County

Qualified consultants/firms are invited to download the detailed ToR from http://www.healthunlimited.or.ke/ for the task and submit technical and financial proposals to consultancies@healthunlimited.or.ke.

Please indicate the reference number of the Call for Consultancy IMP-02-CN-1603 in the e-mail subject line

The deadline for submission of technical and financial proposals is on 15th March 2013.

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC seeks to protect refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights in general and to promote long term solutions to the problems of forced displacement. Programmes include protection, livelihoods, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others. Danish Refugee Council which is a leading humanitarian organization currently works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. In Kenya, DRC work began in 2005 and the key geographical areas of focus are Dadaab refugee camps, Nairobi and Eldoret where DRC is implementing an IDP project in partnership with the Government.
We are inviting applications from suitable consultants to undertake the following studies:
1. A Baseline Assessment Study on Livelihoods in Dadaab Refugee Camps (IFO, IFO 2, Dagahaley, Hagadera & Kambioos)
The assessment aims to define a baseline of quality socio-economic data (through a consultative process), and inform the design of livelihood strategies in support of durable solutions and protection for populations of concern. It would work as a base document for partners working in the Dadaab camps and ensure that the strategies are in line with the livelihood and professional skill needs in the refugee’s eventual areas of return.
The specific objectives of this study are to: Assess the preferred and appropriate vocational and professional training needs in the refugee camps based on the candidate’s level of education;
Assess and provide linkage of livelihood and sports activities in Dadaab refugee camps to potential areas of return in Somalia; Explore how to entrench age, gender and diversity in livelihood interventions; Explore markets for livelihood activities/products within Dadaab refugee camps; Explore the most common and preferred livelihood needs in Dadaab refugee camps;
Explore the viability of livelihood projects undertaken by various Implementing partners clearly indicating the gaps through a comprehensive SWOT analysis; Explore the refugee and host community coexistence and linkage in terms of livelihood opportunities; Propose strategies to enhance livelihood programming in Dadaab and linkages with potential areas of return in Somalia.Required Profile/QualificationPost-graduate degree in economics, social sciences, or relevant development-oriented subject; At least 7 years of experience with the UN, INGOs and/ or NGO sector in the design and implementation of livelihood projects; Expertise in at least two sectors of livelihoods programming desirable: e.g. small and medium enterprise development; micro-financing; food security; vocational and technical education; employment support; cash-for-work interventions;Excellent research and analysis skills;Excellent written and spoken English.Prior experience in leading and conducting livelihood assessments using the Household Economy Approach will be an added advantage.
The Consultants must be available to commence the assessment by 25th February 2013. The total duration for this assignment is 20 working days with effect from 25th February 2013 to 16thMarch 2013, (including travelled days to the camps). This will include field work, 1 day validation workshop, and finalization and submission of an acceptable final report of the assessment.
For more detailed information on the studies, please visit www.drc.dk and reliefweb.int Submit your proposal in electronic format to drcjobs@drckenya.org indicating the study as the subject heading. The deadline for application submission is 15th February 2013

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Terms of Reference to conduct Baseline Survey
 Kwiminia CBO a non-profit making community based organisation (CBO) registered with the ministry of culture and children affairs since 2006 whose aim is environmental conservation in its area of operation.
Kwiminia (CBO) has received funding from Danida through Community Environment Facility (CEF II) of the Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) to implement a Two year project titled “Lower Mbooni Integrated Environmental Conservation project” in the locations of Kalawa, Waia, Kiteta, Kisau and Ngiluni in Mbooni East District of Makueni County. The project objective is “To support community projects aimed at poverty reduction through improved livelihood systems and the conservation of community natural resources and initiatives for enhanced environmental management and governance”
 1.1 Purpose of the Baseline study
The overall objective of this survey is to establish the pre-intervention situation prior to project start up hereby preparing the ground for project performance measurement. The principal focus of the baseline is on collecting and analysing pre-intervention data relating to the indicators (OVIs) for the Intermediate and Final Goals. The baseline is done to establish benchmarks for the chosen indicators, i.e., to provide data on their initial status so that subsequent monitoring and evaluation can assess the effects and impacts of the project for the target population. The baseline also has the purpose of assessing the measurability of the selected indicators and will, if necessary, be used to fine tune them for future follow-up.
The study will help to establish the degraded land in forest and riparian areas, sources of fuel, level of fuel wood use, accessibility to safe water, level of knowledge in environmental conservation, level of utilization of natural resources. In addition, it will help to establish the current status of livelihoods within the project location. This will be in relation to the main project activities to be implemented by the project which are:
a.) Renewable energy and biomass efficient devices
b.) Capacity building of community members
d.) Environmental conservation: tree planting and soil and water conservation
e.) Nature based enterprises (IGA’s)
 1.3 Specific Objectives of the study
The baseline study shall provide:Baseline status on all impact, outcome and key output indicators.Provide analytical report on likelihood behavioral changes/adoption rates as pertains to various planned interventions versus socio-economic and environmental or any other issues.Assess potential for project ownership and sustainability of the proposed interventionsReview the project’s M&E plan and make concrete suggestions for improvements of the M/&E system taking into account notably cost efficiency and effectiveness in methodologiesReview the project’s M&E system including tools and provide technical advice on how they can be enhanced for impact measurementIdentify and recommend opportunities and synergies for better results and leverage / linkagesExpected positive and negative effects/risks of the project, and possible mitigation measures.The consultant is expected to have experience and academic qualification in the following areas:Advanced university degree in natural resource management/natural resources based enterprises/agronomy/agriculture, community development, development studiesProven experience in conducting quality surveys, evaluations, assessmentsUnderstanding of operations in the natural resources/agricultural sector, and value chainsProficiency in data analysis and report writingProficiency in use of computers, especially latest word processing packages and MS Office packages in general, and software package for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.2.2 Responsibilities of consultant
The consultant, in consultation with PIC and other stakeholders, will be responsible in the following:Formation of a baseline teamReview of the project documentsIdentifying and define baseline priority areas and indicatorsPlan and implement data collection.Design, critique and refine the field data collection tools.Facilitate survey crew training and data collection tools i.e. field pre-testing.Facilitate the design of data input screens development, supervision of data entry, data cleaning and data quality.Perform data analysis and report writing.Review draft M&E planWrite-up of a concise baseline report with annexes.Present a draft report to PIC and other stakeholders in a feedback session and incorporate relevant suggestions in a final report.3.0 The Baseline study methodology
The baseline study methodology will include but not limited to the following aspects:The baseline survey is expected to use both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection for triangulation purposes.Document review will be conducted to complement other information sourcesThe consultant will be expected to collect information widely across all groups, organizations, etc.4.1 The Baseline Survey Outputs:Inception reportBaseline Survey data collection toolsDraft baseline reportFinal Baseline surveyBaseline database,Data analysis output/summary report4.2 Consultant activity schedule
The consultancy schedule will cover months of October and November 2012.
 All payments will be in Kenya shillings. There will be no advance payments. Payment will be made upon submission and acceptance of the final report by PIC and CDTF, which will be subjected to 10% withholding tax.
 Firms or Consultant(s) who feel that they meet the requirements should submit expression of interest, which should include the following:
A capability statement, including commitment for availability for the entire assignmentAn elaborate study methodology including a sample questionnaire and detailed work plan etc.A detailed financial proposal, including lead consultant’s fees. The financial proposal should include daily cost per major activity.Updated curriculum vitae of the consultants who will undertake the work that clearly spells out qualifications and experience. Where more than one consultant will be involved, clearly indicate the overall lead consultant and responsible persons for the other baseline survey areas.Commitment that the consultants whose CVs are presented will be entirely engaged if consultancy is awarded.Evidence (if available) of membership to reputable Monitoring & Evaluation professional association and of any relevant to the consultancyContact of 3 organizations that have recently and preferably in the last 3 years contracted the firm/consultant(s) to carry out a baseline survey.Please send a soft copy of your expression of interest by 30.09.2012 by 5.00pm to cbokwiminia@yahoo.com
The subject line should read EOI to conduct a Baseline
Only pre-selected firms/consultants will be contacted, but contacts of even the unsuccessful will kept in file to contact them for future opportunities in the organization.

Baseline Assessment in the Coast Region - GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP)
Over the past 17 years, the GEF has invested substantial financial resources in the development and implementation of the GEF Small Grants Programme, which currently operates in 120 countries. At the individual country level, this investment has resulted in extensive portfolios of community based projects yielding positive impacts on local livelihoods, the capacities of local organizations to constructively participate in sustainable development activities, policy dialogue and, ultimately, global environmental benefits.
SGP results and impacts have grown over the years in many countries thanks to the installed capacity of the SGP Country Programmes. These Programmes are managed by a National Coordinator (NC) at the service of a voluntary National Steering Committee (NSC) that is charged with Programme policy and decision making. In addition, the UNDP country Office provides managerial support as well as administrative services to the SGP.The overall objective of this consultancy is to:-
i) Conduct a baseline assessment in the coast region within the confines of the project framework, and identify gaps for SGP involvement in (i) mangrove forest conservation, (ii) conservation of globally significant marine BD, and (iii) strengthening the operations of BMUs within the context of Co-management areas.(ii) Assist in organizing a regional SGP FSP launch in August 2012, at which the key findings of the baseline assessment will be disseminated to CSOs, government partners and stakeholders.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application which should include the following:Detailed Curriculum VitaeUNDP Personal History Form (P11)Proposal for implementing the assignmentPlease quote “GEF SGP Baseline Assessment Consultancy - Coast Region” on the subject line.
Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Tuesday, 17 July 2012 at 4.30 p.m. Kenyan Time.
Please see the complete Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts under ‘Related Documents’ by visiting the UNDP Kenya Website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

Baseline Assessment in the Mt. Kenya Region - GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP)
Over the past 17 years, the GEF has invested substantial financial resources in the development and implementation of the GEF Small Grants Programme, which currently operates in 120 countries. At the individual country level, this investment has resulted in extensive portfolios of community based projects yielding positive impacts on local livelihoods, the capacities of local organizations to constructively participate in sustainable development activities, policy dialogue and, ultimately, global environmental benefits. SGP results and impacts have grown over the years in many countries thanks to the installed capacity of the SGP Country Programmes. These Programmes are managed by a National Coordinator (NC) at the service of a voluntary National Steering Committee (NSC) that is charged with Programme policy and decision making. In addition, the UNDP country Office provides managerial support as well as administrative services to the SGP.
 The overall objective of this consultancy is to:-
(i) Conduct a baseline assessment in the Mt. Kenya region within the confines of the project framework, and identify gaps for SGP involvement in (i) forest conservation with CFAs under the broad concept of Participatory forest Management (PFM)
(ii) Assist in the organizing of a regional SGP FSP launch in August 2012, at which the key findings of the baseline assessment will be disseminated to CSOs, government partners and stakeholders.
 Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application which should include the following:Detailed Curriculum VitaeUNDP Personal History Form (P11)Proposal for implementing the assignmentPlease quote “GEF/SGP Baseline Assessment Consultancy - Mt. Kenya Region” on the subject line.
Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Tuesday, 17 July
2012 at 4.30 p.m. Kenyan Time.
Please see the complete Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts under ‘Related Documents’ by visiting the UNDP Kenya Website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

Reference Number: CFC/MAN/11/2011

Health Poverty Action works with some of the poorest and most marginalised communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, often in very difficult environments. We work to enable these communities to achieve improvements to their health, promoting this as one of their fundamental human rights. In May 2011 HPA received an award of a grant contract with the European Union to implement a cross-border MCH project covering Mandera County in Kenya and Dolo Ado District in Ethiopia. The project will be implemented in close partnership with local NGO partners and the Ministry of Health on both sides of the border. The overall objective of the project is: “Improved health outcomes for pastoralist mothers and children in Ethiopia and Kenya towards the achievement of MCH related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)” The baseline survey, which will specifically cover the Kenyan side of the border i.e., Mandera County, will have the following components, 1) Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice and Behaviour (KAPB) of individuals, households and communities in the areas of maternal and child health (MCH) including immunization, maternal health emergencies, Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs), HIV/AIDS and other STIs, and 2) Facility Assessment Survey (FAS) of target health facilities, located in Mandera East, Mandera North, Lafey and Banisa.

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Kenya Sugar Board

Request for Expression of Interest

Consultancy Services for Baseline Study for Sugar Agribusiness in the Coast Region

Background

Kenya Sugar Board has lately been inundated with very many applications seeking authorization for new sugar projects all over the country. Such request have often taken longer than expected to process due to reliance on information from records which are based on outdated data and often not easily accessible.

This problem is particularly acute for areas in the coastal region which has low sugar crop development, except in the south coast. Therefore a need has arisen for collecting and collating current information in easily retrievable form that will provide information on the general profile of the potential of the sugar industry in the Coastal Region with pointers to what facts would be required to be known in detail in order to exploit this potential.

The Government is committed to expansion of sugar production in the country as part of Vision 2030 objectives, hence the need for a feasibility study to be undertaken in the Coastal Region. It is considered that a baseline study to establish the full potential for a sugar crop industry in the region would provide requisite information to guide investors and government in the development of specific projects.

Objectives

The main objectives of this study will be to:

Provide information for setting up a sugar business that may be required by an investor,Establish the Socio-economic-political profile of the project areas in the region,Establish products demand and supply conditions in the sugar industry,Review agricultural potential, including irrigation.Provide an analysis of the potential for sustainable sugar crop businesses,Indicate the human and other resource requirements,Provide pointers and references to further study areas.Scope

The scope of work includes:-

Put into perspective, the place of potential sugar project in the current National Development Policies and Strategies, including Vision 2030, Ministry of Agriculture and Sugar Industry Strategic Plan.Analyze the physical, political, agricultural, industrial and socio-economic business environment in Kenya,Carry out Baseline surveys on the socio-economic attributes of the potential project areas,Assess the agricultural potential for a sugar crop industry and Identify risks to such sugar projects,Identify and analyze options against other competing agro-industries,Analyze the benefits of such sugar projects, their attributes and comparative advantages over alternatives projects,Modify and present Final study report in consultation with the Board and other stakeholders in accordance with the work plan prepared by the Consultant.The Board now invites interested and eligible consulting firms to express their interest in undertaking this assignment.

Interested firms are required to meet the following minimum qualifications on which they will be evaluated on:-

1. Submit a relevant company profile, evidence of registration, business permit and tax compliance certificate.

2. Firms should demonstrate the following which they will be evaluated on:-

a) Provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services including but not limited to:-

Description of similar assignments recently undertaken within the last five (5) years with appropriate references. The consultants should include names and references of clients including contact persons that can be checked by KSB.Availability of appropriate skills among staff. Curriculum Vitae of the personnel with details of relevant academic and professional qualifications, and experiences.b) Proof that they are a financially sound entity, by providing audited financial statements for the past two years.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Government of Kenya procurement guidelines and Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued to only shortlisted firms or consortium of consultants.

For further clarifications, interested firms may obtain other information from the office of the Senior Procurement Officer at Kenya Sugar Board Headquarters, Sukari Plaza, Upper Kabete off Waiyaki Way during office working hours i.e. Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Complete Expression of Interest (EOI) documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘’Consultancy for Pre-feasibility Studies in Coast Region- KSB/T/2/2011’’ may be posted to the below address:-

The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Sugar Board,
Sukari Plaza,
Off Waiyaki Way,
P.O. Box 51500- 00200,
Nairobi

or deposited in the Tender box situated at the reception of Kenya Sugar Board Headquarters so as to be received on or before 6th December, 2011 at 11.00 A.M. Local time.

Bulky Proposal documents which cannot go through the slot of the tender box should be delivered to the office of the Purchasing Officer, Ground Floor before the above stipulated time. Late bids will be rejected.

Tenders will be opened at 11.20 A.M. Local time on Friday 6th December, 2011 in the KSB Boardroom in the presence of candidates/representatives who chose to attend.

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

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Background

Awareness about the connections between the global environment and human health is not a new concept. Linking the conservation of biodiversity directly to human well-being is, however, a relatively new idea.

On a global scale, there are many known benefits of biodiversity, namely health, nutrition, climate regulation, water regulation etc.

On a local scale this relationship is even more apparent. Many areas in a given ecosystem perceived as extremely rich in biological resources, are also home to rural communities who depend on these resources for their livelihood.

Specifically, there are many ways in which local population rely on conservation of biodiversity to ensure their good health, these includes, traditional medicines based on local plants and animals, food and ecosystems services among others.

Well managed ecological systems are a source of drinking water, they form and retain soil and maintain crop yields among other benefits. This interaction also flows in the other direction, with strong healthy communities more able to sustainably utilize their environments in ways which protect the biodiversity and preserve the resources.

Unfortunately it is also apparent that damage to environments can have negative impacts on health and wellbeing, whilst unhealthy, vulnerable populations will be less able to manage their environments in sustainable ways.

To further explore this link, The International Planned Parenthood Federation, IPPF and IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of nature, have been working since 2006 to strengthen understanding of the linkages between HIV and the Environment.

Studies were conducted in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia to understand the impact of HIV on the environment and how natural resources were being utilized as coping strategy for AIDS affected households. These studies were enriched with extensive community dialogue to capture local lessons, particularly from communities that are heavily affected by HIV.

In preparation of this publication a consultative workshop was organized to disseminate and analyze the findings of the study.

During this workshop priority issues were identified including promoting further collaboration between HIV and conservation actors, capacity building and policy development and expanding the scope of this work beyond HIV to encompass the wider field of the interactions between Population Health and sustainable environmental management.

As follow up to these recommendations, IUCN and IPPF propose to implement activities in Northern Kenya to generate experience in integrating Population Health and Environment in the field and to bring the lessons into policy dialogue from local to national level.

The intervention will build on existing experiences in both the environmental and health sectors and use a collaborative approach to bring the sectors together, identify practical options for synergy between health and environment, and work through local communities and local government to strengthen the institutional arrangements for integrating population health and environment.

The aim of this project is to nurture and capitalize on connections between health and conservation in ways that simultaneously advance both human development and biodiversity conservation.

In drylands, there are a range of underlying drivers of ecosystems degradation including poverty, food security, gender inequality and health. It is clear that many dryland communities rely heavily and directly on biodiversity around them for survival and they most often strive to conserve it.

In light of this naturally occurring incentive to conserve, this project will explore the synergy and relationship between population health and environment, with particular interest in determining the extent to which community-based health interventions can provide conservation benefits, and how efforts to manage and preserve the environment can have positive outcomes on health and wellbeing.

At the end of this project we envisage to understand, and programmatically link health and conservation within project activities in a way that optimizes conservation success and improves the health status of the population.

Project Goals and Objectives

The Project Goal is: “Support Sustainable Dryland Livelihoods by Building Capacity of Government to Integrate Population Health and Environment”. It contributes strongly to IUCN’s Regional Drylands Program Goal for Eastern and Southern Africa: “Dryland ecosystems are sustainably managed to protect biodiversity and contribute to local livelihoods and national economies”.

IPPF Africa Region has identified Population Health and Environment as a key strategic area during its next 5 year planning period 2011 – 2015. This project therefore directly contributes to this key result area as it will build on the work that the two institutions have being doing on strengthening evidence on PHE linkages and using such evidence will influence policy and more importantly support sustainable livelihoods. This project addresses the broader Population Health and Environment linkages as part of the learning process.

Interactions between Population Health and the Environment

Humans and other species rely upon natural ecosystem processes and ecosystem services for their very survival. As human population has grown, overuse or misuse of the environment and impairment of its ability to provide ecosystems services have led to shortages in the supply of critical human and other species’ requirements.

The last decade has witnessed an increase in the awareness and interest in the complex interactions among population, health and the environment (PHE). Myriad studies have brought to light a series of interacting and complex relationships, many with negative feedback loops, between population health and the environment.

The connections between population health and the environment are subtle, bi-directional, and involve indirect as well as direct pathways.

The recent publication by IUCN and IPPF highlights a number of topics that link PHE including: food insecurity, natural resource use, agriculture, land tenure and use, the fisheries, gender, orphans and vulnerable children, migration, crisis situations, climate change, effects of environmental interventions on population health, and workforce and human capacity impacts of diseases such as HIV/AIDS among others.

These disciplines relate population health and the environment at different levels including the household level, community level and at the global level.

Rationale for the baseline study

This project contributes towards the overall goal through the following four results:

Policy Dialogue at community, county and national level to integrate population health and environmentDemonstrate sustainable Dryland Natural Resource Management in a context of social/demographic changePromote and implement health interventions that address determinants of sustainable natural resource managementKnowledge Management to understand demographic and social processes, identify good practices and to inform policy dialogueThe baseline will gather information on all four result areas, collecting data on the current state of policy and practice with regards to PHE and the impacts that these have on the state of health and environment in the project sites of Garba Tula and Garissa.

This study will provide a baseline against which the project outcomes (and potentially impacts) can be monitored over the project life. It will also enable IUCN and IPPF to ensure greater learning within the wider field of PHE, and to support in scaling up experiences within wider drylands of Kenya.

The project implementation processes followed on the ground, and the lessons that are gained from this work, will be documented in detail towards the end of the project and used to develop recommendations for IUCN, IPPF and other agencies, government planners, and other International organization.

Terms of Reference for the Baseline Study

The purpose of the baseline is to measure the status of all things which the project anticipates to change by the end of the project implementation. Therefore, the baseline study should cover all result areas as described in the project document and the consultants are expected to produce baseline report for the two project sites.

The information generated will be used in setting the indicators and mechanisms to track the project progress.

Specifically, the study will provide information on the following:

Baseline study to demonstrate demographic and social processes, land tenure and governance arrangement and their link to Population Health-Environment

Demographic and social data – recent census figures, rural-urban shift, out-migration and remittances, poverty data, health services coverage and access, education availability, enrolment rates , major health issues/diseases.Governance data - Land tenure arrangements (statutory and customary), NRM governance structures (Formal and traditional) – Garba Tula information already available)Environmental data: livelihood practices, state of the rangeland, availability of water points, land use changes, the extent of degradationUse the conceptual framework from our 2010 publication with the University of Washington to identify cause-effect relationships between PH&E in the project areaStudy of existing Sustainable Natural Resource Management (SNRM) practices.
Recent or current SNRM initiatives in study areas, elements of success, significant gaps (e.g. rangelands management, forest management, integrated water resource management, ecosystem approaches)Major constraints and opportunities to NR governance and management The extent to which SNRM activities have had a positive impact on health outcomes (direct or indirect).Based on the analysis make recommendations for good SNRM activities and particularly those which have clear health and wellbeing benefitsStudy of the existing community health system in the project area(s)
Recent or current Health Initiatives in study area, elements of success, gaps, alternative service delivery options Constraints and opportunities for different approaches to health service delivery Establish the existing models of service delivery especially with regard to reproductive health services and information; specifically evaluate the Nomadic clinic model.Assess the viability of the MOH strategy of using retired health workers in community service delivery (are these available, what are the training needs if they are, what the recommended remuneration/motivation package is?)Determine to what extent the national community health strategy has been implemented in the project sites; what are the gaps especially with regard to an integrated PHE approachDetermine the level of male involvement in Reproductive Health (RH) programmes and opportunities for enhancing it and Identify potential entry points for male involvement in RH within the existing and potential environment and population programmesIdentify good practices in RH service delivery that can be strengthened and scaled upThe extent to which health initiatives have had a positive impact on natural resources and the environment, both direct and indirect Make recommendations for good health delivery systems, ensuring adaptation to the local context and integration of PHE, to promote additional environmental benefits.Establish status of women’s rights and the impact on maternal and child health.Relate the current status with the new constitutional dispensation and document areas for possible interventionDetermine existing customary and traditional services and decision making process that impact on the health especially reproductive health of women and girls in the project area to inform project interventionIdentify the current policies on PHE, and the extent to which health and conservation are integrated at the district levelIdentify the current policies to support more sustainable NRM, local NR rights, land tenure and governance institutions taking into consideration the new constitution Identify the current policy options for appropriate health service delivery – which policies support or impeded different Good Practice options, upcoming opportunities to dialogue with government over these policies.Monitoring and Evaluation

Through this analysis the baseline study should:

Create measurable outcome-level indicators on project targets and results and set benchmarks for monitoring and evaluation of the progress based on the project document and logframe Suggest simple, appropriate and cost effective means to measure the changes by the project intervention and communication strategyHelp develop brief M&E of project interventions.Time Frame

The consultants should be available to commence the work in the second week of October, 2011 and finalize the assignment by end of November, 2011.

The first draft report should be shared in third week of November 2011, whilst the final report should be produced by end of November.

Within this overall time frame, the detailed timeline of deliverables for consultants are:

Attend consultative briefing session & sign contract

Commence the assignment, desk review and field mission to both Garissa and Garba Tula

Present the findings of the study at a feedback workshop with steering committee.

The team of consultants will work independently; however IUCN and IPPF team will coordinate and provide timely inputs. The selected consultant will prepare an inception report with a clear work plan within seven days after signing the contract. The proposed baseline study will have to be completed within 30 days from the date of contract signed

The Consultancy team

As per the elaborate Terms of Reference, this assignment requires a team of experts to deliver. We anticipate engaging one lead consultant who will manage the task supported by two other consultants to be engaged at thematic level (Environment and health).

The lead consultant should have expertise and experience in environment and health issues, with at least master’s degree in the relevant field and with over 5 years progressive working experience in the field of PHE with proven skills and experience in conducting elaborate baseline surveys.

Good understanding of PHE policies and extensive publication on PHE will be prerequisite. He/she will be supported by team of other two consultants with expertise and experience on environment and health discipline respectively.

All applications (both technical and financial) should be sent to Guyo M. Roba (guyo.roba@iucn.org) with the subject line: “Baseline study on PHE” not later than 27th September, 2011

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Position Title: Lead Baseline Livelihoods Analyst

Grade Level: KP 3 (FSNAU Project)

Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia

Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office (FAO-Somalia)

Duration: 7 months with possible extension

Eligible Candidates: Somali Nationalities

Anticipated Start Date: September 2011

The Lead Baseline Livelihood Analyst will report directly to the Livelihood Baseline Manager and to the Chief Technical Advisor of the FSNAU with overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative and FAO TCES.

The analyst will work in close collaboration with the Livelihood Baseline Manager, the Nutrition Project Manager, the Data Systems Manager, the Data and GIS analyst, the Outreach and Information Officer, all technical specialists and the FSNAU field analysts.

The lead analyst will be responsible for FSNAU’s core analytical activity of Baseline Livelihoods Analysis as well as various other research projects.

The Lead Baseline Livelihoods Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:

Deliver on FSNAU’s baseline livelihood assessments, write up livelihood baseline reports and profiles and provide greater understanding of underlying causes of food and livelihood security in SomaliaBuild FSNAU technical and analytical capacity in baseline livelihood analysis and develop methods and tools for applied / livelihoods researchMake analytical contributions to other FSNAU core analytical activities including early warning and food security monitoring and collaborate with the Nutrition and Food Security Teams on study design and work plansLead and organise field work in all parts of Somalia as part of FSNAU’s baseline and livelihood research activitiesMainstream gender in livelihood research and food security assessmentsParticipate in livelihoods technical meetings and workshops and represent FSNAU as a Food Security and Livelihoods Analyst and conduct occasional trainings on livelihoods;
Any other duties as requested by the Livelihoods Manager or the Chief Technical Advisor.Advanced university degree in related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in livelihoods research in SomaliaCapacity for management and supervision of large scale studiesStrong writing and analytical skills and ability to think criticallyWillingness to learn and apply new analytical approaches
Strong skills in basic computer packages
Sensitivity to the social and cultural environment in Somalia
Ability to travel widely throughout SomaliaRelevance of academic qualificationsExperience in livelihoods research, survey design and implementationOral and written communication skills, including ability to write concise reportsExperience in organising fieldwork, managing survey teams and supervising enumeratorsExperience in team work, including development of work plans and budgets.To Apply:

Send your application to:

Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/024/2011 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot - see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out). E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.

The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/024/2011.

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/024/2011 and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia
Ngecha Road Complex Corner
Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/024/2011 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333. Applications must be received by the deadline.

Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

Deadline for Application: 15th September 2011

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Issued on: 1st September 2011
Deadline For Application: 15th September 2011
POSITION TITLE: Lead Baseline Livelihoods Analyst
GRADE LEVEL: KP 3 (FSNAU Project)
DUTY STATION: Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:Somalia Country Office (FAO-Somalia) DURATION: 7 months with possible extension ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES SOMALI NATIONALITIES
ANTICIPATED START DATE: September 2011

The Lead Baseline Livelihood Analyst will report directly to the Livelihood Baseline Manager and to the Chief Technical Advisor of the FSNAU with overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative and FAO TCES. The analyst will work in close collaboration with the Livelihood Baseline Manager, the Nutrition Project Manager, the Data Systems Manager, the Data and GIS analyst, the Outreach and Information Officer, all technical specialists and the FSNAU field analysts. The lead analyst will be responsible for FSNAU’s core analytical activity of Baseline Livelihoods Analysis as well as various other research projects.

The Lead Baseline Livelihoods Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:

•Deliver on FSNAU’s baseline livelihood assessments, write up livelihood baseline reports and profiles and provide greater understanding of underlying causes of food and livelihood security in Somalia; •Build FSNAU technical and analytical capacity in baseline livelihood analysis and develop methods and tools for applied / livelihoods research; •Make analytical contributions to other FSNAU core analytical activities including early warning and food security monitoring and collaborate with the Nutrition and Food Security Teams on study design and work plans; •Lead and organise field work in all parts of Somalia as part of FSNAU’s baseline and livelihood research activities; •Mainstream gender in livelihood research and food security assessments; •Participate in livelihoods technical meetings and workshops and represent FSNAU as a Food Security and Livelihoods Analyst and conduct occasional trainings on livelihoods; •Any other duties as requested by the Livelihoods Manager or the Chief Technical Advisor.

Minimum qualifications: •Advanced university degree in related field •Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in livelihoods research in Somalia •Capacity for management and supervision of large scale studies •Strong writing and analytical skills and ability to think critically •Willingness to learn and apply new analytical approaches •Strong skills in basic computer packages •Sensitivity to the social and cultural environment in Somalia •Ability to travel widely throughout Somalia

Selection Criteria: •Relevance of academic qualifications; •Experience in livelihoods research, survey design and implementation; •Oral and written communication skills, including ability to write concise reports; •Experience in organising fieldwork, managing survey teams and supervising enumerators; •Experience in team work, including development of work plans and budgets.

TO APPLY: Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/024/2011 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot - see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out). E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org. The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/024/2011. If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/024/2011 and sent to the following address: FAO-Somalia UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road P.O. Box 30470-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/024/2011 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333. Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

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Expression of Interest

Baseline Survey on Wash Project (Machakos Pu Water Facility EC Grant)

Background

Plan is an international child-centred community development organization without political, religious or governmental affiliations. Child sponsorship is the basic foundation of the organization.

Overall objective: Children in Masinga and Matungulu Districts realize their rights to safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation in a clean environment

Specific Objective: Improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and improve hygiene practices of 180,000 people in 54 rural communities in Masinga and Matungulu.

Scope of work

The interested consultancy firm will be expected

Produce an inventory of existing water and sanitation infrastructure at household and institutional level.Determine the condition of the existing sanitation and water systems including levels of operation and maintenance.Determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of communities in respect to hygiene, defecation habits, disease and waste management.Identify any retrogressive cultural and/or socio-economic practices that may hinder effective utilization of resources.Determine the level of community involvement, with specific emphasis on women and children, in managing water resources and of existing measures to manage resources in a sustainable way, i.e. including willingness to pay.Assess the effects of inadequate access to water and poor sanitation on different community groups.Terms of reference

The ToR will include qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, tools development, and assessment of the Water and sanitation project - to include relevance, expected impact, sustainability and recommendations.

Interested consultancy firms are requested to obtain a copy of the full terms of reference upon payment of a non- refundable fee of Kshs. 5,000. Payment and collection point for the quotation documents will be the Plan International Kenya Country Office at Dennis Pritt Road Next to Gracia Gardens, Nairobi.

You may contact the email address lilian.munyi@plan-international.org for information.

Requirements

Plan Kenya invites eligible consulting firms or research institutions to forward their Expressions of Interest in providing these services. The consulting firms are expected to submit a technical proposal and a financial proposal, separately. The technical proposal should include an interpretation of the TOR, detailed methodology; elaborate work plan and Gantt chart.

The financial proposal should include a detailed budget proposal; proposed terms and schedule of payment; organizational capacity statement, past experience and activities related to the situation analysis; CVs for the consulting team; names, addresses, telephone numbers of three professional referees; detailed contact addresses and copy of registration certificate, VAT and
PIN.

The consulting firm must have undertaken similar works in East and Southern Africa in the last four years and the team must be well-grounded in social science, Public health, water and sanitation with excellent skills in research, design, monitoring and evaluation of rights based and child centered community development programs.

It must have proven experience in conducting participatory qualitative and quantitative assessments with superior literature review and analytical skills. The consulting team will sign and adhere to Plan Kenya’s Child Protection Policy (CPP).

The completed expression of interest documents in writing must be delivered to the address below or deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Reception of Plan Kenya, Machakos PU (located in Matuu town) so as to be received on or before 13/09/2011 at 1200 hours Kenyan local time. The expression of interest must be in blank sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘’TENDER FOR BASELINE SURVEY-EC GRANT’’ and addressed to:

The Tender Commitee,
Plan International Kenya
Machakos PU,
Thika-Garissa Road,
P.O. Box 194-90119, Matuu

We thank all consultancy firms for the responses to this tender advertisement.

However, we regret that only qualified consultancy firms will be contacted.

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Call for Lead Consultant

Baseline Survey for Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania

Call for Consultants: Baseline Survey

EC Grant No.: DCI-HUM/2010/255-732

DSW is an international development organization with head office in Germany. Its main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty. For this purpose DSW supports family planning and sexual and reproductive health projects.

DSW, with financial assistance from the European Union, and in partnership with Legal Human Rights Centre (LHRC), based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Professional Alliance for Development (PADet) in Ethiopia and National Commission on Gender and Development in Kenya (NCGD) is implementing a three year project ‘Working Together for Decent work in East Africa’.

The project supports social protection and employment for those excluded from the formal labour market, especially women and youth.

Through a combination of strategies and activities the project shall contribute to the improved living and working conditions for those depending on the informal economy and other vulnerable groups that face challenges in finding formal employment.

DSW intends to engage a lead consultant to carry out a baseline survey for the project in the three countries. The survey shall be carried out separately for Ethiopia by a support consultant who shall be supervised by the lead consultant based in Kenya.

DSW is thus inviting qualified consultants (individual or firms) to submit expression of interest by September 7, 2011 close of business.

Interested candidates may request for the Terms of Reference, which provide details of submission, qualifications and EOI preparation from fit4life@dswkenya.org and copy to info@dswkenya.org by close of business of August 30th, 2011.

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Call for Proposals

Baseline Survey: Local Non-State and State Actors Engagement in KNCHR’s Public Complaints Referral Mechanism

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) in partnership with GIZ-Social Justice Reconciliation and National Cohesion project, seek the services of a consultant / consulting firm to conduct a baseline survey in the North Rift and Northern Kenya regions in the month of September, 2011.

The overall aim of the baseline study is, on behalf of KNCHR, to collect and analyze data for making an initial assessment on the existing regional complaints referral systems in place, used by KNCHR and in collaboration with other institutions - both State and Non-State.

The results of the study are to serve as the baseline for measuring the use of the referral system and the satisfaction by key stakeholders of the usefulness of the referral system.

The Kenya National Human Rights Commission is an independent National Human Rights Institution and was established by the Government through the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act No. 9 of 2002.

Its core mandate is to further the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya. It plays two broad roles firstly as a watch dog over the government in the area of human rights and secondly as a leader in moving the country toward a Human Rights State.

The consultant/consulting firm is expected, in close collaboration with KNCHR and GIZ;

i) To prepare a baseline survey to make an initial assessment of the existing regional referral system in place, used by KNCHR and other institutions - both State and Non-State, focusing on North Rift and Northern Kenya regions and the prospects/positioning of the KNCHR regional offices for an integrated complaints mechanism

ii) To assess the role of CSOs in complaints handling and challenges experienced in engaging with KNCHR in the referral system

iii) To use appropriate qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methodology, to allow for future evaluation indicators on the use by and usefulness of the referral system to the relevant State and Non State Actors

iv) To design and provide key quantitative and qualitative indicators for evaluation from the data analysis to measure the use of the referral mechanism and the usefulness of the referral system to the relevant State and Non-State Actors in the mid and long term

v) To provide suitable recommendations for KNCHR in its current public complaints referral mechanisms

If interested please submit a detailed proposal – technical and financial - for such a survey, with specific indications on:

Time required for conducting and completing such a survey in the regions - data collection and analysisMethodology and proposed approachCapacities and availabilityIf interested please submit your proposal clearly marked BASELINE SURVEY: KNCHR by COB – Friday 9th September, 2011 to:

GIZ Kenya Office, Riverside Mews Building, Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 41607- 00100, Nairobi.

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Issued on: 10 August 2011

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UN-HABITAT FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Consultant: Baseline Survey and Development of Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (M,E&R) Framework of Focus Area 4 of the UN-HABITAT Medium-Term Strategic and Institutional Plan (MTSIP) POST DURATION 3.5 Months over 5 Months CLOSING DATE: 22 August 2011

Background

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
UN-HABITAT is in the process of implementing a 6-year Medium Term Strategic and Institutional Plan (MTSIP), 2008–2013. The strategic goal of MTSIP is to support governments and their development partners to achieve more sustainable urbanization. Its aim is to promote policy and institutional reform and impact at scale. The Governing Council (GC) of UN-Habitat at its 21st session in April 2007, in its resolution 21/2, approved the MTSIP and its focus areas, and further requested the Executive Director to report to the Committee of Permanent Representatives on a regular basis on MTSIP progress. The Secretariat developed results framework of the MTSIP in accordance with the GC resolution 21/2, paragraph 3, which requested MTSIP to be refined. The results framework articulates strategic results, expected accomplishments and indicators of achievement for each focus area up to 2013. The strategic framework, work programme and budget, annual work plans, programmes and projects are to be derived from the MTSIP results framework. Recent evaluations in UN-Habitat consistently indicate the need to address the weakness in monitoring, data collection and analysis for effective reporting on results. Strengthening of monitoring and evaluation system was prominent in the MTSIP Action Plan (November 2007) and a key area of institutional reform for Excellence in Management (Focus Area 6). To be able to monitor and report in a meaningful way on the progress made towards implementing the results framework, and as such, future work programmes and budgets, all baseline figures for indicators need to be collected. To institutionalize monitoring, evaluation and reporting both better systems and capacity need to be put in place. Such systems must take into account that delivery of the results cuts across Divisions.

Rationale

The strategic result of Focus Area 4 (FA4) is: Expanded access to environmentally sound basic urban infrastructure services with a special focus on the unserved and underserved populations. UN-Habitat aims to achieve this strategic result through four different operational modalities; namely:

i) Water and Sanitation Trust Fund (WSTF), a funding pool for donors to contribute towards Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Branch’s (WSIB) country level activities mainly implemented in light of MOUs with the regional development banks, cooperation agreement (CAs) with a number of different implementing agencies. ii) Regional initiatives in the secondary urban centres around Lake Victoria and in the Asian Cities in the Mekong Region. iii) Earmarked contribution from private sector to WSIB. iv) Country level water sanitation and related infrastructure programmes implemented by the three regional offices of UN-Habitat and Regional Cooperation Technical Department (RCTD) of UN-Habitat.

With the global spread of the activities under FA4, managed by different divisions/sections, progress reports with a uniform understanding of progress, outputs and outcomes remains a challenge. FA4 has recently finalized its results framework; a first step to define outcome indicators of FA interventions applicable across the programmes (FA4) and to be reported upon, the results framework is attached as Annex I. The key performance indicators with corresponding established baseline and targets for the FA are summarized as following:

S/No. Performance Indicator Baseline Target (end 2013) 1 Number of people in target communities with access to environmentally sound basic urban infrastructure services 1 million (2009) 1.6 million 2 Percentage of institutional stakeholders reporting positive perception of UN-Habitat’s contribution to expanded access for the poor to basic urban infrastructure services in selected communities To be established 80% 3 Number of countries progressively adopting relevant policies that aim to expand access to environmentally sound urban infrastructure and services 25 33 4 Number of institutions in target countries adopting institutional mechanisms that expand mechanisms that expand access to environmentally sound urban infrastructure and services 81 105 5 Percentage of service providers recovering at least operational and maintenance cost of services To be established 80% 6 Percentage of consumers of UN-Habitat partners service provider organizations reporting satisfaction with services provided To be established 90% 7 Percentage of consumers ranking basic urban infrastructure services in the first three of their priority needs To be established 90% 8 Percentage difference in the price of basic infrastructure services paid by the poor vis-à-vis the rest of consumers in selected communities To be established 0%

As a part of agency-wide processes for improvement in reporting of achievements (with empirical evidence), FA4 intends to establish baselines for all indicators and develop a customized M, E&R Framework. To this end a study is being planned.

The proposed study comprises of the following two distinct but interrelated components:

Component 1: A baseline survey for the established indicators (and others yet to be established), review and suggestion of harmonized and improved data collection methodology for the indicators with established baseline.

Component 2: Formulation of harmonized M, E&R Framework for FA4 of the UN-Habitat MTSIP, encompassing data collection, methodology (qualitative and quantitative), collation, analysis and reporting. This framework should operate in line with set principles and standards aimed at ensuring credibility, impartiality, transparency, and usefulness of monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes.

The suggested M, E&R framework serves the following objectives: (i) To promote accountability and learning in the work of UN-Habitat and its partners in the Watsan sector; (ii) To guide stakeholders in making strategic choices and decisions as to how best to support and work in improving the Watsan sector performance for the benefit of urban poor. (iii) To address the important aspects of harmonized mechanism of data collection, its collation, analysis and reporting at the country and regional level.

Objectives of the Consultancy

The consultancy has the following specific objectives:

a. To collect baseline data that will inform program managers responsible for implementation of decisions that are appropriate to the actual situation on the ground. b. To undertake the first measurement of outcome indicators as per the Indicators Performance Management Sheet (PMS), thus establishing the foundation for the programme M, E&R system (the assessed conditions as of the start of interventions). c. To develop M, E&R systems that must take into account that delivery of the results cuts across Divisions. d. To improve human resource capacity both at the country and regional level in data collection, collation, analysis and reporting.

Scope and Focus Baseline Study Establishing the baseline to measure and report on progress is a vital component of MTSIP framework. Therefore, the consultant shall develop a baseline component for the assessment of the current state on the implementation of MTSIP. These should include: i) Articulation of a standardized methodology/instrument for data collection; ii) Elaboration of processes for reconstructing baseline data. A common problem is that some baseline data for the programme were not collected prior to programme start-up. Options for reconstructing baseline data e.g. using secondary data, project administrative records, recall, and key informants as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each strategy should be elaborated. M, E&R Framework The M, E&R system will need to build upon already existing data collection mechanisms. Therefore, the consultant shall compile a list of existing instruments which facilitate data collection at different levels of programme implementation with a view to in dentifying the potential role and utilization of each instrument in the MER framework for the enhancement of MTSIP. And thereafter recommend what a standardized MER framework to monitor MTSIP implementation at the regional, national and sectoral levels should include.

Methodology

The consultant shall employ the following methodologies:

Desk review: The consultant will initially undertake a desk review of relevant documents on MTSIP including six monthly MTSIP reports, organization result frameworks and current monitoring protocols within the programmes under FA4. There will also be a need to take into account the current agency-wide reporting mechanisms falling under the ambit of FA4. This specific emphasis needs to be on the project level operations of WSIB and ones undertaken at country level by RCTD and the Regional Offices.

Interviews: The consultant will visit project sites and undertake a rapid assessment of the activities being implemented and the processes involved. S/he will also hold structured interviews with relevant staff of the agency at the headquarter and out posted staff, including WSIB, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, RCTD, Monitoring and Research Department (MRD) of UN-Habitat. Interviews will also target regional development banks, selected relevant Ministries in partner countries and previous implementing partners. For each site visited, 4 to 5 people will be selected for focused group discussions (FGD) – to review, inter alia, community level of satisfaction with the services provided (indicator 6).

Questionnaire administration: The consultants will develop and administer questionnaires to collect and/or verify baseline data for qualitative indicators, also targeting institutional stakeholders, specifically the regional development banks, selected relevant Ministries in partner countries, present and previous implementing partners (Indicator 2 table above). This approach also needs to be applied in the field coupled with FGDs in collecting baseline information from the target community on (Indicator 6).

Reviewing situational analysis: as a starting point towards establishing baseline information for indicator 7, the consultant will review a number of situational analysis carried out by the agency from current and previous projects. This will include objective assessment of the quality of information included in these reports to assist in extracting the ranking of basic infrastructure. In case the project was developed based on secondary data, the consultant will need to review the sources and arrive at a statistically robust inference (baseline) for the indicator.

Sampling: to be done from the list of institutional stakeholders, project sites, implementing partners and service providers, provided by UN-Habitat. The sampling methodology needs to minimize the selection biases through use of statistically robust technique(s).

Results and Deliverables

a) Inception report - An inception report should be prepared by the consultant before going into the full fledged study. It should detail the consultant’s understanding of the assignment - its purpose and why it is being undertaken, showing how each evaluation question will be answered by way of: proposed methods; proposed sources of data; and data collection procedures.

The inception report should include a proposed schedule of tasks, activities and deliverables, including proposed field visits, and should provide WSIB and the consultant with an opportunity to verify that they share the same understanding about the study and clarify any misunderstanding at the outset.

b) Draft Report - that would comprise of i) Baseline results ii) Data collection methodology (to be translated into field manual as part of the consultancy assignment.) iii) Output and outcome indicators for the normative work that the agency undertakes under the ambit of FA4 and other relevant quantitative indicators iv) Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (M, E&R) Framework focusing on FA4, consisting of concise, clear and appropriate tools and techniques and, (v) a training manual.

c) Final Report – WSIB and key stakeholders in the evaluation should review the draft evaluation report to ensure that the evaluation meets the required quality criteria. Based on comments on the draft report received, the consultant shall prepare five copies of the final assignment report for submission as hard copies as well as in electronic format.

d) Training/orientation Manual: will be developed in preparation of enhancing capacity for management of M, E&R Framework. The manual will articulate inter alia:

i) The components of the ME&R framework such as the type of data needed, their sources, frequency of collection etc; ii) Examples of performance indicators and measurement strategies for a range of factors (e.g. health, education etc) that is relevant to the FA4 iii) Quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method data collection analysis approaches to impact evaluation;

e) Training Sessions - to selected HQ audience in Nairobi (participants TBD), field staff at the regional level (Asia, Africa and Latin America) where appropriate and presentation to the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) at Nairobi (date TBD)

Indicative Activities and Reporting Schedule

The study is envisaged to take a total of 3.5 months spread over 5 months, detailed as follows: desk review (& preparation of the inception report (7 days), preparation & administration of study tools (10 days), , field visits, training and travelling (25 days) compilation of baseline (10 days), development of MER framework (10 days) and polishing of final documents (10 days).

The assignment will commence as soon as possible and the consultant will be contracted for three and a half months spread over a period of five months. Accordingly, the consultant will present/deliver to WSIB: (i) Inception report after one month (ii) Draft reports after three and a half months (iii) Final reports one week before end of assignment

During the course of the study, the consultant is to report to the Chief WSIB I (as the oversight officer) or his appointed representative. The consultant would be provided all the necessary support through the office of Chief WSIB I in order to ensure timely and quality outputs.

Specifically, the consultant will receive the following feedback from WSIB: (i) On inception report - one week after submission (ii) On Draft reports – two weeks after submission

Inputs from WSIB

WSIB shall provide the consultant with: i) All programme (& other relevant) documents/reports ii) Logistics on field visits iii) Feedback on the workplan, and draft reports/documents submitted iv) Funds based on approved UN regulations & rules and established procedures

Budget and Schedule of Payment

While professional fees for the service rendered will be paid on agreed terms, all other expenses are to be included in the financial proposal, such as contracting of local baseline surveyors.

The consultant will receive a payment of 40% upon submission of 1st draft report. Final payment of 60% will be made upon satisfactory completion of work. The fee is payable under the individual SSAs of the consultant and is exclusive of all expenses such as travel, accommodation and incidental expenses. Ticket and DSA will be paid separately. Standard UN travel rules will apply for all travels.

The consultant must always produce satisfactory supporting documentation for expenses incurred during the assignment, including receipts, sub-contracting documents, remittance advices inter alia.

In case, the consultant cannot provide the products in accordance with the TORs, the timeframe agreed, or his products are substandard, the payment to the consultant could be withheld, until such a time the products are modified to meet UN-Habitat's standard. In case the consultant fails to submit a satisfactory final product to UN-Habitat, the product prepared by the consultant may not constitute the evaluation report.

Education

Advanced university degree (Masters’s degree or equivalent) in economics, development studies or equivalent.

Work Experience • A minimum of seven years relevant work experience in the development sector, preferably with the United Nations and/or international NGOs; • Experience in working on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) issues; • Experience in developing and conducting training programs with building of institutional M&E capacity; • Familiarity with developing indicators and data collection methodologies (standards and principles); • Familiarity with results-based management concepts and the logical framework approach; • Experience in questionnaire development, its management and analysis; • Knowledge of communication strategies and techniques;

Language English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this assignment, excellent proven drafting skills in English are required. Proficiency in French is an advantage.

All applications should be submitted to: Mr Lars Stordal UN-HABITAT, P.O. Box 30030, Nairobi 00100, Kenya E-mail: lars.stordal@unhabitat.org

Interested applicants should send (e-mail preferred): - CV(please use the United Nations standard personal history form available via http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?typeid=24&catid=435&id=3867) - Proof of relevant work experience - Financial proposal (e.g. consultation fees)

Deadline for applications: 22 August 2011

Important Note: Please be advised that since April 15 2010, applicants for consultancy must be part of the UN-HABITAT consultants’ database (e-roster) in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the consultants Web site through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org/

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