CONSULTANCY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GENDER AUDIT MANUAL FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS & WORKPLACES
Organisation: Flone Initiative Trust
Location: Nairobi
End Users: Public transport companies/organisations in e-mobility & ICEV (SACCOs, Manufacturers/assemblers, distributors, etc)
Duration: October 2025 – January 2026
Reports to: Executive Director or Designate
1. Background
Flone is a mission-driven organisation reimagining what public transport can be: safe, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. We train operators, shift mindsets, and advocate for systems that serve people first. Our vision is a just public mobility system.
2. Objective
Flone is looking to hire a consultant to develop a comprehensive and practical gender audit manual to help public transport companies and organizations enhance public equity. The manual will provide a step-by-step guide on enhancing gender responsiveness in:
- Workplace policies
- Infrastructure
- Workplace culture and practices
3. Scope of Work
Phase 1: Review and Contextual Analysis
- Develop data collection manuals.
- Conduct desk review and analysis of gender inclusion in public transport systems and workplaces.
- Key informant interviews with industry players in e-mobility and ICEV.
- Intercept surveys with commuters.
- Analyse data to identify gender-inclusive features in transport and workplaces.
Phase 2: Development of the Gender Audit Manual
- Infrastructure: Accessibility, gender-responsive amenities, workplace security, ergonomic design.
- Policies: Recruitment, employment policies, equal pay, parental leave, anti-harassment policies.
- Workplace Culture & Practices: Leadership inclusion, decision-making, workplace safety, employee support structures.
Phase 3: Capacity Building
Conduct a workshop to train Flone staff on the application of the manual.
4. Deliverables and Timeline
| Deliverable | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Contract signing | 3rd week of October 2025 |
| Submission of data collection tools | 3rd week of October 2025 |
| Desk and field research | 4th – 1st Week of November 2025 |
| Draft Audit Manual | 2nd week of November 2025 |
| Final manual + PPT | 3rd Week Nov – 2nd Week Dec 2025 |
| Staff Training | 1st Week of February 2026 |
5. Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced degree in Social Sciences or related field.
- Proven experience in gender audit/manual development.
- Experience in mixed-methods research (qualitative and quantitative).
- Knowledge in gender equity, public transport, and urban development.
- Prior public transport experience is an added advantage.
6. Reporting and Supervision
The consultant will report to Flone’s Executive Director or designate, with regular progress updates.
7. Budget and Payment Terms
- Detailed financial proposal required (fees, travel, data collection, etc).
- Payment Structure:
- 30% on contract signing
- 40% on draft manual submission
- 30% on delivery of final manual and training
8. Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
- Technical proposal (understanding, methodology, work plan).
- Financial proposal.
- CV(s) of consultant/team.
- Examples of past gender audit manuals.
Deadline: October 15th, 2025
Email: [email protected]
9. Evaluation Criteria
- Experience & qualifications (30%)
- Technical proposal quality (40%)
- Cost-effectiveness (20%)
- References (10%)
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