Economic Empowerment Consultancy at Refugee Consortium of Kenya

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Kenya Refugee Consortium of Kenya Full time

RCK’s core mandate is to: provide legal aid services and psycho-social counseling; engage in advocacy for policy change and to develop legislation in line with international instruments regarding the management of refugees and other forced migrants; and to raise awareness regarding the plight and rights of the vulernable groups through research and information
Objectives of the Consultancy
The consultant shall ensure:

Business mapping for viable enterprises for refugees and host community women in the stated project locations.
Development of a business entrepreneurship training curriculum for refugee and host community women.
Identified refugee and host community women are trained on business entrepreneurship skills.
Development of viable group business plans for refugee and host women post training.
Disbursement of in-kind grants to the refugee and host women groups as capital for the identified businesses.
Mentorship and coaching oversight for the women engaged in the businesses.

Expected Deliverables and Outputs

The shortlisted consultant is therefore expected to achieve the following deliverables:

Deliverable 1: Provide a work plan in line with the project objectives on economic empowerment strategy for the targeted beneficiaries within 14 days from the start of the consultancy.
Deliverable 2: Conduct a quick and simple market analysis and develop a business entrepreneurship training curriculum based on the analysis within 30 days of the consultancy.
Deliverable 3: Pilot test the business entrepreneurship training curriculum within 60 days of the consultancy.
Deliverable 4: Based on the work plan and project proposal, conduct trainings on business entrepreneurship skills for women within 90 days of the consultancy.
Deliverable 5: Develop viable business plans for the trained women in groups, within 95 days of the consultancy.
Deliverable 6: Facilitate in-kind grants disbursement to the women groups trained on business and entrepreneurship skills.
Deliverable 7: Monitor, mentor and coach the initiated enterprises and document key milestones.
Deliverable 8: Document the project challenges, lessons learnt and impact stories.
Deliverable 9: Submit satisfactory monthly, quarterly, bi annual and annual consultancy reports as per the donor reporting dates and RCK operational requirements.

Consultancy Time Frame

This consultancy covers a period of 43 days spread out over 12 months. The consultancy is renewable subject to performance and availability of funds as supported by the donor.

Qualifications
Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Business Administration, Gender Studies, Development Studies, and Law with advanced knowledge in gender and micro business entrepreneurship/SME.

Experience

At least 3-years’ experience in economic empowerment of women especially for local groups, preferably in addressing GBV situations.
Experience working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) or in the humanitarian field is an added advantage.
Knowledge of RCK working environment, protection needs of refugees and displaced populations.
Experience providing business trainings to varied community groups.
Experience in partnership building and knowledge management.
Provide certificate of good conduct.
At least 2 years of experience working on GBV, gender equality, women and or human rights especially amongst refugee and or displaced populations.
Knowledge of dynamics of the local business/market environment.

Functional Competencies:

Strong knowledge of Economic Empowerment of women and GBV.
Strong capacity in working with community groups and capacity development.

Core Competencies:

Professionalism: In-depth knowledge of and significant experience in relevant field of business entrepreneurship, strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying business expertise to sensitive, complex entrepreneurial issues.
Communication and information sharing: Strong interpersonal and effective communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili is a must.
Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular Microsoft Office, information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
Managing Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop community members as required.
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others.

Reporting Line

The consultant shall report directly to the Director of Programmes with guidance from the Executive Director.
Shall work closely with the Pillar Programme Managers, and with peer lines to Project Officers based in Nairobi, Dadaab, Mwingi, Mombasa, Garissa and Kakuma.
S/he will refer any matters of the contract to the Finance and Administration Director; and the Human Resources Officer.
S/he may be assigned interns, volunteers, Community Based Counselors, translators and monitors.



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