The GESI Coordinator will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical and practical expertise, and relationship building skills to define and deliver our strategic ambition for advancing gender equality and social inclusion in the Kenya Country Office and Practical Action’s change ambitions. The role will coordinate GESI strategy development and the technical design, implementation that... advance gender equality and social inclusion.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategic Alignment


Provide thought leadership on gender and social inclusion. This includes leading and supporting the overall areas of Gender and Inclusion in the organisation in a manner that adds value, impact and provides strategic inputs across all the Change Ambitions
Lead Gender related analysis, research, learning and knowledge development.
Plan and spearhead new gender-related initiatives for the organisation in close coordination with the Head of Programs and directly with respective project managers.
Identify knowledge gaps at different levels and undertake actions to reduce the gap information on gender especially in coordination with the Impact and Influence team.
Assist by providing critical inputs in developing project proposals and project designs to strategically integrate gender sensitive and transformative approaches.
Participate and contribute to the activities of the Global Gender Group including providing regular updates on progress made in the gender equality and social inclusion efforts in Kenya as well as share lessons from other Country Offices with the Kenya team to improve delivery of gender sensitive and transformative work.
Contribute actively to the development of the Kenya’s Strategic Business Plan (SBP) and annual business plan.


Gender Strategy and Plan


Review, propose, and support People and Culture to deliver the organization’s gender strategy.
Support project teams to incorporate gender priorities in their planning and budgeting in alignment to the SBP and the gender strategy.
Proactively initiate appropriate revision according to the country’s legal framework and development trends.
Work closely with the projects’ Gender Focal Points and Safeguarding Focal Points to ensure effective implementation of the Gender and Safeguarding policies in the organization.
Ensure gender related interventions contribute to the policy engagement.
Work with People & Culture and project leads to facilitate and undertake the capacity development related gender activities to programme team and other stakeholders as necessary.
Work with the Impact and Influence team to identify opportunities for innovation and policymaking/adjustments drawing on data and information from evaluations carried out, lessons learnt, best practices or from research from within the organization, country or region.
Work closely with the Projects’ Gender Focal Points, Managers and partners to champion social inclusion of marginalized groups


Delivering Performance


Oversee and support the fulfilment of donor-specific gender activities in projects
Work with programme staff to achieve gender inclusiveness in partners and beneficiaries while designing the programme/project.
Support the People and Culture and Programme teams to achieve the gender related targets in staff composition and programme delivery including support to achieve equity, diversity, and inclusion targets in the workplace.
Participate in the project/programme reviews and prepare reports on progress in delivery of the organization’s gender strategy.
Support implementation of gender within the KPI reporting system and in tracking progress.
Contribute to preparation of gender friendly reports (KPI, annual reports, donor reports).
Support in preparation of action plans for gender activities during inception of new and in ongoing projects.
In collaboration with MEL staff, create a mechanism for capturing and documenting key successful interventions including gender impact case studies and success stories and work.
Build the capacity of relevant staff and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality gender related interventions through skills and sharing.
Work with relevant staff to support cross-country knowledge sharing and learning.
Strengthen Organizational Profile and Managing Relationships
As needed, represent Practical Action as the gender focal person in related forums, meetings, workshops, etc.
Coordinate and build relationships with relevant government line agencies and networks at national level and local level as well to increase collective national action and awareness on gender.
Work with communications People and Culture team to train staff and partners on gender-sensitive communication.


Key selection criteria

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

Experience & Knowledge


Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies or related degree with focus on gender equality in international development, agriculture, social work, anthropology or related area, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years’ experience (including field experience) providing technical leadership for the design and implementation of development programmes focused on advancing gender equality.
At least 3 years’ experience of leading the design and implementation of development GESI in projects.
Strong understanding of gender equality principles and practices, the gender equality sector, policy priorities and key gender inequalities impacting women in Kenya.
Proven senior level experience leading diverse, complex initiatives and virtual teams to achieve agreed objectives, including demonstrated experience designing, implementing and reporting on GESI.
Significant experience in GESI training, capacity building and mentoring, and a demonstrated ability to make complex concepts compelling and accessible.
Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote GESI issues with partners/ networks. more

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Delivering Performance – 80%

Planning, monitoring, and reporting of the project field activities.
Lead activities to achieve the clean cooking objective by promoting clean cooking technologies.
Coordinate with clean cookstove suppliers, distributors, and MFIs to demonstrate demand for ICS.
Support the Project Manager in achieving targets set for the project.
Support to... prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly plans (physical as well as financial for effective execution of the project activities). Execute work plans, budget plans, monitoring, evaluation and learning plans, procurement plans, communication plans, documentation plans, etc.
Implement project risk register and mitigate activities and review every quarter.
Take part in project monitoring and verification of sales data for ICS sold through the project.
Implement behavior change communications (mainly demonstrations) activities to ensure households make informed decisions for ICS and entrepreneurs for enterprises.

Coordination and communication

Coordinate with County governments, and partner’s teams to deliver agreed knowledge outputs for project learning and sharing. Organize meetings, workshops, and other information dissemination events with different stakeholders as appropriate.
Coordinate and collaborate with other relevant actors for mutual sharing and learning as agreed.
Ensure that project progress monthly reports are prepared and shared as per requirement.

Managing Relationships – 10%

Develop and strengthen community networks of peers and professional contacts outside the organization forproject.
Maintain relationships with County and National level stakeholders ensuring that transparency at all levels is maintained and project information communicated to relevant stakeholders in a timely fashion.

Lead People – 10%

Supervise and manage business mentors to achieve their maximum productivity to ensure the project -outcomes are met.

Strengthen Organizational Profile – 5%

Ensure Safeguarding Policy, Diversity and Dignity in the Workplace Policy, Code of Conduct, Financial Crime Policy and Global Complaints.
Ensure beneficiaries whom we work with are aware of the safeguarding policy including the reporting lines when appropriate.
Ensure our ethics and values, as set out in our Code of Conduct and related policies, including safeguarding, are embedded in team culture, and well modeled by others.
Responsible for gender-responsive behavior in all actions and decisions. Ensure nondiscriminative behavior based on gender, age, sex, race, ethnic background, culture, disability, nationality, religion and marital status. Be sensitive and adaptable to gender and social inclusion.

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in business related studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, or a relevant subject.
Master’s degree preferred. MFI background is added value.
Five years of work experience in private sector engagement and market development.
Experience of working in renewable energy and setting up oroperating businesses is preferred.
Experience in capacity building, financial inclusion and behavior change communications(BCC) is preferred.
Willingness and enthusiasm to work in challenging and difficult situations, and with vulnerable communities living in remote areas ofthe country.
Good communication skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Good report writing and analysis skills.
Demonstrated skills in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Excellent networking and communication skills.
Good presentation and reporting skills.
Knowledge and skills in computer.
Familiarity with enterprise development.
Ability to conduct knowledge transfer, effective communication, and people management abilities.
Possess coping skills and the ability to function under pressure.
Facilitate community programs to raise awareness of clean cooking and gender mainstreaming.
Assist to plan and lead training sessions for communities.
Program management skills with supporting skills in finance management, contract management, communication, negotiation, and representation.
Leadership skills and an ability to make decisions and participate in setting strategic direction.
Commitment to development principles and Practical Action’s vision, mission and ambition.

Desirable

Excellent report writing, analytical, networking, presentation, and communication skills.
High levels of demonstrated skills in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrate good work experience with local and national governments, INGO and local NGO partners and the Private Sector.
Experience working in clean cooking programs. more

The Project Officer will coordinate the field-level activities in the project intervention areas with the primary responsibility of promoting agribusiness activities among youth ages between 18 – 35 years. The function involves directly supporting young people to start and/or grow their agribusinesses while earning an income to support their livelihoods. This will include supporting the young... people's access to skills and knowledge, finance, and markets as well as working with different stakeholders to ensure an enabling markets and policy environment that supports the growth of youth-led agribusinesses. The role works closely with the technical staff both in the Kenya and UK offices.
The position holder will be expected to directly support the enhancement of personal and economic development of the youth and work with technical experts based in Kenya and the UK to ensure that young people generate a livelihood from agri-business and attain skilled-based education and training; agricultural extension and related services as well as an increase in access to financial services (e.g., financial literacy, generating savings, and access to credit).

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Leadership and Strategic Alignment

Play a role in contributing to Practical Action’s change ambitions and the Strategic Business Plans.
Apply agroecological and market systems-focused lens to analyse the nature, causes and scale of the problem we want to address, using a systems approach.

Strengthening Profile, Generating Funding, and Managing Relationships

Represent Practical Action in the Project area to local government, local communities, NGOs, and other actors when requested to do so.
Participate in local coordination / networking meetings as required.
Support effective lesson learning, information management and lesson sharing within
Practical Action and externally through different medium.
Develop and maintain professional links with development agencies, government bodies,
county governments, technical and economic specialists, universities, and other professional
institutions as required by the project.
Develop informal networks to assist in the planning and review of work as appropriate.
Support fundraising initiatives for Practical Action in the agriculture change ambition.

Delivering Quality

Directly implement the project interventions and ensure the active and meaningful participation of young men and women in agriculture, particularly, youth participation.
Support the formation of youth-led initiatives and groups and ensure the timely, quality delivery of activities designed and delivered.
Support the capacity building, training and empowerment of the youth in the project location areas ensuring that support to the youth is timely and as per project expectation.
Support the production of clear and quality reports that demonstrate good accountability.
Work effectively with the Senior Project Manager and other teams to ensure that the project is implemented according to contract (in terms of budget, activities and time frame) and that any amendments are cleared in a timely manner.
Support the project’s effective and systematic monitoring and evaluation and ensure findings are recorded and escalated to guide the continued successful implementation of other projects and inform the development of other new initiatives.
Ensure sharing between team members, colleagues and peers – both internally and externally thus ensuring that the project is contributing access to relevant knowledge and lessons learning.
Support the identification and analysis of trends, threats, and risks in youth and livelihoods, building this into research and learning from the project.
Engage the community and stakeholders during reflections, reviews, and evaluations (using PLA tools), ensuring the voices of the most vulnerable are heard.
Actively participate in team reflections, identifying learnings and challenges and contributing ideas for adaptive for increased impact.
Support accountability with communities and stakeholders including the running of feedback and response mechanisms.
Work with partners (and at times build their capacity) to implement the activities.
Adhere to and ensure that the principles of safeguarding are embedded in all project planning, implementation, and reporting and that project staff and other stakeholders receive regular sensitization on the same.

PERSON PROFILE
To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Experience & Knowledge

Graduate in Agriculture/Agribusiness/Natural Resource Management/Social Science/Development studies or any other relevant subject from a reputable university. Over five (5) years of working experience where at least three (3) years’ experience in a rural development field.
Proficient in communicating with different stakeholders i.e. youth of rural communities, urban youth, government representatives etc.
Ability to work with young people and create space for youth leadership.
Experience working with multi-faceted teams both directly and remotely providing timely support when required.
Experience in engaging with stakeholders including government, donors, partners, and multilateral agencies and supporting influencing work
Commitment and understanding of reducing the risk of safeguarding incidents
Experience leading market-based agro-enterprise initiatives in resource-challenged contexts.

Essential Skills

An excellent understanding of low input systems and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
Significant knowledge and understanding of the agricultural sector and climate resilience.
Strong experience in doing activity planning and implementing in a way that ensures gender and inclusion are embedded strongly.
Ability to innovate, initiate, and accept change and challenges.
Good report writing skills.

Desirable Skills

Existing strong relationships and networks within the change ambition area of interest.
Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategies.
Knowledge of gender and safeguarding best practices. more

Practical Action is implementing a five-year grant from one of its partners, carrying out activities aimed at promoting resilient agriculture among young people in nine counties of Western Kenya. As Year One draws to a close, Practical Action is keen to ensure that all spending and activities are aligned to the approved workplans and budget and the donor requirements.
To ensure comprehensive... scrutiny and address any issues, we seek an independent consultant to conduct an expenditure verification exercise in accordance with the revised ISRS 4400. The expenditure areas include staff costs, training payments, transport allowances, consultancy payments, equipment purchases, operational support costs, and any other costs incurred in this program.

Objectives of the assignment
The Expenditure Verifier is expected to:

Execute agreed-upon procedures for all expenses.
Issue reports supporting Practical Action’s conclusions on expenditure eligibility and related follow-up.
The exercise will be conducted as a desktop review with travel when necessary.

The selected Expenditure Verifier should meet the following criteria:

Membership in ICPAK and in good standing.
Over 10 years of experience in similar assignments with reputable firms or entities.
Immediate availability for the assignment.
Full-time commitment for the agreed-upon period more

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Front Office Reception

Receive and screen visitors coming into the office, assisting them with enquiries /references while directing them appropriately.
Call and fix appointments internally and external as requested/required.
Manage incoming and outgoing official calls within the office through the switch board.
Ensure that the front office reception is maintained, neat,... tidy, and welcoming at all times.
Incoming and outgoing mail management, record and dispatch cheques and other payments made by the office for collection/delivery.
Manage the office diary, i.e., booking the meeting rooms, recording workshop dates, travelling dates and manage staff movement.
Maintain and update the Practical action contact lists for stakeholders and service providers.
Accurate filing of documents and correspondence while ensuring there is efficient movement of documents within the office.
Preparation of requisitions for office stationery, kitchen items and toiletries.

Logistics & Procurement Support

The Administrative Officer, in conjunction with the Senior Procurement and Logistics officer will assist in performing procurement and logistics functions including and not limited to:
Support in the strengthening of internal controls around asset management ensuring Practical
Action’s assets are safeguarded at all times.
Assist in the preparation of procurement requests of office supplies for onward processing to the Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer
Support in raising purchase requisitions and LPOs.
Assist in tracking orders and ensuring timely delivery of the same.
Provide support in receiving goods and services while ensuring right quantities are delivered and quality services are rendered as per respective purchase orders.
Take part in preparation of project procurement plans.
Assist in responding to queries from internal and external clients regarding procurement matters.
Manage and monitor office stock levels and identify office purchase requirements.
Arranging/making reservations of hotel accommodation for staff and visitors and process the associated costs.
Provide support in identifying and booking suitable meeting venues for official Practical
Action meetings and ensure availability of all materials and equipment required at competitive rates.
Assist in maintaining relevant internal databases and procurement files in a chronological order.
Assist in maintaining and tracking vendors’ contractual agreements on an annual basis.
Receiving approved invoices and ensuring payments are processed on a timely basis and forwarded to finance for remittance.
Conduct regular checks on office maintenance (furniture and fittings) and report any defects to the Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer
Perform other relevant duties as and when assigned.

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
At least 3 years relevant working experience in a similar position
Excellent administrative skills
Good communication (verbal and written) skills in English.
Good inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team with minimal supervision.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
Practical experience in the use of the Internet, email and MS
Office applications (spreadsheets)
Time management skills. more

The county energy planning process also provides a good opportunity to prioritize clean cooking which has not been at the center of energy policy, strategy and planning in Kenya. Prioritizing clean cooking in energy planning is crucial for Kenya's sustainable development. It not only improves public health, mitigates climate change, and empowers women but also contributes to economic growth and... aligns with global sustainability goals. By transitioning to cleaner and more efficient cooking methods, Kenya can create a healthier, cleaner, and more equitable future for its citizens while making a positive impact on the global fight against climate change.
In an effort to strengthen County level energy plans, strategy and policies on clean cooking, Practical Action in partnership with other stakeholders will be providing technical assistance to support the development of inclusive and integrated energy plans for the three counties.
In this regard, Practical Action is therefore seeking the services of a consultant to provide support in the development of three County Energy Plans (CEPs).

Delivering Performance – 60%

Planning, monitoring, and reporting of the project field activities.
Overseeing the effective implementation and delivery of project activities; ensuring quality delivery and performance in line with project objectives and the broader organizational strategies and in close coordination with project partners and other project staff.
Serve as the budget holder for the project, manage and support delegated sub-budget holders for grants and individual contracts where applicable.
Contribute to development of tools and methodologies for integrated energy planning.
Work with the support team to ensure that the project activities are implemented in line with the grant agreement and work schedules in a timely manner and within the budget.
Lead in the execution of work plans, budget plans, monitoring, evaluation and learning plans, communication plans, and documentation plans.
Work closely with Impact and Influence team to ensure systematic and gender sensitive monitoring and evaluation and ensure findings are recorded and escalated to guide the continued successful implementation of the project and inform the development of new initiatives.
Identify project risks, monitor, and update the risk register, as well as execute mitigation plans to minimize the effects of the identified risks.
Take the lead role in project reporting, ensuring that timely project reports are prepared and shared as per donor requirements.

Coordination and communication-15%

Coordinate with the national and county governments, partner’s team to deliver agreed technical outputs towards the preparation of the county energy plans, Organize meetings, workshops, and other information dissemination events with different stakeholders as appropriate.
Coordinate the engagement between energy and nexus sectors for the achievement of integrated planning with energy as an enabler of other sectors.
Contribute to awareness raising and influencing the public and private sector on the role of energy as an enabler and the need for effective community and private sector engagement during the energy planning process,
Coordinate and collaborate with other relevant actors for mutual sharing and learning.

Managing Relationships – 10%

Establish and strengthen key relationships with the donor, national and county governments, private sector, other implementing partners, community networks and other professional contacts outside the organization and explore opportunities for the development of synergies with other ongoing initiatives around a just and inclusive energy transition.
Maintain relationship with County and National level stakeholders ensuring that transparency at all levels is maintained and project information is communicated to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
Collaborate and contribute to networking with other PA programme partners for learning and adoption of innovative interventions to improve project delivery.

Lead People – 10%

Supervise, manage and build a motivated project team of Project Officers and consultants to achieve their maximum productivity to ensure the project -outcomes are met.
Proactively ensure the well-being of team members and ensure they are aware of policies to help manage insecure environments.

Strengthen Organizational Profile – 5%

Contribute to the visibility/positioning of the project, including representing Practical Action to share project outcomes during national, regional, and international forums.
Ensure compliance to Safeguarding Policy, Diversity and Dignity in the Workplace Policy, Code of Conduct, Financial Crime Policy and Global Complaints.
Ensure beneficiaries whom we work with are aware of the safeguarding policy including the reporting lines when appropriate.
Ensure our ethics and values, as set out in our Code of Conduct and related policies, including safeguarding, are embedded in team culture, and well modelled by others.
Responsible for overseeing gender responsive behavior in all actions and decisions related to the project.

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate should possess the following:
Experience & Knowledge

Minimum of a Masters degree in a field related to renewable energy, environmental planning, environmental studies, natural resources, social sciences/ development studies
At least seven (7) years demonstrated experience and expertise in gender-responsive project design and implementation, particularly in the energy sector.
Proven track record in energy planning, policy, strategy development and building networks with relevant stakeholders including County and National Governments, private sector, CSOs and development partners.
Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
Excellent networking and communication skills
Good presentation and adult training skills
Excellent advocacy and influencing skills, demonstrated through prior work experience.
Leadership capacity and an ability to make decisions and participate in setting strategic direction.

Essential

Willingness and enthusiasm to sometimes work in challenging situations with vulnerable communities living in remote parts of the country.
Project management skills with supporting skills in finance management, contract management, communication, negotiation and representation.
Leadership capacity and an ability to make decisions and participate in setting strategic direction.
Working experience in mainstreaming gender in project interventions.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.

Desirable

Demonstrated experience working effectively with local and national governments, INGO and local NGO partners and the Private Sector
Experience working in gender and energy programs.
Experience with energy delivery models more

The purpose of the assignment

Gender equality and social inclusion are critical components of achieving sustainable development. Without understanding the different needs and experiences of young women and men including those who are marginalized, the RAY program will not be able to achieve its defined outcomes.
The analysis will investigate how the status of young women and men affect their... ability to participate and thrive within the value chains identified by the project. The barriers and issues identified will be addressed directly and challenged through the project to achieve progress towards gender equality and social inclusion within the agriculture sector, and especially within the project areas.
The aim is to identify the key evidence gaps on the intersectionality between age, gender, disability, geographical location and participation in agriculture in the identified value chains. This will be used to develop the project’s learning agenda, guide and inform the strengthening of the gender action plan and ensure that gender transformative approaches are mainstreamed across the programme’s design and implementation.

The specific objectives of the analysis are:

To better understand the root causes of gender inequalities and their effect on the value chains as guided by the program’s Theory of Change (ToC).
To support the mainstreaming of gender transformation across RAY project ToC based on analysis findings.
To facilitate an effective gender and disability inclusion approaches into the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) frameworks, project workplan, budget and key program interventions, including the development of project influencing plan
To support the design and development of effective gender and disability capacity building initiatives for the RAY program participants, partners, and staff.
The GESI analysis will be framed around the following five key questions:
What are the practical needs of women and men to be addressed to ensure inclusive participation in regenerative agriculture? i.e.
What barriers do young women and men face in their attempt to access and control resources, assets, income, social networks, public and private services, employment, technology, and information in the agricultural sector? How do they impact on the participation of young women and men in the identified value chains?
How do gender roles, responsibilities and use of time prevent or facilitate participation of the young women and men labour market and in particular in the three value chains targeted?
What are the strategic needs of women and men to be addressed to ensure inclusive participation in regenerative agriculture? i.e.
How do existing patterns of power and decision-making influence the ability of young women and men to decide, influence, and exercise control over material, human, intellectual, and financial resources in the family, community, and country related to the specific value chains?
What are the specifics needs and barriers faced by people living with disabilities for them to fully participate in regenerative agriculture?
Taking an intersectionality lens, what other marginalization dynamics exist and are critical to the engagement of women, men and young people in regenerative agriculture in Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, Homabay, Migori and Kisii Counties
How favourable is the enabling environment towards inclusive and gender transformative regenerative agriculture practice in Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, Homabay, Migori and Kisii Counties? i.e.
Do relevant laws, policies, and institutional practices contain clauses that enhance participation of young women and men, and people with disabilities in the value chains and enable them to assume leadership roles and access support provided by the project?
Do relevant laws, policies, and institutional practices contain implicit or explicit gender and disability biases that may affect the ability of women and
men with disabilities to participate in the value chains, assume leadership roles, and access the support provided by the project?
How do existing gender norms and cultural beliefs influence the participation of young women and men, and people with disabilities in the value chains?
What are the existing structures to support young women, men and people with disabilities to access resources, services and other benefits?

Evaluation Process:

Before the GESI analysis is conducted, Practical Action will facilitate an internal exploration session with RAY staff, wider agricultural experts and gender experts to gather lessons learnt to frame the analysis.

The consultant will be responsible for the following:
Desk review and preparation

The consultant team will be required to:

Complete a desk review of project documents to gain a sound understanding of the project’s original plan, objectives, and assumptions.
Complete desk-based analysis of the project’s monitoring data in preparation for the primary data collection (previously gathered by Practical Action)
Update the Evaluation Design

A draft GESI analysis design has been developed by Practical Action and KEFEADO. However, the consultant will update this based on: the findings from the design review and the project’s monitoring data, and their experience of engaging evaluation methodologies. In particular they will discuss and agree on the following with Practical Action Kenya:

The GESI analysis methodologies chosen and develop tools and questions to use with each group and methodology.
Which groups within the community and stakeholders to engage and how many
Deciding the sample method and resulting number of locations and numbers of participants
Any refinements to the make-up of the evaluation team
Refining the schedule
Practical Action believes using engaging and empowering qualitative data collection methods. Therefore, also focus group discussions and key informant interviews can be used, we are looking for the inclusion of other methodologies too. These could include:
Participatory Learning and Action tools
Most Significant Change Methodology
Outcome harvesting – especially for assessing the systems change component.
Photovoice
Transect Walks
Qualitative counterfactuals may be considered.
Change stories could also augment the report.
Field Work – Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, Homabay, Migori and Nyamira Counties

The consultant and team will be responsible for facilitating the majority of the activities. However, the consultant is responsible for:

Training the team on the methodologies and approach to be adopted. Observing how they are being used and guiding improvement. This will include a day where the team will use tools in a test community, and then ongoing observing and strengthening in the following days
Holding debrief sessions with the team (at least daily initially) to review both issues related to the use of the tools as well as to explore the learning to date. Adjust the tools or evaluation plan as needed based on the findings.
Leading on the key informant interviews in the counties. Interview with County Government and private sector stakeholders is likely to provide some additional secondary data sources which need to be considered.
Leading a reflection session with the communities (or once for each of the counties in the evaluation) to reflect back on the findings so far, verifying if they are correct or not, and then gaining deeper understanding to the reasons.

National - Nairobi

For the systems analysis aspect, discussions will be held with national level stakeholders (Government line ministries, private sector, and other key NGOs / CBOs). Such interviews are likely to provide some additional secondary data sources which need to be considered.

Data Analysis

The consultant will be responsible for doing the analysis of the qualitative data. If relevant this may include some quantitative analysis of qualitative data too. The key findings and recommendations will then need to be drawn from this analysis.

Draft Report

The consultant will be required to develop a draft report.
This should follow the template in Annex B of this TOR.
Both the systems change component and the Gender lens need to be pulled out clearly in the report
The details of the evaluation tools (explaining the method and the questions) should be included in an annex.
It should focus on analysis more than stating facts (data can also be included in an annex) with clear findings.
Clear and actionable recommendations for Practical Action, Mastercard Foundation, beneficiaries, and market actors/collaborators.
Sharing of Findings
The consultant will be required to hold a session to share the findings with key staff in Practical Action Kenya. The method is up to the consultant, but it is important to make it visual and engaging giving time for participants to ask questions and interrogate the findings. The session should include a theory of change review and should support the team to strengthen their Gender Action Plan.

Final Report

The consultant will update the draft report based on any feedback given by Practical Action either during the sharing session or via e-mail. This will then be submitted to Practical Action and, if acceptable, final payment made.

Deliverables:

The consultant will lead the consultancy process supported by KEFEADO and the technical lead for Gender and Social Inclusion at Practical Action. Other key program staff within Practical Action will also be involved in the gender analysis process, including tool development and as key participants in KIIs and FGDs. This will help to identify and address gender issues, understand their implications on the project’s design and delivery and support a more sustainable and collaborative effort to achieve progress towards gender equality.

Below is a list of key deliverables expected from the consultant during the various stages of the gender analysis process:

Brief report on findings from the desk review and review of project monitoring data
Updated detailed analysis design including analysis matrix.
Training of analysis team carried out including a day of piloting the tools.
Field trips and national meetings completed according to the plan.
Draft report
Sharing Session
Final Report
A detailed schedule will be developed and agreed with the successful candidate for these deliverables.

Skills Required by the Consultant:

Engaging GESI analysis Methodologies - Practical Action is looking to use good practice modern GESI analysis methodologies which are engaging and empowering of communities. Although focus group discussions and key informant interview could be included, we are looking for someone with experience in using other methods such as: various participatory learning and action tools, outcome harvesting, most significant change methodology, photovoice etc.

Other skills required are:

Ability to lead and guide an evaluation team.
Strong analysis skills
Strong facilitation skills
Excellent community engagement skills and proven experience using participatory learning and action tools.
Confidence to engage with county and national stakeholders.
Some knowledge of agriculture would be a bonus but is not required.

Terms of Payment:

The payment schedule will be as follows:

30% - Inception: Delivery of the brief report on findings from the desk review and review of project monitoring data as well as the updated evaluation design
40% - Completion of the field trips and national meetings according to the plan and Submission of the draft report
30% - Acceptance of the final report and sharing of findings. more

Preparation (Pre-Conference)

Coordinate the conference planning in partnership with the Conference Organizing Committee.
Develop and secure approval for the event’s budget.
Develop the conference programme.
Identify and invite participants, including Keynote Speakers, presenters, panellists, and exhibitors.
Co-ordinate online registration and confirmation of conference... participants.
Identify and book appropriate conference venue for 100 pax (tentative), including plenary, breakout rooms and exhibition area.
Identify and secure accommodation and transport services for selected participants.
Coordinate conference publicity, including a dedicated conference page on Practical Action’s website, social media, advertisements, media coverage and other strategies.

During the Conference

Coordinate the logistics of the programme, including but not limited to onsite registration, plenary and breakout sessions, exhibition booths and equipment functionalities.
Provide conference participants with name tags and branded carrier bag containing relevant branded stationery and information packs.
Ensure conference décor, branding and signage meet agreed Practical Action’s standards.
Manage shooting and editing of conference photos and videos.
Arrange and manage logistics for a field excursion for select conference participants.
Co-ordinate relevant reimbursements and allowances for conference participants.
Co-ordinate a mocktail and dinner for conference participants.

After the Conference

Schedule a meeting with Practical Action’s Conference organising committee within two weeks post-conference to evaluate the outcomes and learnings from the event.
Hand over conference videos, photos, final report, and other relevant materials.

Time Frame and Key Deliverables

This consultancy will take approximately 45 working days (24th July 2023- 15th September 2023). The consultant will be expected to:
Prepare and submit a technical and financial proposal.
If selected, prepare an inception report detailing the plan for preparation, execution, and completion of the conference.
Coordinate and deliver the conference in line with the contract.
Organise planning meetings in close liaison with the organising committee.
Deliver final conference report, photos, videos, and other materials.
Administrative and logistical support
The Consultant will be accountable to the conference organizing committee and will receive day to day support from Practical Action’s Communication’s Unit during the assignment.

Required Competences and Experiences

Proven record of accomplishment in organizing events of a similar nature (references and contact persons will be required).
Must be a fully registered company and must be willing to show documentation of the same.

on or before 14th July 2023. more

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Training ICS LMEs on Business Skills Development, Agency Empowerment, Selfleadership, and other areas based on identified capacity gaps.
Providing customized one-on-one business mentoring support to ICS Last Mile Entrepreneurs in the project areas as per the identified needs.
Coordinating the formation of Village Savings and Loaning Associations (VSLAs)... among the ICS LMEs
Organizing for group networking and information sharing sessions among the LMEs
Making regular monitoring of LMEs businesses to ensure implementation as per the project goal
Organizing meetings in liaison with project implementation team for any planned field activities
Collecting data/information from LMEs for regular monitoring of project indicators.
Coordinating the generation of reports from the LMEs in the respective regions Any other task that may be assigned by Project Manager/Project Officer-Enterprise Development

Experience and Qualification

A graduate degree in Business related discipline, Sales and Marketing or any other relevant field with at least 2 years’ working experience or a Diploma with at least 3 years working experience in business development services for small and micro enterprises.
Experience in financial inclusion, household energy value chains (Improved Cookstoves) and Agency Empowerment programs for energy entrepreneurs will be an added advantage
He/she must be experienced in adult capacity building; especially in the fields of business skills development and Village Savings and Loaning Associations (VSLAs)
The incumbent will have strong communication skills in English, Swahili and local languages, training and coaching skills as well as excellent time management, organizational, networking and liaison skills
He/she will also have In-depth knowledge and understanding of the renewable energy sub-sector of Kenya
He/she will be proficient in Computer application with knowledge in use of online reporting platforms and report writing.
In addition, the incumbent will be self-motivated and with the ability to work under minimal supervision
The person will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different sectors
Immediate availability is highly desirable

on or before 18th July 2023. more

Practical Action is therefore looking for a Project Manager whose primary responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of project delivery including development of work plans and budgets, contract management and donor liaison, partner relationships and coordination of field activities.
To be successful in the role, you will:

Have a Master’s degree in a relevant field e.g. Energy, Gender... Studies, Development Studies, International Development, Rural Development, Community Development
At least seven (7) years demonstrated experience and expertise in gender-responsive project design and implementation particularly in the energy sector
Experience in fundraising and building networks with relevant stakeholders including County and National Governments, private sector, CSOs and development partners
Experience in private sector engagement and market development
Experience in capacity building
Financial inclusion and behavior change communications (BCC)
Experience in BDS curriculum development
Experience working in gender and energy programs and immediate availability is desirable more