Health Systems Analysis Advisors,

Multiple positions
Department/office:  AFO, Kenya
Duty station:  Nairobi, Kenya
Contract type:  International ICA
Contract level:  IICA-2
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Application period: 01-Oct-2012 to 15-Oct-2012
 

Background Information - UNOPS

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need.

UNOPS mandate is to act as a project delivery platform for UN system agencies, funds and programmes, international and regional financial institutions, intergovernmental organizations, donor and recipient governments, and non-profit non-governmental organizations. 

As a self-financing entity within the UN system, UNOPS must ensure that the projects it delivers meet client expectations in terms of cost, quality and time, while at the same time ensuring that these projects collectively meet a broader array of success criteria.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - Kenya

The Kenya Operations Centre (KEOC), under the Africa Regional Office, is responsible for projects entrusted to UNOPS in East Africa; its main clients include UNDP, UNICEF, UNEP, World Bank, African Union and Governments.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS is recruiting health system experts to be part of a multidisciplinary team (Health Systems Analysis Team - HSAT) aimed at strengthening Somali health systems through provision, analysis, management and dissemination of information to guide policy making and strategic planning. 

The information generated will be used by  Ministries of Health, donors and implementing partners for making evidence-based decisions while simultaneously increasing accountability for results. The HSAT has as its objectives:

• Strengthening health sector management, monitoring and evaluation
• Improving communication and dissemination of information on health and nutrition
• Supporting coordination, harmonisation and alignment, and mutual accountability
• Promoting capacity building within the Somali Health Sector

The foreseen composition of HSAT is a mix of health professionals with expertise in the following areas:  Public Health; Health Economics or Financing; Epidemiology; Health Policy and Planning; Human Resources Development and Management; Pharmacy; Medical Anthropology; and/or  related subjects.

HSAT members, in their respective competency areas, are expected to conduct situation analyses of the Somali health systems, identify the key issues to be addressed, identify need for and coordinate further studies/researches, propose alternative courses of action, lead consensus-building processes and provide assistance to health authorities and partners in formulating, implementing and monitoring health policies and strategies.

The duty station is in Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia. The incumbent will report to the Health Systems Analysis Team Leader who is also based in Nairobi.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
Functional Responsibilities

Below are some of the functionalities.

HSAT team members, each in their respective area of competence, and in collaboration with the local Health Authorities and other health sector partners, are expected to:

• Analyze the health sector. Collect and review existing information (studies, reports, etc.), interview key informants, study trends, identify gaps;
• Identify areas needing further investigation and conduct/ coordinate relevant studies; steer and coordinate interventions of short-term international and local consultants;
• Prepare and disseminate situation reports highlighting major issues to be addressed;
• Conduct discussions with partners on findings and agree on priorities to be addressed. Suggest possible actions to be taken, highlighting implications, pros and cons of proposed actions;
• Advocate for congruent action. Lead a consensus building process on actions based on the intelligence made available;
• Advise partners upon request on policy and programmatic issues;
• Strengthen counterparts’ capacity in health system analysis linked to policy decision-making;
• Support the MOH to develop essential evidence-informed polices and strategic plans; provide assistance in their implementation and monitoring at the national and sub-national levels;
• Assist counterparts in ensuring a fit between strategy and structure and reducing duplication and fragmentation;
• Work with health partners to promote greater harmonization of health interventions and alignment with national health policies;
• Assist counterparts in formulating sector strategies; defining goals, directions and spending priorities across services; identifying the roles of public, private and voluntary actors and the role of civil society;
• Mentor development of HSAT counterparts embedded within MOHs of respective zones;
• Prepare analyses, recommendations, briefing notes, and assessments for internal and client use;
• Facilitate stakeholder consultation and meetings at the national and sub-national levels;
• Provide technical assistance to relevant Health Sector Committee working groups.Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Strong team working predisposition; capacity to work collaboratively with HSAT colleagues and health partners
• Ability to build and cultivate strong productive relationships with internal and external clients
• Ability to interpret, analyze and resolve problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills targeting high-level policy audiences
• Strong knowledge building and sharing skills; openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
• Ability to conduct capacity assessments and support capacity-strengthening initiatives
• Proven facilitation and training skills
• Ability and willingness to travel in Somalia
• Appropriate computer skills necessary to analyze data
• Knowledge of Somali history, health systems and language
• Demonstrated drive for continuous improvement and incorporation of lessons learned and best practices into business process routines
• Demonstration of professional behaviour and personal ethics, transparency and openness to encourage respect and similar behaviour from colleagues in the workplace

Education/Experience/Language requirements

• Masters Degree in Health Economics or Financing/Health Policy and Planning/ Human Resources Development and Management/Medical Anthropology; or related subjects. 
• Additional years of relevant work experience in combination with a relevant Bachelors degree may be considered in lieu of the Masters degree.   
• Bachelors degree in Public Health/ Economics/ Pharmacy or related subjects   
• Minimum 8 years of relevant and progressively responsible working experience in developing countries
• Experience in working successfully with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners, but also private sector
• Working experience in disrupted health sectors                              

Certifications

• Prince2  or similar project management certification an asset  

Contract type, level and duration

• Contract type: International ICA
• Contract level: I-ICA 2
• Contract duration: 1 year, renewable

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

To Apply:

https://gprs.unops.org/pages/ViewVacancy/ApplyVacancy.aspx?id=1241

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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Technical Director / Deputy Project Director Job in Kenya

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) founded in 1971, is a non-profit organization with a mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. 

Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing and transitional countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact. 

Headquartered in the United States, we have operations in more than 30 countries and employ more than 2,000 people from over 73 nations. 

For more information please visit our website: www.msh.org.
 

MSH seeks to recruit highly motivated and result oriented individual for the Strengthening Public Health Laboratory Systems (SPHLS) Project in the Republic of Kenya funded by PEPFAR. 

The Project goal is to strengthen and expand public health laboratory systems and develop indigenous capacity in Kenya to support HIV prevention, treatment and care as part of the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS relief.

Technical Director / Deputy Project Director
 

The Technical Director /Deputy Project Director will lead, direct, mentor and monitor the team of local technical laboratory staff carrying out approved activities to strengthen laboratory systems and services in Kenya in order to support and improve HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria programs. 

In collaboration with the Project Director, s/he will contribute significantly to providing the overall vision, strategic direction and state-of-the-art technical approaches for the project.
 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the project technical activities to ensure that the work is technically and logistically sound, collaborative, timely, and is conducted in line with the donor-approved project work plan and budget.
• Ensure that technical work plans and budgets and individual staff action plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner and that the various activities and outputs are clearly linked to the overall project performance monitoring plan.
• Supervise the laboratory technical staff, as assigned.
• Act as the main point of contact for the subcontractor and short term consultants. S/he will oversee their performance.
• Work closely with the Project Director to prepare and present annual and quarterly project progress and technical reports to MSH, CDC/USG, MOH and other partners.
•  In partnership with the Project Director, meet regularly with senior Government of Kenya officials, CDC, collaborating partners, and other stakeholders to share progress, accomplishments and challenges and to advocate and ensure technical assistance activities result in skills transfer in sustainable ways.
• Consult frequently with CDC on the current and future strategic direction of the project.

Qualifications and Experience
 

The ideal candidate should have a medical or science degree from a recognized university, plus a higher qualification (Doctoral or Master’s Degree) in clinical pathology, microbiology, public health or related field.

Clinical Pathologist, Laboratory Scientist or Public Health professional, with at least 8 years’ relevant working experience at a senior level in managing clinical and public health laboratories essential. 

S/he must be registered with the appropriate regulatory authority such as the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board , Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians’ and Technologists’ Board ( KMLTTB).
 

Experience in implementing and managing CDC, USAID, WHO, GFATM or other donor-funded health projects related to laboratory systems development is preferred. 

Ability to guide strategy development, manage technical implementation of projects and lead a team as well as ability to supervise mentor and coach other project staff.
 

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners, and strong commitment to managing and meeting competing deadlines. 

Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

S/he should have ability to advocate and bring about consensus with senior government officials and numerous stakeholders.
 

The ideal candidate should be computer literate and willing and available to travel extensively within Kenya and elsewhere as required.
 

Please note that international allowances are not available for this position.
 

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and national origin, and citizenship, physical or mental handicap. For further detail and to apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.Jobsmsh.icims.com by 19th October 2012. 

If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Jobs: Regional Blood Donor Recruiter, Home Based Care Assistant, Health Project Officers and Project Accountant

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organization created by the Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965. 

Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organization in Kenya. 

The Society is looking for qualified people to fill the following positions:
 

Position Title: Regional Blood Donor Recruiter
 

Reporting to: Regional Health Officer
 

Job location: Garissa
 

Overall Purpose
 

Responsible to the Regional Health Officer for effective planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating blood donor programme within the Region aimed at collection of adequate and safe human blood for transfusion
purposes. 

Specific responsibilities include building community partnerships, identification and mobilisation of potential blood donors as well as building the capacity of volunteer community leaders to spearhead the mobilization of blood donors.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Mobilize schools, colleges, institutions, organizations and communities to solicit blood donations from individuals, students, employees and community groups
• Contact and visit prospective or participating donor groups to explain requirements and benefits of participation in blood donor programmes
• Maintain and update records of individuals, groups, institutions and organizations participating in blood donor programme
• Arrange specific dates for blood donor collections for groups and confirm appointment in writing
• Consult blood bank records to answer questions, monitor activity or resolve problems of blood donor groups
• Identify donors with rare-type blood from blood bank records and contact donors to solicit and arrange blood donation
• Prepare reports of blood donor programmes and recruitment activities

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Nursing, Public Health or equivalent qualifications
• Over three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating blood donor programmes in emergency/relief context

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of blood donor programmes trends and goals all levels aimed at safe blood
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
• Demonstrated competence in resource mobilisation including implementation of effective fundraising strategies to increase resource through grant proposals
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

Position Title: Home Based Care Assistant
 

Reporting to: Project Officer
 

Job location: Daadab
 

Summary of Responsibilities
 

The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the effective planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programme aimed at combating and reducing the prevalence and impact of HIV/AIDS on vulnerable communities within the Branch. 

Other responsibilities include awareness creation, capacity building, and providing psycho-social support to people affected and afflicted by HIV/AIDS as well as delivering HIV/AIDS workplace training programmes.
 

Specific duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

• Conduct baseline studies using participatory approaches to identify the number of persons as well as orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected with HIV/AIDS so as to determine their capacities, available resources and coping mechanisms
• Encourage the youth to attend voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) to decrease risk behaviours by emphasizing consent, confidentiality and counselling aimed at decreasing stigma as more people know their HIV status
• Develop and implement social support programmes to assist caregivers to provide counselling, home-based care and psychosocial support to persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected with HIV/AIDS to participate in productive activities
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening staff, volunteers and communities with capacity to provide HIV/AIDS care and support
• Strengthen collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, donors, government agencies, the private sector and other players to ensure implementation of programmes that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities using participatory community methods to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness
• Develop and implement lobby and advocacy programmes with a view to reform laws and policies that hamper the implementation of programmes
• Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and areas of improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Development or equivalent qualifications such as epidemiology, nursing & social work
• Three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS prevention and control programmes

Competencies

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS health care, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

KRCS has been appointed a Sub Recipient (SR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 Malaria Grant. 

Arising from this, the Society is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:
 

Position Title: Health Project Officer 

(2 Positions)
 

Reporting to: Branch Cordinator
 

Job location: Lugari and Mt Elgon
 

Overall Purpose
 

Responsible to the Branch Coordinator for effective planning, budgeting and implementation of malaria project activities. 

Other responsibilities include building partnerships with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders strengthening volunteer networks and building staff and volunteer capacity to respond to health emergencies among vulnerable populations affected by disasters.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate reported cases of malaria outbreaks and develop community-based action plan for implementing malaria prevention programme in line with the Society’s strategic objectives
• Conduct field camps to sensitize communities by providing information on the goals, objectives, activities and implementation of the malaria project through integrated malaria control at the community household level
• Implement the Society’s policy on prevention and treatment of malaria; also demonstrate techniques for treating long-lasting malaria insecticide nets and indoor residual spraying, de-worming and child immunization
• Implement malaria testing and provide vaccine treatments to prevent and immunize diseases among children and pregnant women through volunteers and also reinforce house-to-house disease prevention and control activities
• Develop strategies for integrating community-based health programmes through demonstration of insecticide treated nets (ITN’s) and their distribution to vulnerable groups aimed at combating the spread of malaria
• Deliver community-based training programmes aimed at creating awareness and building the capacity of communities to implement social mobilization and malaria prevention strategies
• Liaise with Government representatives to implement an integrated community-based malaria prevention campaign
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of community awareness campaigns aimed at equipping and strengthening staff, volunteers and communities with capacity to provide community based health care services

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent qualifications
• Three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating integrated community-based health programmes in emergency/relief context

Key Competencies

• Broad knowledge of project management, disaster management, emergency and public health management and humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

Position Title: Project Accountant 

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to: Branch Cordintaor
 

Job Location: Busia
 

Overall Purpose
 

Responsible to the Branch Cordinator for overall financial management of the branch and project. 

Other duties include maintaining of financial records, processing of working advances, preparation of project returns and reports, reconciling and balancing accounts as well as posting and compiling monthly reports to show records related to financial operations in the field. 

Also receiving and disbursing money as well as processing and validating cheques in accordance with approved policy.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate at the field level the execution of the project budget expenditures in line with the approved budget
• Compile and analyse accounting reports, records and other data to maintain expenditure controls and also determine the financial resources required to implement specific programmes
• In consultation with the branch coordinator, ensure timely request of funds from the HQ and disbursement of funds according to the planned activities
• Receive cash or banker’s cheques, recording financial transactions, counting money to verify amounts and issuing receipts for funds received.
• Prepare bank deposit slips in order to ensure that all collections are promptly banked in accordance with accounting procedures.
• Disburse cash and writing vouchers and cheques in order to make payment against specified expenditure requisitions.
• Prepare cheque payments and refund claims and ensure that payments are made against verifiable accounting documents.
• Post data and balance accounts as well as compile collections, disbursements and bank reconciliation reports.
• Maintain complete records of all financial transactions such as payment vouchers, receipts and other documents in accordance with accounting procedures.
• Reconcile the cashbook with bank statements and checking balances against verifiable documents on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly revenue, expenditure returns, financial statements and reports to cover specified periods.
• Prepare budget for specific projects in collaboration with the officer in charge
• Maintain an assets register for the project

Minimum Qualifications

• CPA (K) or equivalent ACCA final level qualifications or a Bachelors Degree in a Business Related Field withCPA Part (II), Section 4.
• At least two years experience in a busy accounts/ finance office

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of administrative, accounting and financial procedures and systems
• Demonstrated competence in financial and accounting, posting and processing accounts.
• Proficiency in computer applications especially, word processing, database and spreadsheets, computerized accounting systems including use of the e-mail, the internet as well as local and wide area network systems.

Applications must contain: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
 

All applications should be sent to:
 

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society 

P. O. Box 40712-00100, 

Nairobi
 

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 12th October 2012.

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Center for Reproductive Rights Regional Director for Africa Job Vacancy

Job Title: Regional Director for Africa
 

Department: Global Legal Program, Center for Reproductive Rights
 

Center Background: Founded in 1992, the Center for Reproductive Rights is a non-profit organization that promotes women’s equality worldwide by securing reproductive rights in constitutional and international human rights law. Its mission is straightforward and ambitious: to advance reproductive freedom as a fundamental right that all governments are legally obligated to protect, respect and fulfill. 

The Center is unmatched as a reproductive rights organization in its expertise on U.S. constitutional law, comparative law and international human rights law.

The Center works across the globe on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, abortion services and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization and female genital mutilation (FGM). 

It has brought groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. committees and regional human rights bodies. It has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in over 50 countries.

The Center is governed by a 20-person Board of Directors and employs more than 100 professionals from Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Kenya, Korea, Nepal, Nigeria, the Philippines, Slovakia, Sweden and the U.S. 

In addition to a headquarters in New York City, the Center has offices in: Washington D.C.; Bogotá, Colombia; Kathmandu, Nepal; Nairobi, Kenya; and Geneva, Switzerland.  Its annual budget of more than $15 million is raised primarily from foundations and individuals.

The new Regional Director will be joining the Center at an exciting time for the institution and at a critical time for the reproductive rights movement globally.  

As opponents of women’s rights have increased their attacks on the legal and human rights framework in Africa, the Center is fighting back with national, regional, and international strategies embodied in a new strategic plan launched in early 2012.  

The plan intensifies our efforts to strengthen the legal protections for access to safe and legal abortion, affordable contraception, the expansion of the reproductive rights of adolescents, and the recognition that the prevention of maternal mortality is a fundamental human rights issue.
 

To learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, go to www.reproductiverights.org.
 

Position Summary and Responsibilities: The Center is seeking a seasoned strategic program and operations professional to oversee and develop the work of the Africa Program. 

The Regional Director for Africa will be based in Nairobi and work under the supervision of the Director of the Global Legal Program who is based in New York.  

The Regional Director will supervise a Regional Manager, Legal Adviser, and Office Manager in Nairobi. 

 In addition, s/he will manage a Legal Adviser and Legal Assistant in the US.
 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the Africa program, including all aspects of program planning and implementation, financial management, and administrative oversight.
• Design and develop the regional work plan, as it relates to focus countries in the region and the UN, in accordance with the strategic plan.
• Oversee and monitor successful implementation of the regional work plan, and recommend changes to the plan as needed.
• Develop and implement short and long-range advocacy and litigation strategy for the Center's work in Africa.
• Identify potential strategic litigation cases in collaboration with partner organizations.  
• Develop factual records and pleadings, research and write legal memoranda, amicus curiae and case briefs on transnational and international and regional human rights law and claims for use in national and/or international and regional fora.
• Provide technical assistance to NGOs, government and parliamentary officials, and other stakeholders on law reform processes at the national level and produce relevant legal and advocacy materials.
• Support the design and implementation of wider institutional and Global Program priorities, as appropriate (e.g., coordinating or supporting an intra or inter-departmental initiative).
• Develop and implement annual regional program budget and monitor spending.
• Recruit, train/mentor, supervise and evaluate staff working for the regional program. Participate in institutional recruiting processes as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional and international NGOs and key stakeholders to advance implementation of the strategic plan.
• Support other Center departments in institutional and regional fundraising, and monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Develop pro bono partnerships and projects with law firms, law associations, and law schools in the U.S. and in the region to leverage our program work.
• Represent the Center externally on matters related to reproductive rights in the region through public speaking and interaction with the media.
• Partner with the Communications Department to effectively develop and implement program communications strategy to increase support and visibility from key audiences.
• International travel is required.

Overall Candidate Requirements: 

 The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strong management, creative legal and strategic thinking, and good judgment and excellent analytical capabilities.  

In addition, we are seeking candidates with strong writing skills; the ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure; the capacity to take initiative, prioritize, and pay close attention to detail while juggling multiple tasks; strong coordination skills; the ability to lead and manage a multinational team; the ability to work effectively as part of the senior leadership team of the Global Legal Program; and the capacity to build and maintain strong partnerships within the Africa region. 

Applicants must have: 

• A law degree and at least seven years of experience as a manager working on legal or human rights strategies. 
• Substantial knowledge of the UN and the African regional systems; familiarity with international and regional human rights law. 
• Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values. 
• Ability to develop and manage staff and operations in an international office environment. 
• Effective public speaking skills, and excellent writing skills in English, are required. 
• Fluency in another UN language is desirable.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.
 

To Apply: Send cover letter, résumé, and contact information for 3 references to: resumes@reprorights.org

Note: Applicants must indicate “Regional Director for Africa, their last name and code 158” as the subject of emailed applications. Cover letter, résumé, and contact information should be sent as attachments.  

The deadline for submitting applications will be October 31st, 2012.
 

The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. 

We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

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Terms of Reference for the Post Project Impact Evaluation of Turkana Livestock Development Project (TLDP II)

Terms of Reference for the Post Project Impact Evaluation of Turkana Livestock Development
 

Project (TLDP II)
 

Background Information and Project Summary
 

TLDP II (Turkana Livestock Development Program) was a program funded by the Belgian Survival Fund in Turkana.
 

It was implemented from 2005 to February 2011 in Turkana Central and South districts, in Lokichar, Katilu, Kaputir, Kangakipur, Nakaalei and Lochwaa divisions. It was the follow-up of TLDP I, which was implemented, between 1999 and 2004, in the central parts of Turkana county, mainly in the divisions of Loima, Pelekech, Turkwel, and Kerio.
 

Both projects were funded by the Belgium Survival Fund (BSF) with co-funding from DFID, FAO, EC and the Amelie foundation.
 

The main focus of TLDP II was to reduce vulnerabilities of Turkana pastoralists by addressing the challenges that were affecting the community, which include inadequate animal health services, poor access to water for people and livestock, inadequate access to markets for livestock and other products, and natural resource based conflicts.
 

These challenges are all the more critical in Turkana South, where indigenous populations mainly depend on pastoralism and agro-pastoralism as a way of life.
 

In 2007 and 2008, the challenges were exacerbated by an epidemic of goat plague (PPR), which forced the District Veterinary Officer (DVO) to impose quarantine in order to reduce its spread. Then in 2009 and 2010, severe droughts harshly affected pastoralist populations too.
 

Overall objective of the program
 

The overall objective of the project was to improve livelihoods of vulnerable pastoral communities in the
Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL).
 

Specific results of the program

1. Increase livestock productivity in vulnerable pastoralist communities in ASAL regions.
2. Increase access to potable water for pastoralists and their livestock in pasture potential areas of central and southern region of Turkana county
3. Improve the economic returns of pastoralist communities through increased marketing of livestock and livestock products.
4. Reduce the natural resource based conflicts amongst pastoralist communities in the Karamoja cluster through peace initiatives.
5. Promote viable and sustainable indigenous organizations, indigenous structures and local institutions, through partnership and capacity building.

Objectives of the Evaluation
 

The global objective of the consultancy is to describe and to assess the medium/long term effects and
impacts achieved by the program to measure the level of achievement of the global objective and specific
results.

In terms of major impact, the improvements regarding the level of food security and well-being of the
beneficiaries should also be measured.
 

Process and methodology
 

The process and methodology to be used has to be defined by the consultant under its technical offer but a
participatory approach will be expected with maximum stakeholder participation and appropriate involvement of local traditional and government leadership at all stages.
 

In case a survey questionnaire is to be used, the said questionnaire should be validated by VSF-B before
being used.
 

The number of days should allow enough time on the field but should not exceed 15 days in total. It should be finalised before November 30th 2012.
 

Key Activities

• Prepare a detailed work plan for the consultancy which outlines the methodology to be used and present to the VSF consortium for approval.
• Review existing related literature.
• In each of the project locations, gather all relevant information from communities, local authorities and other humanitarian/development actors.
• Present preliminary findings to area authorities and other humanitarian/development partners at the end of the fieldwork.
• Prepare a detailed draft report and debrief the VSF consortium in Nairobi on the main findings, making a power point presentation.

Expected Outputs

• Presentation of methodology, tools and workplan to the VSF Belgium before going to the field.
• One feedback workshops at Lodwar and Nairobi level for the project partners
• One final report to be accepted by VSF Belgium

Deliverables
 

A detailed final report inclusive of a separate two page summary will be presented to the VSF-B Regional
Director. The entire report and the proposal will be presented in English and will remain the property of
VSF Belgium. A hard copy and two soft copies must be submitted.
 

A draft documents (report and proposal) will be expected on November 23nd the latest and the final report
is expected 5 days after the comments from VSF Belgium.

The contents of the report shall be as follows:

• Executive summary (covering major findings, level of achievements of the indicators and recommendations).
• Background.
• Description of the objectives of the mission and execution methodology.
• Literature review
• Findings/results (description and assessment of the effects / impacts)
• Discussion
• Challenges
• Recommendations
• Conclusions and lessons learnt
• Annexes covering Terms of Reference, abbreviations, data collection formats and questionnaires used references, graphs, tables, etc.).

Responsibilities
 

The country director of Kenya will:

• Have overall responsibility and accountability for the mission,
• Ensure the overall coordination of the mission in conjunction with the project partners.

VSF Belgium will organize the logistic of the mission, and cover the transportation and accommodation costs of the consultant while in the field locations.
 

Qualifications
 

The consultant is expected to have the following attributes:

• Minimum five years experience working with drought affected pastoral communities.
• Minimum five years experience in participatory monitoring and evaluation of livelihood related programs
• A minimum of a Masters level of study (M. Sc. or M.A. degree), particularly in natural resources management, livestock production , agriculture and/or education is a must
• Someone with a Ph. D level is a definite advantage but emphasis is on relevant experience.
• Livestock health and/or production background.
• Excellent inter-personal, facilitation and writing skills.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Ability to travel in extremely rough terrain in Kenya is a condition

Contact Information
 

Interested expert(s) should submit proposals including a technical and financial offer, relevant qualifications and experience as well as a detailed execution plan.
 

They should also indicate daily consultancy rates and possible starting dates. 

The proposals, CV and letter of motivation as well as three (3) referees should be sent electronically to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke by 10th October, 2012.

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