About Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi:
Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi! Is a Kenyan grassroots social movement organization founded in 2009 and registered/incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee in 2012. It envisions a peaceful, united and well-governed Kenya with equal economic and social opportunity for all citizens. The organization exists to empower Kenyan citizens to improve their lives and demand good governance as a means to achieve socio-economic growth and equality of opportunity among all Kenyans. It aims to curate a social movement (the Ni Sisi! Movement) that will seek to unite Kenyans to forge a collective identity, drive transformation in leadership and improve maisha — wellbeing- for all Kenyans. To this end, Inuka supports community groups/organizations and collaborates with initiatives at the local, national and regional level to build capacity and linkages for effective collective action. Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi! Philosophy is underpinned by the concept of “dignity before development” — each individual’s inherent dignity must be upheld at all levels of interaction.
Inuka is implementing a wellness programme, The Wellness Resilience Resource Hub comprises places, processes and spaces for individuals and collective civic actors (Civic Catalysts – Whether currently active or in retirement and their immediate families. Civil Veterans – Retired from frontline engagement as civil activists but who have been civil society actors in one way or another for a significant time. Civil Thinkers – people working on intellectual projects on civil society. Civil Supporters – Institutions and or individuals who invested in supporting civil Activists as their own contribution) to rest, reflect, heal, learn and invest, far from the stressors and pressures of organizing and agitating. The Wellness Resilience Resource Hub is being facilitated by Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi Ltd, Uganda National NGO Forum and the Legal and Human Rights Centre in Tanzania.
Why the Wellness Hub?
The civic actors in the Region (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) have been instrumental in bringing about robust citizen activism, sadly they continue to endure trauma resilience from their activism even decades later. The range of resources, opportunities and spaces available to them to meet their needs has also changed considerably. In the past, civic catalysts have come under all manner of attacks, putting their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health at risk to the point of endangering their very lives. Some have endured detention, imprisonment and even been forced into exile. Others have found themselves ostracized by society, maligned, discredited, bankrupted and/or forced to undergo punitive legal suits, all with the aim of punishing them and thus deterring them (and others) from doing this work.
About the Assignment
The assessment aims to comprehensively evaluate the overall well-being and psychological health of employees, work processes, and organizational culture. This information will serve as a foundation for developing targeted interventions and strategies to enhance employee well-being and overall performance at Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi.
Objectives of the assessment
The key objectives of the organizational wellness assessment are as follows:
- Evaluate Employee Well-being: Assess the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of employees at various levels of the organization.
- Identify Stressors and Risk Factors: Identify the factors contributing to stress, burnout, and psychological distress among employees.
- Assess Organizational Culture: Evaluate the existing organizational culture, leadership practices, and support systems that influence employee well-being.
- Examine Work-Life Balance: Analyze the extent to which employees experience a healthy work-life balance.
- Measure Employee Engagement: Assess the level of employee engagement and its impact on well-being.
Methodology:
The assessment will follow a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. The primary methods will include:
- Surveys: Develop a comprehensive employee well-being survey based on established psychometric scales and customized organizational-specific questions.
- Interviews: Conduct semi-structured interviews with a diverse sample of employees and managers to capture a broad range of perspectives.
- Focus Groups: Organize focus group discussions with representative groups to explore specific themes in depth.
- Data Analysis: Analyze survey responses, interview transcripts, and focus group findings to identify patterns and trends.
Deliverables:
Upon completion of the assessment, the following deliverables will be provided:
- Tools/ questionnaire to be used in conducting a well-being assessment.
- Comprehensive Organizational Wellness Report: A detailed report presenting the findings, analysis, and recommendations for enhancing employee well-being.
- Presentation: presentations to key stakeholders to share the assessment results, discuss key findings, and suggest evidence-based recommendations.
- Action Plan: Develop a well-defined action plan outlining specific strategies, interventions, and timelines for improving organizational well-being.
Confidentiality and Ethics:
All data collected during the assessment process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for the purpose of this assessment. Informed consent will be obtained from participants, and ethical guidelines will be adhered to throughout the assessment.
Work Plan and Time Schedule
The assignment is estimated to commence on August 20th, 2023 to run for three weeks and be completed and a final report submitted by September 15, 2023.
Consultant’s Profile
Inuka seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced individual consultants/consultancy firms to undertake the assessment:
Qualifications & Experience
The consultants/consultant firms must have the following qualifications and experience:
- A degree in Psychology from a recognized university.
- At least five (5) years of professional experience in the development sector.
- Experience in working in Kenya and thorough knowledge of the Civil Society sector
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical and logical research reports
- Working knowledge of corporate governance
Budget and Logistics
The consultant/ consultant firm shall submit the proposed budget with broken down costs for particular items, for the assignment, including breakdown and justification.
Submission of proposals /EOI
Based on the above, Inuka is inviting interested parties to submit expressions of interest. Individuals or firms applying shall detail the following:
- Consultants’ profile and Capability Statement describing the technical capacity and experience of the firm or group of individuals
- Names and resumes of the individual(s) or team members proposed and their roles in the achievement of the assignment
- Testimonials and sample reports of similar assignments taken in the recent past
- Technical Proposal interpretation of the Terms of Reference (TORs)
- Financial Proposal clearly demonstrating the costs of the consultancy
- Detailed implementation plan and time frames.
Individuals:-
- Reference materials of previous assignments done.
- Curriculum Vitae of the individual(s) that will undertake the assignment.
- Proposed methodology and timeliness for the assignment.
The proposal shall be sent, in soft, to the following emails: procurement@inukakenya.com and copy info@inukakenya.com
The deadline for submission is August 15th, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.