Gender Equality, Diversity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Implementation Support at Practical Action Kenya

Specific Objectives of the GEDSI Implementation support

The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs within the consultancy period:

• Develop a comprehensive assignment workplan, including activities and timeline, in line with Practical Action’s requirements and guidelines.
• Conduct the Gender Analysis, other relevant literature, existing data, and reports to understand the current context, including policy and legal scan with a project gender action plan from the findings analysis
• Design qualitative and quantitative data tools to be used in interviews with select respondents, and key informants. Use both quantitative (disaggregated) and qualitative thematic analysis.
• Stakeholder mapping-identify and consult with key stakeholders, including MoEP and Semi-Autonomous Government Authorities, County Government staff, energy entrepreneurs, local private sector actors, energy suppliers, and other relevant actors, to gather insights for the report.
• Conduct a field visit to select counties for data collection in the counties, analyze field data, and other relevant data, and develop a comprehensive report.
• Develop GEDSI training tools and training manuals on Local Manufacturing and Energy Crop Cultivation for Clean Cooking Supply Chains women, youth/PWDs
• Develop GEDSI indicators that would be included in the stove manufacturers and crop cultivators’ capacity-building sessions.
• Develop Inclusive markets PSMD approach and business development skills GEDSI responsive guidelines
• GEDSI-sensitive MEL framework and reporting templates.