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Consultant to Develop a Policy Brief on Physical Activity For The Ministry of Health - Kenya
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience7 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , NGO/Non-Profit 
The policy brief developed will serve as a critical tool for:
- Highlighting the relationship between physical inactivity and NCDs in Kenya, supported by current data and evidence.
- Identifying gaps in the existing legal, policy, and institutional frameworks related to physical activity.
- Providing evidence-based, actionable recommendations for creating enabling environments that promote physical activity across all sectors.
- Advocating for multi-sectoral collaboration, particularly between the health, education, and urban planning sectors.
- Supporting decision-makers in prioritizing investments and policies to reduce physical inactivity and its associated health and economic burden.
PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY
- The purpose of this consultancy is therefore to develop a policy brief on physical activity aimed at reducing the burden of NCDs and promoting overall health and well-being in Kenya.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
The specific objectives of this consultancy are to;
- Conduct a comprehensive desk review of existing data, legal, policy, and institutional frameworks related to physical activity in Kenya, including the education sector.
- Analyze national and global trends in physical activity and their impact on NCDs.
- Collaborate with the Physical Activity Technical Working Group (TWG), chaired by the Ministry of Health, to gather insights and validate findings.
- Identify barriers and enablers to physical activity in Kenya, including sociocultural, economic, and infrastructural factors.
- Draft a policy brief that outlines the current status, challenges, and opportunities for promoting physical activity in Kenya, with clear recommendations for multi-sectoral action.
- Present the draft policy brief to the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders for review and validation.
- Incorporate feedback and submit the final policy brief.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
The key deliverables from this consultancy will include;
- An inception report detailing the methodology, work plan, and timelines.
- A comprehensive review of the national and global physical activity landscape, including education and urban planning perspectives.
- A draft policy brief on physical activity, including actionable recommendations.
- A finalized policy brief incorporating feedback form the physical activity technical working Group.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES
- Advanced Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Law, or any other related field
- Minimum of Seven (7) years of experience in policy development, preferably in public health or NCD prevention and physical activity management
- Strong understanding of Kenya’s health system, legal frameworks, and NCD burden
- Experience working with technical working groups or multi-sectoral teams
- Demonstrated experience in drafting policy briefs and conducting stakeholder consultations
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
REPORTING AND SUPERVISION
- The Consultant will work closely with the Physical Activity Technical Working Group (TWG). Regular progress updates will be required as per the agreed upon work plan.
DURATION OF THE CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENT
- This assignment should be completed within 2 months after signing the Consultancy Agreement. The final policy brief should be submitted within this period.
Method of Application
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, have the requisite experience, skills and education and have worked within the public health or NCD prevention and physical activity management space writing policy briefs, we are interested in meeting you to see how you can work together with Our Client through this Consultancy. Please share with us the following;
- A 2-3 paged Expression of Interest (EOI) addressing your interest, understanding of this TOR, proposed methodology, work plan and consultancy fee, including how your previous experience matches the consultancy objectives outlined herein.
- Your updated CV - illustrating relevant work experience and qualifications aligned to this TOR.
- Electronic copies of at least 2 reports or policy briefs you have personally drafted in previous consultancies for similar assignments.
- Please address the above to the Recruiting Manager: [email protected] with the subject of your application being “Expression of Interest To Develop A Policy Brief On Physical Activity For The Ministry Of Health - Kenya (Your Name).”
- All applications received will be subjected to a fair and competitive review process.
- Only shortlisted Consultants will be contacted.
- This call for Consultancy will close on Sunday 16th February 2024 at 5.00pm EAT.