Scope of Work
The purpose of this
consultancy is to support UNICEF Kenya office to undertake all the preparatory
activities for conducting a review and repositioning of strategies for
monitoring results– this will include undertaking desk review of available
literature, bottleneck analysis of identified priority issues, development of a
consolidated report and work plan for all programme sectors outlining a
consolidated framework for monitoring results for equity within the Kenya
country programme.
The consultancy will
cover three main components listed below:-
Part 1: Analysis of status of key issues identified within the
Kenya country programmes through document review, bottle neck analysis
The consultant will
undertake a desk review of key documentation in light of the priorities identified
by the sections through their self-assessments and conduct an analysis of the
current deprivations in relation to the priority issue identified.
Together with the
programme sections assess and analyse whether the current programme
interventions/packages as outlined in the CPAP (post MTR)help to mitigate or
prevent these deprivations; as an outcome of the process undertaken, outline
the system wide bottlenecks/barriers (enabling environment, supply, demand,
quality, quantity) that impact on effective coverage/interventions; together
with the technical teams finalise evidence based strategies to remove
bottlenecks and barriers and provide concrete recommendations on how to monitor
progress at disaggregated and decentralised levels for the different barriers/bottlenecks.
The report will also
document existing opportunities for leveraging for results and present timely
course of actions for identified bottlenecks.
Part 2: Mapping of potential opportunities within the country
programme and an assessment of staff capabilities
The consultancy will
undertake country level Mapping and gap analysis of ongoing initiatives that
are currently incorporating (or have potential to incorporate) monitoring of
bottlenecks, disaggregated data collection /processing/analysis of relevant
data supported by UNICEF and other partners. The goal of the mapping is to
document what is happening in terms of internal and partner activities on
policy review, research, and monitoring of activities that have the potential
to or are addressing the issues and support incorporation of real time
monitoring and evaluation strategies.
The consultancy will
assess staff and partner capacities and identify opportunities for enhancing
the capacity of the office to strengthen the relevance and quality of
monitoring.
Part 3: Develop a issue specific monitoring framework for
management of results for equity and a staff and partner capacity development
plan
Develop/design issue
specific framework that promotes real time monitoring and evaluation
specifically on the priority area identified; that supports mobilization of and
buy in from partners for decentralised monitoring of bottlenecks and solutions
to address them, helps prepare participatory monitoring frameworks (indicators,
MOV) and assessments; and decentralises monitoring processes (level- district,
county); tools and methods for validating existing information.
Develop a work plan for
the roll-out of the issue specific monitoring frameworks and draw a road map
for implementation of the frameworks including identification of technical
support from the regional office, headquarters etc., a training plan
incorporating the above outputs for staff and counterparts and resource
mobilization concept note for strengthening and reinforcing MOREs. Existing
Information sources
The consultant will look at but not limited to the following key
documents:
UNICEF Kenya’s key
documents (CPPA, CPD, RWPs, AMP, IMEP, SitAn, Annual Reports, Surveys, Studies,
Assessments, Evaluations, Programme sector background notes, PCA monitoring
frameworks, and other relevant country office documents.
GoK and key partner
documents (NIMES, Sector monitoring frameworks, joint programme monitoring
frameworks); and associated support to national monitoring processes.
Language: Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN
language an asset.
Competencies:
The consultant is
expected to have the following qualifications and experience:
·
At least a Master’s degree in development cooperation or any
other related field
·
A minimum of 10 years’ experience and evidence of prior work
with in programming, monitoring and research done with or for international
organizations with a special focus in developing M&E frameworks for
measuring progress towards achieving results
·
Relevant work experience in developing countries; knowledge of
issues being addressed by national development plans; including UNICEF’s key
documents is an Asset
·
Excellent research and analytical skills in both qualitative and
quantitative analysis;
·
Sound knowledge and practical experience in developing/designing
M&E systems for real time monitoring
·
Excellent command of the English language, with proven writing
skills and good team work
·
Proficient in computer skills
How to apply:
Interested and suitable
candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their
curricula vitae, to;
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Closing date: 28
Jun 2012
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/SSA/SP/2012/017” in the email
subject. Interested candidates should also complete the Personal History (P11)
form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya).
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