Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for: 

• Follow up on the implementation of activities with WSHA 
• Engage and follow up with the State Department of TVET and the selected TVETS and also students
• Liaise closely with the relevant ministries such as: Ministry of Labour, State department of TVET, National Employment Authourity, Civil society organizations, Private Recruitment Agencies; Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Directorate of Immigration Service; migrant workers, families, and diaspora networks;
• Engage with the key selected CSOs (Pwani youth Network (PYN), Maono space, JAC, Trace Kenya) for popularization of the program in target communities. 
• Coordinate with PYN for lead coordination for the CSOs in the coastal region. The PYN key role will be direct engagement in the monitoring of the trainees from recruitment to employment and return
• Any other protection and labour mobility related assignment designated by the supervisor. 

Specific tasks related to hospitality pilot implementation include support with and coordination of:

• Mobilisation in communities to generate interest for participation
• Selection of trainees to enter programme
• Coordinate with hotels for site visit & guest lecture during core skills training for trainee orientation
• Follow up with hotels and trainees for trainee selection for practical training placement
• Confirm practical skills placement, monitor progress and provide support as needed
• Engagement with hotels for job placement, including logistics

Performance Indicators for Evaluation of Results

• Delivery of workplan within the first two weeks.
• Monthly update on engagement with the Alliance, TVET, hotels and other stakeholders  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, International Relations, Labour Studies, Development Studies, Economics and Public Policy, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working on ethical recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience working with private sector ( recruiters, employers) and civil society organisations.
• Familiarity with Kenya’s labour migration context, and bilateral labour migration agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute complex assessments with multi-stakeholder involvement.