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Economic and Social Policy Expert (Consultant)

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge materials development:

• Develop high-quality Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to raise awareness about the National Care Policy and unpaid care work.
• Create training modules and materials for the capacity building of the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action (SDfGAA) staff and other stakeholders.
• Produce comprehensive reports and policy briefs that synthesize findings from various studies and stakeholder inputs.

Workshop and meeting facilitation:

• Facilitate technical working groups to review and finalize the National Care Policy.
• Conduct training workshops for SDfGAA staff to enhance their understanding of the care economy and its gendered impacts.
• Facilitate national and county-level policy dialogues to gather input from diverse stakeholders.
• Facilitate national validation meetings with the general public and other stakeholders to gather feedback on the policy.
• Lead round table dialogues with private sector actors and policymakers to incorporate their viewpoints into the policy.

Report development:

• Work with the team to conduct a mid-term evaluation to assess progress on Kenya’s commitments to care work as outlined in Medium-Term Plan IV (MTP IV).
• Develop comprehensive evaluation reports that provide insights into the progress and areas for improvement.
• Prepare required documents and reports for review by the Kenyan Cabinet.

Key Outputs:

• High-quality IEC materials developed and disseminated to raise awareness about the National Care Policy and unpaid care work.
• Comprehensive training modules and materials created for the capacity building of the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action (SDfGAA) staff and other stakeholders.
• Detailed reports from technical working group sessions that capture discussions, decisions, and recommendations for the National Care Policy.
• Documentation of inputs and recommendations from national and county-level policy dialogues, round table discussions with private sector actors, and other stakeholder meetings.
• Reports summarizing feedback and recommendations from national validation meetings with the general public and other stakeholders.
• A comprehensive mid-term evaluation report assessing progress on Kenya’s commitments to care work as outlined in Medium-Term Plan IV (MTP IV), including insights and recommendations for further action.
• The finalized version of the National Care Policy, incorporating all feedback, inputs, and recommendations from stakeholders and technical working groups.
• Prepared documents and reports required for the review and approval of the National Care Policy by the Kenyan Cabinet.
• A report documenting lessons and best practices on public care services and infrastructure gathered from CSOs, WROs, and other stakeholders.
• Detailed reports on training sessions conducted for SDfGAA staff, including participant feedback and evaluation of the training’s effectiveness.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Deep understanding and appreciation of the care economy in Kenya
• Advanced degree in social sciences, public policy, gender studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience in policy analysis, development, and facilitation.
• Strong background in gender and care economy.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop high-quality training materials and IEC content.
• Experience in conducting evaluations and writing comprehensive reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Project Management Consultant

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Maintain a detailed project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure all project activities are executed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying any issues or risks and proposing solutions.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, including SDfGAA, UN Women, CSOs, WROs, and private sector partners.
• Facilitate regular communication and coordination among stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Organize and lead project meetings, including steering committee meetings, technical working group sessions, and stakeholder consultations.

Activity Implementation:

• Coordinate the development and dissemination of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials.
• Oversee the organization and facilitation of workshops, training sessions, policy dialogues, and validation meetings.
• Manage the execution of digital campaigns, media engagement, and bulk SMS messaging.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular project reports, including progress updates.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the implementation of project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan to track project performance and impact.
• Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to measure progress against project objectives and indicators.
• Use M&E findings to inform project adjustments and improvements.

Key Outputs/Deliverables:

• Detailed project plan with timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Regular progress reports, and final project reports.
• Records of stakeholder meetings, including minutes and action items.
• Documentation of workshops, training sessions, policy dialogues, and validation meetings.
• M&E plan and regular assessment reports.
• Analysis of project performance and impact, including lessons learned and best practices.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Advanced degree in project management, social sciences, public policy, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, preferably in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Strong understanding of the care economy and gender issues in Kenya.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter, and CV, outlining their qualifications and profile with relevant experience, availability, and fee structure. Submissions should be sent to DirectorAfrica@icrw.org by Aug 16th ,2024