Sightsavers is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently. We do what we do because 80 per cent of blindness in the world is avoidable, and we think that’s astoundingly unfair

Purpose

Sightsavers will be commissioning a consultant to conduct a comprehensive analysis aimed at understanding the gender dynamics influencing access to waged employment for youth and women with disabilities. This analysis will place a particular emphasis on the challenges and opportunities faced by youth in Kenya.

The consultant will be expected to explore various socio-economic factors, cultural norms, and policy frameworks that impact employment opportunities for this demographic. Additionally, the analysis should provide actionable recommendations to enhance inclusive employment practices and promote equitable access to job opportunities for young people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The consultant will

• Conduct a comprehensive GESI analysis in Kenya.
• Identify the barriers and opportunities for men and women with disabilities in accessing waged employment.
• Develop strategies to address the identified barriers.
• Provide recommendations for promoting gender equality and social inclusion in waged employment within the Futuremakers RISE project.

Key Deliverables

• A comprehensive GESI analysis report.
• Recommendations of strategies to address the identified barriers.
• A set of recommendations for promoting gender equality and social inclusion in waged employment within the Futuremakers RISE project.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to take up to 15 person days of the consultant’s time from 26 August to 9 September 2024.

Sightsavers will welcome expressions of interest from qualified independent evaluators or consultancy companies. An individual or team with members located in Nigeria would be preferred. The consultant and team members should have the following core competencies and experience.

Skills and Experience

Consultant’s expertise

• Gender Studies and Development/Education specialist
• Proven track record in gender equality and social inclusion consultancy projects
• Robust experience developing GESI strategies and carrying out GESI analysis.
• Familiarity with gender, age and disability sensitive approaches to MEL
• First class reporting skills
• Work ethic that adheres to high professional ethical standards with strong ethical standards towards safeguarding
• Strong command of English language and excellent research and analytical writing skills
• Experience in and/or knowledge and understanding of Kenya context

A consultant/consultancy with a proven track record in the above will be procured to undertake the project through an expression of interest process.