Scope of Work
The
purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Kenya office to undertake all
the preparatory activities for conducting a review and repositioning of
strategies for monitoring results– this will include undertaking desk review of
available literature, bottleneck analysis of identified priority issues,
development of a consolidated report and work plan for all programme sectors
outlining a consolidated framework for monitoring results for equity within the
Kenya country programme.
The
consultancy will cover three main components listed below:-
Part 1: Analysis of status of key issues identified within the
Kenya country programmes through document review, bottle neck analysis
The
consultant will undertake a desk review of key documentation in light of the
priorities identified by the sections through their self-assessments and
conduct an analysis of the current deprivations in relation to the priority
issue identified.
Together
with the programme sections assess and analyse whether the current programme
interventions/packages as outlined in the CPAP (post MTR)help to mitigate or
prevent these deprivations; as an outcome of the process undertaken, outline
the system wide bottlenecks/barriers (enabling environment, supply, demand,
quality, quantity) that impact on effective coverage/interventions; together
with the technical teams finalise evidence based strategies to remove
bottlenecks and barriers and provide concrete recommendations on how to monitor
progress at disaggregated and decentralised levels for the different barriers/bottlenecks.
The
report will also document existing opportunities for leveraging for results and
present timely course of actions for identified bottlenecks.
Part 2: Mapping of potential opportunities within the country
programme and an assessment of staff capabilities
The
consultancy will undertake country level Mapping and gap analysis of ongoing
initiatives that are currently incorporating (or have potential to incorporate)
monitoring of bottlenecks, disaggregated data collection /processing/analysis
of relevant data supported by UNICEF and other partners. The goal of the
mapping is to document what is happening in terms of internal and partner
activities on policy review, research, and monitoring of activities that have
the potential to or are addressing the issues and support incorporation of real
time monitoring and evaluation strategies.
The
consultancy will assess staff and partner capacities and identify opportunities
for enhancing the capacity of the office to strengthen the relevance and quality
of monitoring.
Part 3: Develop a issue specific monitoring framework for
management of results for equity and a staff and partner capacity development
plan
Develop/design
issue specific framework that promotes real time monitoring and evaluation
specifically on the priority area identified; that supports mobilization of and
buy in from partners for decentralised monitoring of bottlenecks and solutions
to address them, helps prepare participatory monitoring frameworks (indicators,
MOV) and assessments; and decentralises monitoring processes (level- district,
county); tools and methods for validating existing information.
Develop
a work plan for the roll-out of the issue specific monitoring frameworks and
draw a road map for implementation of the frameworks including identification
of technical support from the regional office, headquarters etc., a training
plan incorporating the above outputs for staff and counterparts and resource
mobilization concept note for strengthening and reinforcing MOREs. Existing
Information sources
The consultant will look at but not limited to the following key
documents:
UNICEF
Kenya’s key documents (CPPA, CPD, RWPs, AMP, IMEP, SitAn, Annual Reports,
Surveys, Studies, Assessments, Evaluations, Programme sector background notes,
PCA monitoring frameworks, and other relevant country office documents.
GoK and
key partner documents (NIMES, Sector monitoring frameworks, joint programme monitoring
frameworks); and associated support to national monitoring processes.
Language: Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN
language an asset.
Competencies:
The
consultant is expected to have the following qualifications and experience:
·
At least a Master’s degree in development cooperation or any
other related field
·
A minimum of 10 years’ experience and evidence of prior work
with in programming, monitoring and research done with or for international
organizations with a special focus in developing M&E frameworks for
measuring progress towards achieving results
·
Relevant work experience in developing countries; knowledge of
issues being addressed by national development plans; including UNICEF’s key
documents is an Asset
·
Excellent research and analytical skills in both qualitative and
quantitative analysis;
·
Sound knowledge and practical experience in developing/designing
M&E systems for real time monitoring
·
Excellent command of the English language, with proven writing
skills and good team work
·
Proficient in computer skills
How to apply:
Interested
and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications
along with their curricula vitae, to;
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Closing
date: 28 Jun 2012
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/SSA/SP/2012/017” in the email
subject. Interested candidates should also complete the Personal History (P11)
form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya).
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