Consultancy for Technical Review, Development and Harmonization of Institutional and Administrative Policy Framework

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa-based international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. APHRC conducts policy relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa.

Scope of Consultancy

APHRC seeks to engage a consultant to review selected policies (5-8) and draft contracts/agreements to ensure they adequately address safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse and if not advice on how they can be improved.

Reporting and Deliverables

1. Conduct coordination and consultation meeting(s) including a feedback and review meeting to review drafts and develop relevant recommendations.
2. Provide necessary progress updates.
3. A report on critical policy gaps and corresponding recommendations on how to improve each document shared.

Timeframe of the Consultancy

The consultant(s) is/are expected to submit a proposal indicating the number of working days needed to complete the assignment. The deadline for interim submission of the draft report will be agreed upon in consultation with the selected applicant and included in the consultancy contract.

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications & Experience

The consultant(s) must have substantive experience in implementation, formulation and review/analysis of institutional policies in international organizations within the development or humanitarian sector.

The consultant(s) must be certified in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Safeguarding.

A technical background in law is desirable.

Special Notice

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the following email addresses consultancies@aphrc.org and copy procurement@aphrc.org by August 25, 2023. The email subject line should be ‘Review of Institutional and Administrative Policy Documents’. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer

African Population and Health Research Center, Inc

APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru

P.O Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi

Website: www.aphrc.org