TERMS OF REFERENCE

BASELINE, VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY ANALYSIS

PROJECT LOCATION: 3 Counties, 7 Wards

Thursday, January 11, 2018

About TISA
The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) is a civil society initiative committed to the achievement
of sound policy and good governance in local development in Kenya, to uplift livelihoods of,
especially, the poor and marginalized in Kenya and has been operational since March 2008. TISA has
established itself as a leading player in the decentralized governance field and has engaged with relevant
state and non-state actors in the quest to promote effective local governance in Kenya.
About the project
With support from the United Nations Democracy fund (UNDEF) TISA in partnership with the
Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) are implementing a program entitled “Youth and
Women Participation in Community Policing in Kenya.” The project seeks to enhance and build
the capacity of women and youth to participate in community policing, enhance coordination and
accountability within security agencies at the national and county level and advocate for the respect of
human rights and gender principles by security agencies, for greater safety and security for all
communities. The project will be implemented in Kinna and Ol donyiro ward (Isiolo County),
Bartabwa and Marigat Ward (Baringo County), and Kwa Njenga, Huruma and Kawangware Ward
(Nairobi County).

Background information
Kenya’s 2010 Constitution provides an important nexus upon which the Kenyan people and the
security apparatus should relate. Article 1 of the Constitution of Kenya vests all sovereign power on
the people of Kenya. This power is exercised either directly or indirectly at both levels of government:
National and County. Article 10 further provides for citizen participation as a central principle of
Kenya's governance. Article 174 (c) provides the objectives of devolution as aimed at enhancing the
participation of the people in the exercise of the powers of the State and in making decisions affecting
them. Article 244 (Objects and functions of the National Police Service) provides that the National
Police Service shall foster and promote relationships with the broader society. Noteworthy, Article
238 is explicit that national security shall be pursued in compliance with the law and with the utmost
respect for the rule of law, democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms. Further, in
recognizing Article 2 (5) of the constitution, which provides that the general rules of international law
shall form part of the domestic laws, the UNSCR 1325 and 2250 provide for the participation of
women and youth in peace and security efforts at the global and national level. It is against this
constitutional background that the National Police Service Act 2011 was enacted, and under Section
41 (1) provides for County Policing Authorities (CPAs) which cascade down to the Community
Policing Committees and Community Policing Forums at the lowest levels.

1.0 Overview of the project

Project Objective: The overall objective of the study is to enhance youth and women participation
in community policing towards improved safety and security of all communities.

Project target groups

The project target groups include youth, women, local leaders, opinion leaders, national and county
government officials, public, media and civil society.

2.0 Objective of the consultancies (2 Studies/Consultancies)

The objective of this consultancy is to undertake two key studies
1. A baseline and vulnerability study
2. A political economy analysis

3.0 Scope of Work

Baseline Objectives and Vulnerability Study (First Consultancy):
The baseline study will focus on baseline data collection for a set of outcome indicators outlined in
the project result framework. The baseline study report will be used to monitor the project progress
against the set indicators over the course of the project implementation. The consultant is expected
to undertake the baseline in a participatory manner by ensuring the inclusion of relevant stakeholders
including target communities who will be the secondary audiences for the outputs of this assignment.

The consultant will also be expected to present an overview of the vulnerability of different groups
within that population, clearly identifying the most vulnerable group(s). In particular, the consultant
ought to identify how youth and women are specifically vulnerable and what can be done to reduce
their vulnerability

Key Deliverables
 A baseline and vulnerability study report
 Monitoring framework

Political Economy Analysis (Second Consultancy)

The objective of the PEA is to identify key issues in the implementation context including legal
framework and status of implementation, map key actors and stakeholders and their ability to
influence decision making in the security sector and entry points for successful implementation of the
project. The PEA will target among others, civil society, residents, national and county security actors,
local governance structures and oversight bodies.

Key deliverables
 A Political Economy Analysis report
 Implementation plan

Summary of Key Functions:

 Planning of the studies;
 Design of the methodological framework;
 Data collection;
 In conjunction with TISA and IMLU staff, organize and coordinate stakeholders’ meetings
 Preparation of a consolidated report from the research products;
 Validation of study findings
 Development of final study reports

4.0 Expected profile of the Consultants

The consultant should have the relevant working experience, desirably;
 Proven capacity in undertaking baseline, vulnerability and Political Economy Analysis,
including strong analytical skills
 5+ years of relevant work experience
 Demonstrated understanding of governance and security issues
 Demonstrated written communication skills including ability to communicate complex
concepts in plain English
 Immediate availability

5.0 How to apply

1. The consultant is required to submit a proposal of no more than 10 pages in accordance with the
following format;
a. A letter of interest
b. Understanding and interpretation of Terms of reference (2 pages max)
c. Methodology to be applied when undertaking the assignment (2 pages max)
d. Timeframe and schedule of activities (2 pages max)
e. Profile of the consultants and team (1 paragraph per consultant)
f. Curriculum vitae of key personnel (2 pages)
g. (Attach) Two sample works of previous work done and include 3 referees
2. The proposal and email subject will be clearly labeled with respect to the relevant consultancy
and sent to rachael.gichuki@tisa.or.ke and pascaline.mulwa@tisa.or.ke by Thursday
January 18th 2018;
3. Any clarification to be emailed to rachael.gichuki@tisa.or.ke

Note: Canvassing will result in immediate disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.