Development of a Case Study on the Value of Childcare Work in the Economic Empowerment of Women
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Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)
- Career category: Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Deadline: 29/08/2025
- Location: Kenya
About Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)
The Coalition on Violence Against Women(COVAW) is an organization that is focused on influencing sustained engagement on violations committed against women and girls in Kenya, with emphasis on Gender-Based Violence. COVAW envisions a society where women and girls enjoy equal rights, freedoms and thrive in safe spaces.
Objectives of the Consultancy
The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based case study that highlights both the intrinsic and economic value of paid childcare work.
The study will demonstrate how paid childcare directly contributes to and enhances the economic empowerment of women childcare providers
Specific objectives include:
To explore the contribution of paid Childcare work to women’s livelihoods and economic independence.
To identify the key challenges and barriers faced by women engaged in Childcare work, including legal, social, and economic constraints.
To document lived experiences and success stories of 2 women and 1 man in the care sector, highlighting pathways to empowerment.
To recommend actions and policy interventions for the recognition, formalization, and protection of childcare work in Kenya.
Scope of Work
Conduct a desk review of relevant literature, policy frameworks, and legal instruments related to care work and women’s economic empowerment.
Undertake qualitative fieldwork including interviews and/or focus group discussions with all relevant stakeholders, including the paid childcare providers, government entities and CSOs.
Identify and develop at least three (3) case profiles of 2 women & 1 man whose childcare work has contributed significantly to their economic empowerment.
Analyze the link between childcare work and broader social protection issues such as income security, access to healthcare, and labour rights.
Provide recommendations on how care work can be better recognized, protected, and supported through policy, programming, and legal reform.
Deliverables
Inception Report – Detailing the proposed methodology, tools for data collection, and a work plan.
Draft Case Study Report – Including preliminary findings, case profiles, and initial analysis for COVAW to review.
Final Case Study Report – A refined and edited version incorporating feedback from COVAW, complete with recommendations.
Summary Presentation – A PowerPoint presentation highlighting key findings, case stories, and recommendations.
Qualifications and Experience Required
The ideal consultant(s) should possess the following:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Law, Development Studies, Sociology, Economics, or a related social science field. A master’s degree will be considered an added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in conducting gender-focused research, particularly in the areas of labour rights, the informal economy, or women’s economic empowerment.
A proven track record in developing case studies or analytical reports for advocacy and/or policy engagement.
Strong research and documentation skills, with the ability to center and amplify the voices of marginalized women.
In-depth knowledge of Kenya’s policy and legal frameworks related to care work, gender equality, and social protection.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
Prior experience working in informal settlement contexts and with women-led or grassroots initiatives is desirable.
The Coalition on Violence Against Women(COVAW) is an organization that is focused on influencing sustained engagement on violations committed against women and girls in Kenya, with emphasis on Gender-Based Violence. COVAW envisions a society where women and girls enjoy equal rights, freedoms and thrive in safe spaces.
Objectives of the Consultancy
The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based case study that highlights both the intrinsic and economic value of paid childcare work.
The study will demonstrate how paid childcare directly contributes to and enhances the economic empowerment of women childcare providers
Specific objectives include:
To explore the contribution of paid Childcare work to women’s livelihoods and economic independence.
To identify the key challenges and barriers faced by women engaged in Childcare work, including legal, social, and economic constraints.
To document lived experiences and success stories of 2 women and 1 man in the care sector, highlighting pathways to empowerment.
To recommend actions and policy interventions for the recognition, formalization, and protection of childcare work in Kenya.
Scope of Work
Conduct a desk review of relevant literature, policy frameworks, and legal instruments related to care work and women’s economic empowerment.
Undertake qualitative fieldwork including interviews and/or focus group discussions with all relevant stakeholders, including the paid childcare providers, government entities and CSOs.
Identify and develop at least three (3) case profiles of 2 women & 1 man whose childcare work has contributed significantly to their economic empowerment.
Analyze the link between childcare work and broader social protection issues such as income security, access to healthcare, and labour rights.
Provide recommendations on how care work can be better recognized, protected, and supported through policy, programming, and legal reform.
Deliverables
Inception Report – Detailing the proposed methodology, tools for data collection, and a work plan.
Draft Case Study Report – Including preliminary findings, case profiles, and initial analysis for COVAW to review.
Final Case Study Report – A refined and edited version incorporating feedback from COVAW, complete with recommendations.
Summary Presentation – A PowerPoint presentation highlighting key findings, case stories, and recommendations.
Qualifications and Experience Required
The ideal consultant(s) should possess the following:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Law, Development Studies, Sociology, Economics, or a related social science field. A master’s degree will be considered an added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in conducting gender-focused research, particularly in the areas of labour rights, the informal economy, or women’s economic empowerment.
A proven track record in developing case studies or analytical reports for advocacy and/or policy engagement.
Strong research and documentation skills, with the ability to center and amplify the voices of marginalized women.
In-depth knowledge of Kenya’s policy and legal frameworks related to care work, gender equality, and social protection.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
Prior experience working in informal settlement contexts and with women-led or grassroots initiatives is desirable.
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