Consultancy Jobs in Kenya

A Call for Consultants

General Information

A fast growing professional consultancy firm incepted to offer consultancy services in east Africa.

To ensure high quality of services to our clients, we are seeking to recruit highly innovative, professional, and ethical consultants in the following fields;

• Information Technology
• Risk Management
• Strategic and change management

Key skills and competences

To fulfill expectations, applicants will need to demonstrate the following attributes

• Team player with an understanding of how teams work and ability to influence a group while ownership and responsibility rests with others
• Demonstrate ability to lead a large, multi departmental team to successful achievement of corporate goals on time and within budget through creation of innovative strategies, methods and approaches
• Good communication skills with excellent report writing skills
• Project presentation and management skills
• Ability to work in dynamic environment

Minimum Qualifications

Information Technology

• Be a holder of Bachelors degree in computing with specialization in either areas of information systems, computer science/software engineering, and electrical/electronic engineering or mathematics
• Holders of postgraduate qualification in management or business related courses will have an added advantage.

Risk Management

• Must be holders of Masters of science (Msc) in risk management related field
• Have experience in risk management consulting
• Must be able to handle all aspects of risk management

Strategic Management

• Masters degree in strategic management
• Experience in internal and/or external management consultant with demonstrated ability to develop business strategy by working directly with c- suite and senior management
• Must have been involved in change management consultancy.

A hand written application together with Curriculum Vitae and testimonials to be forwarded to the below address not later than 18th October, 2012

P.O. Box 7681-00200, Nairobi

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Consultancy for a costing exercise to determine the budgetary implications of up-scaling the provision of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) Services to all counties.

The National Gender and Equality Commission

Expression of Interest

Consultancy for a costing exercise to determine the budgetary implications of up-scaling the provision of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) Services to all counties

1. Mission statement
 

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) was established by an Act of Parliament in August 2011 following the promulgation of Kenya’s new Constitution in 2010. The NGEC is mandated to promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination. 

As part of this broad mandate the NGEC will work with other relevant institutions in the implementation of policies for the progressive realization of the economic and social rights specified in Article 43 of the Constitution and other written laws. 

Beyond developing standards for the implementation of these policies the NGEC will also make efforts to ensure that budgetary provisions are made to support the realisation of these rights.One of the key issues to be address is that of sexual and gender-based violence, and ensuring that survivors receive the health services that they are entitled to, under the Constitution2.
 

2. Problem statement

For a long time, SGBV programmers have agitated for the allocation of adequate resources from the government for the treatment and support of survivors and the affected, in light of the devastating consequences for survivors, their families, and for society. 

However, without quantifying the kinds of services and cost implications, it has been difficult to secure these resources. 

The NGEC is therefore proposing to undertake a costing exercise to determine the budgetary implications of providing and/or up-scaling these SGBV services. 

This costing exercise will be based on a minimum package of services (medical (incl. psychosocial), and security-related), to be provided in every county in Kenya, so as to ensure that SGBV services are made available to all survivors, as is their right under the new constitutional dispensation. 

The costing exercise will be used to informing the Kenya government, and advocating together with the GBV sub-cluster, for adequate resources to these services (medical (incl. psychosocial), and security-related).

Overall, this exercise will contribute to the government’s efforts towards gender responsive budgeting.
 

3. Boundaries, beyond which the investigation should not go.
 

The focus is on the cost implications of providing SGBV services in all 47 counties in Kenya, based on current levels of service provisioning at the sub-district and district levels. 

The costing exercise should focus on funds required to support a comprehensive minimum package of services i.e. medical (incl. psychosocial), and security-related, to one county level healthy facility, for each county.

4. Submission Instructions

Interested bidders must obtain the Terms of Reference (TORs) from the address below during office hours i.e. between 8am and 4pm, to guide them on what documentation they will be required to submit.

Interested bidders will be required to provide proof of their ability to undertake this assignment, by submitting evidence of having undertaken similar assignments. 

In addition to furnishing the NGEC with examples of costings exercises that they undertaken, they will be required to provide Letters of Commendation (originals) from the institutions for which they have undertook these assignments.
 

The deadline for full submissions is: 12pm on 31st of July, 2012.
 

Submissions are to be made in English and delivered to the offices of the NGEC, in a plain, sealed envelope, marked: ‘Consultancy for Costing Exercise for SGBV services’.
 

Envelopes should be addressed as follows:
 

The Commission Secretary
National Gender and Equality Commission
N.S.S.F. Building, 24th Floor (Block A, Eastern Wing)
P.O. Box 27512-00506, 

Nairobi
 

Thereafter it should be deposited in the ‘National on Gender and Equality Commission Tender Box’ located at the main entrance of the offices of the NGEC.

For any questions or queries, please direct them to the following e-mail addresses: chris.keter@gendercommission.org

You can also contact the above officer by phone on Tel: +254 20 2727776/8.

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Consultancy for a costing exercise to determine the budgetary implications of up-scaling the provision of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) Services to all counties.

The National Gender and Equality Commission

Expression of Interest

Consultancy for a costing exercise to determine the budgetary implications of up-scaling the provision of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) Services to all counties

1. Mission statement
 

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) was established by an Act of Parliament in August 2011 following the promulgation of Kenya’s new Constitution in 2010. The NGEC is mandated to promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination. 

As part of this broad mandate the NGEC will work with other relevant institutions in the implementation of policies for the progressive realization of the economic and social rights specified in Article 43 of the Constitution and other written laws. 

Beyond developing standards for the implementation of these policies the NGEC will also make efforts to ensure that budgetary provisions are made to support the realisation of these rights.One of the key issues to be address is that of sexual and gender-based violence, and ensuring that survivors receive the health services that they are entitled to, under the Constitution2.
 

2. Problem statement

For a long time, SGBV programmers have agitated for the allocation of adequate resources from the government for the treatment and support of survivors and the affected, in light of the devastating consequences for survivors, their families, and for society. 

However, without quantifying the kinds of services and cost implications, it has been difficult to secure these resources. 

The NGEC is therefore proposing to undertake a costing exercise to determine the budgetary implications of providing and/or up-scaling these SGBV services. 

This costing exercise will be based on a minimum package of services (medical (incl. psychosocial), and security-related), to be provided in every county in Kenya, so as to ensure that SGBV services are made available to all survivors, as is their right under the new constitutional dispensation. 

The costing exercise will be used to informing the Kenya government, and advocating together with the GBV sub-cluster, for adequate resources to these services (medical (incl. psychosocial), and security-related).

Overall, this exercise will contribute to the government’s efforts towards gender responsive budgeting.
 

3. Boundaries, beyond which the investigation should not go.
 

The focus is on the cost implications of providing SGBV services in all 47 counties in Kenya, based on current levels of service provisioning at the sub-district and district levels. 

The costing exercise should focus on funds required to support a comprehensive minimum package of services i.e. medical (incl. psychosocial), and security-related, to one county level healthy facility, for each county.

4. Submission Instructions

Interested bidders must obtain the Terms of Reference (TORs) from the address below during office hours i.e. between 8am and 4pm, to guide them on what documentation they will be required to submit.

Interested bidders will be required to provide proof of their ability to undertake this assignment, by submitting evidence of having undertaken similar assignments. 

In addition to furnishing the NGEC with examples of costings exercises that they undertaken, they will be required to provide Letters of Commendation (originals) from the institutions for which they have undertook these assignments.
 

The deadline for full submissions is: 12pm on 31st of July, 2012.
 

Submissions are to be made in English and delivered to the offices of the NGEC, in a plain, sealed envelope, marked: ‘Consultancy for Costing Exercise for SGBV services’.
 

Envelopes should be addressed as follows:
 

The Commission Secretary
National Gender and Equality Commission
N.S.S.F. Building, 24th Floor (Block A, Eastern Wing)
P.O. Box 27512-00506, 

Nairobi
 

Thereafter it should be deposited in the ‘National on Gender and Equality Commission Tender Box’ located at the main entrance of the offices of the NGEC.

For any questions or queries, please direct them to the following e-mail addresses: chris.keter@gendercommission.org

You can also contact the above officer by phone on Tel: +254 20 2727776/8.

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Mid-Term Review of Amkeni Wakenya’s Programme - UNDP Consultany Opportunity Re Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners have established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

The Facility aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni WaKenya is seeking Consultancy firm to undertake a Mid-Term Review of the Amkeni
WaKenya Programme for the period between July 2008 and December 2011.

This evaluation will entail a desk review, as well as visit to grantees across Kenya to measure, evaluate and ascertain the level of engagement, impact, implementation plans of partners, and whether these reflect value for money

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Qualification requirements for the Consultancy Firm

A minimum of five (5) years of solid experience in undertaking evaluations and impact assessments of large scale donor-funded projects preferably in the field of democratic governance in Kenya or East African region

Designate a Lead Consultant with the following qualifications:

A PhD in social sciences or a Master’s degree in political science, law or social sciences with ten (10) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Designate an evaluation team to work under the Lead Consultant with good credentials and qualifications in the following areas:

Masters degree in Law, political science, public administration or social sciences
At least 7 years of professional experience in the area of democratic governance

4. Duration of the consultancy

The Consultancy runs for a period of 45 Working days from the date of contracting.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified consulting firm should submit their Expression of Interest document
containing the following documents:

A Technical Proposal- detailing how the consultant proposes to undertake the consultancy
A Financial Proposal- providing a breakdown of consultancy fees, costs and estimate of expenses
A profile of the Consultant Firm
Detailed CVs of the Lead Consultant and members of the Evaluation Team as designated by the Consultant Firm

The Expression of Interest document should be submitted in one sealed envelope marked “Amkeni WaKenya Mid-Term Review” to:

The Programme Manager
Amkeni WaKenya
Mayfair Suites, Parklands Rd
P.O. Box 30218 - 00100
Nairobi

The Expression of Interest Documents should reach us on or before 19th January, 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:
www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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Mid-Term Review of Amkeni Wakenya’s Programme - UNDP Consultany Opportunity Re Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners have established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

The Facility aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni WaKenya is seeking Consultancy firm to undertake a Mid-Term Review of the Amkeni
WaKenya Programme for the period between July 2008 and December 2011.

This evaluation will entail a desk review, as well as visit to grantees across Kenya to measure, evaluate and ascertain the level of engagement, impact, implementation plans of partners, and whether these reflect value for money

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Qualification requirements for the Consultancy Firm

A minimum of five (5) years of solid experience in undertaking evaluations and impact assessments of large scale donor-funded projects preferably in the field of democratic governance in Kenya or East African region

Designate a Lead Consultant with the following qualifications:

A PhD in social sciences or a Master’s degree in political science, law or social sciences with ten (10) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Designate an evaluation team to work under the Lead Consultant with good credentials and qualifications in the following areas:

Masters degree in Law, political science, public administration or social sciences
At least 7 years of professional experience in the area of democratic governance

4. Duration of the consultancy

The Consultancy runs for a period of 45 Working days from the date of contracting.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified consulting firm should submit their Expression of Interest document
containing the following documents:

A Technical Proposal- detailing how the consultant proposes to undertake the consultancy
A Financial Proposal- providing a breakdown of consultancy fees, costs and estimate of expenses
A profile of the Consultant Firm
Detailed CVs of the Lead Consultant and members of the Evaluation Team as designated by the Consultant Firm

The Expression of Interest document should be submitted in one sealed envelope marked “Amkeni WaKenya Mid-Term Review” to:

The Programme Manager
Amkeni WaKenya
Mayfair Suites, Parklands Rd
P.O. Box 30218 - 00100
Nairobi

The Expression of Interest Documents should reach us on or before 19th January, 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:
www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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Mid-Term Review of Amkeni Wakenya’s Programme - UNDP Consultany Opportunity Re Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners have established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

The Facility aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni WaKenya is seeking Consultancy firm to undertake a Mid-Term Review of the Amkeni
WaKenya Programme for the period between July 2008 and December 2011.

This evaluation will entail a desk review, as well as visit to grantees across Kenya to measure, evaluate and ascertain the level of engagement, impact, implementation plans of partners, and whether these reflect value for money

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Qualification requirements for the Consultancy Firm

A minimum of five (5) years of solid experience in undertaking evaluations and impact assessments of large scale donor-funded projects preferably in the field of democratic governance in Kenya or East African region

Designate a Lead Consultant with the following qualifications:

A PhD in social sciences or a Master’s degree in political science, law or social sciences with ten (10) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Designate an evaluation team to work under the Lead Consultant with good credentials and qualifications in the following areas:

Masters degree in Law, political science, public administration or social sciences
At least 7 years of professional experience in the area of democratic governance

4. Duration of the consultancy

The Consultancy runs for a period of 45 Working days from the date of contracting.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified consulting firm should submit their Expression of Interest document
containing the following documents:

A Technical Proposal- detailing how the consultant proposes to undertake the consultancy
A Financial Proposal- providing a breakdown of consultancy fees, costs and estimate of expenses
A profile of the Consultant Firm
Detailed CVs of the Lead Consultant and members of the Evaluation Team as designated by the Consultant Firm

The Expression of Interest document should be submitted in one sealed envelope marked “Amkeni WaKenya Mid-Term Review” to:

The Programme Manager
Amkeni WaKenya
Mayfair Suites, Parklands Rd
P.O. Box 30218 - 00100
Nairobi

The Expression of Interest Documents should reach us on or before 19th January, 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:
www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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Mid-Term Review of Amkeni Wakenya’s Programme - UNDP Consultany Opportunity Re Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners have established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

The Facility aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni WaKenya is seeking Consultancy firm to undertake a Mid-Term Review of the Amkeni
WaKenya Programme for the period between July 2008 and December 2011.

This evaluation will entail a desk review, as well as visit to grantees across Kenya to measure, evaluate and ascertain the level of engagement, impact, implementation plans of partners, and whether these reflect value for money

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Qualification requirements for the Consultancy Firm

A minimum of five (5) years of solid experience in undertaking evaluations and impact assessments of large scale donor-funded projects preferably in the field of democratic governance in Kenya or East African region

Designate a Lead Consultant with the following qualifications:

A PhD in social sciences or a Master’s degree in political science, law or social sciences with ten (10) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Designate an evaluation team to work under the Lead Consultant with good credentials and qualifications in the following areas:

Masters degree in Law, political science, public administration or social sciences
At least 7 years of professional experience in the area of democratic governance

4. Duration of the consultancy

The Consultancy runs for a period of 45 Working days from the date of contracting.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified consulting firm should submit their Expression of Interest document
containing the following documents:

A Technical Proposal- detailing how the consultant proposes to undertake the consultancy
A Financial Proposal- providing a breakdown of consultancy fees, costs and estimate of expenses
A profile of the Consultant Firm
Detailed CVs of the Lead Consultant and members of the Evaluation Team as designated by the Consultant Firm

The Expression of Interest document should be submitted in one sealed envelope marked “Amkeni WaKenya Mid-Term Review” to:

The Programme Manager
Amkeni WaKenya
Mayfair Suites, Parklands Rd
P.O. Box 30218 - 00100
Nairobi

The Expression of Interest Documents should reach us on or before 19th January, 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:
www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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Mid-Term Review of Amkeni Wakenya’s Programme - UNDP Consultany Opportunity Re Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners have established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

The Facility aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni WaKenya is seeking Consultancy firm to undertake a Mid-Term Review of the Amkeni
WaKenya Programme for the period between July 2008 and December 2011.

This evaluation will entail a desk review, as well as visit to grantees across Kenya to measure, evaluate and ascertain the level of engagement, impact, implementation plans of partners, and whether these reflect value for money

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Qualification requirements for the Consultancy Firm

A minimum of five (5) years of solid experience in undertaking evaluations and impact assessments of large scale donor-funded projects preferably in the field of democratic governance in Kenya or East African region

Designate a Lead Consultant with the following qualifications:

A PhD in social sciences or a Master’s degree in political science, law or social sciences with ten (10) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Designate an evaluation team to work under the Lead Consultant with good credentials and qualifications in the following areas:

Masters degree in Law, political science, public administration or social sciences
At least 7 years of professional experience in the area of democratic governance

4. Duration of the consultancy

The Consultancy runs for a period of 45 Working days from the date of contracting.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified consulting firm should submit their Expression of Interest document
containing the following documents:

A Technical Proposal- detailing how the consultant proposes to undertake the consultancy
A Financial Proposal- providing a breakdown of consultancy fees, costs and estimate of expenses
A profile of the Consultant Firm
Detailed CVs of the Lead Consultant and members of the Evaluation Team as designated by the Consultant Firm

The Expression of Interest document should be submitted in one sealed envelope marked “Amkeni WaKenya Mid-Term Review” to:

The Programme Manager
Amkeni WaKenya
Mayfair Suites, Parklands Rd
P.O. Box 30218 - 00100
Nairobi

The Expression of Interest Documents should reach us on or before 19th January, 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:
www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Financial Management Consultants Jobs in Kenya

Advertisement for Individual Contractors

Post Title: Financial Management Consultants

Consultant: Short-Term Consultant (Individual Contractors)

Agency / Project Name: UNDP Kenya / Amkeni WaKenya` Facility

1. General Background

Reference is made to UNDP Amkeni WaKenya – CSDG Facility.

a) Background

Amkeni WaKenya is a UNDP led facility set up to promote democratic governance in Kenya. The name “Amkeni WaKenya” is inspired by the second stanza of the National Anthem that calls upon all Kenyans to arise and actively participate in nation building.

Amkeni WaKenya was established in July 2008, then known as the “Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility (CSDGF)” and works through Civil Society Organizations in the areas of democracy, human rights, governance reforms, and the integration of a rights based approach in social and economic reforms in Kenya.

Participating development partners include the Royal Netherlands Embassy (RNE), the Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Norway, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

At the time of inception Amkeni WaKenya operated on the basis of three pillars, namely grant making, capacity building and learning & knowledge management; however these pillars have now been modified and are known as programme delivery methodologies.

AMKENI WAKENYA is thus seeking Financial Management Consultants to carry out a range of capacity building interventions for Amkeni Waconia’s partner CSOs with a view to addressing their gaps relating to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

2. Objectives of the Assignment

To enhance institutional development capacities of Amkeni WaKenya grantees with regard to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The scope of work for this ToR shall include but not be limited to:

I. Participate in periodic or on-demand review of Amkeni WaKenya capacity assessment tools on financial management.

II. Undertake capacity assessments for CSO partners on varied aspects of financial management

III. Draft concept papers for capacity building interventions that respond to the capacity gaps highlighted by the capacity assessments when called upon to do so

IV. Facilitate capacity building interventions under guidance of the Capacity Building Specialist

V. Administer evaluation tools with respect to capacity building interventions and analyze the findings of those evaluations

VI. Compile and submit reports on capacity interventions

VII. Participate in reviews of capacity building interventions

VIII. Draft training materials on financial management

IX. The Assignment will at times entail travel outside Nairobi at short notice

4. Deliverables

The Consultants shall deliver capacity intervention reports (for capacity building activities they have facilitated).
Submission of concept papers containing designs of capacity building interventions assigned to them
Successful delivery of capacity interventions using participatory methods; e.g. conducting a participatory training workshop, providing training materials.
Submission of quality reports documenting the interventions.
Submission of quality evaluation tools and reports
Submission of quality draft training materials

5. Provision of Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Consultants shall be reporting to the Capacity Building Specialist in Amkeni WaKenya Facility.

6. Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel

The Consultants will be contracted up to December 5th 2012. Some travel outsidede Nairobi might be required during the duration of the assignment.

7. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The Consultants selected will have the following expertise:

Minimum - Masters University Degree in Financial Management, Business Administration or equivalent
Be a CPA-K holder or possess equivalent qualifications
S/he should have minimum 4 years’ experience of institutional capacity development interventions targeting civil society organizations in Kenya or in East African Region, with due regard to policy, strategy and skills development in financial management
Good knowledge of civil society organizations in the democratic governance sector in Kenya or East Africa
S/he shall have solid practical experience in carrying our capacity assessments and evaluation of training activities
Excellent facilitation and training skills
Excellent report writing skills
Experience in undertaking similar assignments in Kenya

8. Application Procedure.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Financial Management Consultants

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to: consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19thJanuary 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:

www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Financial Management Consultants Jobs in Kenya

Advertisement for Individual Contractors

Post Title: Financial Management Consultants

Consultant: Short-Term Consultant (Individual Contractors)

Agency / Project Name: UNDP Kenya / Amkeni WaKenya` Facility

1. General Background

Reference is made to UNDP Amkeni WaKenya – CSDG Facility.

a) Background

Amkeni WaKenya is a UNDP led facility set up to promote democratic governance in Kenya. The name “Amkeni WaKenya” is inspired by the second stanza of the National Anthem that calls upon all Kenyans to arise and actively participate in nation building.

Amkeni WaKenya was established in July 2008, then known as the “Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility (CSDGF)” and works through Civil Society Organizations in the areas of democracy, human rights, governance reforms, and the integration of a rights based approach in social and economic reforms in Kenya.

Participating development partners include the Royal Netherlands Embassy (RNE), the Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Norway, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

At the time of inception Amkeni WaKenya operated on the basis of three pillars, namely grant making, capacity building and learning & knowledge management; however these pillars have now been modified and are known as programme delivery methodologies.

AMKENI WAKENYA is thus seeking Financial Management Consultants to carry out a range of capacity building interventions for Amkeni Waconia’s partner CSOs with a view to addressing their gaps relating to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

2. Objectives of the Assignment

To enhance institutional development capacities of Amkeni WaKenya grantees with regard to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The scope of work for this ToR shall include but not be limited to:

I. Participate in periodic or on-demand review of Amkeni WaKenya capacity assessment tools on financial management.

II. Undertake capacity assessments for CSO partners on varied aspects of financial management

III. Draft concept papers for capacity building interventions that respond to the capacity gaps highlighted by the capacity assessments when called upon to do so

IV. Facilitate capacity building interventions under guidance of the Capacity Building Specialist

V. Administer evaluation tools with respect to capacity building interventions and analyze the findings of those evaluations

VI. Compile and submit reports on capacity interventions

VII. Participate in reviews of capacity building interventions

VIII. Draft training materials on financial management

IX. The Assignment will at times entail travel outside Nairobi at short notice

4. Deliverables

The Consultants shall deliver capacity intervention reports (for capacity building activities they have facilitated).
Submission of concept papers containing designs of capacity building interventions assigned to them
Successful delivery of capacity interventions using participatory methods; e.g. conducting a participatory training workshop, providing training materials.
Submission of quality reports documenting the interventions.
Submission of quality evaluation tools and reports
Submission of quality draft training materials

5. Provision of Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Consultants shall be reporting to the Capacity Building Specialist in Amkeni WaKenya Facility.

6. Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel

The Consultants will be contracted up to December 5th 2012. Some travel outsidede Nairobi might be required during the duration of the assignment.

7. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The Consultants selected will have the following expertise:

Minimum - Masters University Degree in Financial Management, Business Administration or equivalent
Be a CPA-K holder or possess equivalent qualifications
S/he should have minimum 4 years’ experience of institutional capacity development interventions targeting civil society organizations in Kenya or in East African Region, with due regard to policy, strategy and skills development in financial management
Good knowledge of civil society organizations in the democratic governance sector in Kenya or East Africa
S/he shall have solid practical experience in carrying our capacity assessments and evaluation of training activities
Excellent facilitation and training skills
Excellent report writing skills
Experience in undertaking similar assignments in Kenya

8. Application Procedure.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Financial Management Consultants

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to: consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19thJanuary 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:

www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Financial Management Consultants Jobs in Kenya

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Post Title: Financial Management Consultants

Consultant: Short-Term Consultant (Individual Contractors)

Agency / Project Name: UNDP Kenya / Amkeni WaKenya` Facility

1. General Background

Reference is made to UNDP Amkeni WaKenya – CSDG Facility.

a) Background

Amkeni WaKenya is a UNDP led facility set up to promote democratic governance in Kenya. The name “Amkeni WaKenya” is inspired by the second stanza of the National Anthem that calls upon all Kenyans to arise and actively participate in nation building.

Amkeni WaKenya was established in July 2008, then known as the “Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility (CSDGF)” and works through Civil Society Organizations in the areas of democracy, human rights, governance reforms, and the integration of a rights based approach in social and economic reforms in Kenya.

Participating development partners include the Royal Netherlands Embassy (RNE), the Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Norway, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

At the time of inception Amkeni WaKenya operated on the basis of three pillars, namely grant making, capacity building and learning & knowledge management; however these pillars have now been modified and are known as programme delivery methodologies.

AMKENI WAKENYA is thus seeking Financial Management Consultants to carry out a range of capacity building interventions for Amkeni Waconia’s partner CSOs with a view to addressing their gaps relating to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

2. Objectives of the Assignment

To enhance institutional development capacities of Amkeni WaKenya grantees with regard to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The scope of work for this ToR shall include but not be limited to:

I. Participate in periodic or on-demand review of Amkeni WaKenya capacity assessment tools on financial management.

II. Undertake capacity assessments for CSO partners on varied aspects of financial management

III. Draft concept papers for capacity building interventions that respond to the capacity gaps highlighted by the capacity assessments when called upon to do so

IV. Facilitate capacity building interventions under guidance of the Capacity Building Specialist

V. Administer evaluation tools with respect to capacity building interventions and analyze the findings of those evaluations

VI. Compile and submit reports on capacity interventions

VII. Participate in reviews of capacity building interventions

VIII. Draft training materials on financial management

IX. The Assignment will at times entail travel outside Nairobi at short notice

4. Deliverables

The Consultants shall deliver capacity intervention reports (for capacity building activities they have facilitated).
Submission of concept papers containing designs of capacity building interventions assigned to them
Successful delivery of capacity interventions using participatory methods; e.g. conducting a participatory training workshop, providing training materials.
Submission of quality reports documenting the interventions.
Submission of quality evaluation tools and reports
Submission of quality draft training materials

5. Provision of Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Consultants shall be reporting to the Capacity Building Specialist in Amkeni WaKenya Facility.

6. Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel

The Consultants will be contracted up to December 5th 2012. Some travel outsidede Nairobi might be required during the duration of the assignment.

7. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The Consultants selected will have the following expertise:

Minimum - Masters University Degree in Financial Management, Business Administration or equivalent
Be a CPA-K holder or possess equivalent qualifications
S/he should have minimum 4 years’ experience of institutional capacity development interventions targeting civil society organizations in Kenya or in East African Region, with due regard to policy, strategy and skills development in financial management
Good knowledge of civil society organizations in the democratic governance sector in Kenya or East Africa
S/he shall have solid practical experience in carrying our capacity assessments and evaluation of training activities
Excellent facilitation and training skills
Excellent report writing skills
Experience in undertaking similar assignments in Kenya

8. Application Procedure.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Financial Management Consultants

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to: consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19thJanuary 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:

www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Financial Management Consultants Jobs in Kenya

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Post Title: Financial Management Consultants

Consultant: Short-Term Consultant (Individual Contractors)

Agency / Project Name: UNDP Kenya / Amkeni WaKenya` Facility

1. General Background

Reference is made to UNDP Amkeni WaKenya – CSDG Facility.

a) Background

Amkeni WaKenya is a UNDP led facility set up to promote democratic governance in Kenya. The name “Amkeni WaKenya” is inspired by the second stanza of the National Anthem that calls upon all Kenyans to arise and actively participate in nation building.

Amkeni WaKenya was established in July 2008, then known as the “Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility (CSDGF)” and works through Civil Society Organizations in the areas of democracy, human rights, governance reforms, and the integration of a rights based approach in social and economic reforms in Kenya.

Participating development partners include the Royal Netherlands Embassy (RNE), the Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Norway, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

At the time of inception Amkeni WaKenya operated on the basis of three pillars, namely grant making, capacity building and learning & knowledge management; however these pillars have now been modified and are known as programme delivery methodologies.

AMKENI WAKENYA is thus seeking Financial Management Consultants to carry out a range of capacity building interventions for Amkeni Waconia’s partner CSOs with a view to addressing their gaps relating to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

2. Objectives of the Assignment

To enhance institutional development capacities of Amkeni WaKenya grantees with regard to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The scope of work for this ToR shall include but not be limited to:

I. Participate in periodic or on-demand review of Amkeni WaKenya capacity assessment tools on financial management.

II. Undertake capacity assessments for CSO partners on varied aspects of financial management

III. Draft concept papers for capacity building interventions that respond to the capacity gaps highlighted by the capacity assessments when called upon to do so

IV. Facilitate capacity building interventions under guidance of the Capacity Building Specialist

V. Administer evaluation tools with respect to capacity building interventions and analyze the findings of those evaluations

VI. Compile and submit reports on capacity interventions

VII. Participate in reviews of capacity building interventions

VIII. Draft training materials on financial management

IX. The Assignment will at times entail travel outside Nairobi at short notice

4. Deliverables

The Consultants shall deliver capacity intervention reports (for capacity building activities they have facilitated).
Submission of concept papers containing designs of capacity building interventions assigned to them
Successful delivery of capacity interventions using participatory methods; e.g. conducting a participatory training workshop, providing training materials.
Submission of quality reports documenting the interventions.
Submission of quality evaluation tools and reports
Submission of quality draft training materials

5. Provision of Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Consultants shall be reporting to the Capacity Building Specialist in Amkeni WaKenya Facility.

6. Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel

The Consultants will be contracted up to December 5th 2012. Some travel outsidede Nairobi might be required during the duration of the assignment.

7. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The Consultants selected will have the following expertise:

Minimum - Masters University Degree in Financial Management, Business Administration or equivalent
Be a CPA-K holder or possess equivalent qualifications
S/he should have minimum 4 years’ experience of institutional capacity development interventions targeting civil society organizations in Kenya or in East African Region, with due regard to policy, strategy and skills development in financial management
Good knowledge of civil society organizations in the democratic governance sector in Kenya or East Africa
S/he shall have solid practical experience in carrying our capacity assessments and evaluation of training activities
Excellent facilitation and training skills
Excellent report writing skills
Experience in undertaking similar assignments in Kenya

8. Application Procedure.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Financial Management Consultants

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to: consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19thJanuary 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:

www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Financial Management Consultants Jobs in Kenya

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Post Title: Financial Management Consultants

Consultant: Short-Term Consultant (Individual Contractors)

Agency / Project Name: UNDP Kenya / Amkeni WaKenya` Facility

1. General Background

Reference is made to UNDP Amkeni WaKenya – CSDG Facility.

a) Background

Amkeni WaKenya is a UNDP led facility set up to promote democratic governance in Kenya. The name “Amkeni WaKenya” is inspired by the second stanza of the National Anthem that calls upon all Kenyans to arise and actively participate in nation building.

Amkeni WaKenya was established in July 2008, then known as the “Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility (CSDGF)” and works through Civil Society Organizations in the areas of democracy, human rights, governance reforms, and the integration of a rights based approach in social and economic reforms in Kenya.

Participating development partners include the Royal Netherlands Embassy (RNE), the Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Norway, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

At the time of inception Amkeni WaKenya operated on the basis of three pillars, namely grant making, capacity building and learning & knowledge management; however these pillars have now been modified and are known as programme delivery methodologies.

AMKENI WAKENYA is thus seeking Financial Management Consultants to carry out a range of capacity building interventions for Amkeni Waconia’s partner CSOs with a view to addressing their gaps relating to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

2. Objectives of the Assignment

To enhance institutional development capacities of Amkeni WaKenya grantees with regard to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The scope of work for this ToR shall include but not be limited to:

I. Participate in periodic or on-demand review of Amkeni WaKenya capacity assessment tools on financial management.

II. Undertake capacity assessments for CSO partners on varied aspects of financial management

III. Draft concept papers for capacity building interventions that respond to the capacity gaps highlighted by the capacity assessments when called upon to do so

IV. Facilitate capacity building interventions under guidance of the Capacity Building Specialist

V. Administer evaluation tools with respect to capacity building interventions and analyze the findings of those evaluations

VI. Compile and submit reports on capacity interventions

VII. Participate in reviews of capacity building interventions

VIII. Draft training materials on financial management

IX. The Assignment will at times entail travel outside Nairobi at short notice

4. Deliverables

The Consultants shall deliver capacity intervention reports (for capacity building activities they have facilitated).
Submission of concept papers containing designs of capacity building interventions assigned to them
Successful delivery of capacity interventions using participatory methods; e.g. conducting a participatory training workshop, providing training materials.
Submission of quality reports documenting the interventions.
Submission of quality evaluation tools and reports
Submission of quality draft training materials

5. Provision of Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Consultants shall be reporting to the Capacity Building Specialist in Amkeni WaKenya Facility.

6. Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel

The Consultants will be contracted up to December 5th 2012. Some travel outsidede Nairobi might be required during the duration of the assignment.

7. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The Consultants selected will have the following expertise:

Minimum - Masters University Degree in Financial Management, Business Administration or equivalent
Be a CPA-K holder or possess equivalent qualifications
S/he should have minimum 4 years’ experience of institutional capacity development interventions targeting civil society organizations in Kenya or in East African Region, with due regard to policy, strategy and skills development in financial management
Good knowledge of civil society organizations in the democratic governance sector in Kenya or East Africa
S/he shall have solid practical experience in carrying our capacity assessments and evaluation of training activities
Excellent facilitation and training skills
Excellent report writing skills
Experience in undertaking similar assignments in Kenya

8. Application Procedure.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Financial Management Consultants

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to: consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19thJanuary 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:

www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Rapporteurs Consultancy Services Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

Amkeni Wakenya aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni Wakenya now seeks to engage the services of four Consultants to lead in the Rappoteuring of the Facility’s various 2012 activities on an “as and when needed” basis.

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

First degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
At least (2) years professional experience of providing Rapporteur and report writing services at National or/ and International workshops or forums.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good working knowledge and experience of democratic governance issues in Kenya
Proficiency in computer especially Microsoft Office suite applications.
Excellent time management and project management skills.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Previous work with UNDP or any other UN Agency is an added advantage.

4. Duration of the consultancy

Provide rapporteuring services from the 01st February 2012 to 31st December 2012 on an “as and when needed” basis.

5. Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Rapporteurs

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to:
consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19th January 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni
WaKenya website: www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Rapporteurs Consultancy Services Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

Amkeni Wakenya aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni Wakenya now seeks to engage the services of four Consultants to lead in the Rappoteuring of the Facility’s various 2012 activities on an “as and when needed” basis.

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

First degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
At least (2) years professional experience of providing Rapporteur and report writing services at National or/ and International workshops or forums.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good working knowledge and experience of democratic governance issues in Kenya
Proficiency in computer especially Microsoft Office suite applications.
Excellent time management and project management skills.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Previous work with UNDP or any other UN Agency is an added advantage.

4. Duration of the consultancy

Provide rapporteuring services from the 01st February 2012 to 31st December 2012 on an “as and when needed” basis.

5. Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Rapporteurs

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to:
consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19th January 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni
WaKenya website: www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Rapporteurs Consultancy Services Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

Amkeni Wakenya aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni Wakenya now seeks to engage the services of four Consultants to lead in the Rappoteuring of the Facility’s various 2012 activities on an “as and when needed” basis.

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

First degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
At least (2) years professional experience of providing Rapporteur and report writing services at National or/ and International workshops or forums.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good working knowledge and experience of democratic governance issues in Kenya
Proficiency in computer especially Microsoft Office suite applications.
Excellent time management and project management skills.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Previous work with UNDP or any other UN Agency is an added advantage.

4. Duration of the consultancy

Provide rapporteuring services from the 01st February 2012 to 31st December 2012 on an “as and when needed” basis.

5. Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Rapporteurs

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to:
consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19th January 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni
WaKenya website: www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Rapporteurs Consultancy Services Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

Amkeni Wakenya aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni Wakenya now seeks to engage the services of four Consultants to lead in the Rappoteuring of the Facility’s various 2012 activities on an “as and when needed” basis.

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

First degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
At least (2) years professional experience of providing Rapporteur and report writing services at National or/ and International workshops or forums.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good working knowledge and experience of democratic governance issues in Kenya
Proficiency in computer especially Microsoft Office suite applications.
Excellent time management and project management skills.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Previous work with UNDP or any other UN Agency is an added advantage.

4. Duration of the consultancy

Provide rapporteuring services from the 01st February 2012 to 31st December 2012 on an “as and when needed” basis.

5. Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Rapporteurs

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to:
consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19th January 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni
WaKenya website: www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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UNDP Amkeni WaKenya Rapporteurs Consultancy Services Advertisement

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

Amkeni Wakenya aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni Wakenya now seeks to engage the services of four Consultants to lead in the Rappoteuring of the Facility’s various 2012 activities on an “as and when needed” basis.

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

First degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
At least (2) years professional experience of providing Rapporteur and report writing services at National or/ and International workshops or forums.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Good working knowledge and experience of democratic governance issues in Kenya
Proficiency in computer especially Microsoft Office suite applications.
Excellent time management and project management skills.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Previous work with UNDP or any other UN Agency is an added advantage.

4. Duration of the consultancy

Provide rapporteuring services from the 01st February 2012 to 31st December 2012 on an “as and when needed” basis.

5. Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Rapporteurs

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to:
consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19th January 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni
WaKenya website: www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

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Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) - One-Off Comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staff Consultancy

nvitation to Tender for a One-Off Comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staff

Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) invites potential consultancy firm to conduct a one-off comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staffs as per the following particulars:

Introduction

Three Save the Children member organizations – Save the Children US, Save the Children UK and Save the Children Sweden have been working separately in South Sudan for over 25 years until 31st October 2009 from 1st November 2009 these organizations were unified as Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) to create a stronger voice for children in South Sudan. Save the Children UK is the Managing Member (MM) and Save the Children Sweden and Save the Children US are Participating Members.

Purpose of comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey

The unification has resulted in one unified programme structure. Before the unification a comprehensive salary survey was not conducted but a preliminary assessment was done to guide the change process.

During the staff transition process SCiSS used the ‘BIG TENT’ approach where all the programmes in their current operation areas and all the staffs of the three organizations were merged into one programme structure with a new Grade/salary band designed to accommodate this staffing.

SCiSS has two categories of staffs – Internationally Appointed Staffs and Nationally Appointed Staffs. Currently the total workforce is 440 of which 407 are nationally appointed staff and 33 are International staff.

The management of SCiSS has observed that using the “BIG TENT’ approach has resulted in various inconsistencies. SCiSS would therefore like to commission a consultancy firm to carry out a one-off comprehensive review of the salary package of nationally appointed staffs.

This review will include basic salary, allowances and benefits and analyze the internal realities and external market comparators and get the basic data within the recommendations on how to address these issues.

The objectives of the comprehensive salary, allowances and benefits survey are:

1. To scope current internal and external conditions within SCiSS structure related to the salary package prevailing within SCiSS.
2. To review the effectiveness of the current grading framework salary structure
3. To recommend adjustments to staff salary, allowances and benefits from the outcome of the job evaluation and market comparators survey.

Survey Methodology

The commissioned consultancy firm shall:

1) Conduct comprehensive analytical Job Evaluation based on the job profile using agreed Job Evaluation parameters that underpin judgements on appropriate grading. This may require field travel.

2) Collect information using survey questionnaire on market rate survey and allowances and benefits survey of comparator organizations in South Sudan (that are agreed by SCiSS to be surveyed) to develop competitive pay level and salary structure.

3) Review the value of the typical allowances and benefits that are found in the market from such comparators. With the results of 1 and 2, the consultancy firm will review the current grad structure and design relevant grade and pay structure and allocate all jobs to the structure of SCiSS.

4) The first draft should be ready for submission to CD and SMT by 15th June 2010.

5) Submit final report by 1st July 2010.

The time frame of conducting and finalizing the survey will run from mid April 2010 to 1st July 2010.

Requirements from the Consultancy firm

• Proven track of experience in the area of compensation and benefit for international organization.
• Experience in dealing with salary survey for non profit organizations will be an asset.
• Familiar with labour market issues in South Sudan
• Ability to work precisely, fast and to the point.

The tendering firm will solely be responsible for their own expenses in preparing the tender and subsequent negotiations with SCiSS if any.

Submission of Tender Document

a) technical proposal with timeline of the study

b) Company Profile; Registration and license document; contact details, experience in work in similar tasks.

c) CV’s of professionals that will be carrying out the survey.

d) Contacts of three referees from organizations that employed the firm for similar type of services.

e) Full cost in USD and breakdown of related costs including taxes and travel costs.

Consultants interested in tendering for the work should submit their TENDER DOCUMENTS in a sealed envelop marked Comprehensive Salary Survey for Save the Children in South Sudan and addressed to the attention of Save the Children in South Sudan at our offices in Nairobi, Save the Children UK, Riverside Mews off Riverside Drive P.O. Box 39664 – 00623 Nairobi, in the “Tender Box”situated at the reception desk.

The Tender will be closed on 10 April 2010 by 17:00pm.

The Tender will be opened on 12 April 2010 at 2:00pm and Tender applicants or their offical representative should be present during the opening ceremony.

Full details of the Consultancy tender can be downloaded by sending a blank e-mail to salarysurvey @ savethechildren.org.sd.

Save the Children in South Sudan is not bound to accept any tenders submitted and reserves the right to cancel the offer fully or partially.

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Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) - One-Off Comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staff Consultancy

nvitation to Tender for a One-Off Comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staff

Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) invites potential consultancy firm to conduct a one-off comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staffs as per the following particulars:

Introduction

Three Save the Children member organizations – Save the Children US, Save the Children UK and Save the Children Sweden have been working separately in South Sudan for over 25 years until 31st October 2009 from 1st November 2009 these organizations were unified as Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) to create a stronger voice for children in South Sudan. Save the Children UK is the Managing Member (MM) and Save the Children Sweden and Save the Children US are Participating Members.

Purpose of comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey

The unification has resulted in one unified programme structure. Before the unification a comprehensive salary survey was not conducted but a preliminary assessment was done to guide the change process.

During the staff transition process SCiSS used the ‘BIG TENT’ approach where all the programmes in their current operation areas and all the staffs of the three organizations were merged into one programme structure with a new Grade/salary band designed to accommodate this staffing.

SCiSS has two categories of staffs – Internationally Appointed Staffs and Nationally Appointed Staffs. Currently the total workforce is 440 of which 407 are nationally appointed staff and 33 are International staff.

The management of SCiSS has observed that using the “BIG TENT’ approach has resulted in various inconsistencies. SCiSS would therefore like to commission a consultancy firm to carry out a one-off comprehensive review of the salary package of nationally appointed staffs.

This review will include basic salary, allowances and benefits and analyze the internal realities and external market comparators and get the basic data within the recommendations on how to address these issues.

The objectives of the comprehensive salary, allowances and benefits survey are:

1. To scope current internal and external conditions within SCiSS structure related to the salary package prevailing within SCiSS.
2. To review the effectiveness of the current grading framework salary structure
3. To recommend adjustments to staff salary, allowances and benefits from the outcome of the job evaluation and market comparators survey.

Survey Methodology

The commissioned consultancy firm shall:

1) Conduct comprehensive analytical Job Evaluation based on the job profile using agreed Job Evaluation parameters that underpin judgements on appropriate grading. This may require field travel.

2) Collect information using survey questionnaire on market rate survey and allowances and benefits survey of comparator organizations in South Sudan (that are agreed by SCiSS to be surveyed) to develop competitive pay level and salary structure.

3) Review the value of the typical allowances and benefits that are found in the market from such comparators. With the results of 1 and 2, the consultancy firm will review the current grad structure and design relevant grade and pay structure and allocate all jobs to the structure of SCiSS.

4) The first draft should be ready for submission to CD and SMT by 15th June 2010.

5) Submit final report by 1st July 2010.

The time frame of conducting and finalizing the survey will run from mid April 2010 to 1st July 2010.

Requirements from the Consultancy firm

• Proven track of experience in the area of compensation and benefit for international organization.
• Experience in dealing with salary survey for non profit organizations will be an asset.
• Familiar with labour market issues in South Sudan
• Ability to work precisely, fast and to the point.

The tendering firm will solely be responsible for their own expenses in preparing the tender and subsequent negotiations with SCiSS if any.

Submission of Tender Document

a) technical proposal with timeline of the study

b) Company Profile; Registration and license document; contact details, experience in work in similar tasks.

c) CV’s of professionals that will be carrying out the survey.

d) Contacts of three referees from organizations that employed the firm for similar type of services.

e) Full cost in USD and breakdown of related costs including taxes and travel costs.

Consultants interested in tendering for the work should submit their TENDER DOCUMENTS in a sealed envelop marked Comprehensive Salary Survey for Save the Children in South Sudan and addressed to the attention of Save the Children in South Sudan at our offices in Nairobi, Save the Children UK, Riverside Mews off Riverside Drive P.O. Box 39664 – 00623 Nairobi, in the “Tender Box”situated at the reception desk.

The Tender will be closed on 10 April 2010 by 17:00pm.

The Tender will be opened on 12 April 2010 at 2:00pm and Tender applicants or their offical representative should be present during the opening ceremony.

Full details of the Consultancy tender can be downloaded by sending a blank e-mail to salarysurvey @ savethechildren.org.sd.

Save the Children in South Sudan is not bound to accept any tenders submitted and reserves the right to cancel the offer fully or partially.

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