Training of SOS CV KE Family Strengthening Programmes Staff on VSLA Methodology and Development SOC CV KE Voluntary Savings and Loans Associations Manual

Training of SOS CV KE Family Strengthening Programmes Staff on VSLA Methodology and Development SOC CV KE Voluntary Savings and Loans Associations Manual

Training of SOS CV KE Family Strengthening Programmes Staff on VSLA Methodology and Development SOC CV KE Voluntary Savings and Loans Associations Manual

Purpose

• SOS CV KE is looking for a consultant/ consultancy firm to conduct a comprehensive 4 days training on VSLA methodology for 15 members of staff involved in the Family Strengthening Programme and facilitate a participatory process that will lead to development of SOS CV Kenya VSLA manual complete with training guides for both social workers and village agents;

  The consultant/consultancy firm will support SOS CV KE in the following:

• Facilitate the process of joint review of SOS CV KE VSLA adopted practice by the 7 locations/counties where SOS CV Kenya is operating (Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Homabay, Busia, Uasin Gishu and Meru)
• Bridge the knowledge and skills gap identified by conducting a comprehensive training on VSLA methodology for members of staff involved in the Family Strengthening Programme to have a standard focus and approach when working with VSLAs
• Drawing from key lessons learned and best practice in VSLA methodology, lead the process in supporting SOS CV put together/develop its
• VSLA manual complete with required training guides and other related tools/formats (group constitution framework, The Kit, Field Officer’s consolidated guide to meeting procedures, use of passbooks, Ideal Data collection tools, Agreement between a VSLA and a Village agent template, Election procedures, Village Agent’s consolidated guide to meeting procedures, Filed Officer/Village Agent time management sheet

  Deliverables

• A summary of lessons learned on SOS CV KE VSLA adopted practice from the 7 locations/counties where SOS CV Kenya operates
• A Four-day comprehensive training on VSLA methodology for 15 members of staff from SOS CV Kenya involved in the Family Strengthening Programme
• SOS CV Kenya VSLA Manual complete with related guides and operation tools
• A training report detailing training methodology, process, contents, and evaluation of learning outcomes.

  Geographical Coverage

• The training will target 15 members of staff involved in the Family Strengthening Programme and drawn from Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru, Busia and Suba.

  Consultant Profile

  Qualifications/ Experience knowledge and skills of the lead consultant:

• A degree in Social Sciences, Community Development or Social Work (Master’s degree will be an added advantage) Provide copies of CVs, certificates and other testimonials
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in community capacity building and livelihood programming.
• Experience in conducting trainings in areas such as VLSAs, CBO formations and management; attach at least three reference letters from clients you have consulted for previously.
• Experience in supporting individual/groups in running successful business start-ups.
• Experience in developing training manuals and running successful VSLAs/CBOs.
• Experience on training on social business and running successful group/ community IGAs.

  How to Apply

• In addition to meeting the above requirements under consultant’s profile, Interested persons/firms should submit their proposal complete with:
• Company profile-for firms or cover letter- for individual consultants
• Proposed training program for the five training outputs including proposed training content for each training
• A sample of relevant training reports they have done for other organizations.
• Registration/incorporation certificate (attach copy of certificate) (for consultancy firms)
• Tax compliance certificate (attach copies applicable for both firms and individuals consultants)
• Financial proposal; fixed fee professional fees for delivering the training and the VSLA manual
• A Sample of relevant training Manual they have developed in the past for other organizations.
• Proposals should be addressed and delivered in sealed envelopes clearly marked “FSP TRAINING” to the tender box located at SOS Children’s Villages Kenya, Nairobi location located at Buruburu Phase 1 Outering road off OleLeshwa road P.O.Box 40653, 00100 not later than Tuesday 22nd, 2020 4.00 pm.