Consultant – Developing and Training on Financial Literary Curriculum Training of Trainer’s (ToT) Manual, and Information Education and Communication (IEC) Materials to Enhance Lowering of Remittance Costs to Kenya at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Expected Activities to be carried out under this assignment  ?

Conduct desk review of IOM and external materials, including IOM’s Financial Literacy and Remittance Management modules; and other financial literacy modules that can be included in the curriculum

• Convene consultations with key government counterparts and other  partners including civil society to understand the informational gaps and needs of migrant workers (aspirant migrants, returnees, migrants’ families) on existing financial literacy materials as well as recommended delivery modalities.
• Tailor-make  a Financial Literacy curriculum, and develop a ToT Manual and IEC materials (digital remittance booklet) for distribution at the community level
• Deliver in person TOT sessions for selected counties to relevant  partners, civil society partners, migrant/community leaders and Government agencies as relevant, specifically to strengthen the financial literacy components of existing PDO programmes.
• Deliver community engagement sessions cascaded through workshops for local communities and female-led households in the communities to create awareness on digital financial services and the benefits of using these services for remittance transfers.

 Tangible and measurable output of the work assignment:

• An inception report outlining a detailed workplan which includes activity timeline and a draft outline of the financial literacy curriculum and TOT manual based on desk reviews.
• A financial literacy curriculum and TOT manual after consultation with IOM and civil society and relevant government partners.
• 1 finalized training packa ge and materials (including financial curriculum, manual for trainers copyedited and in line with the IOM House Style manual and IOM Spelling List). 
• 1 Developed accessible Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials based on the Digital Remittance Booklet in local language (English & Swahili) for dissemination at local level, including brochures and online content
• Two in person TOT sessions (30 pax (15 for each ToT)) for IOM’s implementing partners, civil society partners, migrant/ community leaders, and government stakeholders as relevant.
• 2 community led workshops held at local level on the financial literacy  modules and cascading of the IEC materials (25 pax for each meeting -      total 50pax)

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Performance indicators for evaluation of results (value of services rendered in relation to their cost:

•  Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated
•  Timely delivery of outlines
•  Compliance with IOM house style guidelines
•  Delivery of any other tasks indicated above

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Financial Literacy Expertise: Significant experience in designing and delivering financial literacy programs or modules, particularly for diverse audiences with varying levels of financial knowledge with ten years of experience.
• Remittance Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the remittance process, including fees, exchange rates, and regulatory aspects, to tailor the module effectively.
• Educational Curriculum Development: Experience in developing educational content and curriculum, ideally in financial literacy or related fields.
• Cross-Cultural Competence: Awareness of cultural nuances and financial behaviors in different regions to ensure the module’s relevance and effectiveness. 
• Consulting Experience: Experience in a consulting role, where incumbent has provided advisory services to clients in the financial services industry, is advantageous.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Good understanding of the current state of migration in Kenya and the key activities that the Government is undertaking in diaspora engagements, pre departure orientation training amongst other in the BETA plan
• Understanding of the Sustainable Development  Goals 2030 and the Global Compact on Migration