Pact
Scope of Work: OHS Trainer
Review the OHS training agenda developed for the Moyo Gems Tanzania context.
Review Rapid Site Assessment Report of Taita Taveta ASM gem mines, provided by Pact.
Select and justify locally appropriate minimum and ‘target’ OHS guidelines or standards to train on within the Taita Taveta County gem mining context.
Develop a one day training program focused on OHS situational awareness, long-term hazards, and easy ‘every day’ protocols that miners and site visitors should follow related to OHS. Please specify any differentiated recommendations for open-cast surface mining and underground mining.
Recommend if silica-dust exposure in mining should be a top priority for Moyo Gems OHS programming and why.
Advise on essential PPE for ASM gem miners in Taita Taveta. Recommend specific brands of PPE that is comfortable and that miners might actually wear voluntarily.
· Deliverable 1: Training agenda, with the accompanying simple PowerPoint or copies of handouts. Videos and imagery encouraged.
· Deliverable 2: List of PPE recommendations with Kenyan vendors or an indication where it could be ordered internationally if unavailable in Kenya.
Deadline: April 15, 2022 – 4 days desk-based work
May
Deliver the one-day OHS training to each of three groups of 60 – 70 artisanal gemstone miners in Taita Taveta County. The project is aiming to reach at least 200 miners. The training will be delivered in close coordination with AWEIK, TTC and Pact.
· Deliverable 1: Three trainings completed
· Deliverable 2: Training report (including three signed participant lists – one per day / group).
Deadline: May 10, 2022. (7 days)
Applicant Skills and Qualifications Required:
The consultant should have the following educational qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Professional qualification in a relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least five years’ work experience in the field of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Evidence of having conducted a similar training at community level
- Excellent training and facilitation skills.
- Excellent writing and reporting skills
Submission requirements:
Submit the following documents with their expression of interest for this consultancy:
A. Curriculum Vitae
B. Copy of a similar past consultancy contract
C. At least three references (could be included in the CV)
D. Propose plan to perform the consultancy’s assignment (This should be included activities, methodologies, and time frame)
E. Sample Report
F. Good understanding of the local artisanal mining context and relevant legal requirements affecting artisanal mining in Taita Taveta County.
How to apply
Submit the EOI to [email protected] quoting “**Consultancy for OHS ASM Trainer**” in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted. This consultancy is contingent to award.