The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a
national NGO with the mission to promote, protect and enhance the enjoyment of
all human rights by all individuals and groups.
The KHRC intends to award a consultancy to a highly competent, qualified and experienced research consultant or firm having the relevant technical background, to conduct a research on women’s labour rights.
Purpose of the consultancy:
In line with the KHRC’s goal of the year (2011- 2012) “investing in the new constitution for accountability and Justice”, KHRC towards improving access to economic, social and cultural rights intends to carry out a study on women’s labour rights, who make a majority of labour force within the horticulture industry.
The research targets an in-depth understanding of rights situations and
experiences of workers as regards equality between male and female workers onThe KHRC intends to award a consultancy to a highly competent, qualified and experienced research consultant or firm having the relevant technical background, to conduct a research on women’s labour rights.
Purpose of the consultancy:
In line with the KHRC’s goal of the year (2011- 2012) “investing in the new constitution for accountability and Justice”, KHRC towards improving access to economic, social and cultural rights intends to carry out a study on women’s labour rights, who make a majority of labour force within the horticulture industry.
a) equal pay for equal work,
b) maternity and paternity leave
c) child support,
d) sexual harassment,
e) dismissal, and
f) casual labour and contracts.
The research also aims to consider companies human resource policies and their implementation in relation to compliance with the Employment Act and rights entrenched in the Constitution, as well as interplay between legislations, policy and practice.
The study locations will be Naivasha, Thika and Athi River.
The research recommendations and follow up advocacy will contribute towards improving workers livelihoods (income) / standard of living (social and cultural rights) through increased understanding of the Employment Act (2007), Constitutional provisions on equality and non-discrimination and women’s labour rights violations by the public, women workers and employers.
This will consequently influence market demand for products that adhere to high standards with regards to workers rights.
Specifically, the study will;
- Explore
the legal and organisational policy provisions for women’s rights as
workers.
- Assess
levels of understanding by women workers of their labour rights as
provided for in the Employment Act 2007, Constitution of Kenya (2010) and
organisational policies.
- Examine
the situation of women workers / their practical realities and the extent
of respect for their rights
- Establish
in what ways there is alignment of or a mismatch between legislation,
organizational policy and reality.
- Consider
measures adopted by the employers towards improving employment practices–
have these reform agendas improve access to economic and social rights and
service delivery for women workers
- Identify
any model companies with regards to compliance with outlined women labour
rights observance; to profile as a learning point by other companies
- Provide
recommendations on necessary actions by workers and employers to improve
women’s rights as workers
Primary Tasks:
Towards delivery of the assignment, the successful consultant will be expected to
Towards delivery of the assignment, the successful consultant will be expected to
- Attend
meetings with KHRC team to discuss and map out key issues and targeted
areas for the assignment by 27th Sept
- Carry
out desk review of legal instruments, policy papers, reports and other
publications in line with the study;
- Develop
and present research tools, methodology for the study and the preliminary
desk review report to KHRC and a select team of stakeholders for comments
and approval by 12th October 2011;
- Conduct
field based interviews in the 3 focus areas as per the agreed sampling
design and methodology by 30th October 2011
- Analyze
and interpret the findings;
- Share
the report with a select team (KHRC and some key stakeholders) for
validation and final inputs by 14th November 2011
- Submit
the final report with clear research findings and relevant policy
recommendations by 25th November 2011
The consultant is required to possess
- Professional
experience in conducting research (data collection & analysis) and
reporting – both qualitative and quantitative
- Good
analytical skills
- Demonstrable
experience in assignments of similar nature, including understanding of
workers and livelihood issues; and relevant regulatory frameworks
- Excellent
documentation and writing skills, attested by past written papers.
- A
relevant degree in social science discipline
- Ability
to interact effectively with local communities and as part of a technical
team.
- Availability
to meet project deadlines.
For more information read the Concept Notes - Labour Rights Research Here
KHRC invites interested consultants (individuals / firms) with experience in executing similar assignments to submit their expression of interest accompanied by a detailed profile, stating their capability, availability, a detailed work‐plan, expected consultancy fee for this assignment and contacts of three referees.
EOI should be submitted on or before 15th September 2011 by email to vmunyua@khrc.or.ke.
Only short-listed applicants will be notified.
KHRC invites interested consultants (individuals / firms) with experience in executing similar assignments to submit their expression of interest accompanied by a detailed profile, stating their capability, availability, a detailed work‐plan, expected consultancy fee for this assignment and contacts of three referees.
EOI should be submitted on or before 15th September 2011 by email to vmunyua@khrc.or.ke.
Only short-listed applicants will be notified.
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