Anticipated timeframe: Short term consultancy, up to 15 person days to be worked between 26 August to 9 September 2024 Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Sightsavers in partnership with Light for the World and United Disabled Persons of Kenya are implementing an economic empowerment project ‘Futuremakers RISE’. Our main objective, in line with our respective organisational missions and expertise, is for youth (particularly those with disabilities) to enter the labour market and remain in formal employment (or self-employment). Participants will have enhanced skills and increased confidence in their ability to secure employment.

Purpose

Sightsavers will be commissioning a consultant to conduct a comprehensive analysis aimed at understanding the gender dynamics influencing access to waged employment for youth and women with disabilities. This analysis will place a particular emphasis on the challenges and opportunities faced by youth in Kenya.

The consultant will be expected to explore various socio-economic factors, cultural norms, and policy frameworks that impact employment opportunities for this demographic. Additionally, the analysis should provide actionable recommendations to enhance inclusive employment practices and promote equitable access to job opportunities for young people with disabilities.

Scope of Work

• Conduct a comprehensive GESI analysis in Kenya.
• Identify the barriers and opportunities for men and women with disabilities in accessing waged employment.
• Develop strategies to address the identified barriers.
• Provide recommendations for promoting gender equality and social inclusion in waged employment within the Futuremakers RISE project.

Key Deliverables

• A comprehensive GESI analysis report.
• Recommendations of strategies to address the identified barriers.
• A set of recommendations for promoting gender equality and social inclusion in waged employment within the Futuremakers RISE project.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to take up to 15 person days of the consultant’s time from 26 August to 9 September 2024.

Sightsavers will welcome expressions of interest from qualified independent evaluators or consultancy companies. An individual or team with members located in Nigeria would be preferred. The consultant and team members should have the following core competencies and experience.

Consultant’s expertise

• Gender Studies and Development/Education specialist
• Proven track record in gender equality and social inclusion consultancy projects
• Robust experience developing GESI strategies and carrying out GESI analysis.
• Familiarity with gender, age and disability sensitive approaches to MEL
• First class reporting skills
• Work ethic that adheres to high professional ethical standards with strong ethical standards towards safeguarding
• Strong command of English language and excellent research and analytical writing skills
• Experience in and/or knowledge and understanding of Kenya context

A consultant/consultancy with a proven track record in the above will be procured to undertake the project through an expression of interest process.

The deadline for the consultant/consultancy to submit their bid is Sunday 11 August 2024, 23.59pm BST UK.

Interviews are intended to be conducted Monday 19 August 2024. The interview process will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams, with an interview lasting up to 1 hour. A second interview may be conducted if required.

Please note due to the high volume of applications we reserve the right to close this ad early.

Payment Terms

Payment terms will be agreed between the Consultant and Sightsavers.

Full details of the project, Scope of Work, Key Deliverables can be found within the ToR.