ILO In-Depth Study on the Implementation of IABA as a Strategy for Laying Foundations for CLFZS in Busia, Kitui and Kilifi Counties

International Labour Organization/ International Programme on Elimination of Child Labour (ILO/ IPEC)
 

Creating the enabling environment to establish models for child labour free areas in Kenya: Support to the implementation of the National Action Plan for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour with special focus on agriculture and older children (SNAP Kenya) KEN/09/50/USA

Terms of Reference for An In-Depth Study on the Implementation of IABA as a Strategy for Laying Foundations for CLFZS in Busia, Kitui and Kilifi Counties

Introduction

The ILO/IPEC SNAP project is supporting the effective implementation of Kenya’s National Action Plan (NAP) for the Elimination of Child Labour in Kenya 2004 -2015 (Revised 2008), which aims to eliminate all the worst forms of child labour in Kenya by 2015. 

One of the main strategies that the project is using to achieve this goal is supporting an enabling environment and governance structures, including direct action, to enable district / division level authorities to lay foundations for the creation of child labour free zones (CLFZs). 

The project is being implemented in 3 districts i.e. Busia, Kilifi and Kitui using an Integrated Area Based Approach (IABA) as the main delivery mechanism. 

The project started in February 2010 and will come to an end in November 2013.
 

The following three immediate objectives of the SNAP project guide project implementation.

• At the end of the project, relevant national policies, programmes and legislation harmonized with the National Action Plan to eliminate child Labour and enforced
• At the end of the project, the capacity of national and local authorities and social partners is enhanced to support the effective implementation of the National Action Plan
• By the end of the project, effective models for establishing child labour free areas are tested in three (3) Districts with documented processes and experiences

Objective of the Assignment
 

It is against this background that the SNAP project is seeking the services of a consultant (either individually or through consulting firms) to carry out an in-depth study on IABA as a strategy for laying foundations for the creation of child labour free zones. 

The benefits of the IABA as an improved approach to fight child labour should be well outlined and a clear case addressing how this approach can transform efforts to fight child labour should be documented. 

The purpose of this assignment is to document the process of implementing IABA showing what has worked and what has not, as well to capture the perceptions of the key stakeholders on the challenges that exist in the context of the three districts and the gaps that remain if CLFZs are to be achieved.
 

Specific objectives of the assignment are:

• To document the steps and processes that have been used in the implementation of IABA in Busia, Kitui and Kilifi counties
• To identify and document the key players involved in the implementation of IABA and their usefulness and contribution to the implementation of the IABA strategy
• To document the conditions and factors that have contributed to the laying of foundations for CLFZs and determine who has provide them
• To document the key perceived gaps and conditions that are necessary for the achievement of CLFZs in the areas selected in the three areas.
• To document key successes achieved in the elimination of child labour through the use of IABA methodology and  identify the challenges encountered

Terms of Reference

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Budget
 

To be agreed on. A financial proposal should be submitted with the EOI. 

This should include all logistical and travel costs.

Expressions of Interest
 

Eligible consultants/ consulting firms with relevant experience in conducting this type of assignment should submit their expression of interest in a detailed proposal for this assignment to the address below on or before 25th April 2013.

Please attach your CV and any relevant references including similar work carried out in the past to support the application.

Att: Ms Wangui Irimu
NCTA ILO/IPEC Kenya
Nairobi
 

Email: ipeckenya@ilo.org