Duty Station: 1 position (Based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Garissa)
Duration of Consultancy: 6 months renewable contract
Terms of Reference
RCK is a national NGO that was established in 1998 in response to the increasingly complex refugee situation in Kenya. RCK’s mission is to protect and promote the wellbeing, voice, and dignity of the displaced and host population. We achieve this through our five strategic pillars that includes the legal aid and governance, peace and social justice, women and girls’ empowerment, mental health and psycho-social support, and organization development. Our delivery pathways include strategic approaches of advocacy and thought leadership; innovation and learning; capacity building and support; partnerships and localization; and strategic communication to attain our overall organizational goal.
1.2 Background
RCK has secured funding to support its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan from various donors. The organization wishes to hire a legal professional as a consultant to support the internal pool of advocates in providing capacity building/training to refugees, host communities, government officials and other stakeholders as per its mandate. The consultant is expected to work closely with the RCK staff in the delivery of the project goals and objectives.
2.0 Scope of the Consultancy
Using suitable methodologies, the consultant will be required to undertake the following specific tasks:
1. Organize capacity strengthening workshops for key stakeholders.
2. Develop and continuously update the capacity / training manual and content.
3. Put in place a capacity development and training plan for the project.
4. Coordinate the implementation of capacity building activities under the project.
5. Development of a follow up outcome monitoring and review services on trained groups to inform future planning for RCK and partner organizations.
3.0 Description of Tasks
4.0 Expected Deliverables and Outputs
The shortlisted consultant is therefore expected to meet the following deliverables:
Deliverable 1: Provide monthlyWork plan in line with RCK’s operational Strategic Plan and project objectives and targets as shall be agreed with RCK.
Deliverable 2: Monthly project progress implementation reports for activities undertaken by 25th of every month. The attachments to this report include minutes, meeting reports, photos and recordings, and activity planning and training reports.
Deliverable 3: Satisfactory quarterly and bi annual consultancy reports as per the donor reporting dates and RCK operational requirements.
Deliverable 4: Training Manuals for the project.
Deliverable 5: Satisfactory annual consultancy reports as per the donor reporting dates and RCK operational requirements.
Deliverable 6: Weekly reports that include meeting and activity planning/implementation reports.
5.0 Consultancy Time Frame
This consultancy covers a period of 6 months starting 1st April. The consultancy is renewable subject to performance and availability of funds as supported by the donor. The project is anticipated to end on 31st December, 2027.
6.0 Qualifications and Experience
7.0 Language:
Fluency in English and Kiswahili
8.0 Behavior Competencies:
9.0 Reporting Line
10 Submissions of the Proposals
Applicants should send a brief cover letter explaining their qualification and motivation for the position; and how their experience is relevant to the position. All applications should be sent to careers@rckkenya.org by 25th March 2024, with the Title, “Training and Capacity Building Consultancy” on the subject line. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. Companies are not eligible to apply as consultants for this call.
Interested consultancy persons are invited to submit their bids in the following format:
RCK reserves the right to select and work with suitable candidate as it deems fit.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable access to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Tagged as: Kenya, Refugee Consortium of Kenya
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