International Labour Organization Request for Proposal: Disability Inclusion Survey Jobs in Kenya
Background
Kakuma refugee camp is in the North-Western region of Kenya. The camp was established in 1992 following the arrival of the “Lost Boys of Sudan”. During that year, large groups of Ethiopian refugees fled their country following the fall of the Ethiopian government. Somalia had also experienced high insecurity and civil strife causing people to flee. The camp is on the outskirts of Kakuma town, which is headquarters for Turkana West Sub- County of Turkana County. There were 288,206 refugees and registered asylum seekers at Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement as of 31st May 2024.1 Refugees are hosted in Turkana West Sub-County with a population of 239,627 (KNBS 2019).
Justification
Everyone as a member of the society has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality. This is a principle enshrined in the Article 22 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment
These Conventions and declaration focus on the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and call for improvements in their access to services, and in their participation in all aspects of life including economic inclusion. To achieve these goals, there is a need for improved data collection internationally. The current lack of accurate data impedes the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and programs that would improve the lives of persons with disabilities. 
Globally, persons with disabilities have been among the most excluded from forms of employment and entrepreneurship – a situation that is compounded during emergencies and protracted crises. Ensuring a disability-inclusive humanitarian action in emergency contexts is key to preventing or stopping the exclusion of persons with disabilities from their right to quality life. To ensure no one is left behind, even in the most difficult circumstances, it is important to have high-quality data that accounts for all the population. However, the scarcity of reliable data, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, can prevent the fulfillment of this obligation. Little is known about the number and characteristics of persons with disabilities and the barriers they face in accessing labor markets and entrepreneurship. Even less is known about their living conditions and quality of life, or the opportunities presented in enhancing access to the labor market, entrepreneurship and decent work.
Expand Qualitative Methods:
Focus Group Discussions (FGDs): Including FGDs can provide deeper insights into community perceptions and experiences, which can complement KIIs and observations.
Enhanced Training
Cultural Sensitivity Training: Ensure that enumerators are trained in cultural sensitivity and ethical considerations, especially given the diverse backgrounds of the refugee population.
Disability Inclusion Training: Extend training to cover aspects of disability inclusion comprehensively, ensuring that enumerators are equipped to handle various disabilities sensitively and appropriately.
Use of Additional Tools
Audio and Video Tools: Integrating audio and video recordings (with consent) for qualitative data can capture nuanced information that might be missed in written records.
Community Engagement
Community Advisory Groups: Establishing advisory groups consisting of local community leaders and representatives from disabled persons’ organizations to guide and validate the data collection process.
How to Apply
Interested consultants should submit their technical and financial proposals (maximum 7 pages) together with summarised evidence of the work that they have done to [email protected] quoting
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