Traficking in Persons( TiP) is a critical protection concern in Kenya. In the 2021 US TiP report, Kenya ranked Tier 2 as a country that does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking despite significant efforts. Victims of trafficking ( VoTs) from climate affected locations often remain unnoticed due to lack of mechanisms to identify and respond to their needs as well as limited sensitization of communities on TiP.

IOM Kenya with funding from the state department to monitor and combat trafficking in person( JTiP) is implementing a pilot project “Addressing Human Trafficking through Climate Resilience Enhanement ( ACRE)” targeting communities in Marsabit county adversely affected by climate change.

The proposed project will seek to establish a community based model of reducing human trafficking in climate change affected counties in Kenya through scientific research methods. The project aims to test whether the prevalence of human trafficking in climate affected areas in Kenya can be reduced via minimum interventuons from the government institutions, and a combination of community based individual and household based interventions.The ACRE project will implement a large sacale, operationally focused difference in difference trial to assess the relationship between climate change and TiP and to use rigorous research methods to assess a range of interventions for their cpaaicty to reduce individual , household and community level vulnerability to TiP and smuggling of  migrants (SOM).

Under this project IOM Kenya aims to utilize communication for development (C4D) methodologies for behaviour change and risk communication initiatives at the community level, to encourage safe migration and public action to stop human trafficking and exploitation by levelarging the power and popularity of media and technology as well as traditional avenues eg cultural festivals to inspire young people and their communities to act against human trafficking, to develop an evidence based campaign, targeting a clear audience, with concrete action messages to help victims of trafficking, migrants and aspirant migrants take steps to protect themselves and make use of regular migration channels.

The main objectives for the C4D campaign actives are to:-

• Ensure that all activities are evidence based by identifying gaps in knowledge, attitudes and intended practices through stakeholders consultation and research with the target audience.
• Raise awareness on counter trafficking and risks of irregular migration with vulnerable populations that are difficult to reach and displaced by climate change by implementing on the ground activities in Garissa and Marsabit counties.
• Build the capacity of key stakeholders in the communities on C4D methods that can be utilized for further campaigns and activities aimed at prevention of TiP and protection of Victims.

Labour migration and social inclusion and migrant protection and assistance department. Addresing Human Trafficking through Climate Resilience Enhancement ( ACRE).

1. Category A Consultants: Tasks to be performed under this contract 

Under the direct supervision of IOMs JTiP program manager, the consultant will carry out the tasks detailed below:-

1. Supervise and conduct two KAP surveys: In close coordination with the MEL and research team, carry out two Knowledge, attitude and practices surveys with the target audience. These surveys will help identify gaps and key motivators that will be addressed through the campaign activities, as well as act as a baseline and endline survey to measure any changes in the target audience.
2. Source and train for C4D activities: With the aid of stakeholders in Marsabit, participants will be found who are willing to perform and carry out on the ground activities. Stakeholders and participants will be trained in C4D and effective story telling methods, including how to develop messaging.
3. Develop messaging; Drawing from the above mentioned KAP survey, and on the ground consultations the consultant will review existing messaging and propose clear changes.
4. Produce a risk communication strategy with clear events to adopt: At least propose implememtation of 4 separate on the ground activities keeping in mind IP capacity, which should encourage incorporation of victims of trafficking as messengers/ ambassadors of change, locations to focus on, target group for the campaigns and sustainability plan for cascading of the campaign activities.
5. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and Implementing partners to mobilize, organize forums and formation of a steering committee for BCC scale up at community level.

Specific  tasks will include

1. Supervise and generate reports for two KAP surveys (baseline and end-line) to identify gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices in the target audience on TIP, protection and (re)integration of climate induced displaced population vulnerable to Tip. This is done in collaboration with IOM MEL team and IPs.
2. Training of KAP enumerators for the 6 sites in Marsabit county.
3. Review the developed social behavior change communication (SBCC) strategy for changes as informed by the initial KAP survey findings in Marsabit county.
4. Conduct  capacity building training  using the materials developed in the pilot phase of the project, targeting external stakeholders such as women groups, youth groups and migrant leaders , grass root organizations and victims of trafficking who will act as change agents relating to counter trafficking, identification of victims of trafficking, labour rights awareness and sharing stories of survivors of TiP/returnees using the IOM X approach.
5. Training of IPs and other stakeholders on implementation of the SBCC strategy developed and cascading workplans development.
6. Input in the redesigning of brochures and other IEC materials as necessary to fit the context of project implementation.
7. Provide technical guidance to IPs on implementation of the develop theater scripts and storytelling pieces (depending on recommendations from the stakeholders engagement forums) and assist in translation of  messages into local language.
8. Capacity build the  all-inclusive steering committee for BCC at the community level in collaboration with IPs and other key stakeholders.
9. Review and strengthening of the developed ToRs for the committees and training the committee on the ToR in 6 wards. This will also include development of a measurable workplan on the committees’ deliverables in scaling up the BCC strategy.
10. Submission of events reports, recommendations for effective delivery and possible opportunities to expansion of the interventions.
11. Work with the IOM public information unit and IPs to document SBCC activities and produce quality videos and capture community stories of interest.

• Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated.
• Delivery of a communication strategy for both Garissa and Marsabit counties
• Quality of training curriculums content developed.
• Timely delivery of outlined and/ or drafts as provided for in the time schedule.
• Delivery of any other tasks indicated above.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements