Development of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) plan
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Hivos
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 20/07/2026
- Location: Kenya
Terms of Reference
Consultancy to Develop Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Plan
EU SWITCH Kenya Green Tujenge Pamoja: Advancing Kenya’s Circular Economy through MSMEs
About Hivos
Founded in 1968, Hivos is a human rights and social justice organization driven by humanist values. We envision a just world in which everyone, regardless of their identity, background or circumstances, lives in dignity and freedom and can build a fair and sustainable future for themselves, their communities, and the wider society.
About Tujenge Pamoja: Advancing Kenya’s Circular Economy through MSMEs” is a multistakeholder initiative funded by the European Union under the EU SWITCH Kenya Green Framework. The program aims at accelerating Kenya’s transition to an inclusive circular economy (CE).
The project is implemented by a consortium led by Hivos, in partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), KCB Foundation, United States International University Africa (USIU A) and Somo Africa. The program inclusive circular economy supports Kenya's transition to an – strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Business Support Organizations (BSOs) and TVETs, enhancing access to green finance, and promoting sustainable production and consumpti– on practices across three value chains: plastics, textiles and organic waste. The project is implemented in eight counties: Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, Machakos, Makueni (Nairobi Metropolitan Bloc) and Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale (Pwani Economic Bloc).
Purpose of the Study
The Project's Gender transformative Commitment
The project commits to a gender transformative approach to ensure women, youth, Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), LGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, and refugees are driving and benefiting from Kenya's transition to a circular economy. The GESI Plan will inform inclusive targeting, accessible capacity building, anti-GBV/SH measures, gender-responsive advocacy and budgeting, and a monitoring framework with quarterly GESI reviews.
Consultant Qualification
1. Advanced degree in gender studies, development studies, social sciences, or related fields.
2. At least 5 years demonstrated experience developing GESI or gender mainstreaming strategies for development program s in Kenya or the region. 3. Demonstrated familiarity with private sector gender mainstreaming, ideally including KEPSA's 2022 Private Sector Gender Mainstreaming Policy or comparable frameworks.
4. Demonstrated experience with disability inclusion (including the Washington Group questions) and with the 2X Challenge or equivalent gender frameworks. finance
5. At least 2 comparable assignments completed in the last 5 years, with references.
6. For firms: a registered Kenyan legal entity with a valid Tax Compliance Certificate. For individuals: valid registration/KRA PIN.
Consultancy to Develop Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Plan
EU SWITCH Kenya Green Tujenge Pamoja: Advancing Kenya’s Circular Economy through MSMEs
About Hivos
Founded in 1968, Hivos is a human rights and social justice organization driven by humanist values. We envision a just world in which everyone, regardless of their identity, background or circumstances, lives in dignity and freedom and can build a fair and sustainable future for themselves, their communities, and the wider society.
About Tujenge Pamoja: Advancing Kenya’s Circular Economy through MSMEs” is a multistakeholder initiative funded by the European Union under the EU SWITCH Kenya Green Framework. The program aims at accelerating Kenya’s transition to an inclusive circular economy (CE).
The project is implemented by a consortium led by Hivos, in partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), KCB Foundation, United States International University Africa (USIU A) and Somo Africa. The program inclusive circular economy supports Kenya's transition to an – strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Business Support Organizations (BSOs) and TVETs, enhancing access to green finance, and promoting sustainable production and consumpti– on practices across three value chains: plastics, textiles and organic waste. The project is implemented in eight counties: Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, Machakos, Makueni (Nairobi Metropolitan Bloc) and Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale (Pwani Economic Bloc).
Purpose of the Study
The Project's Gender transformative Commitment
The project commits to a gender transformative approach to ensure women, youth, Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), LGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, and refugees are driving and benefiting from Kenya's transition to a circular economy. The GESI Plan will inform inclusive targeting, accessible capacity building, anti-GBV/SH measures, gender-responsive advocacy and budgeting, and a monitoring framework with quarterly GESI reviews.
Consultant Qualification
1. Advanced degree in gender studies, development studies, social sciences, or related fields.
2. At least 5 years demonstrated experience developing GESI or gender mainstreaming strategies for development program s in Kenya or the region. 3. Demonstrated familiarity with private sector gender mainstreaming, ideally including KEPSA's 2022 Private Sector Gender Mainstreaming Policy or comparable frameworks.
4. Demonstrated experience with disability inclusion (including the Washington Group questions) and with the 2X Challenge or equivalent gender frameworks. finance
5. At least 2 comparable assignments completed in the last 5 years, with references.
6. For firms: a registered Kenyan legal entity with a valid Tax Compliance Certificate. For individuals: valid registration/KRA PIN.
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