Scope of Work
STTA for Political Economy Analysis
of Kenya Health System
Position: Administrative
/ Local Fixers
Activity: Mission Support for Journey to Self-Reliance Pivot (MSP)
Implementer: SoCha LLC
Background: USAID Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) seeks to advance the
journey to self-reliance (J2SR) for Kenya and the broader region. To support
J2SR, SoCha LLC implements a two-year activity, the Mission Support for Journey
to Self-Reliance Pivot (MSP). MSP supports USAID/KEA to understand context,
align programs, collect data, understand complexity, and apply learning to
program adaptation.
As part of informing the next Country
Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), USAID/KEA has embarked on conducting a
country-level Context and Systems Analysis (CSA), as well as deeper sectoral
studies to complement the country-level CSA.
The country-level and sectoral CSAs
aim to integrate Thinking and Working Politically (TWP) through applied
Political Economy Analysis (PEA) into USAID/KEA processes and programs to
ensure its investments have the necessary and sufficient level of local
commitment and capacity to expedite Kenya’s Journey to Self-Reliance.
Objectives: The specific objective of this research is to deepen the
USAID/KEA Health Population and Nutrition (HPN) office’s appreciation of the
status of accountability mechanisms in place in Kenya’s devolved health
services. The findings and recommendations emanating from the PEA study will
inform USAID/KEA HPN Office’s strategic programming over the next CDCS cycle.
Methodology: USAID’s Thinking and Working Politically through Applied
Political Economy Analysis guidance, process and methodology will be employed
to conduct this baseline study. CLICK HERE to apply
online.
Key Tasks:
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Pre Field Research: Conduct a Desk /
Literature Review
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Refine core and supporting questions
for the fieldwork
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Identify and schedule interviews and
focus groups
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Conduct a 2-3 day workshop to confirm
methodology,and develop research plan
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Conduct in-brief with key Mission and
Embassy leadership and other stakeholders
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Field Research: Undertake
approximately 30-50 key informant interviews with stakeholders
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Design, organize and carry out Focus
Group with key stakeholders involved in accountability mechanisms
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Determine methodology for
triangulation of data from interviews
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Post field research: Conduct a 1-4
day synthesis workshop to address initial findings, recommendations and
implications. Develop a stakeholder mapping and analysis of the discrete
interests of key actors.
Deliverables (to be agreed prior to
start of PEA):
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Prepare a powerpoint presentation and
agree on final report structure
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Outbrief on initial findings and next
steps
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Document findings and recommendations
in a report not to exceed 20 pages
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Determine process to regularly update
report findings (via CLA or other methodology)
Administrative/Local Fixers: Help arrange meetings and transportation with key
stakeholders.
Administrative/Local Fixers preferred
qualifications:
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At least two years of experience
working in Kenya.
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A Bachelor’s degree or diploma.
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Coordination skills and experience.
Ability to execute multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
·
Strong oral communication skills.
A team of more than one consultant
may be selected. Consultants with the majority of preferred knowledge, skills,
and experience are encouraged to apply.
Place of performance: Nairobi, Kenya with travel to multiple counties within Kenya.
Period of performance: March – May 2020.
Reporting: STTA team will report to the MSP Strategy and Programs
Advisor.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit
their CV by the end of day, Friday March 13, 2020.
CLICK HERE to apply online.
