Development of Policy Brief on Comprehensive Child Safeguarding During Protests at
2 months ago
Summary
The primary objective of this consultancy is to prepare a policy brief that will serve as a comprehensive guideline for relevant stakeholders in Kenya, including law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, civil society organizations, and community members, on child safeguarding during any form of protests, with a specific focus on the conduct of all stakeholders in multiple environments, including homes and schools.
The policy brief should:
Identify key risks and challenges to children's safety during protests in various settings in Kenya.
Propose measures and policies to mitigate these risks and ensure the protection of children's rights in Kenya.
Provide recommendations for the conduct of all stakeholders in safeguarding children during protests in Kenya.
Highlight best practices and case studies from Kenya and other regions, if applicable.
SCOPE OF WORK
The consultant's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Conducting a thorough review of relevant national and international laws, policies, and guidelines related to child safeguarding during protests and the conduct of all stakeholders in multiple environments.
Reviewing existing research, reports, and case studies on this topic, with a specific focus on incidents in Kenya.Engaging with relevant stakeholders in Kenya, including government authorities, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and community members, to gather input and insights.
Developing a comprehensive policy brief that includes clear recommendations, guidelines, and best practices for safeguarding children during protests in various environments in Kenya.
Presenting the draft policy brief for feedback and incorporating suggested revisions.Submitting the final policy brief in both electronic and hardcopy formats.
TIMELINE
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 20 days, starting from the signing of the contract.
DELIVERABLES
Inception Report:
A brief report outlining the consultant's approach and work plan within the set timeframe.
Draft Policy Brief:
A comprehensive draft policy brief for review and feedback within the deadline of the assignment.
Final Policy Brief:
The finalized policy brief, incorporating feedback and revisions, within the contractual timeline.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 5 years of experience in child protection, human rights, Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Transformation, or a related field.
Expertise in policy analysis and development.Familiarity with child safeguarding issues and protests, with specific knowledge of incidents in Kenya.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Demonstrated experience in engaging with stakeholders and conducting consultations.
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