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Specific Objectives

• The consultant will support the project to:
• Establish the proportion of functional BWCs in PEPFAR supported counties.
• Establish the effects of BWCs on service delivery for vulnerable populations in PEPFAR supported counties.
• Examine the role of BWCs on grievance reporting for vulnerable households in PEPFAR supported counties.
• Examine the role of BWCs on improving access for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties.
• Examine the role of BWCs on demand creation for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties and,
• Establish how BWCs in PEPFAR supported counties are financed.

Deliverables

• A detailed inception report outlining the consultant’s approach, methodology, tools and work plan.
• A study report validated with views and feedback from stakeholders clearly showing findings on the following themes:
• The proportion of functional BWCs in PEPFAR supported counties.
• The effects of BWCs on service delivery for vulnerable populations in PEPFAR supported counties.
• The role of BWCs on grievance reporting for vulnerable households in PEPFAR supported counties.
• The role of BWCs on improving access for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties.
• The role of BWCs on demand creation for social health protection services in PEPFAR supported counties and,
• The financing streams for BWCs in PEPFAR supported Counties.
• A policy brief on BWCs based on the findings of the study
• A PowerPoint presentation deck of the final study report

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Advanced degree in Social policy, Statistics, Economics, Social sciences or related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in social protection services.
• Experience working with the National Social Protection Secretariat and Counties.
• Substantive experience in conducting similar consultancies, particularly supporting the development of social protection governance systems and evaluation
• Analytical and conceptual ability and demonstrated skills in facilitating teamwork and satisfactorily completing documentation
• Clear understanding of the social protection landscape in Kenya or comparable developing country
• Demonstrate ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills