Habitat for Humanity Stakeholders and beneficiary mapping - Laikipia Jobs in Kenya

Habitat for Humanity Stakeholders and beneficiary mapping - Laikipia Jobs in Kenya; HFHK is seeking to hire a consultant to conduct stakeholders mapping in Laikipia County. The mapping exercise is intended to provide HFHK with detailed stakeholder data. All data, qualitative and quantitative, collected through the assessment must be dis-aggregated by Sub-county, Gender, Village, Age and Sex.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder mapping research will involve collecting:

Secondary documentation: the consultant will be in contact with HFHK staff who will share key documents and required literature, but may also use any other official documents, national, international, and including existing studies.

Qualitative data: The Consultant is required to assist in collecting qualitative data from beneficiaries, community members and county government leaders on the individual housing and community WASH needs of the selected locations in in Laikipia. This Consultant should undertake Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews with different segments of the community including community opinion leaders (chiefs and county government officials), child headed households and widows/widowers, physically challenged and extremely economically vulnerable individuals, caregivers and those affected/infected by HIV/Aids/Chronic diseases.

The Consultant shall need to use participatory rapid appraisal tools for the discussion with opinion leaders. Informed by HFH Kenya areas of focus, the Consultant shall develop questions around housing vulnerabilities and perception of communities, challenges of WASH at household level and communities, types of support they receive from community members and well-wishers/local government, support required for home improvement and WASH, traditional construction practices and culture related issues related to housing among others.

Quantitative data: The Consultancy firm is required to assist in developing and implementing a questionnaire in order to generate the socio-economic data and profiles of the vulnerable beneficiaries and complete the selection of at least 100 beneficiaries in the targeted County. The design of the survey questions shall revolve around the following:

Demography: gender, age, family size, number of dependents, marital status, disability if any); economic/Livelihood (type of work/occupation, source of income, income vs daily needs, seasonality/frequency of access to income generating work); housing and land (condition of the floor, wall and roof, space/area, stability of the structure, ventilation, materials used in the construction, locally available materials, land ownership and size); WASH (household level-source of and access to water, toilet/latrine facilities, community level-existing water points, potential water points, access to water points, sanitation facilities, sanitation and hygiene practices etc), community WASH (sources and needs), energy (cooking and lighting-type and source of energy)

Triangulation of information gathered during the quantitative and qualitative research is crucial in this mapping exercise, with reflection on how the findings relate to the secondary documentation.

The outcomes and deliverables of this assignment are;

Stakeholders mapping survey questionnaire.

Discussion guide for focus group discussions.

Key Interview Guide for Key Informants

Transcripts for all focus group discussions.

Profile of all respondents (Age, gender, employment status etc.);

Comprehensive list of 50 beneficiaries

selected for inclusion in the social housing database
A stakeholder mapping and management matrix ranking various stakeholders in order of need and priority as well as management strategies.

Key recommendations based on the magnitude of issues identified.

Detailed stakeholder report that explores each need in detail, presenting excerpts of respondent discussion “verbatim” to support various points made. The report should have a separate section on issues of water and sanitation at community level.

Soft copies of all data sets both quantitative and qualitative.

Abridged stakeholder report (10-15 pages long).

A master’s degree or higher in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Disaster Management, Urban Planning, or a related field.

10 years of professional experience in conducting situation assessments, needs assessments, and beneficiary mapping, particularly in housing, WASH, or disaster response sectors.

Demonstrated experience in data collection and analysis, using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Previous experience working in similar geographic or thematic contexts (e.g., rural or disaster-prone areas).

Proven experience in developing assessment tools and conducting extensive baseline and impact surveys in Local Markets, Livelihoods/Income Generation, Cash Transfer Programs, WASH, Protection, and Education.

Proficiency in data collection tools and software (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK, SPSS, GIS mapping).

Expertise in assessing vulnerabilities, land tenure, housing conditions, and WASH needs.

Knowledge of humanitarian and development standards such as Sphere Standards, core humanitarian standards, Humanitarian standards partnership and SDGs.

Strong quantitative data entry and analysis skills, with experience in statistical analysis software.

Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable reports.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the capacity to present findings to diverse audiences.

Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to comments and questions.

Familiarity with local socio-cultural, economic, and political dynamics of Laikipia County.

Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including the county government, community leaders, and vulnerable groups.

Understanding of ethical issues in research, including child protection, adult safeguarding and experience using participatory methodologies for data collection and analysis.

Proven experience managing and coordinating evaluation and research exercises, delivering outputs on time and within budget.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage teams effectively.
Knowledge of food security, water, smart farming, and climate change adaptation & mitigation.
Previous experience working with communities, with an advantage for those who can communicate in local languages.

How to Apply

Detailed Request for Proposal can requested through procurement@hfhkenya.org

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