Hunger Safety Net Programme Phase II
Social Protection Rights Component
Call for a Consultancy to undertake Data Entry and Analysis for Longitudinal Study

Background: HelpAge International (HelpAge) undertook a longitudinal study that looked at the application of Human Rights Based Approach to Cash Transfers and the impact of an inbuilt complaint and redress mechanism in the delivery of cash transfers.  

The primary results of this study will be used to improve policy the delivery of cash transfers in the country and improve targeting processes in Kenya.
This study was undertaken to provide lessons on implementation of a human rights framework for social protection, identifying best practices and disseminating lessons learned. 
HelpAge would apply and assess human rights principles of participation, non-discrimination, transparency and accountability to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HSNP. Based on these findings HelpAge will derive conclusions on the following. Giving meaning to progressive realization to cash transfer rights;Minimum core obligation of the state  and social protection floors;Develop a guide into rights based complaints and grievances mechanisms for cash transfers in Kenya;Develop tailored packages of support to deal with specific needs of  various groups;Helpage has undertaken data collection activities and have 2250 questionnaires that need to be entered into a data processing system.The objective of the consultancy is to enter all questionnaires into an SPSS database.
The following activities will be undertaken under the consultancy:The consultants expected to hire 3 data entry clerks and 1 data entry supervisor. It is calculated that all the data can be entered within five days.The consultant is expected to develop the data entry interface in SPSS based on the questionnaires;The consultant will train data entry clerks for one day on the questionnaires and the SPSS data entry interface;The consultant, the data entry supervisor and data entry clerks are expected to enter all the data within 5 days;The consultant will be responsible for cleaning the data.The consultant will provide all computers required for data entry.The consultant will be responsible for preparation, organization and implementation of training activities. The consultant will conduct day of training for the data entry clerks. Emphasis in training will be on proper techniques and ensuring accuracy in data entryData entry will take place in the offices of the consultant.Expected output: The consultant will provide cleaned data from all questionnaires in SPSS ver. 13 and above in soft copy

Applications should be send to hr@helpage.co.ke. 

Deadline for submission of applications 2nd May, 2014

Project Title: Ensuring improved access for older people and other vulnerable groups to treatment for chronic conditions and other healthcare support
HELPAGE REFERENCE: KEN 139
Project location: Rural arid and semi-arid land of Kasasule Kibwezi district.

Contracting Organization: HelpAge International: Eastern Western Central Africa Regional Development Center (EWCARDC)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya with travel to the field, Kasassule Kibwezi district
Duration: 10 days

Deadline for submission of EoI and interpretation of ToR: 12th December 2012
Email for Applications: helpage@helpage.co.ke, and copy dmwachi@helpage.co.ke

1.0 Introduction:

HelpAge International is inviting qualified external evaluators to submit an expression of interest with interpretation of the Terms of Reference and proposal to undertake an evaluation project entitled, ‘improved access for older people and other vulnerable groups to treatment for chronic conditions and other healthcare support which was implemented between January 2012 and December 2102 in Kibwezi. HelpAge International implemented the programme in partnership with HelpAge Kenya (HAK) and Kasasule Health Center supported by Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA).

HelpAge has a vision to see a world in which all older people fulfill their potential to lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives and our mission is to work with our partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services and economic and physical security. Our experience shows that improving the health of older men and women enables them to live lives of dignity and results to improved well being.

2.0 The purpose and justification of the evaluation
The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the achievements and the impact of the project on the target population, and analyse the project’s contribution to the country’s poverty reduction plans, including those outlined in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, resent achievements/impacts of the programme, lessons learned including recommendations, and best practices that will provide both the community, partners, HelpAge and the donor, Jersey Overseas Aid with valuable information on the implementation of their current strategies and particularly to inform future programming.

The main objectives of the evaluation are:
1. Assess the extent to which the programme contributed to the improved health status and care of older women in Kenya
2. Assess the extent to which the stakeholder involved in the implementation applied the principles of the WHO age friendly health care provision and how these contributed to the effectiveness and efficiency of the mobile clinics operations
3. Collate and analyse the data collected and assist in the interpretation of the same for all stakeholders including older people and the government 4. Assess the appropriateness of the interventions and the assistance provided received by the target group
5. Identify examples/models of effective community actions that can make significant and sustainable improvement to the lives of extremely vulnerable people.
6. Assess the investment worth the funds? Were the activities used the best way to use the money (Value for Money)
7. Asses how the intervention can be scaled up to benefit a wider population

3.0 About the Project:

The main problems that led to the programme were:

• Poor health and lack of access to health facilities due to both long distance to facilities and lack of income to cover the costs of health care (more than 90% of those interviewed reporting this);
• Frequent outbreaks of malaria (51.1% of the population);
• Low level of awareness of HIV and AIDS; high incidence of chronic diseases such as hypertension among those interviewed (36%) and those attending the health facility (35% of older patients diagnosed), diabetics, arthritis, bilharzias, amobiasis, typhoid, worm and jigger infestation with 50% of the people interviewed reporting jigger infestation which they described as common in the area.

Overall Objective of the Project:

To ensuring improved access for older people and other vulnerable groups to treatment for chronic conditions and other healthcare support

Activities

Sensitizing health workers to the needs of older people: In collaboration with district hospital, 15 workers from district health facilities will be sensitized to needs of older people and trained in quality management of chronic conditions, which are debilitating and painful if not treated. 20 community health workers will promote appropriate treatment for chronic conditions amongst population of 15,000, including 1,500 older beneficiaries.

Improving access to medical services through outreach clinics: 48 outreach clinics, manned by health workers from existing health facilities, will conduct diagnosis of common illnesses and chronic conditions and promote primary care (including talks on healthy living, hygiene, sanitation and nutrition). At least 25% of the total 15,000 people in Kasasule area, including 600 older people, will receive treatment and referral for chronic conditions and other ailments during the outreach services.

Promotion of disease prevention: The Kassasule Health Center team, with support from community health workers, will carry out 6 primary health campaigns and provide disinfectants to 500 jigger-infected households. The trained community health workers will be mobilized to spearhead campaigns and distribute insecticide -treated mosquito nets to 1,000 people, in order to prevent spread of malaria. 12 HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns will be carried out. The messages will focus on HIV prevention, transmission; care and support with culturally appropriate and age friendly messages to reach older people who often miss out on general prevention messages.

The Expected Project Results

• Demonstrable improvement in knowledge in at least 13 of the 15 trained health-workers and 15 of the 20 community health workers of how to better meet the needs of older people (verifiable by a follow up tick box questionnaire for the trained health workers)
• Increased diagnosis, treatment and management of chronic health problems including hypertension, diabetes and arthritis (verifiable through hospital records) • Improved knowledge of how to access healthcare, preventative healthcare (including prevention of HIV and AIDS) and healthy ageing among older people in target area (verifiable through survey of sample of older people in project area)
• Reduced incidence of malaria (verifiable through hospital records)

The Scope of the Evaluation

The evaluation should specifically address the following five main areas:

• Assessment of the relevance of the project activities to the needs and priorities of the targeted beneficiaries as well as its contribution to the health priorities in the district and nationwide as stipulated in the development plans.
• Assessment of activity implementation and project management (budgetary discipline, effectiveness of contract management, work-planning,)
• Assessment of project impact against the indicators outlined in the project outcomes consider both qualitative and quantitative evidence to support statements of impact made in the analysis; • Identification of key points of learning, best practices and recommendations to inform future programming of partners, HelpAge and partners
• Relevance of the project to HelpAge International global Actions and the Africa wide strategic plan

Key questions that should be considered (in exhaustive)

• How has the health status of older people improved over the programme intervention?
• Focusing on the overall coherence of the programme to PCEA mission and vision, Kenyan Vision 2030 plans, HelpAge global Action, the EWCARDC Regional office strategic annual plans and Complementarity of the objective of the project to those of other public interventions, to what extent has the HelpAge programme achieved the following objectives:

Improved the living conditions, health and social status of older women in households within the target communities Improved access to sanitation and respect for older people in the target communities Strengthened local structures, particularly government the health sector staff to other service providers, and community-based organisations to better support women and older women Overall relevance of the project activities and objectives to the needs of the beneficiaries How has the partner capacity to network with other stakeholders e.g. the government, NGOs, and civil society organisations changed

Visibility of the project at district level
• What mechanisms or linkages have been established to assist the target communities to reduce or deal with the impact of discrimination of women with particular focus on older women
• How has the visibility of implementing institutions improved?
• How has the visibility of older men and women improved through the operationalizing the principles of age friendly service provision for older men and women?( kindly note any gender differences)
• What went well, what were the key challenges and how were they addressed?

• To what extent has the partner’s institutional capacity changed with special focus on their effectiveness to implement similar programmes in future? What new skills have the staff attained over the programme period HelpAge management systems and processes contributed to the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations? What partner needs remain to be addressed:

a. Contribution to the promotion of learning, and sharing between the implementing partners and other organisations in the project areas
b. What advocacy activities were undertaken and what were the main challenges and achievements
c. To ensure mainstreaming of ageing issues of older women into relevant strategic policies,

• To what extent have the project activities resulted in any unintended/unplanned results and impacts (both desirable and undesirable) and was this as a result of the project alone?

Recommendations

Make recommendations and draw lessons from this project that:

• Improve the sustainability of the current work focusing particularly on the potential for increased engagement with the health staff, local Government local chiefs, partners and other stakeholders;
• Suggest practical ways and processes that can be used to sustain the achievements of this project and also support new initiatives; how can the intervention be scaled up to benefit a wider population?
• Highlight how advocacy work and engagement with Government officers and other key stakeholders might be exploited in future programming;
• Identify new linkages to make the work more relevant to the context with emphasis on addressing gender inequality and human rights abuse

The Overall approach for data collection and analysis

The potential consultants are expected to deliver as follows

a) Send to HelpAge their expression of Interest including interpretation of the TOR and proposed methodology, timeframe and professional fees. Consultants are also expected to explain their competence to deliver the ToR and provide evidence of similar work undertaken in the past including names of references.

b) After the offer of the consultancy and signing the Professional Services Agreement, the selected consultant will then submit an inception report together with tools for the field work and timeframe for the completion of the evaluation exercise.
c) The draft report will cover analysis of the project achievement on the basis of desk review of project proposal, research reports, interim reports to date, HelpAge ( EWCADRC) strategic plan and Global actions, and other relevant self sourced documents and provided by HelpAge
d) Produce a final report should be 15 pages maximum

Timeframe
The consultancy is expected to last not more than 10 working days. The activities are expected to be as follows:

Activity Dates Call for consultancy issued 20 November 2012
EoI and Interpretation of TOR submitted 25th November 2012
Review of EOI 02 December 2012
Selection and professional services agreement finalised 03rd December 2012
Desk review and submission of inception report and data collection tools 04 December 2012

participation of the consultant in a feedback and dissemination workshop in Kibwezi 10-11th December 2012
Field work and Interim report 12- 31st December 2012
Submission of first draft report and presentation to HAI 10th January 2013
Feedback on draft report to consultant 12th January 2013
Final report from consultant ` 15th January 2013

Output and Report delivery

8.1 Output
• Meeting to debrief on main findings from field work and consultations
• Final report based on the following format: a contents page; abbreviations glossary; executive summary of no more than 1 pages focusing on key findings and recommendations; the main report of no more than 15 pages
• A clear set of conclusions, recommendations and key lessons emerging from the evaluation work in 2 pages, including guidelines for sustainability and continuity
• Annexes of any supporting documents that might include approach, methodology, people consulted, project sites visited etc.

8.2 Report delivery

• The report should be clear and free from excessive jargon. Technical details should be confined to appendices. Recommendations should also cover how they should be implemented.
• The report should include guidance on the process by which findings will be shared and discussed and how any resulting changes in the report will be included.
• Preliminary debriefing of Final Evaluation findings after the field study, to be presented to HelpAge within 7 days of completion of the fieldwork and associated tasks, a draft report for review and comments by HelpAge, programme staff and implementing partners.

Selection, exclusion and award criteria

9.1 Tax Liability:

Settlement of any tax liability arising form this agreement will remain the responsibility of the consultant.

2 Ineligibility Criteria
All potential contractors that fall into any of the following categories will be excluded from participating in HelpAge procurement procedures:

• If your company/ firm is bankrupt, being wound up, are having your affairs administered by the courts, have entered into an arrangement with creditors, have suspended business activities, are the subject of proceedings concerning those matters, or are in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure provided for in national legislation or regulations;
• If you have been convicted of an offence concerning your professional conduct by a court judgment;
• If you have been guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by any means that the contracting authority can justify;
• If you have not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions or the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the GoK. • If you have been the subject of a court judgment for fraud, corruption, involvement in a criminal organization or any other illegal activity;
• If you have been declared to be in serious breach of contract for failure to comply with previous contractual obligations;

All interested consultants must confirm in writing that they do not fall into any of the above categories.

9.3 Exclusion Criteria
In addition to the ineligibility criteria applied by HelpAge, the following exclusion criteria below apply:

• If the consultant/firm is guilty of misrepresentation in supplying the information required by HAI as a condition of participation in the call for EOI, or fail to supply all of the information requested.

9.4 Award Criteria The following criteria will be considered when selecting the potential consultants:

• Reflection of technical skills, delivery times, etc.
• Compliance with international norms
• Price including any non-direct costs such as transport
• Qualifications and experience of personnel
• References

Amendment / Discontinuation of the Agreement:

HAI will enter into a formal professional services agreement with the selected consultant on the basis of assessed expression of interest(s) and subsequent negotiations. The agreement will specify the deliverables expected from the consultant and the timeframe for each of the deliverables which will form the basis for monitoring the agreement.

HelpAge will reserve the right to discontinue the agreement in the event of failure to implement the task or to deliver the agreed outputs or to meet the timeframe. If such discontinuation happens, HAI will have the right not to release the funds to the consultant.

Expression of interest
All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest describing their competence in management and a proposal to show how they will deliver on the identified tasks. Deadline for application: 12 December 2012
Please send your application by email to: helpage@helpage.co.ke , copy dmwachi@helpage.co.ke

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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office

SSA Consultancy to undertake development of Gender Equality Strategy

Duration:  4 Months but spread over 9 months
Closing Date:12 June,  2012

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Consultancy in the Office of the Deputy Representative, UNICEF Kenya Office.

Purpose of the Post:  Support UNICEF Kenya Country Office to develop a Gender Equality Strategy as well as undertake staff capacity building on gender mainstreaming.

Justification

Kenya gained its independence in 1963 and has since made effort to provide economic and socio political empowerment of its masses. Over this period, it has realized an increase access to rights for all on one hand, and it has witnessed an epoch of significant abuses of Human Rights on the other. 

The expansion of women’s spaces to engage and participate in governance has been a key agenda for many institutions in the country but has also seen its share of difficulties over the years.
Kenya is a signatory to most international conventions and human rights instruments that are aimed at expanding Gender Equality i.e. the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW – 1979), the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the 1985 third world Conference on Woman which ratified Nairobi Forward Looking strategies for greater equality which was hosted in Kenya. Kenya’s National Gender and Development Policy 2000 provides a framework for advancement of women, leading to greater efficiency in resource allocation and utilization to ensure empowerment of women.
At national level, the newly promulgated Constitution of Kenya addressed the legal gaps and created affirmative action as a means of addressing equality in decision making and resource allocation in the country. It has also introduced the Bill of Rights which entrenches gender equality being key to development. Other key strategies for enhancing gender equality include the Vision 2030 where Kenya asserts its commitment and readiness to ensure gender mainstreaming in its planning processes with particular emphasis on gender equity, improved livelihoods for vulnerable groups, and a responsible, globally competitive and prosperous youth.
The UN General Assembly at its 59th Session resulted in the adoption of the Triennial Comprehensive Policy Review (TCPR) aimed at mainstreaming gender equality in country programs, planning instruments and sector wide approaches.  The UN Development Program Group formed a Task Team on Gender Equality to support consistent and coherent action amongst UNDG members to mainstream gender equality and women empowerment in programming at country level and a wide range of tools and processes have been developed by UNDG for use by UN Country Teams (UNCT). There is a gender Score Card that sets minimum standards for UNCTs to assess their performance (gender responsive programming, partnerships, participation, policies, capacities etc), identifies gaps and progress.
UNICEF Kenya office’s  Country Program of Action Plan 2009-2013 (CPAP) is anchored on Kenya government development priorities such as vision 2030, MTSP and a number of key sectoral policies that emphasize the importance of  Human Rights and Gender Equality.
UNICEF Kenya thus supports the Government of Kenya (GoK) with significant policy level advocacy, technical support and service delivery where necessary to ensure better results for Children and Women. Within the UN family, UNICEF CPAP is strongly aligned to UNDAF results framework. Therefore, gender equality and mainstreaming is central to UNICEF transactions and its efforts towards ensuring equity and inclusion at all levels of program implementation and management.
In 2010, a Gender Audit was done by UNICEF Kenya to review and address gender equality in programming both in the practices and policies of the office in line UNICEF’s global policy framework.  The gender Audit covered the period between 2008 to 2010 and examined the extent to which the overall GoK-UNICEF CP has (or failed to) promoted gender equality in terms of policy, programmes and interventions.
In general the Gender Audit found that UNICEF Kenya’s internal institutional mechanisms, capacities and management supports comprehensive gender mainstreaming in programming. This was evident from the existence of the Annual Work Plan (AWP), existence of the Gender Task Force (GTF) as well as strong UNICEF participation in the UN Joint Program on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (JPGEWE) amongst other things. However the audit cited the existence of strong and pervasive ambiguity and ambivalence around gender mainstreaming which was described by one informant as “gender fatigue”. Also staff interest, effort and skill sets were noted to be variable thus affecting the level of engagement in gender mainstreaming hence  recommendations for capacity development of both staff and partners to improve gender mainstreaming at all levels. It is important to recognise that gender mainstreaming requires a personal commitment to gender equality from all staff, particular male staff in positions of authority.
It is from this premise that UNICEF Kenya is seeking a Technical Assistance (TA) to facilitate the development of a UNICEF Kenya Gender Mainstreaming Strategy coupled with intensive staff capacity building program to engender program management and implementation.
The consultancy will be spread out over nine months to undertake and achieve all the four parts of the terms of reference.

Scope of Work

The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate UNICEF Kenya office develops a Gender Mainstreaming Strategy and a staff capacity building program that entrenches gender consciousness, enhances accountabilities, staff motivation levels, skills and attitudes towards gender equality and women empowerment throughout the UNICEF program cycle

The consultant will build on the 2010 Gender Audit report findings and recommendations, work closely with KCO GTF as well as JPGEWE and cross reference recommendations with UNCT efforts to ensure gender equality and women empowerment.

The T.A will cover three main components listed below:-

Part 1: Analysis of status of Kenya country program planning and implementation processes, modalities and staff capacities towards commitment to promoting gender equality and women empowerment in programming and advocacy by:
i. Assessing staff attitude and capacity with particular focus on budget holders as well as management so as to gauge level of awareness, understanding and programming for Gender Mainstreaming in their respective areas of responsibilities. This also should look at management tools such as annual management plans, Rolling Work plan, PCA approval Checklist, UN gender Score Card and staff responsibilities at section level.
ii. Undertaking a desk review to bring forth a comprehensive overview and in-depth analysis of UNICEF’s current data gathering, program planning, implementation, monitoring processes(frameworks) and subsequently develop concrete recommendations on how to establish and integrate gender sensitive evidence gathering, analysis, programming, monitoring and advocacy into each of the specific programme components. The TA should look at the depth to which organizational policies, planning tools, resources and monitoring and evaluation mechanism of both program and operations in order to enhance technical knowledge and commitment to Gender equality in UNICEF Kenya.
Part 2: Develop a UNICEF Kenya Gender Mainstreaming Strategy and staff capacity building plan to engender all program implementation and management. iii. Develop with staff and management input a programme specific gender analysis, evidence gathering, programming, monitoring and advocacy and reporting strategy based on the findings and recommendations drawn from the above items (i) analysis of staff knowledge, skills, competencies and attitudes to gender related issues ii)  in-depth analysis of UNICEF KCO’s current programme planning and implementation and (iii) the desk review above as well as by reviewing other Gender Mainstreaming strategies, by UN bodies such as UNIFEM, UN Women, WHO and UNFPA.  The consultant should also look at the UNCT gender Score card, the UN JPGEWE program priorities  bottleneck analysis report as well as Level three monitoring processes and subsequently draw firm conclusions on how to strengthen gender awareness, analysis and gender sensitive programming each of UNICEF Kenya programs. Recommend changes to management practices where necessary.
iv. Develop a staff Capacity Building Action Plan- that recognizes and addresses the entrenched beliefs of staff regarding gender roles that undermine their willingness and ability to apply principles of gender equality in their professional and personal lives. The plans should have a clear timeframe for staff capacity building stating current baseline and set indicators of achievement after capacity building taking into account different sector’s needs.
v. Recommend mechanisms to incentivize, support and recognize effective gender mainstreaming through management processes
Part 3 - Development of a capacity building package and monitoring plan with clear indicators:-
vi. Review existing UN staff gender equality training packages to suit the needs of different staff levels and identified needs.  The consultant will also develop a training plan with concrete timeframe and plan groups sessions as well as separate sessions for different sectors as required in order to discuss and roll out the office wide strategy that will be adapted out of this exercise.
vii. Undertake trainings and facilitate peer learning sessions for staff in line with the work plan stated above to improve commitment and change attitudes that hinder gender mainstreaming.
viii. Develop a checklist of compliance and subsequently undertake review of progress midway and at the end of the TA to gauge levels change in staff skills, and understanding of gender analysis, programming, monitoring, advocacy and reporting as well as enforcement of gender mainstreaming by management in the office.

Existing Information sources

The consultant will look at but not limited to the following key sector documents:

UNICEF Kenya’s key documents (Gender Audit Report 2010, CPAP, CPD, RWPs AMPs, IMEP of the current country program), Bottleneck analysis report, UNICEF Global Gender Equality Policy, Other  UN agency Gender policy documents  (UN Women, UNFPA, UNDP, WHO etc.) Gender Mainstreaming Strategies and policies, Gender Score Card, Joint Program on Gender Equality & Women Empowerment documents; GA protocals, Constitution of Kenya 2011, Draft Affirmative Action Policy of GoK,  UNDAF, Vision 2030, Taskforce Report on constitutional realignment to education sector, Gender and Education Policy (MoE),

AWP areas covered

Annual Management Plan /Deputy Representative’s office

Expected Deliverables

The expected deliverables are:Consultancy conceptual framework outlining, timelines, deliverables and key responsible parties to UNICEF two weeks upon signing of contract- but not later than June 30th 2012.A programme specific gender analysis, evidence gathering, programming, monitoring and advocacy and reporting strategy along with office wide performance targets/indicators and means of verification by 31st July 2012. A Comprehensive Capacity Building Action Plan by August 15th 2012A comprehensive Gender Mainstreaming training package by September 30th, 2012A final report comprising of a training completion report, a monitoring report with status of implementation of the trainings and their outcomes as well as the level of implementation of the programme specific strategies by 15th February   2013.Desired background and experience A consultancy firm that has Gender Equality and Women Empowerment one of its core business/departments with a pool of gender experts. The consultants selected by the firm must have the following skills:Lead consultant should have at least a Masters or PhD in Social Sciences and/or in gender in development.A minimum of 10 years’ experience and evidence of gender mainstreaming and equality programming, monitoring and research done with or for international organizations.The capacity building team leader must have at least a Master’s degree in social sciences/ gender training with at least 7 years’ experience in staff capacity building and development of packages for entrenching gender equality in programs.Excellent research and analytical skills in both qualitative and quantitative analysis.Excellent  command of the English language, with proven writing skills;Proficient in computer skillsCompetencies: Analytical, drive for results, communication, working with people; planning and organizing.

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae, to;

The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/SSA/DR/2012/016” in the email subject.

Interested candidates should also complete the Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya).

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

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Undertake a Volunteer Internship with Children in Kenya!

Currently studying? Gain an understanding of how grassroots organisations function through an Internship with the International Humanity Foundation!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic students to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. As a university student, your enthusiasm for education will be invaluable to our children and to our organization by encouraging them to constantly strive for a better future. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre.

In addition to teaching, our organization’s volunteers engage in:
· Public relations
· Fundraising
· Legal
· Finance
· Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives)
· Media

At the centers Interns divide their time between teaching and nurturing the children and working on international tasks. All volunteers participate on one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, media and fundraising. Before your arrival at the center, you must complete pre-trip tasks online to demonstrate your work ethic. Once at the center, IHF requires its interns to work eight hours a day on at-center and international tasks, six day a week. There is time to sightsee and tour the nation, but work is always the first priority.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. Although we are mainly seeking those with the above expertise, IHF is willing to consider those with transferrable skills if you can demonstrate them during our application process. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential.

Our internship program very much follows our mission of "educating the educated about the poor'. Through bringing university students to study at our centers for intensive learning experiences this allows students to go beyond the superficial in learning about the realities of poverty. This provides endless opportunities to learn intimately about the international issues of education, human rights, abuse and poverty as well as local issues such as tribal rights, land ownership, citizen status and tribal conflicts.

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Undertake a Volunteer Internship with Children in Thailand, Indonesia or Kenya

Currently studying? Gain an understanding of how grassroots organisations function through an Internship with the International Humanity Foundation!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic students to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. As a university student, your enthusiasm for education will be invaluable to our children and to our organization by encouraging them to constantly strive for a better future. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre.

In addition to teaching, our organization’s volunteers engage in:
• Public relations
• Fundraising
• Legal
• Finance
• Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives)
• Media

At the centers Interns divide their time between teaching and nurturing the children and working on international tasks. All volunteers participate on one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, media and fundraising. Before your arrival at the center, you must complete pre-trip tasks online to demonstrate your work ethic. Once at the center, IHF requires its interns to work eight hours a day on at-center and international tasks, six day a week. There is time to sightsee and tour the nation, but work is always the first priority.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. Although we are mainly seeking those with the above expertise, IHF is willing to consider those with transferrable skills if you can demonstrate them during our application process. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential.

Our internship program very much follows our mission of "educating the educated about the poor'. Through bringing university students to study at our centers for intensive learning experiences this allows students to go beyond the superficial in learning about the realities of poverty. This provides endless opportunities to learn intimately about the international issues of education, human rights, abuse and poverty as well as local issues such as tribal rights, land ownership, citizen status and tribal conflicts.

Pay: Upon acceptance you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD $75 which will be credited toward your weekly fee upon arrival. Once at the center, interns pay only USD $75 per week for the first four weeks, USD $55 per week for the fifth through twelfth weeks, and nothing from the thirteenth week on. These costs are to cover and room and board, both very simple.

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Background

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a fund initially sponsored by DFID and the World Bank. Other sponsors are likely to join in coming months.

The overall aim of AFR is to help more people and small businesses achieve greater and more effective access to a deeper financial system in Rwanda.

AFR will fund a wide variety of initiatives and investments in the financial sector using grants, loans, subordinated debt and other instruments. In pursuit of its objectives, the AFR is undertaking the initiative and is funding the second FinScope survey in Rwanda.

FinScope is a nationally representative survey that looks at how individuals generate money and how they manage their financial lives. As such, FinScope measures the extent to which different financial services and products are used, by whom and what obstacles are faced by individuals who do not use financial services and products. The first FinScope survey in Rwanda was conducted in 2008.

Requirement

AFR intends to hire a research firm capable of undertaking FinScope 2012. The firm should have relevant experience undertaking national surveys in the financial sector in the East Africa region and preferably in Rwanda. Experience in the coordination of financial sector related surveys in Rwanda or the region would be a distinct advantage.

AFR now invites Expression of Interest (EoI) from research firms to undertake this assignment.

The EoI should state the experience, capabilities and resources of the applicant, taking into account:

Experience and performance undertaking similar contracts within the country, region or internationallyQualifications and experience of key personnel expected to be deployed in managing the surveyThe available capacity to undertake the assignment between March and September 2012Representation in Rwanda or the region to implement the surveyIf necessary, teaming up with a Rwandan entity with the capacity to carry out the enumerationFinancial capability to perform the proposed projectIf your firm meets the above expectations and you would like to be selected for this shortlist of firms to bid, please contact Mr. Vianney Kagabo at AFR (email vianney@afr.rw) for detailed ToR.

Then submit your EoI the same email no later than 20th March 2012.

EoIs submitted after this date will not be considered.

AFR will only contact those firms shortlisted.

Undertake a Volunteer Internship with Children in Thailand, Indonesia or Kenya

Currently studying? Gain an understanding of how grassroots organisations function through an Internship with the International Humanity Foundation!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic students to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. As a university student, your enthusiasm for education will be invaluable to our children and to our organization by encouraging them to constantly strive for a better future. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre.

In addition to teaching, our organization’s volunteers engage in:
• Public relations
• Fundraising
• Legal
• Finance
• Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives)
• Media

At the centers Interns divide their time between teaching and nurturing the children and working on international tasks. All volunteers participate on one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, media and fundraising. Before your arrival at the center, you must complete pre-trip tasks online to demonstrate your work ethic. Once at the center, IHF requires its interns to work eight hours a day on at-center and international tasks, six day a week. There is time to sightsee and tour the nation, but work is always the first priority.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. Although we are mainly seeking those with the above expertise, IHF is willing to consider those with transferrable skills if you can demonstrate them during our application process. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential.

Our internship program very much follows our mission of "educating the educated about the poor'. Through bringing university students to study at our centers for intensive learning experiences this allows students to go beyond the superficial in learning about the realities of poverty. This provides endless opportunities to learn intimately about the international issues of education, human rights, abuse and poverty as well as local issues such as tribal rights, land ownership, citizen status and tribal conflicts.

Pay: Upon acceptance you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD $75 which will be credited toward your weekly fee upon arrival. Once at the center, interns pay only USD $75 per week for the first four weeks, USD $55 per week for the fifth through twelfth weeks, and nothing from the thirteenth week on. These costs are to cover and room and board, both very simple.

Note: Please mention GetVolunteerJobs.com in your cover letter when applying. Thanks for notifying us about this posting!

Please help us monitor our job postings by providing us feedback on this job. If you feel this job is miscategorized or some type of spam please let us know. Once a job has been reported to us, we will investigate it further and make the appropriate adjustments. If you require a response please submit your question or concern to our Customer Service Department

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Undertake a Volunteer Internship with Children in Kenya!

Currently studying? Gain an understanding of how grassroots organisations function through an Internship with the International Humanity Foundation!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic students to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. As a university student, your enthusiasm for education will be invaluable to our children and to our organization by encouraging them to constantly strive for a better future. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre.

In addition to teaching, our organization’s volunteers engage in:
· Public relations
· Fundraising
· Legal
· Finance
· Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives)
· Media

At the centers Interns divide their time between teaching and nurturing the children and working on international tasks. All volunteers participate on one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, media and fundraising. Before your arrival at the center, you must complete pre-trip tasks online to demonstrate your work ethic. Once at the center, IHF requires its interns to work eight hours a day on at-center and international tasks, six day a week. There is time to sightsee and tour the nation, but work is always the first priority.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. Although we are mainly seeking those with the above expertise, IHF is willing to consider those with transferrable skills if you can demonstrate them during our application process. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential.

Our internship program very much follows our mission of "educating the educated about the poor'. Through bringing university students to study at our centers for intensive learning experiences this allows students to go beyond the superficial in learning about the realities of poverty. This provides endless opportunities to learn intimately about the international issues of education, human rights, abuse and poverty as well as local issues such as tribal rights, land ownership, citizen status and tribal conflicts.

Pay: Upon acceptance you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD $75 which will be credited toward your weekly fee upon arrival. Once at the center, interns pay only USD $75 per week for the first four weeks, USD $55 per week for the fifth through twelfth weeks, and nothing from the thirteenth week on. These costs are to cover and room and board, both very simple.

Note: Please mention GetVolunteerJobs.com in your cover letter when applying. Thanks for notifying us about this posting!

Please help us monitor our job postings by providing us feedback on this job. If you feel this job is miscategorized or some type of spam please let us know. Once a job has been reported to us, we will investigate it further and make the appropriate adjustments. If you require a response please submit your question or concern to our Customer Service Department

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directors wanted Looking for a volunteer management opportunity? The Internati...

View the original article here

Undertake a Volunteer Internship with Children in Kenya!

Currently studying? Gain an understanding of how grassroots organisations function through an Internship with the International Humanity Foundation!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic students to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. As a university student, your enthusiasm for education will be invaluable to our children and to our organization by encouraging them to constantly strive for a better future. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre.

In addition to teaching, our organization’s volunteers engage in:
· Public relations
· Fundraising
· Legal
· Finance
· Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives)
· Media

At the centers Interns divide their time between teaching and nurturing the children and working on international tasks. All volunteers participate on one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, media and fundraising. Before your arrival at the center, you must complete pre-trip tasks online to demonstrate your work ethic. Once at the center, IHF requires its interns to work eight hours a day on at-center and international tasks, six day a week. There is time to sightsee and tour the nation, but work is always the first priority.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. Although we are mainly seeking those with the above expertise, IHF is willing to consider those with transferrable skills if you can demonstrate them during our application process. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential.

Our internship program very much follows our mission of "educating the educated about the poor'. Through bringing university students to study at our centers for intensive learning experiences this allows students to go beyond the superficial in learning about the realities of poverty. This provides endless opportunities to learn intimately about the international issues of education, human rights, abuse and poverty as well as local issues such as tribal rights, land ownership, citizen status and tribal conflicts.

Pay: Upon acceptance you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD $75 which will be credited toward your weekly fee upon arrival. Once at the center, interns pay only USD $75 per week for the first four weeks, USD $55 per week for the fifth through twelfth weeks, and nothing from the thirteenth week on. These costs are to cover and room and board, both very simple.

Note: Please mention GetVolunteerJobs.com in your cover letter when applying. Thanks for notifying us about this posting!

Please help us monitor our job postings by providing us feedback on this job. If you feel this job is miscategorized or some type of spam please let us know. Once a job has been reported to us, we will investigate it further and make the appropriate adjustments. If you require a response please submit your question or concern to our Customer Service Department

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Undertake a Volunteer Internship with Children in Thailand, Indonesia or Kenya

Currently studying? Gain an understanding of how grassroots organisations function through an Internship with the International Humanity Foundation!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic students to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. As a university student, your enthusiasm for education will be invaluable to our children and to our organization by encouraging them to constantly strive for a better future. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre.

In addition to teaching, our organization’s volunteers engage in:

· Public relations

· Fundraising

· Legal

· Finance

· Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives)

· Media

At the centers Interns divide their time between teaching and nurturing the children and working on international tasks. All volunteers participate on one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, media and fundraising. Before your arrival at the center, you must complete pre-trip tasks online to demonstrate your work ethic. Once at the center, IHF requires its interns to work eight hours a day on at-center and international tasks, six day a week. There is time to sightsee and tour the nation, but work is always the first priority.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. Although we are mainly seeking those with the above expertise, IHF is willing to consider those with transferrable skills if you can demonstrate them during our application process. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential.

Our internship program very much follows our mission of "educating the educated about the poor'. Through bringing university students to study at our centers for intensive learning experiences this allows students to go beyond the superficial in learning about the realities of poverty. This provides endless opportunities to learn intimately about the international issues of education, human rights, abuse and poverty as well as local issues such as tribal rights, land ownership, citizen status and tribal conflicts.

Pay: Upon acceptance you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD $75 which will be credited toward your weekly fee upon arrival. Once at the center, interns pay only USD $75 per week for the first four weeks, USD $55 per week for the fifth through twelfth weeks, and nothing from the thirteenth week on. These costs are to cover and room and board, both very simple.

Note: Please mention GetVolunteerJobs.com in your cover letter when applying.

View the original article here