Consultants - Child Rights Situation Analysis

Specific Requirements/ Responsibilities:Undertake a context analysis of the poverty trends in Kenya and how these affect boys, girls, adolescent boys/girls, men and womenUndertake a county by county poverty analysis, using the human development index as determined by the governmentProvide an analysis of the progress made by Kenya on the MDGs and government efforts in post 2015 (analysis by counties if information is available)Analysis of government development priorities for the period 2016-2020; provide two key priorities per county. Indicate how GoK is addressing child poverty in Kenya including policies put in placeStakeholder analysis on Plan’s development work in the eight Counties where Plan works (based on primary data collected by Programme Units). This should be disaggregated by gender and age for children, youth and adultsUndertake a trend analysis in the following areas:Economic analysis and focus including government expenditure pattern (per sector) over the past 3 years; employment/unemployment trendsAnalysis of social parameters and determinants of development – health, education, transport etc.Analysis of national policy and legal framework especially those related to children, youth, and women. The analysis should be done from a gender perspective and also indicate policy gaps. Also provide analysis on progress made in devolutionSecurity analysis per county and emerging trends in insecurity in KenyaAnalysis of the changing roles of the private and corporate sector in the development arena in Kenya; indicate which corporates and private sector institutions are venturing into development and the extent of their rolesAn analysis on the trend of urbanization in Kenya and impact on children and youthAn analysis of the donor environment and trendsClimate change, disasters and the impact on children by countyAnalysis of cultural practices that inhibit children’s developmentEmerging trends and opportunities and how they might support/inhibit the operations of an INGO like PlanEmerging technologies to assist children and youth in the coming yearsRequired Knowledge and Skills:Competency and previous experience in designing and managing quantitative and qualitative studies, good interpersonal communication skills, good analytical skills, excellent English language writing and verbal presentation skills.The Lead Consultant must have the following minimum qualifications and experience:At least a Master’s degree in any relevant field.Minimum 5 years’ experience in conducting similar studies and proven track record of a successful delivery of a similar assignment and within the given timeDemonstrated knowledge of children’s issues in Kenya and/or regionExtensive field experience in Kenya and networks within government, local and international NGOs.
The completed expression of interest documents must be sent to the address below or deposited to the Tender Box situated at the reception of Plan International Inc. Kenya Country Office. The closing date of applications is 5th December, 2014 at 1500 hours (3PM).The expression of interest must be in Blank sealed envelopes clearly marked.Tender No. CONS/069/KCO/2014. CONSULTANCY TO UNDERTAKE CHILD RIGHTS SITUATION ANALYSIS.Plan International Inc. Kenya Country OfficeP.O. Box 25196-00603, Nairobi, Kenya