Expected Deliverables of the Consultancy
January – February
Ensure project work plans are in place and that the budget tracking system is functional.
Ensure all Procurement Plans are developed and aligned with budgets.
Lead the Livelihoods Technical Work stream: Harmonize approaches, manuals, tools, and guidance.
March
Facilitate Virtual Workshops on Technical Approaches: Lead online workshops to align technical strategies, particularly related to livelihoods, across various countries.
Organize Livelihoods Knowledge-Sharing Sessions: Identify and coordinate sessions aimed at promoting cross-country learning and collaboration.
Prepare a Livelihoods Learning Brief on Key Approaches to Reduce Wasting**.**
April
Document Best Practices: Compile livelihoods and climate related best practices across all programme countries.
Follow Up on Quarterly Reports: Ensure timely submission and technical review of narrative reports from all participating countries.
May
Support Donor Report Preparation: Ensure thorough review of partner reports and feedback on livelihoods technical areas.
Support Livelihood Capacity-Sharing Initiatives: Facilitate capacity-sharing initiatives and promote cross-country learning among livelihoods partners.
June
Plan and Facilitate Technical Workshops: Organize workshops focused on advancing technical approaches.
Assist Donor Report Submission: Aid in reviewing partner reports, and compiling the mid-year narrative report for donor.
Complete and Distribute a Learning Brief.
Timeframe
Time Frame for the consultancy is 6 months, from 15th January 2025 to 15th July 2025.
Essential and Desirable Experience/Qualifications
A postgraduate degree in relevant field (social science, economics, development studies, or related field)
Excellent project management skills, proficiency with project management tools to ensure successful project execution within budget and timelines
Experience in implementing programmes with a sound understanding of at least three of the following areas: Agriculture, Nutrition, Food Security, WASH, Natural Resource Management, Gender Transformative approaches, Social Behaviour Change
Excellent facilitation skills, experience delivering workshops, in-person and virtually. Demonstrated experience facilitating multi-country technical workshops.
Strong understanding of gender issues in relation to livelihoods programmes
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills in English
Experience working in the Mandera Triangle is a distinct advantage (Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia)
Experience of communications and knowledge management for programmes: writing briefs, press releases, and social media content.
Experience in supporting the roll out of cross cutting approaches within livelihoods and nutrition (e.g. conflict, environment, gender)
Experience working with research institutions, coordination fora and other relevant international livelihoods institutions