Scope of the Consultancy
Using suitable methodologies, the
consultant will be required to undertake the following specific tasks:
- Organize capacity strengthening workshops for key
stakeholders.
- Develop and continuously update the capacity /
training manual and content.
- Put in place a capacity development and training
plan for the project.
- Coordinate the implementation of capacity building
activities under the project.
- Development of a follow up outcome monitoring and
review services on trained groups to inform future planning for RCK and
partner organizations.
Description of Tasks
- Conduct training sessions for court users’
committees, law enforcement and health professionals in Nairobi and Garissa.
- Develop and review training curriculum, programs and
materials.
- Transfer practical knowledge and skills for training
development and training management through a day-to-day interaction with
RCK staff, government and non-government partners, external experts and
other stakeholders.
- Advise the management team on building synergies and
complementarity between staff.
- Ensure proper quality control is provided to all
training and capacity building undertakings under the project through
regular monitoring and evaluation, in-process and after-action reviews and
by obtaining feedbacks from beneficiaries.
- Liaise with other RCK staff members and units on
admin/logistics/operations matters in support of project activities.
- Provide inputs to the project progress, interim and
final reports.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the
supervisor.
Expected Deliverables and Outputs
The shortlisted consultant is
therefore expected to meet the following deliverables:
- Deliverable 1: Provide monthlyWork plan in
line with RCK’s operational Strategic Plan and project objectives and
targets as shall be agreed with RCK.
- Deliverable 2: Monthly project progress
implementation reports for activities undertaken by 25th of every month.
The attachments to this report include minutes, meeting reports, photos
and recordings, and activity planning and training reports.
- Deliverable 3: Satisfactory quarterly and
bi annual consultancy reports as per the donor reporting dates and RCK
operational requirements.
- Deliverable 4: Training Manuals for the
project.
- Deliverable 5: Satisfactory annual consultancy
reports as per the donor reporting dates and RCK operational requirements.
- Deliverable 6: Weekly reports that include
meeting and activity planning/implementation reports.
Consultancy Time Frame
- This consultancy covers a period of 6 months
starting 1st April. The consultancy is renewable subject to performance
and availability of funds as supported by the donor. The project is
anticipated to end on 31st December, 2027.
Qualifications and Experience
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- Admitted to the bar as an Advocate of the High Court
of Kenya with 3 years and above experience.
- Sound experience in facilitating capacity building
projects; and working experience in the field of refugee protection and
management.
- Experience in driving grassroots and high-level
advocacy agenda on, especially, refugee protection and management.
- Excellent project management skills including
demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities and multiple tasks.
- Excellent report writing skills, and proficiency in
using the Microsoft Office.
Language:
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
Behavior Competencies:
- Professionalism: In-depth theoretical knowledge of
and significant experience in relevant fields of legal practice, strong
analytical, problem solving and drafting skills. Discretion and sound
judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal issues.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and
communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills.
- Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer
skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular
information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
- Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relations with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds with respect for diversity.
- Managing Performance: Ability to supervise,
coach, mentor and develop junior staff as required.
- Working environment: ability to be flexible and
be on call. Work with RCK staff when called upon.
Reporting Line
- The consultant shall report directly to the Director
of Programmes.
- Shall work closely with the Pillar Programme
Managers, and with peer lines to Project Officers based in Nairobi,
Dadaab, Mwingi, Mombasa, Garissa and Kakuma.
- He/She will refer any matters of the contract to
Finance and Administration Director; and the Human Resources Officer.
- S/he may be assigned interns, volunteers, CBCs,
translators and monitors
How To Apply
All applications should be sent
to admin@rckkenya.org by Monday 25th March 2024 with the Title,
- “Economic
Empowerment Consultancy” on
the subject line. The vacancy will remain open until filled
- “Provision
of Psychosocial Services Consultancy” on the subject line
- All applications should be sent to careers@rckkenya.org by 25th March 2024, with the Title, “Training and Capacity Building
Consultancy”
on the subject line