Kenya-Based Experts and Associates – National & Global Assignments

ARSIC Social Impact Consulting is a purpose-driven consulting registered in Kenya and Indonesia, committed to advancing human rights, gender equality and positive social impact. We work with UN agencies, governments, civil society, and innovation partners to deliver high-quality research, evaluations, policy development, and training. ARSIC operates through three pillars: Consulting, Training & Skillsharing, and Innovation.

Opportunity Overview

We are expanding our Kenya-based network of consultants. We welcome expressions of interest from both senior-level experts (who can lead assignments) and mid-level associates (who can support research and delivery). Engagement is assignment-based and flexible, depending on skills, availability, and assignment needs.

Priority Thematic Areas

We are particularly interested in consultants with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Child rights and child protection systems
• Gender equality, women’s empowerment, and GBV prevention
• Social inclusion and the rights of persons with disabilities
• Climate change, environmental justice, and disaster risk reduction (DRR)
• Migration, displacement, and humanitarian response
• AI, digital rights, and Web3 for social impact
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Experts

Experts (Lead role):

• Lead evaluations, research, or advisory assignments
• Guide methodology design and overall project implementation
• Manage partner engagement and ensure quality of deliverables

Junior Consultants (Support Role):

• Conduct desk reviews, interviews, and assist with fieldwork coordination
• Contribute to data analysis, writing, and presentations
• Support technical delivery under the guidance of senior team members

Qualifications and Profile

• Based in Kenya, with strong contextual understanding
• Relevant experience in your area of expertise — we welcome a variety of profiles, including:
  • Thematic specialists with deep subject-matter knowledge
  • Evaluators, researchers, and data analysts
  • Practitioners from civil society, academia, or grassroots organizations
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Fluency in English; Kiswahili and other local languages are an asset
• Availability for short-term or mid-term assignments (with possibility for longer-term engagement)

What We Offer

• Meaningful assignments aligned with rights-based and feminist values
• Flexible and remote-friendly project engagement
• Fair and transparent contracting terms
• Inclusion in ARSIC’s expert roster and consideration for global work
• Opportunities for collaboration and peer learning across regions
• Potential for longer-term cooperation through associate agreements or employment pathways, depending on performance and evolving organizational needs.

Location:

Kenya-based (remote/flexible), with potential national or international travel

How to Apply

Please submit your expression of interest via our website: https://www.arsic-consulting.com/kenya-based-experts

If you are based outside of Kenya but believe you can meaningfully contribute to ARSIC’s work, feel free to reach out to info@arsic-consulting.com for potential collaboration opportunities.

ARSIC reserves the right not to proceed with the recruitment or to appoint from this call.