HERO KENYA

Abt Associates is a global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation; driving innovation and measurable impact for more than 50 years.
Specific Objectives

The consultant will support the project to:
Establish the proportion of functional BWCs in PEPFAR supported counties.
Establish the effects of BWCs on service delivery for vulnerable populations in PEPFAR supported counties.
Examine the role of BWCs on grievance reporting for vulnerable households in PEPFAR supported counties.
Examine the role of BWCs on improving access for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties.
Examine the role of BWCs on demand creation for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties and,
Establish how BWCs in PEPFAR supported counties are financed.

Deliverables

A detailed inception report outlining the consultant's approach, methodology, tools and work plan.
A study report validated with views and feedback from stakeholders clearly showing findings on the following themes:
The proportion of functional BWCs in PEPFAR supported counties.
The effects of BWCs on service delivery for vulnerable populations in PEPFAR supported counties.
The role of BWCs on grievance reporting for vulnerable households in PEPFAR supported counties.
The role of BWCs on improving access for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties.
The role of BWCs on demand creation for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties and,
The financing streams for BWCs in PEPFAR supported Counties.
A policy brief on BWCs based on the findings of the study
A PowerPoint presentation deck of the final study report

Qualifications:

Minimum of an Advanced degree in Social policy, Statistics, Economics, Social sciences or related field.
At least 7 years’ experience in social protection services.
Experience working with the National Social Protection Secretariat and Counties.
Substantive experience in conducting similar consultancies, particularly supporting the development of social protection governance systems and evaluation
Analytical and conceptual ability and demonstrated skills in facilitating teamwork and satisfactorily completing documentation
Clear understanding of the social protection landscape in Kenya or comparable developing country
Demonstrate ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills