Communication Training Objectives
Overall Objective

Undertake an internal audit of the consortium members organisation’s communication approach.
Develop communication strategy and plan of actions for the three consortium members (RACIDA), St. John Ambulance of Kenya, and Merti-Integrated Development Programme (MID-P)
Develop different communication tools for different audiences to each... consortium members
Support consortium members to develop their own communication strategies by building on the existing draft consortium communication strategy that was developed by the members.
Build the overall capacity for managing the communication of the consortium members; continued learning.

Outputs and Deliverables
The following deliverables are expected for the tasks mentioned:
Identification of strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement of the organization's overall communication strategy:

A comprehensive report on the organization's communication approach/strategy that highlights the strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement
A SWOT analysis that assesses the organization's current communication strategy
Recommendations for improvement and areas that need further development
Undertaking an internal audit of the organization's communication:
A comprehensive report on the organization's internal communication systems and processes
An analysis of the effectiveness of the communication systems in place
Recommendations for improvement and areas that need further development

Development of a communication strategy and plan of action:

A communication strategy and plan of action that is tailored to the organization's needs and goals
A detailed roadmap that outlines the steps required to implement the communication strategy
Clear timelines and measurable objectives that ensure the successful implementation of the strategy

Assessment and review of communication tools, target audiences, and messages; make recommendations and propose measures for improvement:

A comprehensive review of the organization's communication tools, target audiences, and messages
Identification of gaps and areas that need improvement
Recommendations for the most effective communication tools, target audiences, and messages

Taking concrete measures to close gaps in the current communication strategy or its implementation in accordance with priorities and resources:

Explicit action points that outline the steps required to close gaps in the current communication strategy.
A timeline and resource allocation plan that ensures the successful implementation of the action points
Recommendations for the most effective communication tools, target audiences, and messages

Reaching out effectively and getting messages across to different target audiences using the most relevant tools and messages:

A comprehensive communication plan that outlines the best ways to reach out to different target audiences
Clear guidelines on how to use the most relevant communication tools and messages
A plan for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the communication plan

Building the overall capacity for managing the communication of an organization; continued learning:

A capacity-building plan that outlines the steps required to improve the organization's communication management skills
Recommendations for training and development programs that can improve communication skills
A plan for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the capacity building plan.

Duration of Assignment

The consultant should be available to start work from April 2023 and should plan on completing the assignment within three weeks from the time of contract signing.

Qualifications and Experience of Consultant
The freelance consultant/consultancy firm must have the following experience and expertise:

Possess a degree in Journalism/ Communication or a relevant field from an accredited university.
At least five years of experience working on similar projects.
Ability to showcase previous similar trainings done.
Demonstrated experience working in the pastoral community setup.
In-depth knowledge of and experience working in Isiolo, Mandera, Embu, Kiambu, and Nairobi.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Knowledge of other relevant local languages is desirable.

Application requirements

Submit a technical proposal detailing the understanding of the assignment, proposed methodologies, expected activities, and deliverables with a work plan/timeline (in PDF format).
Submit a financial proposal in KES only. The financial proposal should detail the professional fees and other necessary costs to complete the assignment.
Provide a detailed CV of the professional working on the consultancy project.
Provide referees from a former line manager/HR Officer for your last 3 contracts.
Provide work certificates on letter heads
If applying as a firm, a certificate of Incorporation/Business Registration must be provided.
Submit a valid tax compliance certificate.
The individual/firm consultant must not be black-listed or sanctioned by any government or institution. more

Outputs and Deliverables
The consultant shall deliver the following:

Training Manual: A comprehensive training manual that covers the discipline of project management, principles of project planning, design, preparation, and implementation techniques, as well as management skills for project management. The manual should include practical examples, case studies, and templates to aid... participants in understanding the concepts.
Presentation Slides: A set of presentation slides that cover the main concepts, principles, and techniques of project management, project planning, design, and implementation techniques. The slides should be visually appealing and easy to understand.
Interactive Exercises: Interactive exercises designed to reinforce the learning from the training manual and presentation slides. These exercises should be prepared to be engaging and collaborative and encourage participants to apply the concepts in practical scenarios.
Case Studies: Case studies that showcase successful project management, planning, design, and implementation techniques. The case studies should be selected based on their relevance to the development context and should cover both 'hard' and 'soft' skills.
Project Planning and Design Templates: Templates that participants can use for project planning and design, including sections for project scope, objectives, timelines, budget, risk management, stakeholder management, and communication planning.
Certificate of Completion: Participants receive a certificate of completion upon completing the training program. The certificate should be personalized and include the participant's name, date, and duration of the training program.
Post-Training Evaluation: Participants fill out a post-training evaluation form to provide feedback on the training program. The evaluation form should include questions on the training program's relevance, usefulness, and effectiveness, as well as suggestions for improvement. The evaluation results can be used to refine and improve future training programs.

Duration of Assignment

The consultant should be available to start work from April 2023 and should plan on completing the assignment within three weeks from the time of contract signing.

Qualifications and Experience of Consultant
The freelance consultant/consultancy firm must have the following experience and expertise:

Possess a degree in Project Management, Project planning and management or a relevant field from an accredited university.
At least five years of experience working on similar projects.
Ability to showcase previous similar trainings done.
Demonstrated experience working in the pastoral community setup.
In-depth knowledge of and experience working in Isiolo, Mandera, Embu, Kiambu, and Nairobi.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Knowledge of other relevant local languages is desirable.

Application Requirements

Submit a technical proposal detailing the understanding of the assignment, proposed methodologies, expected activities, and deliverables with a work plan/timeline (in PDF format).
Submit a financial proposal in KES only. The financial proposal should detail the professional fees and other necessary costs to complete the assignment.
Provide a detailed CV of the professional working on the consultancy project.
Provide referees from a former line manager/HR Officer for your last 3 contracts.
Provide work certificates on letter heads
If applying as a firm, a certificate of Incorporation/Business Registration must be provided.
Submit a valid tax compliance certificate.
The individual/firm consultant must not be black-listed or sanctioned by any government or institution.
Professional references: Include at least three references from previous clients and the complete contact information of the referees.

Consultant Academic and Professional Qualification

To qualify for this position, you must have obtained a degree in Journalism/Communication or a related field from a recognized university.

Consultant Prior Work Experience

You should have at least five years of experience working in a similar capacity.
It is essential that you can showcase previous video work you produced.
It is essential that you can demonstrate your experience working in pastoral community settings.
Additionally, you must possess contextual knowledge of and have worked in Isiolo, Mandera, Embu, Kiambu, and Nairobi.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required, and knowledge of other relevant local languages is an advantage.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant, grants management, bookkeeping, financial management, and/or accounting experience required, with preference for USAID funded administrative experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of grants administration and knowledge of basic accounting and accounting practices is required, as well as general best practices in Kenya.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, and to exercise good judgment that reflects positively on the CBCR activity.
Demonstrated high proficiency with Excel spreadsheet applications is required.
Professional level in English and local language.

This role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Mandera, Moyale, and Karamoja cross-border cluster areas as required. more

Outputs and Deliverables
The consultant shall:

Submit an inception report, including the data collection and analysis approach, data collection tools and a detailed work plan.
Develop a first draft of the Endline report and share with Johanniter for review with partners.
Develop and share the final report with RACIDA/Johanniter including the findings, recommendations. The report will be... prepared in English.
Provide the electronic version of the draft report, the electronic version of the final report and annexes in Word Format and four binded hard copies to RACIDA/JUH.

Management of the Endline Study

RACIDA shall prepare a contract that the consultant shall sign to commit him/her; the consultant shall be answerable to the Partner/JUH team.
The consultant shall be responsible for execution of the data collection analysis, report generation and submission.
The consultant in collaboration with the partner will constitute a data collection team.
The consultant hall be responsible for the day-to-day management and remuneration and all other costs associated with the exercise. This shall not be included in consultant’s bid.
The partner shall provide that the logistical arrangements related to the evaluation be availed. These include; one vehicle for transport in the field. The Partner in accompanying role will facilitate access to any required government officials requested by the consultant.
The consultant shall have the overall responsibility for the operational and administrative management of the evaluation.

Quantity structure

An inception meeting (physical/ online) with the consultant with the Partner/JUH team to familiarize the parties with each other before the signing of the contract.
Tools development and submission of inception report. The consultant shall prepare the necessary and submit them to the Partner/JUH /partner for review.
Secondary data collection of relevant data through physical or online reviewing of the respective resources by the consultant.
Primary data collection by the evaluation team through physical field visit and coordination of the enumerators.
Analysis of data and report writing by the consultant.
Submission of the draft report to JUH/ partner by the consultant.
PowerPoint presentation highlighting key points from the Endline survey – presentation to be part of the final documents submitted to the Partner and JUH
Final report submission to JUH/partner by the consultant.

Documents available upon request

Introductory project documents
Structure of the Endline study report

Qualifications and Experience of Consultant
The independent consultant/consultancy firm must demonstrate experience and expertise as follows:

Master’s Degree in Economics, statistics, social sciences, community development, Public Policy, agriculture/livestock, M&E or another related field.
A minimum of 5 years conducting assessments and submitting high quality reports
Demonstrated experience in conducting high quality Endline assessments for related projects in the past three years (sample reports are required ruing the bid analysis).
Previous consultancy experience working with German Government funded projects.
Experience conducting field assessments and working in the targeted areas.
Sectoral experience and contextual knowledge of Mandera, Isiolo, Embu, Kiambu and Nairobi.
An understanding of the political, social and cultural context in Kenya is essential. more

Outputs and Deliverables
The consultant shall deliver the following:

A high quality, high resolution YouTube-compatible video documentary with subt titles showcasing the outcomes of the initial responder interventions.
A documentary script developed in collaboration with the Consortium members and JIA.
A report containing feedback from the beneficiaries of the First Responders Project on... their successes, learning, and recommendations.
Fifty high-quality project photos from the five counties (Nairobi, Embu, Kiambu, Mandera, and Isiolo) which demonstrate the interventions' success and learning.

Duration of Assignment
The consultant should be available to start work from April 2023 and should plan on completing the assignment within four weeks from the time of contract signing.
Qualifications and Experience of Consultant
The freelance consultant/consultancy firm must have the following experience and expertise:

Possess a degree in Journalism/ Communication or a relevant field from an accredited university.
At least five years of experience working on similar projects.
Ability to showcase previous video work he/she produced.
Demonstrated experience working in the pastoral community setup.
In-depth knowledge of and experience working in Isiolo, Mandera, Embu, Kiambu, and Nairobi. v. Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Knowledge of other relevant local languages is desirable.

Application requirements

Submit a technical proposal detailing the understanding of the assignment, proposed methodologies, expected activities, and deliverables with a work plan/timeline (in PDF format).
Submit a financial proposal in KES only. The financial proposal should detail the professional fees and other necessary costs to complete the assignment.
Provide a detailed CV of the professional working on the consultancy project.
Provide referees from a former line manager/HR Officer for your last 3 contracts.
Provide work certificates on letter heads
If applying as a firm, a certificate of Incorporation/Business Registration must be provided.
Submit a valid tax compliance certificate.
The individual/firm consultant must not be black-listed or sanctioned by any government or institution. more

Responsibilities
Program Implementation

To actively engage in the beneficiary selection process under the guidance of the County Coordinator.
Provide relevant training and skills development to Agro-pastoral farmers on fodder and high value crop production, on-farm water management, and beekeeping.
Lead stakeholder dialogue and consultation meetings with target communities.
Provide... agriculture extension service support to focal farming households.
Support the development of increased market linkages for farming households.
Coordinate and liaise with other stakeholders in the project implementation
Represent RACIDA in the cluster/donor meetings.
Review facilitation/training manuals on key topic areas covered under the project to ensure they are addressing the Agro-pastoral needs.
Provide assessments and analyses on improving crop production and project outcomes for the target project areas.
Coordinate monitoring visits with established community structures in the project areas
Coordinate with other organizations in the same location to ensure no duplication of efforts.
Coordinate and lead needs assessments in project target areas.
To document field achievements, innovations, lessons learned in monthly and other scheduled donor reports and inform future project development.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in either Agriculture or Agriculture & Home Economics or Agricultural Education & Horticulture or Agronomist or Food Security or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Have at least three (3) years' experience in the relevant field; Experience on similar projects in ASAL areas of Kenya.
Additional Skills & Competences

Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
Good spoken Somali and spoken and written English.
Excellent personal organizational skills including time management and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the organization.
Good understanding of cross-cutting issues - gender, disability inclusion, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into food security and livelihood programs.
Commitment to and understanding of RACIDA ’s vision, mission, and values. more