Key Deliverables

The consultant is expected to provide the following as part of the deliverables;

1. An inception report including the outlining the approach e.g. contextual analysis, methodology, data collection and analysis and outline of the final report. The inception report will be presented during the inception meeting with the Johanniter International Assistance team. The inception report MUST be 20 pages maximum.
2. Feasible recommendations for gender programming based on the study findings.
3. An online consultation meeting with the Johanniter International Assistance team to review and validate the findings.
4. PowerPoint presentation highlighting key findings and recommendations from the desk review.

Final report aligned to the three strategic objectives of Johanniter International Assistance with an in-depth analysis of the context, gender analysis, recent secondary data relevant to the areas under study, barriers in achieving gender equality, key actors in gender matters in Kenya and feasible recommendations for Johanniter for gender response programming. Maximum 40 pages excluding Annexes.

1. Johanniter’s International Assistance (JIA) Responsibilities
2. The Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager will provide the consultant with the available internal documents relevant to this consultancy as required by the consultant.
3. The Johanniter International Assistance Programme Manager will organize the online validation meeting once the final draft report is ready for dissemination.
4. Minimum Qualifications
5. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in gender studies, social sciences, or another relevant field.
6. At least 10 years of proven ability and solid experience undertaking gender analysis assessments and gender mainstreaming at the national and regional levels. (Kenya and Horn of Africa).
7. Extensive knowledge and experience in conducting desk reviews on gender analysis for Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs), Humanitarian organizations and development partners.
8. Experience in developing gender action plans for NGOs and practical knowledge of gender mainstreaming into projects and programs.
9. Experience working in Kenya (Especially ASAL Counties) and HOA countries with INGOs, Local NGOs, or donors.
10. Excellent demonstrated understanding of the workings of German donors (BMZ, GFFO, ADH), UN agencies, ECHO, EU, USAID, DFID etc. Similar consultancies undertaken with these donors are desirable.
11. Excellent English language, written and spoken is required. Submission of past reports will be requested

Evaluation Criteria

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Consultant Academic and Professional Qualification

1. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in gender studies, social sciences, or another relevant field.
2. At least 10 years of proven ability and solid experience in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming at the national and regional levels. (Kenya and Horn of Africa).
3. Member of a relevant professional body.
4. CV of the consultant attached

Qualifications required:

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Social Sciences, Gender, Development Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Law or related discipline from a recognized University.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in gender, SBCC, administration, policy making, advocacy and community engagement with a strong focus on AGYMs Experience in the utilizations of various Social Accountability Approaches and Tools.
• Experience in engagements in the policy and legislative processes, Public Planning and Governments Annual Budget
• They have strong communication, representation, negotiation and consultation skills.
• Excellent command of English language
• Availability to fulfil the role and tasks within the stipulated timeframe
• Knowledge in working in donor funded programs
• High professional ethics and integrity
• Good understanding of the Turkana language.
• Women trainers are encouraged to apply.