Application Deadline: Application Deadline 2025-03-12

  • Gender & Youth Social Inclusion Advisor 


            

            
            Finance Assistant

    Gender & Youth Social Inclusion Advisor Finance Assistant

    GYSI Activities at the Regional Level

    Support the roll-out of GYSI-focused initiatives in regional activities, collaborating closely with regional teams to ensure alignment with national-level GYSI strategies and consistent impact.
    Assist the Senior GYSI Advisor in translating the FSA approach into actionable gender, youth, and social inclusion strategies that are contextually relevant at the regional level.
    Contribute to the development and refinement of detailed implementation plans for gender, youth, and social inclusion interventions, ensuring they are regionally adaptable.
    Support field research, learning, and the implementation of interventions for women and youth, generating field reports that document transformative approaches and outcomes.
    Assist in organising and facilitating training sessions and workshops with local organizations and associations to promote gender-responsive and inclusive practices.
    Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for program staff and partner organizations at the sub-county level, enhancing gender integration throughout project activities.
    Develop and implement county and regional specific gender action plans. 

    GYSI Assessments and Diagnostics

    Support the implementation of Gender-Responsive Business Practices Diagnostics and Gender Analyses, coordinating with the Senior GYSI Advisor to ensure thorough data collection, preliminary analysis, and accurate reporting.
    Assist in the monitoring and tracking of social behavior change (SBC) initiatives, documenting community shifts in attitudes and perceptions related to the drivers of acute malnutrition and other GYSI priorities.

    GYSI Learning and Adaptation

    Collaborate with the regional team to capture insights and feedback as GYSI activities are implemented, supporting the creation of region-specific learning materials and adaptations.
    Work closely with the Senior GYSI Specialist and the M&E team to gather data, monitor outcomes, and contribute region-specific insights on GYSI progress.
    Track the engagement of regional interns, providing updates and insights to support the broader LFS intern community of practice.
    Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting regional reports, profiles, and GYSI deliverables, collaborating with the communications team to ensure alignment with program standards.

    Innovation and Best Practices:

    Develop innovative approaches to enhance TechnoServe’s work and share these innovations to promote the adoption of best practices within the organization.

    Representation and Networking:

    Represent the program at networking events with private and public sector actors at the county level, as per the guidance of the COP, DCOP, Regional Program Manager  and or as delegated. 

    Miscellaneous

    Perform other related duties as required to contribute to the program’s success.

    Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Abilities:

    Bachelor’s degree in gender & development, social sciences or any  other relevant field.
    At least four years of experience in gender equity, women’s economic empowerment, positive youth development, and social inclusion methodologies.
    Demonstrated experience in Kenya and an in-depth understanding of gender, age, and significant socio-cultural factors in the context of food security programming preferred.
    High cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to advancing gender equality, social inclusion, and youth empowerment.
    Proven ability to organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and other events in collaboration with local partners and community groups.
    Demonstrated understanding and implementation of Excellent spoken and written communication skills; Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. 
    Good stakeholder management skills – Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    Proven ability to work within limited time constraints in the preparation of high-quality documents
    Proficiency in English is required.
    Self-starter with a passion for learning and transformation
    Willingness to travel within to all the program locations. 

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  • Business Development Manager

    Key Responsibilities:

    Business Strategy and Planning:

    Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve organizational goals.
    Identify new markets, target clients, and business opportunities in the HR consulting space.
    Prepare forecasts, budgets, and action plans for business development activities.

    Client Acquisition and Relationship Management:

    Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
    Conduct client meetings, presentations, and negotiations to secure contracts.
    Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and addressing concerns.

    Market Research and Analysis:

    Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities.
    Provide insights and recommendations based on market analysis to refine service offerings.

    Collaboration with Internal Teams:

    Work closely with HR consultants to tailor services to client needs.
    Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns and materials.
    Coordinate with the operations team to ensure seamless service delivery.

    Sales and Revenue Generation:

    Meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs.
    Prepare proposals, bids, and contracts to win new business.
    Maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and track progress through the sales cycle.

    Networking and Brand Building:

    Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
    Build the firm’s reputation as a trusted HR consultancy provider through thought leadership and relationship-building initiatives.

    Qualifications and Skills:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.
    Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role, preferably within the HR or professional services industry.
    Strong understanding of HR consultancy services, including recruitment, training, performance management, and compliance.
    Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
    Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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  • Generator Technician

    Education

    Diploma in Electrical Engineering or any relevant field

    Qualifications

    3-5years experience in Electrical/Generator installations and maintenance.
    Sound knowledge of servicing, maintenance and repair of generators of up to 1MVA.
    Good knowledge of ATS
    Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
    Knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and fuel systems in generators.
    Minimum EPRA C2 license

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  • Chief Technical Officer

    Job Summary:

    The Technical Director will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the engineering and manufacturing operations within the company. This position requires a highly skilled and experienced professional who will lead the technical team, drive the development and improvement of engineering processes, and ensure the efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of products. The Technical Director will work closely with the senior leadership team to develop and execute the company’s technical vision, ensuring alignment with business goals while maintaining high-quality standards and innovation in product development.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Leadership and Strategy

    Lead and manage the engineering and technical teams to achieve business objectives.
    Develop and implement the technical strategy in alignment with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
    Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure the engineering and manufacturing teams are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to be successful.
    Act as a liaison between the technical team and senior management to communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities.
    Oversee and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

    Engineering and Design

    Oversee the engineering design and development processes, ensuring that products are designed to meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
    Lead the design of new products, engineering solutions, and modifications to existing products to enhance performance, cost, and quality.
    Ensure that engineering projects are completed on time and within budget, while meeting the highest standards of technical excellence.
    Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the company competitive.

    Manufacturing Oversight

    Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production processes and the successful scaling of operations.
    Ensure that manufacturing processes are optimized for efficiency, cost, and quality.
    Develop, implement, and maintain robust quality control processes to meet or exceed customer expectations.
    Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization within manufacturing operations.

    Project Management

    Oversee complex technical projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
    Manage resources effectively, ensuring that the technical team is working efficiently and effectively.
    Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and quality assurance to ensure seamless project execution.
    Proactively address and resolve technical challenges or issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

    Budgeting and Financial Management

    Prepare and manage the technical departments budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
    Monitor costs and ensure adherence to project budgets while seeking opportunities to reduce production costs without compromising quality.
    Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of technical initiatives.

    Regulatory Compliance and Safety

    Ensure that all products and processes comply with industry regulations and safety standards.
    Lead efforts to maintain certifications and accreditations for engineering and manufacturing processes.
    Promote a culture of safety within the engineering and manufacturing teams, ensuring all operations comply with health and safety regulations.

     Vendor and Supplier Management

    Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
    Oversee the selection and management of suppliers to ensure they meet technical and quality standards.
    Negotiate contracts with suppliers and ensure the timely delivery of components and materials.

    Talent Development and Team Building

    Hire, mentor, and develop engineering and technical staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at their best.
    Establish and maintain a strong team culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
    Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to ensure the team stays current with industry trends and technologies.

    Key Qualifications:

    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
    Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field is a plus.

    Experience:

    Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related technical fields, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
    Proven experience in product development, design, and manufacturing in a fast-paced, high-tech engineering environment.
    Experience with both small-scale and large-scale manufacturing processes.
    Strong background in process optimization, automation, and lean manufacturing practices.
    Experience in managing cross-functional teams and projects with a demonstrated ability to deliver results.

    Technical Skills:

    Expertise in engineering principles, product design, and manufacturing processes.
    Strong understanding of CAD software, product lifecycle management (PLM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
    Knowledge of quality control standards, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific safety standards.
    Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., 3D printing, automation, CNC, etc.).

    Leadership Skills:

    Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire a diverse team.
    Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
    A strategic thinker with a keen ability to align technical objectives with business goals.
    Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.

    Personal Attributes:

    Highly analytical with problem-solving skills.
    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
    Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.

    Working Conditions:

    Full-time, in-office role with occasional travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers.
    Will require flexible working hours to meet project deadlines and business needs.
    This role may require hands-on involvement in troubleshooting or on-site management of engineering and manufacturing processes.

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  • Chief of Party (CoP)

    Job Summary:
    The COP will provide lead the design and implementation of the project to ensure effective and streamlined management of program operations that are in alignment with USAID’s goals, objectives, and requirements. The COP will be responsible for providing strategic project leadership and oversight, managing the preparation and implementation of project plans, supervising diverse project personnel and external partners, maintaining program monitoring and progress reporting, implementing capacity building initiatives, and engaging and mobilizing stakeholders for participation in the project. In addition, the COP will need to have a strong understanding of the political dynamics in DRC, and works collaboratively with government and non-government stakeholders, consortium partners, including managing sub-awards. The COP will coordinate closely with finance and project personnel to ensure an efficient management approach.

    This will be a full-time position based in DRC for a 5-year project.  Congolese nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the activity to World Vision. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

    Key responsibilities:

    Sets a unifying vision for the project with clear priorities for attaining the vision
    Identifies issues and risks to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments and mitigation plans
    Serves as the project’s principal liaison with USAID, government counterparts, donors, and community stakeholders, and builds and maintains effective relationships with all key stakeholders
    Establishes relationships with government counterparts, civil society, and other local entities for engagement in the project; ensures effective communication across the entire project, team, and stakeholders
    Work closely with project staff and partners to identify, document, and disseminate best practices.
    Oversees financial and administrative management of the project, ensuring budget discipline and compliance with World Vision policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations
    Supervises the development and submission of program deliverables and provide accurate and timely reporting to USAID and key stakeholders on all program areas
    Oversees updates to the project theory of change as shifts in approaches and pathways to attaining priorities change over the life of the project
    Demonstrates the project’s commitment to locally led development and local ownership
    Oversees the establishment of effective and accurate project reporting, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and personnel and procurement systems
    Ensures the achievement of high-quality deliverables and results per the workplan and M&E plan and according to industry best practices and standards
    Provides onsite support and supervision to project teams and partners on a regular basis to ensure quality implementation of project activities
    Leads conversations with partners to ensure clarity about their scope of work and expectations about deliverables, timelines, and budgets
    Conducts performance assessments of direct supervisees, identifying and recommending areas for improvement and opportunities for professional development
    Creates, promotes, and maintains a safe and equitable environment, including a harassment- and violence-free workplace and systems for safeguarding project participants; ensure compliance with donor, World Vision, and project-specific policies
    Represent the project and the organization in public, as assigned, and support the distribution of information about project achievements and lessons learned.
    Support project staff by creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility.

    Minimum Requirements:

    A Master’s degree or international equivalent in nutrition, public health, food security, or a related field
    At least 10 years of experience in leadership and supervisory roles in programs with similar complexity and scope in low-income and middle-income countries is required. Previous experience as COP for large scale, donor-funded programs preferred.
    Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
    Experience in multi-sector project management and implementation
    Experience in leading and managing nutrition projects in complex environments involving coordination with multiple partner institutions, strongly preferred
    Demonstrated success in managing USAID contracts/agreements and proficiency in USAID rules and regulations
    Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, staff development, and capacity building for multisectoral nutrition programs – technical background in governance, systems strengthening, food security or resilience related programming a plus
    Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with government counterparts, civil society organizations, and donors. Experience at the national, province, and/or health zone level preferred
    Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope
    Excellent communication (both oral and written), analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills
    Demonstrated innovation and success in staff capacity building as well as participatory, flexible, and Gender Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI)-sensitive programming and implementation.
    Demonstrated experience in the DRC and insecure environments strongly preferred.
    Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and French.
    Travel: Ability to travel about 30%

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  • Personal Assistant

    Personal Assistant

    Experience and Personal qualities

    This role will require adaptability, strong multitasking skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage diverse tasks and will be required to maintain a high level of discretion and professionalism in the execution of their duties.
    Accountability Output
    General Partner and Department Support (50%)    
    Calendar & Travel Management
    Manage and maintain calendars and scheduling meetings.
    Coordinate travel arrangements with travel desk, including flights, accommodation, and transportation, ensuring efficient and cost-effective arrangements.
    Communication and Correspondence:
    Screen and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, responding on behalf of partners when appropriate.
    Draft and proofread emails, letters, memos, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm standards.
    Document Management:
    Document preparation, formatting, and editing, including presentations.
    Administrative Support:
    Provide general administrative support to partners and the legal team, including photocopying, scanning, filing, and ordering office supplies.
    Assist with ad-hoc projects and assignments, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities as needed.
    Raising of POs and requisitions for their Practices.
    Business Development (20%)
    Meeting and Event Coordination:
    Coordinate logistics for meetings, conferences, and events e.g., invitation lists, registration desk during the event, re-call, post event contact list, follow ups, event and conference reporting and any other form of reporting that may be required etc.
    Assisting with organising dinners/lunches with clients.
    Client Relations:
    Serve as a point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries, scheduling meetings, and maintaining positive relationships.
    Support the Partners with tasks such as sharing client profiles with the partners ahead of meetings with new clients and supporting the partners in report preparation and follow-up on relevant action points post events.
    Bids, Proposals, Content Development & Contact Database
    Follow up on contacts, proposal feedback, deals, and content development and review.
    Contact Database: Provide monthly updates on new partner contacts.
    Provide lists of new matters opened every month.
    People & Culture (5%)    Manage the departments absences and update P&C of any absences and leave planning.
    Work closely with P&C for welfare initiatives within the department, such as new-born visits, baby showers, weddings, hospitalization and bereavements.
    Finance (15%)    Assist in maintaining matter hygiene i.e., assist in confirmation of time records with oversite from the matter partner, assist in opening and closing of matters.
    Assisting in putting together client KYC documents.
    Knowledge Management (10%)    Support in applying for the legal team’s Practicing Certificate.
    Updating the lawyers CPD points.
    Assist in booking trainings for Partners and Lawyers.

    The following personal qualities are preferred:

    Smart, confident, capable, and highly recommended by the people you have worked for and directly supervised.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
    Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
    Must have good organisational, planning and time management skills.
    Must have flexibility, initiative and be reliable.
    Good problem-solving skills and an appreciation of relevant protocol.
    A commitment to A&K mission and extremely strong ethical integrity.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Education/ business management/ secretarial studies or related qualification.
    Over six (6) years of direct executive support experience.

    Apply via :

    aln.africa

  • Digital Marketing Specialist

    Job Summary:

    The Digital Marketing Specialist will manage all digital marketing initiatives across various channels, including SEO, Google Ads, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) campaigns, programmatic advertising, and other digital platforms. This role is pivotal in creating, optimizing, and executing paid and organic marketing strategies to drive growth, user engagement, and brand visibility.

    Key Responsibilities:

    SEO Strategy & Implementation

    Conduct thorough keyword research to guide content teams and identify new opportunities for organic traffic growth.
    Develop and execute on-page and off-page SEO strategies, including technical SEO improvements, link-building activities, and local SEO.
    Monitor and analyze website traffic metrics, improve page load speeds, optimize mobile responsiveness, and enhance user experience.
    Regularly audit the website and provide recommendations to enhance rankings and organic reach.

    Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

    Manage and optimize PPC campaigns across Google Ads (Search, Display, Video, and Shopping campaigns) to maximize reach and ROI.
    Develop and manage budgets, bidding strategies, A/B testing for ad copy, and landing pages to increase Quality Score and click-through rates.
    Analyze SEM performance data and make strategic decisions to improve key metrics like cost-per-click (CPC), conversion rates, and ROAS.

    Social Media Advertising (Meta, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn)

    Create, manage, and optimize paid social media campaigns on platforms such as Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
    Segment audiences and set up lookalike, remarketing, and targeted audience campaigns to enhance engagement and conversions.
    Collaborate with the creative team to produce high-impact ad creatives, graphics, and videos aligned with campaign goals.
    Monitor social media analytics and adjust campaigns as needed to maximize ROAS and engagement.

    Programmatic Advertising

    Set up, monitor, and optimize programmatic ad campaigns using platforms like Google Display Network, DV360, or other DSPs.
    Implement retargeting and geo-targeting strategies to attract and retain users in priority markets.
    Conduct thorough analyses on campaign performance and provide actionable insights to optimize audience targeting and ad spend.

    Affiliate Marketing Management

    Identify and onboard new affiliates, provide them with marketing materials, and manage ongoing relationships to drive sign-ups and engagement.
    Track affiliate performance, manage budgets, and optimize campaigns to ensure affiliates are achieving set goals.
    Conduct regular reviews of affiliate campaigns, providing performance feedback and incentives to enhance partner effectiveness.

    Content Marketing & Campaigns

    Collaborate with content and design teams to create compelling campaigns that engage users and drive conversions.
    Segment and manage email lists, design effective drip campaigns, and optimize email deliverability and open rates.
    Plan and execute blog content, website updates, and other organic content strategies that align with SEO goals and brand objectives.

    Data Analytics & Reporting

    Analyze performance data across all digital channels, providing weekly and monthly reports on key metrics like conversion rates, CTR, CAC, LTV, and ROAS.
    Use tools such as Google Analytics, SEMrush, and Data Studio to track campaign effectiveness and identify growth opportunities.
    Provide data-driven insights and make recommendations to improve campaign performance and achieve higher profitability.

    Collaboration & Strategy Development

    Work closely with the Head of Product and Marketing to align digital strategies with overall business goals and initiatives.
    Partner with cross-functional teams (design, content, tech) to create cohesive, effective campaigns.
    Stay up-to-date with digital marketing trends, algorithm changes, and new tools or platforms to keep at the forefront of online marketing innovation.

    Budget Management

    Develop and manage digital marketing budgets, ensuring maximum efficiency of each dollar spent.
    Regularly review and adjust budgets based on campaign performance and strategic priorities.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
    3+ years of experience in digital marketing, with expertise in SEO, SEM, and social media advertising.
    Proven experience with Google Ads, Meta (Facebook & Instagram) campaigns, programmatic platforms, and affiliate marketing.
    Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Data Studio, SEMrush, and other analytics and SEO tools.
    Strong understanding of audience segmentation, retargeting, and geo-targeting.
    Ability to interpret data, generate actionable insights, and communicate them effectively.
    Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with a strong attention to detail.

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  • Operational Security Advisor

    Responsibilities:

    Lead safety and security planning: Conduct safety and security risk assessments, develop recommendations for associated mitigation measures, and where applicable, facilitate the development of security plans, for HRW staff, high-risk offices, travel, research and events to ensure we are minimizing safety and security risks in our work. This includes regular reviews of location-specific threats aligned with HRW’s threat matrix, and may involve travel.
    Support development of, and promote, security processes and systems: Support the Safety, Security and Staff Care Director in the development of security processes and systems. Educate staff on proper use of, and adherence to, these security processes and systems, and elevate any gaps in compliance to relevant lines of management.
    Conduct research and analysis on security-related issues and trends: Stay abreast of new developments in the international security sector, as well as security developments and trends relevant to respective regional and thematic areas of work, and escalate developments that signify a heightened level of risk to staff or HRW to the Safety, Security and Staff Care Director and relevant divisions/line management chains.
    Support incident management: Support security incident management through person-, research-, and location-specific contingency planning; engagement in incident management and crisis management teams; and providing incident management cover for the Safety, Security and Staff Care Director during her leave.
    Contribute to curriculum development, and facilitate security-related training: Support the Safety, Security and Staff Care Director in providing input into security-related training curriculum and facilitate trainings offered by the Safety, Security and Staff Care Team, including but not limited to HEFAT, training for events, and onboarding sessions.
    Represent HRW in broader security fora: Engage in peer networking and conferences for sharing of lessons learned, strengthening HRW’s security reputation amongst peers, and maintaining strong information networks
    Other: Engage in and support other security team projects and needs as requested

    Qualifications:

    Education: A level of education that when combined with your professional experience will adequately show you have the capability to contribute meaningfully to the security team.

    Experience:  

    You have a minimum of 5 years of work experience supporting colleagues to engage in high-risk work in high-risk locations, preferably in the human rights, media or humanitarian sectors, conducting risk assessments and context assessments, developing security plans and contingency plans, and supporting incident responses.
    You have 3-5 years of work experience or lived experience in high risk locations around the world
    You have past experience in training facilitation, preferably with regards to facilitating advanced security trainings (hostile environment awareness and first aid), although we will accept other forms of training experience provided the training was experiential in nature.

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  • BHA Program Evaluation – Consultant

    Scope of consultancy

    The Consultant will design an appropriate evaluation methodology based on their understanding of the expectations of the scope of work. The consultant must physically travel to Sudan to undertake the primary data collection exercise in-person; remote work is not possible. The consultant should note that project locations are in remote areas with poor road conditions and no mobile phone network. Internet is available when at the base. The use of mobile technology (e.g., tablets for data collection) is limited by a lack of reliable electricity to charge devices for data collection. The consultant should therefore plan for flexibility in timelines and data collection methods.

    The Consultant is expected to propose a methodology for the evaluation that should include but not limited to: 

    Drafting data collection tools, with a plan for feedback on tools to be used in implementation contexts.
    Developing the data collection methodology, including sampling.
    Developing the quantitative and qualitative data analysis plan.
    Plan for validation of findings with key stakeholders.
    Production of the evaluation report using USAID evaluation format.

    The consultant should propose a mixed methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative evaluation. Expected deliverables include a desk review, inception report with sampling framework, developing data collection tools, developing the quantitative and qualitative data analysis plan and finally producing a quality evaluation report.

    All data collected must be disaggregated according to BHA requirements that include but are not limited to sex, age, disability and location. The consultant should submit a detailed inception report  that includes data collection instruments, clear roles and responsibilities, timeframe, data analysis process, and report writing.

    Evaluation Roles and Responsibilities

    IRC and its partner will:

    Provide accommodation and travel Including flights and ground transport
    Provide a vehicle to access remote sites as feasibly as possible
    Connect the consultant to a network of local field monitors for data collection and facilitate payment based on a rate and schedule pre-approved by IRC.
    Provide access to power sources for charging and recharging for electronic devices and internet connectivity for offline mobile data collection and online data submission when the team are back to the office.
    Provide a pre-departure briefing and ongoing security advice and support.
    Facilitate engagement with the beneficiaries and other key stakeholders.
    Provide all necessary program documents and contacts of relevant stakeholders.
    Review the Consultant’s proposal, tools and evaluation report.

    The consultant will:

    Be responsible for all aspects of the entire evaluation process, including evaluation preparation, data collection, analysis, and report writing.
    Be responsible for paying any tax or other fees related to this assignment.
    Provide all required working tools such as computer and data analysis software.

    Reporting Arrangements

    The Consultant will report to the IRC MEAL Coordinator and work in close collaboration with the partner management team, technical coordinators, and IRC leadership.

    Duration of Assignment

    The consultancy should not last more than 20 working days, excluding weekends.

    Limitations and Mitigation Measures

    Remote and low resource location: primary data collection will be conducted in a remote location; IRC will facilitate access to local enumerators who are already trained and experienced in data collection.  
    Unreliable internet connectivity: there is no mobile phone network, and internet is only available in offices.  This may impact quantitative data collection and audio recording of qualitative data collection. Technology which enables offline collection and uploading at a later time should be used.  

    DELIVERABLES

     Inception Report

    The consultant is expected to develop an inception report upon commencement of the assignment. The inception report will detail the agreed methodologies to be employed during the evaluation. The report should also include the finalized activity plan and a structural outline of the final evaluation report and should be shared and approved by IRC before the data collection and analysis commencement.

    The inception report should also contain:

    A detailed methodology including sampling for the evaluation implementation.
    A detailed schedule for the program review.
    The indicators that fall within the scope of the program review.
    Draft data collection tools (qualitative and quantitative). A work plan that sets out the preparatory activities, specific deliverables, and timeline related to the program review and budget for the data collection activities.

    Facilitated Validation Session

    The Consultant will facilitate a validation workshop preceding the delivery of a final report where the evaluation’s preliminary findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be presented to the IRC project team. The consultant will incorporate comments and feedback from the validation workshop into the final draft of the evaluation report

    Evaluation Report

    The report should address the above consultancy objectives and contain an executive summary, acknowledgments, introduction including program summary and purpose of the evaluation, a detailed methodology (including limitations), key findings (covering both document review and primary evaluation), lessons learned, evidence-based recommendations, conclusion and annexes.  Annexes should include, at a minimum, field sites assessed and a list of key informants. A soft copy of the report should be shared with the MEAL Coordinator, and the report should not be more than 30 pages, excluding the cover page and annexes.

    Summarized Four-Page Evaluation Report

    Report that summarizes the evaluation purpose and background, evaluation questions, findings, lessons learned, conclusion and recommendations.

    PowerPoint Presentation

    Presentation of the evaluation process, key findings, lessons learned, and key recommendations.
    The deliverables above will be complemented by regular communication and feedback from the IRC team and a validation workshop where the evaluation’s preliminary results will be presented to IRC leadership. After incorporating comments from the validation workshop, the report should be shared with the MEAL Coordinator, Grants Coordinator, and IRC senior management team.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    REQUIREMENTS

    Please note that this consultancy is only open to individual consultants and not companies or other evaluation firms.

    A qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Statistics, Social Sciences, or any other related field is required.
    Knowledge and experience in conducting evaluations in low resource environments is required.  
    Experience conducting evaluations in Sudan or in South Sudan or strongly preferred.
    Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
    Excellent skills in data analysis software such as SPSS or STATA (for quantitative data analysis) and ATLAS.ti, NVivo for qualitative data analysis.
    Experience in using mobile data collection systems such as Kobo Collect or Commcare will be an added advantage.
    Excellent organizing, facilitating, presentation, and communication skills, including report writing in English.
    Knowledge of Arabic is preferred.

    Apply via :

    careers.rescue.org