Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Objectives Of The Consultancy
• Provision of psychosocial counselling to survivors of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) among refugees and host community members.
• Enhance awareness on prevention and response to SGBV within refugees and host community.
• Provision of capacity building services on prevention and response to SGBV.
• Contribute to the development of psycho social related IEC materials
• Provision of relevant training to incentive workers and other target participants.

Description Of Tasks
• Provide psychosocial counselling to refugees, other forced migrants and host community members in individual and group settings.
• Train community policing and protection officers on safely responding to incidents of SGBV according to established protocols that adhere to SGBV guidelines
• Support setting up and management of the Dadaab Gender Based Recovery Centre at Dadaab Sub-County Hospital (for the candidates applying for the Dadaab position)
• Carry out psychoeducation forums targeting community members.
• Facilitate the production and distribution of IEC materials and radio shows on SGBV prevention and response and refugee protection.
• Conduct home visits to assess individual psychosocial needs.
• Facilitate and participate in training of community policing protection officers, court users’ committees, law enforcement officers, community based counsellors and community based organizations.
• Assist in the development of training materials and facilitate in internal and external capacity building activities on Psycho social related topics.
• In conjunction with other psychosocial staff, coordinate the assessment, planning and implementing of psychosocial programmes.
• Prepare quality monthly internal and donor reports within the provided schedule.
• Provide support to other psychosocial staff in the tracking of cases and maintaining records and database of clients.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

Expected Deliverables And Outputs
The consultants will be expected to provide the following deliverables:
• Deliverable 1: Provide monthly work plans in line with RCK operational requirements, as well as the donor’s project objectives and agreed on targets.
• Deliverable 2: Satisfactory monthly, quarterly and bi-annual consultancy reports as per the donor reporting dates and RCK operational requirements
• Deliverable 3: Training and other activity reports and attendance lists
• Deliverable 4: Updates/briefs of meetings, events, workshops, trainings and forum attended
• Deliverable 5: End of consultancy report

Consultancy Time Frame
The initial consultancy will cover a period of five (5) months, commencing on 01 November 2021.
However, it will be subject to renewal based on performance and availability of funds as supported
by the donor. The project is anticipated to end in April 2023.

Requirements Of The Consultant
 Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling/Psychology or a Higher Diploma in Counseling with 3 years’ experience working in an institution that supports survivors of SGBV.
• Previous field experience within a Humanitarian NGO/Agency in the same or similar position will be an added advantage.
• Registered with the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologist’s Association (KCPA)
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Proficiency in computer skills, with the ability to use relevant software applications.

 Experience
• Three years’ experience with NGO or related environment; experience with the nature of work RCK’s activities is an added advantage.
• Two years’ experience in prevention and awareness of GBV programmes specifically; case management, community engagement/prevention and facilitating capacity building training/workshops.

Language:
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili
6.4 Behavior Competencies:
• Professionalism: In-depth theoretical knowledge of and significant experience in relevant fields of counseling, Strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying counseling expertise to sensitive, children related matters,
complex legal and psycho social issues.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills.
• Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
• Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
• Managing Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop junior staff as required.

Reporting Line
• The consultants shall report directly to the Programme Manager Dadaab/ Programme Manager Kakuma with support from the Senior Programme Officer
• Shall work closely with Assistant Project Managers – Legal with peer lines to Assistant Programme Officers, Nairobi, Dadaab, Garissa and Kakuma.
• He/She will refer any matters of the contract to Finance and Admin Office; Human Resources Officer.
• S/he may be assigned interns, volunteers, CBCs, translators and monitors.
Reporting Line • The consultants shall report directly to the Programme Manager Dadaab/ Programme Manager Kakuma with support from the Senior Programme Officer • Shall work closely with Assistant Project Managers – Legal with peer lines to Assistant Programme Officers, Nairobi, Dadaab, Garissa and Kakuma. • He/She will refer any matters of the contract to Finance and Admin Office; Human Resources Officer. • S/he may be assigned interns, volunteers, CBCs, translators and monitors. ">

Work Hours: 8 36 Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Applicants should send a brief cover letter explaining their qualification and motivation for the position; and how their experience is relevant to the position. All applications should be sent to careers@rckkenya.org  by 29th October 2021 with the Title, “Provision of Psychosocial Services Consultancy” on the subject line. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. Companies are not eligible to apply as consultants for this call.
Interested consultancy persons are invited to submit their bids in the following format:
• Brief Biography of the candidate (maximum 0.5pages)
• The candidate’s interpretation of the TOR
• A detailed full-fledged Proposal detailing how the candidate proposes to undertake the whole exercise.
• Methodology
• Availability

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