Research Consultant at Zizi Afrique Foundation

Background

• The goal of the greening TVET project is to ensure green skills of women and youth are promoted and poverty and hunger reduced in rural areas of Kakamega, Makueni and Kajiado, Kenya. This project is currently being implemented in three institutions: Latia Agribusiness Solutions, Bukura Agricultural College and Makueni Agriculture College; and two learning institutions: Baraka Agriculture College and Miramar International college
• Towards this goal, the project combines complementary strategic approaches which include:
• Support the strengthening of curricula for Green Skills especially in courses such as postharvest loss reduction, nutrition and food security, and value addition. The trainings should include financial literacy, social life skills, and group dynamics, to bridge skills mismatch and increase the employability of the graduates.
• Enhance training of participating institutions on financial literacy and business management for them to pass on the corresponding competences to the young people and women during their education.
• Map all successful local agripreneurs/practitioners as mentors to support the training and establishment of youth- and women-led green businesses.
• Connect with experienced local agripreneurs/practitioners to engage in training apprentices in their green businesses and offer industrial attachments.
• The project's strategy is further outlined by one outcome area and by four complimentary outputs, combining both quick and lasting results with positive spillover effects:
• 1,500 women and young people (together at least 60% women) in Kajiado, Kakamega and Makueni County acquire technical, economic and life skills in various value chains.
• The role of TVET Institutions in green skills development is enhanced.
• Youth and women receive a green education and find green (self) employment after completion.
• The vocational training offer in green competences is known and appreciated by a broad public.
• The capabilities and capacities of the partner organizations (Zizi and ADS) are enhanced and professionalized.

Timeline and Outputs

• The execution of this Agreement becomes effective as of 16th October 2024 and will end on 11th November,2024 (20 Professional days).
• The consultant will work closely with the Green Business Project Team and will from time to time submit and share the progress of activities as agreed. The required key outputs will include:
• Inception report
• Finalized tools and plans for fieldwork.
• Fieldwork report highlighting the key findings from the data collected.
• First draft of the tracer study report
• Presentation of the preliminary findings and validation by various stakeholders
• Final tracer study report including a summary of the employability outcome.
• Quantitative and Qualitative data sets
• Human interest stories documented during the tracer study (must be supported with consent forms for photos or videos taken)

Qualifications

• Possess an advanced degree in research, monitoring and evaluation, education, education research, or related fields especially of international standards.
• Have knowledge of youth development, women, and issues related to TVET education.
• Have proven experience in conducting impact assessment and analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding of a range of quantitative research approaches for understanding social norms, structures,cultures, and practices of the communities, preferably toward TVET education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take field notes, document field processes, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Fluent in Spoken and written English.
• Detail-oriented, with high-quality standards for work and a proven track record of success.