Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor (Consultant) Tender, Somalia - 23325770

Procurement Summary

Country : Somalia

Summary : Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor (Consultant)

Deadline : 17 May 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 23325770

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : GROWTH, ENTERPRISE, EMPLOYMENT & LIVELIHOODS (GEEL)
Somalia
Somalia
Email :jobs@sogeel.org

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor (Consultant).

Background:
Growth, Enterprise, Employment & Livelihoods (GEEL) is 5-year USAID-funded project designed to promote and facilitate inclusive economic growth in south central Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland. The project is currently focusing on the agricultural sector (dairy, fisheries, sesame and banana) but is anticipated to expand in the future into other sectors of the economy. It will also seek to strengthen the business enabling environment through improving access to finance, policy and regulation, and business development services. Particular focus will be given to increase the participation of women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees.

GEEL is seeking short term technical consultant of a Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor to support its annual data collection efforts in FY 2018 from June-September 2018. The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Advisor will support M&E annual data collection by designing surveys, special studies, and case studies to collect data on specific indicators and gather qualitative data on the level of impact the project has had across the targeted value chains. The M&E Advisor will conduct desk reviews, meet with M&E and technical teams and other key stakeholders to design and implement the relevant data collection methodologies and tools.
General Responsibilities:
The M&E Advisor consultant duties include (but are not limited to):
In collaboration with M&E team, develop plan of action for annual data collection
Review all project documents (quarterly and annual reports, special studies, work plans, etc.) to catalogue level of support provided by GEEL since project inception
Design data collection methodologies for annual indicators
Meet with technical teams to identify/list activities that require further studies to determine and document the impact of GEEL’s intervention
Design data collection tools for surveys and qualitative studies
Conduct training for M&E staff and data collectors on the use of data collection tools and platforms
Guide and where applicable monitor the data collection processes
Draft report on annual data collection process documenting findings to support annual data reporting needs
Qualifications/ Experience:
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred in the areas of Statistics, Program Management, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related field
Knowledge/Experience:

Minimum of 7years of professional experience in a M&E position or consultancy in the agriculture or economic growth sector.
USAID experience and/or other international donor projects preferable.
Proven experience in survey designs, special studies, data collection tools and questionnaires, etc. using paper-based approach and mobile applications.
Experience in monitoring mobile and paper-based data collection
Experience in writing technical reports and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English required, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations.
Computer literacy, with ability to analyze and interpret data using Excel, online reporting tools, or statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, performance evaluations for improvement, and reporting
Strong skills in data collection and analysis, strategic analysis, M&E, identifying trends in data, and the ability to write convincing findings and recommendations
Solid experience and familiarity with impact evaluations, quantitative and qualitative research methods, surveillance surveys, research methodologies, data analysis, sampling techniques;
Experience working with multicultural teams and in/on fragile or post-conflict states (preferred)
How to apply:
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can submit updated CV and cover letter to Jobs@sogeel.org with subject line: Application for Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant

Deadline by17th May 2018

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