The consultant’s key responsibilities are:


Review and refine the project’s logical framework (log frame), outputs, outcomes, indicators, and targets (both qualitative and quantitative).
Design the Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) framework, a system that guides how the project monitors and learns from its activities, as well as the required tools to implement the... framework.
Verify and identify resources required for effective data collection and monitoring.
Guide the project team in developing the monitoring tools for specific activities.
Develop the scope of baseline studies to allow the project to measure its impact.


Activities | Deliverable | Maximum number of days | Timeline (tentative)


Phase 1: Review and refine the project’s logical framework | Deliverable 1: Inception report, including workplan with timeline for the assignment and initial proposal of refined logical framework, discussed and agreed with Project Manager. | 5 days | December 2024
Phase 2: Setting up the MRM system | Deliverable 2: Proposal of template MRM system for the project, taking into account the refined logical framework and uniform project level indicators, discussed and agreed with Project Manager. | 5 days | January 2025
Phase 2: Setting up the MRM system | Deliverable 3: MRM system, including project level data repository and tracking mechanisms. This should include documentation of the methods and tools used in the setup of the MRM system, including intervention-specific tracking, gender-sensitive tools. | 20 days | January – February 2025
Phase 3: Guidance to team. Assessment of individual interventions | Deliverable 4: Comprehensive MRM plan for each intervention, including developed intervention tracking tool for private sector actors or NGO partners to capture specific intervention indicators and uniform project level indicators. | Minimum 5 interventions, with 5 workdays each = 25 days | February – May 2025
Phase 3: Guidance to team. Assessment of individual interventions | Deliverable 5: Development of baseline assessment plans and tools for each intervention, including training of enumerators (if needed) | 10 days | February – May 2025
Ongoing Monitoring: Continuous integration of data into the MRM system and preparation of success stories, data visualizations (infographics, charts), and systemic change reports. | Continuous integration of data into the MRM system, preparation of success stories, data visualizations (infographics, charts), and systemic change reports. | 20 days | December 2024 – September 2025


To apply for this assignment the consultant should possess the following qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, or related fields.
5+ years in Monitoring & Results Measurement (MRM) for development projects, specifically in MSD projects adhering to the DCED standards.
Proficient in quantitative and qualitative data analysis (MS Excel, SPSS, etc.).
Proven experience in detailed MRM reporting and documentation of systems/tools. It is considered an advantage candidates that have:
Experience working in Private sector development projects or similar contexts with refugee livelihoods.
Experience in developing success stories/learning briefs capturing signs of systemic change. more

The consultant’s key responsibilities are:


Review and refine the project’s logical framework (log frame), outputs, outcomes, indicators, and targets (both qualitative and quantitative).
Design the Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) framework, a system that guides how the project monitors and learns from its activities, as well as the required tools to implement the... framework.
Verify and identify resources required for effective data collection and monitoring.
Guide the project team in developing the monitoring tools for specific activities.
Develop the scope of baseline studies to allow the project to measure its impact.


Activities | Deliverable | Maximum number of days | Timeline (tentative)


Phase 1: Review and refine the project’s logical framework | Deliverable 1: Inception report, including workplan with timeline for the assignment and initial proposal of refined logical framework, discussed and agreed with Project Manager. | 5 days | December 2024
Phase 2: Setting up the MRM system | Deliverable 2: Proposal of template MRM system for the project, taking into account the refined logical framework and uniform project level indicators, discussed and agreed with Project Manager. | 5 days | January 2025
Phase 2: Setting up the MRM system | Deliverable 3: MRM system, including project level data repository and tracking mechanisms. This should include documentation of the methods and tools used in the setup of the MRM system, including intervention-specific tracking, gender-sensitive tools. | 20 days | January – February 2025
Phase 3: Guidance to team. Assessment of individual interventions | Deliverable 4: Comprehensive MRM plan for each intervention, including developed intervention tracking tool for private sector actors or NGO partners to capture specific intervention indicators and uniform project level indicators. | Minimum 5 interventions, with 5 workdays each = 25 days | February – May 2025
Phase 3: Guidance to team. Assessment of individual interventions | Deliverable 5: Development of baseline assessment plans and tools for each intervention, including training of enumerators (if needed) | 10 days | February – May 2025
Ongoing Monitoring: Continuous integration of data into the MRM system and preparation of success stories, data visualizations (infographics, charts), and systemic change reports. | Continuous integration of data into the MRM system, preparation of success stories, data visualizations (infographics, charts), and systemic change reports. | 20 days | December 2024 – September 2025


To apply for this assignment the consultant should possess the following qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, or related fields.
5+ years in Monitoring & Results Measurement (MRM) for development projects, specifically in MSD projects adhering to the DCED standards.
Proficient in quantitative and qualitative data analysis (MS Excel, SPSS, etc.).
Proven experience in detailed MRM reporting and documentation of systems/tools. It is considered an advantage candidates that have:
Experience working in Private sector development projects or similar contexts with refugee livelihoods.
Experience in developing success stories/learning briefs capturing signs of systemic change. more

Objectives

To conduct a survey on how much care and support to persons with disabilities is being provided by domestic workers to include those with disabilities and to assess their working conditions including their social, economic and demographic characteristics.

Scope

The Individual Consultant will support the process of conducting a survey to assess how much care and support to... persons with disabilities is being provided by domestic workers, both on a full and part time basis, with a particular focus on their working conditions, occupational safety and health, access to social security, social health protection, relevant skills, gender, migration status, etc. The survey will also seek to assess if there are domestic workers with disabilities, or if they have children or other dependents with disabilities.

The assessment will be used to;


To inform policy and legislative frameworks addressing deficits in working conditions, skills, OSH, gender dynamics, migration status of domestic workers with disabilities and those proving care and support to persons with disabilities
To enhance social protection for domestic workers who provide care and support to persons with disabilities
To explore what type of social dialogue mechanism could be established on care and support provided to persons with disabilities, including but not limited to the provision by domestic worker
To inform ongoing processes of social dialogue to ensure decent work for domestic workers, including through the ratification of C189 and C190.


Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience

The Individual Consultant will be required to have the following experience and skills:


Relevant advanced academic degree (Social sciences, development studies, economics or related fields);
Demonstrated international/local experience in working on domestic workers or Disability Inclusion
Demonstrated experience in conducting similar assessments and studies;

Specific experience in undertaking complex social and economic research and providing authoritative analysis and guidance for policy makers.
Experience working with governments, Development Partners and the UN
Ability to facilitate consultative/validation workshop towards consensus building
Excellent writing and communication skills in English. more

Scope of the Assignment
The scope of the assignment comprises the following tasks and areas of work:

Inception phase and inception report Guided by the ILO, the implementing partner will finalise the intervention logic and design, ensuring that the project framework aligns with the objectives and outcomes to be achieved. This will also involve preliminary mapping of key partners and... stakeholders critical to the project's success, as well as identifying potential learning pathways for knowledge sharing and capacity building. During this phase, the workplan will be refined to detail specific activities, timelines, and responsibilities, ensuring a clear and actionable roadmap for the project’s implementation.
Deliverable 1: Inception Report, which will outline the final intervention logic, partner mapping, identified learning pathways, and a detailed workplan.
Develop/ review a digital skills curriculum and associated learning pathways. The implementing partner will curate/adapt a market driven digital curriculum that fits the demands of digital economy. When developing the training content, flexible training methodologies, including blended learning will be explored to bridge the gap in access with the limited resources within Turkana and Garissa counties. The curriculum should also adopt work-based learning methodologies to give the trainees opportunities to practice the skill in real world scenarios. Ideally, the curriculum will be re-engineered, tried and tested version of a training course already delivered to young people, preferably in Turkana and Garissa Counties, and/or other similar contexts. In developing/adapting the curriculum, the implementing partner will rely both on internal capacity and experience as well as seek inputs from other training providers, workers and employers and the digital economy as well as ILO technical experts.. Importantly, the training curriculum will outline different learning pathways that are connected and leading to job opportunities for graduates in the digital economy. Modules, offered at different levels (for instance basic, intermediate, advanced) will fall in one of the following categories and pathways will be curated to fit specific job profiles (for instance a differentiation into learning pathways targeting self- vs. wage-employment vs. freelancing): (i) technical skills; (ii) soft skills (including job search skills); (iii) business development skills
Deliverable 2: A digital skills training programme is available and validated by the ILO. Training materials are made in different formats with a preference for blended learning adaptation. The training curriculum offers different tracks corresponding to different job profiles that are targeted through the courses.
Recruitment and Training: The implementing partner will work closely with the ILO and UNICEF to identify refugee and host community youths in Turkana and Garissa Counties for training in the on demand digital curriculum based on a progressive approach but with a keen focus on intermediate and advanced digital skills (including technical, soft and business skills as per deliverable 1). At the onset, the partner with the support of ILO will partner with existing digital hubs including those operated by the Counties to facilitate access to training and co-working spaces. During training the implementing partner will be tasked with progressive placement and job linkages based on the learned skillset by the target group. The partner will map learning spaces and negotiate partnerships for up to 2,000 students including a plan on where how many students can receive training at what time and for which learning modalities (face-to-face, online, blended). Special consideration will be given to ensure access to suitable learning equipment and connectivity. The implementing partner will identify learners with advanced skills and support in efforts to recognize them by Certification via Recognition or Prior Learning (RPL), which ILO will lead.
Deliverable 3: Established partnerships with county governments, local NGOs, and community organizations to create and strengthen a network of digital hubs and co-working spaces to support and roll out the training demonstrating a capacity to train at least 2,000 young people.
Deliverable 4: At least 2,000 youth complete in-demand digital skills training ensuring good representation of the host and refugee, and male and female participants. At least 5 per cent of participants will be young people with disabilities.
Decent Digital Job-matching, placement and startup building: The implementing partner will link up with different digital jobs network/platforms and support the graduates of the training get access to decent digital jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities. Approaches to secure digital jobs for young people will be connected to the learning pathways identified under Deliverable 1 and might include but are not limited to the following:
Providing coaching and mentoring services to young people
Support in onboarding digital jobs platform (micro/gig-work), including training on how to deliver results and earn decent income;
Facilitating access to co-working spaces and or/devices
Job fairs and careers days for young people aspiring to work in the digital economy
Partnerships with private sector companies to procure digital services (for instance web development, marketing, ICT management and solutions).
Start-up building services, including business acceleration and incubation. The partner and ILO will explore the ILO business management and digitalization methodologies including the ILO Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) and Digitize Your Business (DYB) methodologies.
Deliverable 5: At least 60% of the youth trained transition to wage or self-employment opportunities through Job placement and matching support services including through job networks and platforms, and startups support.
Monitoring and Evaluation: The implementing partner will work closely with the ILO and UNICEF to put in place monitoring mechanisms to assess the progress of the program and recommend changes or adaptations to overcome identified gaps. The partner will be required to evaluate on demand skills within the digital economy and advise any modality for adaptation, if need be, during the delivery. Requirements for reporting and for data collection, including beneficiary databases and post-training follow-up tracer survey to systematically track labour market outcomes following the completion of training activities, will be discussed with and supported by the ILO during the programme inception.
Deliverable 6: Reports and data on post-intervention outcomes of beneficiaries are available (as defined during the programme set-up with the ILO)
Reporting: ILO will require progressive reports from the implementing partner and will revolve around the success matrix set out during the beginning of this assignment.

Key Deliverables
The main deliverables of this engagement are as below:

Deliverable-1 (1 month after signing the contract): Inception Report, which will outline the final intervention logic, partner mapping, identified learning pathways, and a detailed workplan.
Deliverable-2 (2 months after signing the contract): A digital skills training programme is available and validated by the ILO. Training materials are made in different formats, including with an adaptation for online and mobile training contents.
Deliverable-3 (3 months after signing the contract): Established partnerships with county governments, local NGOs, and community organizations to create a network of digital hubs to support for the training and co-working spaces. Target: Partnership with at least 20 digital hubs/co-working spaces.
Deliverable-4: At least 2,000 youth complete digital skills training, especially at intermediate and/or advanced digital skills training.
Deliverable 4a (5 months after signing the contract): At least 2,000 youth enrol in digital skills training, especially at intermediate and/or advanced digital skills training.
Deliverable 4b (10 months after signing the contract): At least 2,000 youth complete digital skills training, especially at intermediate and/or advanced digital skills training.
Deliverable 5 (12 months after signing the contract): At least 60% of the youth trained benefit from job placement/matching support services, including through job networks and digitally managed/online platforms and digitally enabled enterprises as follows;
Deliverable 5a**:** At least 40% young people benefit from job placement/matching support services, including through job networks and digitally managed workforce groups
Deliverable 5b**:** At least 20% youth benefits from start-up building support services
Deliverable 6 (15 months after signing the contract): Reports and data on post-intervention outcomes of beneficiaries are available (as defined during the programme inception with the ILO)
Deviations from these deliverables can occur according to the evolution of the assignment; however, any changes observed or anticipated should be consulted with the focal person at the ILO.
A comprehensive report will be documented showcasing the key activities done and areas of improvement for future collaborations.

Payment Terms
The ILO will only pay for services that have been performed and for deliverables that are successfully completed to the satisfaction of the ILO. The payments will be made according to the following schedule:

The first payment of 30 per cent of the contract volume (or a maximum of USD 30,000 whichever sum is smaller) will be made upon signing of the contract and receipt of the invoice.
In case the sum of the first payment is less than 30 per cent of the contract volume, the difference will be paid as part of the second payment subject to the receiving of deliverable 1 and deliverable 2 to the full satisfaction of the ILO and the submission of the invoice

Further payments will be made as follows. These payments can be requested individually or combined:

A further payment of 30 percent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of Deliverable 3 and Deliverable 4a to the full satisfaction of the ILO and the presentation of the invoice
A further payment of 25 percent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of Deliverable 4b and Deliverable 5a to the full satisfaction of the ILO and the presentation of the invoice
A further and final payment of 15 percent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of Deliverable 5b, and Deliverable 6 to the full satisfaction of the ILO and the presentation of the invoice

Staffing, Roles, and Reporting
ILO will require from time to time based on agreed timelines comprehensive reports to highlighting work done. Reports will be reviewed to ensure conformance with ILO operations before acceptance.
The implementing partner will report directly to the ILO Chief Technical Advisor. The ILO Kenya PROSPECTS team will offer technical support and will coordinate closely with the Regional Skills and Employment Specialist of PROSPECTS program, Skills Digitalization specialist at HQ, the Youth Employment Officer at the Regional Office for Africa and the Decent Work Skills specialist at Pretoria to facilitate mainstreaming and standardization of the approach across the project.
Specific Clauses
Throughout the course of this assignment, the implementing partner will report on a bi-weekly basis to the ILO for coordination and follow–up. All communication to other relevant stakeholders should be coordinated with the ILO. If it appears necessary to modify the tasks of work or exceed the time allocated, the implementing partner must discuss the circumstances with the ILO and obtain prior written approval. ILO may disclose the draft or final documents and/or any related information to any person and for any purpose the ILO may deem appropriate.
Required experience and qualifications

The Implementing Partner, as an organization, should have at least 5 years of experience and a proven track-record in on demand digital curriculum development with the aim of creating digital labour workforce in Kenya preferably in refugee and displacement context.
Experience in digitizing learning content so it is available in different platforms either online or offline.
Sound knowledge of the current trends in the digital economy space with a key interest in skills development and market linkages.
Experience in digital training delivery through different methodologies not limited to remote, in person and the use of users-friendly learning management system
Should have a physical presence in Kenya with a good understanding of the areas of the assignment (Garissa County, Kenya) and in good standing with statutory laws and regulations.
Demonstrated success in managing partnerships with county governments, local organizations, including digital innovation hubs, NGOs, community-based organizations, and mentors platforms
Vast network and knowledge of digital job providers and partners either on-platform or local with experience in placing graduated youths into the digital jobs providers platforms/networks and business opportunities.
Knowledge of the local context, culture and language is an added advantage however official language within the area is English & Swahili - Knowledge in any other local dialect is a plus more

Scope of the Assignment
The scope of the assignment comprises the following tasks and areas of work:

Inception phase and inception report Guided by the ILO, the implementing partner will finalise the intervention logic and design, ensuring that the project framework aligns with the objectives and outcomes to be achieved. This will also involve preliminary mapping of key partners and... stakeholders critical to the project's success, as well as identifying potential learning pathways for knowledge sharing and capacity building. During this phase, the workplan will be refined to detail specific activities, timelines, and responsibilities, ensuring a clear and actionable roadmap for the project’s implementation.
Deliverable 1: Inception Report, which will outline the final intervention logic, partner mapping, identified learning pathways, and a detailed workplan.
Develop/ review a digital skills curriculum and associated learning pathways. The implementing partner will curate/adapt a market driven digital curriculum that fits the demands of digital economy. When developing the training content, flexible training methodologies, including blended learning will be explored to bridge the gap in access with the limited resources within Turkana and Garissa counties. The curriculum should also adopt work-based learning methodologies to give the trainees opportunities to practice the skill in real world scenarios. Ideally, the curriculum will be re-engineered, tried and tested version of a training course already delivered to young people, preferably in Turkana and Garissa Counties, and/or other similar contexts. In developing/adapting the curriculum, the implementing partner will rely both on internal capacity and experience as well as seek inputs from other training providers, workers and employers and the digital economy as well as ILO technical experts.. Importantly, the training curriculum will outline different learning pathways that are connected and leading to job opportunities for graduates in the digital economy. Modules, offered at different levels (for instance basic, intermediate, advanced) will fall in one of the following categories and pathways will be curated to fit specific job profiles (for instance a differentiation into learning pathways targeting self- vs. wage-employment vs. freelancing): (i) technical skills; (ii) soft skills (including job search skills); (iii) business development skills
Deliverable 2: A digital skills training programme is available and validated by the ILO. Training materials are made in different formats with a preference for blended learning adaptation. The training curriculum offers different tracks corresponding to different job profiles that are targeted through the courses.
Recruitment and Training: The implementing partner will work closely with the ILO and UNICEF to identify refugee and host community youths in Turkana and Garissa Counties for training in the on demand digital curriculum based on a progressive approach but with a keen focus on intermediate and advanced digital skills (including technical, soft and business skills as per deliverable 1). At the onset, the partner with the support of ILO will partner with existing digital hubs including those operated by the Counties to facilitate access to training and co-working spaces. During training the implementing partner will be tasked with progressive placement and job linkages based on the learned skillset by the target group. The partner will map learning spaces and negotiate partnerships for up to 2,000 students including a plan on where how many students can receive training at what time and for which learning modalities (face-to-face, online, blended). Special consideration will be given to ensure access to suitable learning equipment and connectivity. The implementing partner will identify learners with advanced skills and support in efforts to recognize them by Certification via Recognition or Prior Learning (RPL), which ILO will lead.
Deliverable 3: Established partnerships with county governments, local NGOs, and community organizations to create and strengthen a network of digital hubs and co-working spaces to support and roll out the training demonstrating a capacity to train at least 2,000 young people.
Deliverable 4: At least 2,000 youth complete in-demand digital skills training ensuring good representation of the host and refugee, and male and female participants. At least 5 per cent of participants will be young people with disabilities.
Decent Digital Job-matching, placement and startup building: The implementing partner will link up with different digital jobs network/platforms and support the graduates of the training get access to decent digital jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities. Approaches to secure digital jobs for young people will be connected to the learning pathways identified under Deliverable 1 and might include but are not limited to the following:
Providing coaching and mentoring services to young people
Support in onboarding digital jobs platform (micro/gig-work), including training on how to deliver results and earn decent income;
Facilitating access to co-working spaces and or/devices
Job fairs and careers days for young people aspiring to work in the digital economy
Partnerships with private sector companies to procure digital services (for instance web development, marketing, ICT management and solutions).
Start-up building services, including business acceleration and incubation. The partner and ILO will explore the ILO business management and digitalization methodologies including the ILO Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) and Digitize Your Business (DYB) methodologies.
Deliverable 5: At least 60% of the youth trained transition to wage or self-employment opportunities through Job placement and matching support services including through job networks and platforms, and startups support.
Monitoring and Evaluation: The implementing partner will work closely with the ILO and UNICEF to put in place monitoring mechanisms to assess the progress of the program and recommend changes or adaptations to overcome identified gaps. The partner will be required to evaluate on demand skills within the digital economy and advise any modality for adaptation, if need be, during the delivery. Requirements for reporting and for data collection, including beneficiary databases and post-training follow-up tracer survey to systematically track labour market outcomes following the completion of training activities, will be discussed with and supported by the ILO during the programme inception.
Deliverable 6: Reports and data on post-intervention outcomes of beneficiaries are available (as defined during the programme set-up with the ILO)
Reporting: ILO will require progressive reports from the implementing partner and will revolve around the success matrix set out during the beginning of this assignment.

Key Deliverables
The main deliverables of this engagement are as below:

Deliverable-1 (1 month after signing the contract): Inception Report, which will outline the final intervention logic, partner mapping, identified learning pathways, and a detailed workplan.
Deliverable-2 (2 months after signing the contract): A digital skills training programme is available and validated by the ILO. Training materials are made in different formats, including with an adaptation for online and mobile training contents.
Deliverable-3 (3 months after signing the contract): Established partnerships with county governments, local NGOs, and community organizations to create a network of digital hubs to support for the training and co-working spaces. Target: Partnership with at least 20 digital hubs/co-working spaces.
Deliverable-4: At least 2,000 youth complete digital skills training, especially at intermediate and/or advanced digital skills training.
Deliverable 4a (5 months after signing the contract): At least 2,000 youth enrol in digital skills training, especially at intermediate and/or advanced digital skills training.
Deliverable 4b (10 months after signing the contract): At least 2,000 youth complete digital skills training, especially at intermediate and/or advanced digital skills training.
Deliverable 5 (12 months after signing the contract): At least 60% of the youth trained benefit from job placement/matching support services, including through job networks and digitally managed/online platforms and digitally enabled enterprises as follows;
Deliverable 5a**:** At least 40% young people benefit from job placement/matching support services, including through job networks and digitally managed workforce groups
Deliverable 5b**:** At least 20% youth benefits from start-up building support services
Deliverable 6 (15 months after signing the contract): Reports and data on post-intervention outcomes of beneficiaries are available (as defined during the programme inception with the ILO)
Deviations from these deliverables can occur according to the evolution of the assignment; however, any changes observed or anticipated should be consulted with the focal person at the ILO.
A comprehensive report will be documented showcasing the key activities done and areas of improvement for future collaborations.

Payment Terms
The ILO will only pay for services that have been performed and for deliverables that are successfully completed to the satisfaction of the ILO. The payments will be made according to the following schedule:

The first payment of 30 per cent of the contract volume (or a maximum of USD 30,000 whichever sum is smaller) will be made upon signing of the contract and receipt of the invoice.
In case the sum of the first payment is less than 30 per cent of the contract volume, the difference will be paid as part of the second payment subject to the receiving of deliverable 1 and deliverable 2 to the full satisfaction of the ILO and the submission of the invoice

Further payments will be made as follows. These payments can be requested individually or combined:

A further payment of 30 percent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of Deliverable 3 and Deliverable 4a to the full satisfaction of the ILO and the presentation of the invoice
A further payment of 25 percent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of Deliverable 4b and Deliverable 5a to the full satisfaction of the ILO and the presentation of the invoice
A further and final payment of 15 percent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of Deliverable 5b, and Deliverable 6 to the full satisfaction of the ILO and the presentation of the invoice

Staffing, Roles, and Reporting
ILO will require from time to time based on agreed timelines comprehensive reports to highlighting work done. Reports will be reviewed to ensure conformance with ILO operations before acceptance.
The implementing partner will report directly to the ILO Chief Technical Advisor. The ILO Kenya PROSPECTS team will offer technical support and will coordinate closely with the Regional Skills and Employment Specialist of PROSPECTS program, Skills Digitalization specialist at HQ, the Youth Employment Officer at the Regional Office for Africa and the Decent Work Skills specialist at Pretoria to facilitate mainstreaming and standardization of the approach across the project.
Specific Clauses
Throughout the course of this assignment, the implementing partner will report on a bi-weekly basis to the ILO for coordination and follow–up. All communication to other relevant stakeholders should be coordinated with the ILO. If it appears necessary to modify the tasks of work or exceed the time allocated, the implementing partner must discuss the circumstances with the ILO and obtain prior written approval. ILO may disclose the draft or final documents and/or any related information to any person and for any purpose the ILO may deem appropriate.
Required experience and qualifications

The Implementing Partner, as an organization, should have at least 5 years of experience and a proven track-record in on demand digital curriculum development with the aim of creating digital labour workforce in Kenya preferably in refugee and displacement context.
Experience in digitizing learning content so it is available in different platforms either online or offline.
Sound knowledge of the current trends in the digital economy space with a key interest in skills development and market linkages.
Experience in digital training delivery through different methodologies not limited to remote, in person and the use of users-friendly learning management system
Should have a physical presence in Kenya with a good understanding of the areas of the assignment (Turkana County, Kenya) and in good standing with statutory laws and regulations.
Demonstrated success in managing partnerships with county governments, local organizations, including digital innovation hubs, NGOs, community-based organizations, and mentors platforms
Vast network and knowledge of digital job providers and partners either on-platform or local with experience in placing graduated youths into the digital jobs providers platforms/networks and business opportunities.
Knowledge of the local context, culture and language is an added advantage however official language within the area is English & Swahili - Knowledge in any other local dialect is a plus more

Reporting Lines: 

Under the Overall responsibility of ILO Country Office in Dar es salaam, the Sr Finance and Administrative Assistant will work under the Programme Manager of the PROSPECTS Programme in Kenya and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. He/She will receive additional guidance from the Finance and Administrative Assistant already working on the PROSPECTS Programme as well as from the... Finance and Administrative Officer for PROSPECTS in Dar es salaam. Additional support and collaboration will be coordinated with the global Finance Officer of the Programme in Geneva.

Description of Duties

Analyse, evaluate and monitor a variety of complex financial documents, accounts to identify and investigate anomalies or wrongly posted transactions and to determine corrective action.  These may include general ledger accounts, such as: major operating bank accounts; requests for replenishments; field imprest accounts; development cooperation budgets; payment requests related to PROSPECTS.
Carry out all operations required for expenditures under development cooperation funding, ensuring the most rational use of funds. This includes making calculations, requesting funds, checking supporting justifying documents and making payments.
Monitor accounts regarding allocations and expenditures and makes adjustments to optimize utilization of the PROSPECTS Budgets. Draft and clear administrative correspondence relative to budgetary matters to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information as needed.
Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgetary forecasts. Prepare background information, periodic and ad hoc reports for use in the PROSPECTS programme and budget preparations. Participate in budget analysis and projections as required and provide information upon request and acts as a Certifying Officer for proposed obligations.
Ensure smooth functioning of the project administration and operation support-related functions in close collaboration with other administrative and operation support staff through the provision of management and administrative support to the ILO Office and PROSPECTS Programme. This includes processing entitlements, issuance of contracts and maintenance of records and files of the Programme.
Lead the preparation of financial data to be included in the Financial Report and Audited Financial Statements.
Train, brief and provide guidance to ILO Project Coordinators on financial and budgetary issues. S/he will be required to participate in the preparation of training material and in the presentation of formal training courses as required by the project/programme.
Brief and assist staff and consultants on all aspects of administration related matters and provide interpretation of financial and administrative rules, regulations and procedures.
Participate in the organization of special meetings and coordinate all important administrative arrangements for conducting workshops/seminars and trainings including travel and hotel reservations, travel authorizations and assembling information pertinent to travels.
Review all incoming correspondence which require action: making recommendations regarding the appropriate action to be taken; monitoring deadlines for responses, follow up with various project/programme personnel and other organizational units on the submission of reports and correspondence. Prepare on own initiative correspondence and reports as required on general administrative or other related tasks, including those of a confidential nature. Prepare periodic administrative statistics, reports and correspondence.
Provide guidance and supervise the work of any administrative and/or other support staff and perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required qualifications
Education

Completion of secondary school education. Formal training in accounting and /or finance and administrative field would be an asset. 

Experience

At least 6 years of progressive experience in administrative and Finance Management of projects with considerable knowledge of procedures related to the Finance/Accounting and Administration with in depth grasp of financial principles and practises. Supervisory experience and familiarity and Knowledge of financial rules, regulations and operations of the ILO or any other UN organisation is an added advantage.

Languages

Excellent command of English

Competencies

Ability to prioritize work assignments, organize own schedule, perform routine work independently, meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands.
Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader) and ability to use other software packages required by the Office (e.g. IRIS).
Ability to obtain services from other work units inside or outside the office for completion of tasks.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of complex financial, administrative guidelines and procedures as well as the full range of administrative services within support areas such as HR, Finance and Procurement.
Ability to respond to requests and to deal with visitors with tact and diplomacy and; ability to lead a team and manage a heavy workload under time pressure.
Ability to search and retrieve information from databases and compile reports.
Ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion and demonstrate responsible behaviour with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes.
Proven ability to take ownership of all responsibilities, to act with integrity and transparency by maintaining social, ethical and organisational norms, and to meet all commitments within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
Ability to work effectively in a team, when under pressure and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to write accurate financial reports. more

The overall objective of the internship is to assist in the implementation of the overall Inclusive Growth through Decent Work in the Great Rift Valley project interventions.
The work of the Intern based in Nairobi, Kenya will be: -

To support Support coverage of PPDP events and field activities through capturing high quality photography, videography, speeches, and social media coverage, in... order to always ensure project visibility and communicate project progress and outcomes.
Support to Develop project news flashes, stories, change stories, case studies, articles and briefs, (visuals and text) for communication to partners, donor reporting, highlighting project progress and impact and communication materials.
Support the design, write text and preparation of PPDP communication and visibility materials.
Assist with performing basic graphic design work and editing for PPDP printed and online information products.
Liaise with communications unit of ILO Country Office for Dar es Salaam or any other ILO Office as may be required to provide information, clarification or articulate required information.
With guidance from the National Programme Coordinator, liaise with communication departments of key stakeholders and media with regard to project activities, and liaise with them on key project events that require publicity.
Support to extract analysis from the project and relevant documents, to prepare and preparing simple fact sheets, brochures etc.
Contribute to develop and maintain a detailed and well classified online catalogue of content and updated imagery database (articles, messages, photos, logos, diagrams, illustrations and videos) for future project use and reference.
Provide support in taking meeting minutes and preparing reports on workshops, trainings and seminars.
Undertake any other duties that may be assigned by the National Programme Coordinator.

Required profile
Education

Completed bachelor’s degree or higher degree programme, in communications and/or a related field (e.g. Communications or social sciences) in a recognized university, school, similar institution or related vocational programme
The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme (master`s degree) or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 years ago

Experience

Candidate should demonstrate research skills  
Candidate should have good analytical skills and ability to synthesise information and report clearly
Knowledge of the relevant project and programme area and the Office’s operations would be ideal.
Relevant experience in communications in a similar role would be an added advantage

Languages
Fluent command (in both oral and written) of English and good knowledge Kiswahili
Competencies

Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong writing skills in English.
Good working knowledge of relevant computer software including MS office, Excel, Powerpoint. Working knowledge of illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop and HTML is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to take high quality pictures and videos.
Demonstrated ability in handling social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter) and related applications to communicate project messages and progress
Demonstrated ability to create and use images, memes and messaging to achieve communication objectives for the project.
Ability to carry out assignments in accordance with instructions and guidelines.
Ability to work on own initiative as well as a team member.
Ability to work quickly to meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviours and attitudes. more

Payment Terms
The ILO will only pay for services that have been performed and for deliverables that are completed to the satisfaction of the ILO. The payments will be made according to the following schedule: The payments will be made according to the following schedule:

The first payment of 30 per cent of the contract volume will be made upon signature and presentation of the invoice.
The... second payment of 30 per cent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of deliverables 1, 2 and 3 to the satisfaction of the ILO and presentation of the invoice.
The second and final payment of 40 per cent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of deliverables 4, 5 and 6 to the satisfaction of the ILO and presentation of the invoice.

Staffing, Roles, and Reporting

The consultant will provide regular updates for the work carried out to the Chief Technical Advisor of ILO PROSPECTS in Kenya. The consultant is expected to collaborate closely with the technical team of the ILO PROSPECTS in Kenya, as well as with the Specialist on Employment Strategies in the Digital Economy of the ILO/EMPLAB, as well as other relevant technical specialist across the Africa region and at ILO Headquarters.

Specific Clauses

Throughout the course of this assignment, the implementing partner will report on a bi-weekly basis to the ILO for coordination and follow–up. All communication to other relevant stakeholders should be coordinated with the ILO.
If it appears necessary to modify the tasks of work or exceed the time allocated, the consultant must discuss the circumstances with the ILO and obtain prior written approval. ILO may disclose the draft or final documents and/or any related information to any person and for any purpose the ILO may deem appropriate.

Required experience and qualifications

Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field (organizational development, social science, social policy, economics, development studies, Education, ICT labour, etc.).
At least 5 years of progressive experience in project design/development experience, multi-stakeholder engagement, strategic communication and awareness creating, partnership building, implementing events and activities with a focus on the digital economy, and leading webinars remotely through the use of interactive technologies or other digital workspaces to promote active engagements highly desirable.
Understanding of the operation of sectoral advisory bodies or similar mechanisms for the promotion of skills and jobs, whether national, local or sectoral.
Understanding of and experience working on future of work trends, in particular, around policies and practices in digitalization and the digital economy would be considered an asset
Specialized training in M&E, Knowledge Management and Capacity Development.
Understanding of forced displacement, crisis and refugee contexts would be considered an asset
Familiarity with ILO policies, technical programmes and procedures, including experience working with the United Nations, Ministries of Labour, Education, Trade or other government Ministries Departments and Agencies, would be an added advantage
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently as well as in teams to meet deadlines.
Excellent English communication and drafting skills. more

Scope of the Assignment

Co-design the concept for an Innovation challenge (IC) with the ILO: The implementing partner will work closely with the ILO and a steering committee to consolidate a concept and work plan for the IC and ensure that it is context-specific. The ILO has initial drafts of a concept and work plan, and the implementing partner will review this draft, propose changes if... needed, and use the work plan as a joint working document throughout the implementation of the IC. In the design of the IC, the implementing partner should ensure that the focus remains on both refugees and host communities.
Establish partnerships with key actors: The implementing partner will work with the ILO to establish partnerships with key actors, including development partners, financial and business development service providers, key sectoral associations, and government representatives. The role of partners will be to support with logistics for the IC, provide trainings to Innovators, promote the IC, contribute prizes, and act as judges across the different categories. While the ILO has a list of potential partners, it is expected that the implementing partner is also able to mobilize partner networks effectively.
Co-develop selection criteria and judging criteria: The implementing partner will support in establishing selection and judging criteria, together with the ILO and the steering committee. The selection criteria should prioritize job creation and job quality improvements, productivity gains, and innovative solutions. At this stage, award sizes and prizes should also be confirmed.
Promote the IC, establish application process and shortlist participants: The implementing partner will launch communications and sensitization around the IC to allow ample time for participants to apply. The Implementing partner will coordinate application processes from innovators, and then short-list participants based on the agreed-upon criteria. The application process should be simple and accessible to refugees and members of host communities. Applicants should be able to enter their submissions through a variety of channels that may include applying in-person, by phone, through an email account set up by the project, or through a partner organization providing digital services, financial and non-financial services.
Collaborate with ILO to support Innovators: The implementing partner will coordinate the provision of support to Innovators as they get ready to pitch their business ideas. This will include facilitating access to financial education and entrepreneurship and cooperative management trainings using the ILO’s trainer networks and tools, either through the Implementing Partner directly, or by establishing collaborations and contracts with service providers and trainers.
Organize IC: The Implementing Partner will lead the logistics for organising the IC, including in terms of venue bookings, agenda, coordination of the day(s) and award-giving, in close collaboration with the ILO.
Conduct due diligence: The Implementing Partner will conduct due diligence to ensure viability of businesses that are short-listed and winners of the IC, in collaboration with the steering committee.
Disburse funds: The Implementing Partner will coordinate and oversee the disbursement of funds to winners of the IC, as agreed upon with the steering committee and the ILO.
Provide ongoing technical support and conduct M&E: The Implementing Partner will continue to facilitate access to needed business development and financial services, including through the provision of coaching, mentorships and other forms of post-training support. The Implementing Partner will also conduct monitoring and evaluation, collecting information on business growth and impact in terms of jobs created and/or improved as a result of the interventions and collect lessons learned and success stories, in close collaboration with the ILO

Outputs, Deliverables, duration and fees
Expected outputs

A validated innovation challenge concept-note to be actualized in identifying innovative digital solutions within Dadaab and Kakuma.
Plan and execute the innovation challenge as per the agreed methodology.
Identifying digital solutions that can be scaled to sustainability and greater impact through funding, incubation and skills development.

 Key Deliverables
The main deliverables of this engagement are as below:

A reviewed and validated innovation challenge concept and a call to application with selection guidelines.
Innovation challenge approved budget and activity plan.
Mapped out innovation challenge guest/judges list and executional cadence. Call for application and communications done for both the guest/judges and participants.
A comprehensive shortlisting of innovators who have showed interest to be part of the innovation challenge
Hosted innovation challenge event based on the approved concept note and winners identified.
Post innovation challenge support – Awarding, Incubation and skills development.
Deviations from these deliverables can occur according to the evolution of the assignment; however, any changes observed or anticipated should be consulted with the focal person at the ILO.

A comprehensive report will be documented showcasing the key activities done and areas of improvement for future events.
Payment Terms
The ILO will only pay for services that have been performed and for deliverables that are successfully completed to the satisfaction of the ILO. The payments will be made according to the following schedule:

The first payment of 30 per cent of the contract volume will be made upon signing of the contract and receipt of deliverables 1 and 2 to the satisfaction of the ILO and presentation of the invoice.
The second payment of 50 per cent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of deliverables 3 and 4 to the satisfaction of the ILO and presentation of the invoice.
The third and final payment of 20 per cent of the contract volume will be made upon receipt of deliverables 5 and 6 to the satisfaction of the ILO and presentation of the invoice.

Required experience and qualifications

The Implementing Partner should have at least 6 years of experience running innovation challenges with a strong record of accomplishment in creating and executing digital and innovative solutions that have proved to be sustainable in youth employment and decent earning within and without the displaced ecosystems such as Garissa and Turkana.
Should be legally registered to operate in Kenya (for businesses) with a good standing with all statutory laws and regulations.
Sound knowledge of the current trends in the digital innovation space with a key interest in initiation, skills development management and scaling.
Previous experience in planning and facilitating innovation challenges and skills development with young innovators with a special focus on girls and the underprivileged population.
Should have a robust technical execution team/s who can comfortably engage in a rapid assessment and offer solutions based on dynamics in a short time within the digital economy space.
Should have a wide network of digital entrepreneurs, companies, individuals and NGOs within the digital innovation space.
Experience working in Garissa and Turkana ecosystems will be an added advantage
Knowledge of the local context, culture and language is an added advantage however official language within the area is English & Swahili - Knowledge in any other local dialect is a plus
Experience handling insecure environments with sound negotiation skills more