Consultancy To Develop The Business Plan For Habitat For Humanity Kenya Technical Service Provision For Affordable Housing Development Program 44 views0 applications

1. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK) is a non-for-profit, non-governmental organization that was established in 1982 with the goal of enabling low income families in Kenya to access decent and affordable shelter. As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), HFHK approach has evolved from direct provision of homes to families who have access to land- mostly in rural areas and peri-urban areas- to organising microfinance groups dedicated to housing construction as well as improvement of member houses.

This ToR has been generated to obtain the services of a housing and human settlement professional with expertise in the housing value chain capable of translating the organisation’s Housing MicroFinance experience and guide towards a sustainable business model for access to affordable housing to the Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) demographics based on technical service provision
2. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
The main purpose of this assignment is to develop a viable and technically sound business plan for HFHK Technical Service Provision approach to affordable shelter provision for Bottom of the Pyramid clients.

3. SCOPE OF WORK
   During the timeframe of this assignment, the consultancy aims to achieve the following:
   3.1 Design a five year TSP Business plan and its implementation road map while focusing on the following, among others:
   • Review of organizational and other documents, relating to the structure, finances, staff, management, history, activities, performance and policies in order to identify current status of the retail lending programme in HFHK regions of operation as well as the legislation, laws, mandates and jurisdiction of organisations practicing or implementing the affordable housing sector.
   • Conduct interviews and consultations with HFHK Retail Lending staff, HFHI Current Housing Support Services programme, Housing Micro Finance Institutions, members of the Savings and Loans Groups, other relevant stakeholders, either by in-person interview or phone-interviews so as to identify current status, future challenges and individual recommendations on the opportunities for TSP
   • Develop the TSP Business Plan, consisting of the following main sections:
   TSP SWOT analysis

Analyse and recommend Value Proposition, strategic priorities and action plans relating to:

• Re-organisation and development of the current HMF groups in HFHK regions in to housing-focused entities
• Innovative approaches to provision of technical assistance for housing and essential housing infrastructure
• Explore appropriate market facilitation products and services that HFHK can partner with HMFIs
• Analyse and recommend private sector partnerships that can enhance institutional arrangements to lower housing costs for low income groups
• Analyse and recommend mechanisms for partnership with public sector institutions, particularly Ministry of Land and Housing for opportunities for low-cost building materials and elimination of barriers relating to land
• Analyse and propose innovative approaches to elimination of gender and other discriminatory cultural constraints to housing
• Develop and effective communication and partnership plan

3.2. The Business plan should have a comprehensive and clear description of what needs to be done, including when and how to implement. This will include generating institutional and organisational structure and Staff capacity development necessary to implement the plan. It should itemize and describe the projections of returns as well as the costs that will be incurred. The plan should include any requirements for achieving its implementation, and a mechanism to gauge performance, including information needs.
3.3 Financial Projections, and with a clear road map for Organization Self-Sufficient (OSS) in respect to TSP.

4. DELIVERABLES AND TIME-LINE

The Consultancy work will commence May 01st 2017 and end on the 30th May 2017.

5. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The selected consultant should be an individual with knowledge of national and international affordable housing value chain and with tested experience of similar assignments in developing countries. A consultant who has been involved in shelter and micro finance, housing market development, sustainable financing and business development for housing, capacity development and training in affordable housing will be ideal for the assignment.This assignment requires, but is not limited, to the following qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Finance, economics, engineering/architecture, planning, business administration, international development or a related field.
  • At least 7 years professional experience of applying market systems development approaches for shelter development programs or as part of a consulting firm.
  • A demonstrated interest in the role of private sector actors, the functioning of housing markets and the opportunities for housing financing and development .
  • Knowledge of affordable housing and the challenges inherent in the country and/or professional experience working in the housing sector is a plus.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, such as a proven ability to deal with field staff, collaborators and partners from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
  • Facilitation skills, including being able to articulate the participation of diverse market actors in a meaningful way.
  • Excellent skills in formulating a business financial model, with an emphasis on development sector (NGO).
  • Excellent computer and information and communication technology as well as presentation skills.

How to apply:

The application is open to individual consultants. Detailed TOR can be accessed at HFH Kenya website: http://www.hfhkenya.or.ke/index.php/other-information/vacancies

Any clarification question should be sent to the same email at least 24 hours before the deadline

Applicants must provide:

• A detailed CV and professional background relevant to the assignment. The CV should include a minimum of 10 similar assignments that the consultant has undertaken, with appropriate contacts.
• A detailed work-plan based on the scope of the Consultancy and methodology.
• A financial proposition for the Consultancy work including withholding tax

Applications should be submitted by email to: [email protected]
All applications should be received not later than APRIL 28, 2017.