Through an analysis of secondary data sources, including project monitoring and evaluation reports, partner implementation reports, etc., and a select number of key informant interviews with relevant project staff, participants and other stakeholders, the Consultant will collate knowledge, learning, and evidence that relates to the following questions:What are the key components of the Power to Girls approach? How was the approach adapted to the LEAP context and why?What impact/change is evident as a result of the Power to Girls work led by LEAP:At the level of girls themselves?In schools?In the community?What is the effect of girl-centered empowerment programming and holistic community engagement, either in combination or individually?Have there been any unintended outcomes as a result of the Power to Girls interventions, both positive and negative?What are the key drivers of success in relation to:Increased voice, choice, and agency amongst girls themselves?Changes in attitudes and behaviours within school environments?Changes in attitudes and behaviours within communities?What challenges/barriers were encountered that affected the effectiveness of the model, and how were they overcome?How do girl-centred empowerment programming and holistic community engagement, either together or separately, impact the social acceptance of gender inequality and violence against women and girls?What, if any, indications of sustaining the impact of this work beyond the length of the project are evident? How could this be strengthened?NB: Please note that this is an initial list of questions for this assignment and may be adjusted through co-creation in the inception of the consultancy.Key DeliverablesKick-off meeting with WUSC teamAn inception report including work plan, methodology, and necessary research tools;Desk review of existing documentation and qualitative and quantitative data;Key informant interviews with project staff, participants, and other relevant stakeholders;Knowledge mobilisation strategy (co-designed with the LEAP team; see Annex A for a preliminary strategy);Draft knowledge products for review;Final designed knowledge products that are appropriate and align to the strategy (e.g. learning briefs, blogs, slide decks, etc.)5. Required Experience and CompetenciesBachelor's degree in social science, monitoring and evaluation, communication for impact, or related qualification from a recognized institution;Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience;Strong knowledge and experience in relation to learning and evaluation, preferably within education and, economic opportunities and empowerment programming;Strong analytical skills and an ability to synthesize data from a range of sources;Knowledge of the refugee context in Kenya, as well as girl's education interventions;Excellent qualitative research and writing skills;Written and oral fluency in English;Experience in photography and/or graphic design is an asset.Kenya-based applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
