Job Field: Sector in Data, Business Analysis and AI , NGO/Non-Profit

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Program Officer Grants Support

Key Responsibilities

Attend the NSA activities and give feedback on data collection in the ground.
Collate data on a monthly basis from the NSA’s and report any correction/reviews with the NSA’s.
Report on the gaps in the data received from the NSA’s and share with M&E focal point at AHADI.
Review and analyze the data from the NSA’s to assess for quality reporting, targets vs achieved and against the narrative report.
Conduct spot checks and data quality assessments at the NSA’s institutions in collaboration with the M&E focal point at AHADI.
Collate and analyze the data from the NSA’s into the AHADI indicator data template and GIS template as described in the M&E plan.
Store the data received from the NSA’s in soft (excel, reports, Activity database) and hard (List of Participants, Post Evaluation Questionnaires, Reports, Laws, Guidelines, and Training materials) copies.
Support the MERLA Officer in coordinating and facilitating learning between AHADI and the NSA’s
Undertake any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

University degree in social sciences, monitoring and evaluation, statistics or other relevant field
At least 2 years of working experience in a similar position with local or international NGO
Able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
Experience in using either SPSS and/or Stata among other data analysis package with experience in using GIS an added advantage

Preferred Skills

Competency in Microsoft Excel, word, Access and PowerPoint
Good communication skills
Good at writing reports
Keen on detail
Team player and ability to multi-task
Team player and ability to multi-task;
Ability to meet deadlines and cope with pressing timelines;
Problem solving and basic counselling skills

Languages: English language fluency required.
Skills and Abilities

Diplomacy and negotiation when working with community and Government representatives.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to identify institutional needs e.g. capacity gaps and design appropriate interventions
Project cycle management.
Strong interpersonal communication skills i.e. ability to build strong relationships with partner counties.
Good management skills.

Travel: Regular

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October 23, 2024
Research Fellow – IREK Project

We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a Research Fellow position at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Nairobi, Kenya under the Innovation and Renewable Electrification in Kenya (IREK) project.
Overall responsibility:
To conduct high quality research activities in areas consistent with ACTS’ strategic direction. This includes grant writing and publications work.
Responsibilities:
This post is specifically required to work on the IREK project. This project investigates the relationship between technologies and capability building in the area of renewable electrification. The Research Fellow will provide research support to the ACTS’ Principal Investigator (PI) on this project notably in the area of Work Package 4 that conducts in-depth case studies of renewable electrification projects and the degree to which skills and capabilities are built within the project life cycle. Support will also be given in Work Package 7 which focuses on developing and communicating policy advice from the project to relevant stakeholders.

Research – Conduct research as per agreed research projects assigned to. This could include fieldwork, data analysis amongst other things. This will also include some grant writing requirements. Expected deliverable – 2 journal publications. Time 60%
Communications and outreach – Writing project outputs and associated materials as required for projects. Assist (and lead where necessary) in the organization, implementation and write up of project events (workshops, conferences etc.). Expected deliverable – 2 policy briefs. Time 20%
Capacity building – Participate in ACTS internal and external training and capacity building activities. This might include: student (MSc, PhD) supervision; line managing interns or other staff. Time 10%
Administration and management – Support ACTS everyday activities. This may include taking minutes at office meetings, organizing office events for example. Time 10%

Please note – * This is a general guide. Exact percentages will be agreed during work planning exercises each year.
Minimum qualifications, experience and skills

Minimum 3 years’ relevant (i.e. research) experience post Master’s degree
Masters Degree in Science and Technology Studies, Innovation Studies or a related social science discipline. PhD is preferred.
Strong research skills including statistical analysis where necessary and analysis software (quantitative and qualitative)
Good writing skills
Strong administrative skills
Evidence of networking and outreach experience
Publication experience would be an advantage

Person abilities and qualities

Evidence of working in teams
The ability to work in diverse environments
The capacity to multitask
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
A willingness to go above and beyond

Reporting to: Senior Research Fellow
Contract duration: 15 months with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding
Remuneration: Based on academic qualifications and experience

October 23, 2024
Request for Proposal – Consultancy for Effective Delivery of Disaster Risk Management for the Animals in Kenya

Scope of Requirement
World Animal Protection is looking to appoint a consultant to satisfy the Terms of Reference requirements for the effective delivery of disaster risk management for the animals in Kenya.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
INTRODUCTION
The Sendai Framework
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction presents a big step forward from its predecessor the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). The focus has moved from disaster management to disaster risk management, with the priorities for action converging on reducing risk, enhancing resilience and preventing disaster-related losses including protection of people’s productive assets. In its Priorities for Action the Sendai Framework emphasizes that DRR efforts must first and foremost address the risks faced by the poorest and those most vulnerable to disasters. To do this, under the Priorities for Action, Priority 3 – Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience, the Sendai Framework recommends to: Strengthen the protection of livelihoods and productive assets, including livestock, working animals, tools and seeds (Para 30.p); and, Strengthen and promote collaboration and capacity-building for the protection of productive assets, including livestock, working animals, tools and seeds; (Para 31.f)
Sendai implementation will be a national enterprise addressing local impacts of global problems. Monitoring of Sendai implementation will take place at the national level. Countries do not seek to achieve the Sendai indicators but rather the Sendai targets. The indicators are used to provide a globally comparable measurement of the degree to which policy and operational action has led to the achievement of the Sendai targets. The two indicators that use ‘the number of animals killed due to disasters’ as source data are related to target B (reduce the number of people affected by disasters) and target C (reduce the economic costs associated with disasters). In addition, Target E relates to countries having disaster risk reduction strategies by 2020, an animal emergency disaster management plans sit under this target.
The Animals in Disaster (AiD) initiative
The Animals in Disaster (AiD) initiative will assist Kenya to reduce animal deaths following disasters and measure progress towards achieving Sendai Framework Targets B and C and E. The AiD initiatives is also linked to key policies such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Livestock Development Strategy for Africa (LiDeSA) and the Africa Animal Welfare Strategy (AWSA) as well as national policies around livestock and disaster management and will therefore also be used to implement and report progress around these policy instruments.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
Overall Objective
Animals are critical to their owners for their commodity value and as productive assets. They require protection and care to preserve their productive quality. Disaster risk management has remained one of Kenya’s enduring development challenges for decades with droughts and flooding being the most devastating. This has had major impact on development including reducing community livelihood support options. As a country, the Sendai framework provides significant guidance to disaster risk management. To assess disaster management for all animals (livestock, working animals, companion animals, wildlife and aquatic animals) there is need to review the policy and legal framework in relation to the institutional arrangement for effective animal disaster management delivery.
The overall objective of the consultancy will be to make recommendations on effective delivering of disaster risk management in the animal resource sector. This will necessitate a review of current policy, legislation and institutional arrangements in the devolved system of governance in Kenya. In addressing the overall objective, the review will also make recommendations on how best to implement the National Disaster Management Policy and National Disaster Fund 2018 for animal emergencies.
This will support one of the outputs of the AiD Initiative which is an Action Plan to address legislation gaps and make recommendations around institutional arrangements that will improve the effectiveness and coordination of animal emergencies disaster[i] preparedness, response and early recovery programmes in Kenya.
Specific Objective
The specific objectives of the consultancy are as follows:

To carry out a comparative analysis of the successes, challenges and lessons learned around managing Rift Valley Fever and Pestis des Pestis (animal diseases emergencies) and Floods (animal disaster emergencies) in the devolved system of governance compared to the central system of management.
To make recommendations on the National Disaster Risk Management Bill 2018 (included therein the National Disaster Risk Management Fund) for effective implementation of animal disaster management.
To make recommendations for the Directorate of Veterinary Services on effective animal disaster management in the devolved system of Government in Kenya

Animal Emergencies

Animal emergencies are sub-divided into Animal Disease Emergencies (animals are the emergency)
and Animal Disaster Emergencies (animals are in the emergency).

Animal Disease Emergencies
Animal disease emergencies, like transboundary diseases, have the same characteristics as other natural disasters. For instances, some diseases are sudden and unexpected, and may cause major socio-economic consequences that impact across the nation (and may even threaten food security), may endanger human life and requires a rapid national response.
Animals Disasters Emergencies
On the other hand, animals in disasters require protection to safe guard against loss of the animals, loss of animal genetic diversity, establishment of diseases, suffering of the animals, and physiological stress and loss of livelihoods for the animal owners.
METHODOLOGY
This will be mainly a desk study of secondary data/information sources. The Consultant may need to undertake key informant interviews to validate his/her initial findings. The consultant will also undertake a cost benefit analysis on the delivery of RVF, PPR and Floods emergencies in the central and devolved system of governance.
The secondary sources are expected to include the following: regional and national policies, strategies and legislation; documented administrative and institutional arrangements; national, regional and international reports and relevant studies. The Consultant will be expected to consult and reflect on regional and international initiatives, debates and trends related to DRM delivery good-practices particularly those under the auspices of e.g. the OIE, AU-IBAR, RECs, and other relevant organizations where appropriate.
OUTPUTS
The outputs of the consultancy will include the following:

Draft Report in both electronic and hard copies
Review Meeting of the draft report
Draft report that covers the following:
Review of policy and legislation affecting animal disaster management in Kenya
Gap analysis of the institutional arrangements in delivering animal disaster management in the devolved system.
Cost benefit analysis of RVF management – 2006-2008; 2015; 2018
Cost- benefit analysis of PPR management – in central and devolved year
Cost-benefit analysis of flood year – in central and devolved year (2015, 2018)
Gaps, Successes, Challenges and Recommendations
Attend a validation workshop
Submit Final Report, with validation workshop input

TIME FRAME
The work will take a total of 30 days.
CONSULTANTS PROFILE
This consultancy will be undertaken by an institution with demonstrated capacity and expertise in disaster risk management and a demonstrated understanding of national institutions governance and the other ecosystems supporting the animal sector like environment, water and public health. The institution will also have demonstrated capacity in a multi-disciplinary approach to disaster management and training, coupled with experience in good hands on livestock disaster project engagement with multi-level stakeholders.

October 23, 2024
Evaluation Team Leader

Department/Location: Kenya and Somalia
Reports To: Chief of Party
Type: Short-term
Classification: Consultant
Overview:
Using your experience and subject matter skills, the Consultant will perform the following tasks. Tasks could include but not be limited to:
IBTCI is seeking a Team Leader for a Midterm Evaluation of the Growth, Enterprise, Employment & Livelihoods (GEEL) program. IBTCI implements the Somalia Program Support Services (SPSS) platform, based in Nairobi, under which this evaluation will be conducted. The Team Leader will provide overall leadership for the evaluation and will finalize the evaluation design, coordinate activities, arrange periodic meetings, consolidate individual input from team members, and coordinate the process of assembling the final findings and recommendations into a high-quality document. S/he will lead the preparation and presentation of the key evaluation findings and recommendations to the USAID / Somalia team and other major partners. This is a short-term consultancy position contingent upon award.
The objective of GEEL is to promote inclusive economic growth in Somalia by stimulating production, employment, and enterprise development. GEEL’s implementation activities are focused on the agricultural sector (dairy, fisheries, sesame, and banana) and have expanded into the renewable energy. GEEL undertakes capacity building activities and introduces new technologies and management practices that enable private sector actors to improve productivity and quality.
This position is based in Kenya with travel to Somalia.
Scope of Work:

Supervise the other evaluation team members and ensure high-quality products are delivered in a timely manner;
Finalize the evaluation design, coordinate activities, arrange periodic meetings, consolidate individual input from team members, and coordinate the process of assembling into a high-quality document the final well-grounded findings and recommendations that meet the standards of USAID Evaluation Policy;
Lead the preparation and presentation of the key evaluation findings and recommendations to the USAID/Somalia field office and other major partners and stakeholders;
Serve in the above consultant capacity to support the IBTCI technical practice of Crisis, Conflict & Governance;
Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Relevant experience in writing analytical and research reports with rigorous scientific approach. Experienced in preparing documents that are objective, evidence-based, and well-organized;
At least 15 years of international experience leading evaluation teams, ideally for Economic Growth projects;
Extensive experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative evaluations;
Familiar with USAID evaluation regulations and systems including gender policies;
Experience in international donor development program management and overseeing multiple program areas simultaneously is preferred;

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant experience in fragile countries, Somalia or Eastern Africa.
Excellent communication, team management, and leadership skills.
Willingness and ability to travel to various project sites in Somalia as needed.
Excellent oral and written skills in English.

Education: Postgraduate degree in an appropriate field, with an area of expertise in evaluation, agriculture extension, agricultural value chains, nutrition and agricultural economics, or other related field.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position will include supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: Travel is required.
No phone calls please. All candidates will be acknowledged, but only final candidates for particular activities will be contacted.
IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

October 23, 2024
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Technical Officer II)

Position Description:
FHI 360 seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Technical Officer II) for a new activity, Safeguarding Democratic Space in Kenya (SADES-K), which will be implemented from 2018 to 2021. The overall goal of SADES-K is to enhance Kenya’s ability to hold a national conversation on reforms and national cohesion, and to safeguard democratic gains, including protecting civic space, respect for human rights and observance of rule of law.
Job Summary and Responsibilities:

Refine the design of the program M&E system, clearly identifying the users and the utility of the data/information
Refine M&E indicators and adapt M&E tools to meet program needs, which may include pre- and post-tests, focus group interview protocols, community survey tools, and baseline, mid-term, and end-line survey instruments
Oversee and directly contribute to the development and use of the M&E system and tools to ensure the project’s ability to collect, interpret and aggregate data that track tangible, measurable progress toward project results
Develop and support the design and implementation of end of project evaluations, surveys and other components of the program M&E system
Manage and safeguard data collection, train program staff, and supervise M&E activities of staff, partners and sub-contractors and others on the project’s M&E components, such as the monitoring plan, assessments, reviews, surveys and evaluations
Design appropriate feedback mechanisms and rapid, rolling assessment system to assess whether the project approaches are working as intended and about critical events that may affect project implementation to build adaptability into the implementation of the project
Liaise with USAID/Kenya on the design of M&E tools and on modifications to M&E system
Write MEL and data sections for performance reports for funder and other program deliverables.

Minimum Requirement Standards:

Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in social science, management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field with 5-7 years of relevant work experience; (Master’s degree or its international equivalent strongly preferred with 3-5 years of relevant work experience)
Minimum of five (5) years of monitoring and evaluation work experience; three (3) years of experience in the Kenyan context preferred
Experience managing and executing monitoring and evaluation activities for donor-funded programs, including experience monitoring and evaluating policy reform, coalition building, and/or capacity development activities
Demonstrated abilities in qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies appropriate to complex change processes and capacity development, and in knowledge management and organizational learning
Demonstrated ability to use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform adjustments to programs to maximize project effectiveness; experience with rolling assessments a plus
Experience coordinating with governments, ministries and/or local NGOs, as well as local communities, for the design and implementation of surveys and other data collection techniques, including those that address capacity weaknesses, preferred
Proven interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
Ability to effectively use statistical analysis software such as STATA and SPSS recommended
Strong attention to detail and a self-starter attitude. Able to work with a variety of stakeholders
Strong presentation and training facilitation skills
Fluency in English required; fluency in Swahili and other regional languages is highly desirable

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with project-funded travel to other parts of Kenya. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

October 23, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Duties

Work closely with the M&E Strategic Advisor to implement Organizational M&E strategy.
Maintain close collaboration with the Director’s office to support data-driven decision making.
Develop a sustainable and formal system for data collection, processing, quality checking, storage and sharing outcomes internally and externally.
Execute large-scale yearly impact assessments.
Create high quality reports for Director, Program Managers, and donors.
Manage and mentor M&E Field Officers
Support impact programs with analyzing and interpreting monitoring data
Maintain and create yearly budgets for M&E activities

Job Qualifications

MA or BA/BSc in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Health or other relevant social science fields.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in M & E work, in development sector, preferably in NGOs.
Candidates with leadership and project management experience preferred
Strong qualitative and quantitative skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong strategy-building skills
Team player with positive attitude and sense of humor
Flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment
Good communication and public speaking skills
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Demonstrated ability to operate in both office and field settings.
Excellent computer applications skills. Particularly MS Word, Excel, and STATA
Speaks, reads, and writes fluently in English, Knowledge of operational area and local language

October 23, 2024
Research Assistant

Job Details

Specifically, the Research Assistant will:
In collaboration with others, identify leading experts in the fields of agriculture and education who live and or work in Sub Saharan Africa. Key criteria for selection of the experts will include publication as well as measurable or verifiable contribution to policy and reforms in education or agriculture. A critical piece to this effort will be a searchable database to be shared widely with policymakers, development partners, the private sector, civil society and researchers.
An equally important task will be to identify and map the professional associations and networks in which the experts are embedded, including their reach to the government, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs etc.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should be holders of at least an undergraduate degree in education, agriculture or related field. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to use Google effectively and efficiently to find information. Ability to work with MS Word, MS Excel is critical.

October 23, 2024
Early Post-Doctoral Researcher (Next Generation Sequencing) – Kemri – Wellcome Trust Kilifi,Kenya

REPORTS TO:

Biobank fellow
Head of labs.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

Administration of core sequencing related funds.
Management of any independent project funding awarded.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day-to-day activities of the high throughput NGS facility, operate and monitor the performance of the MiSeq and Oxford Nanopore NGS platforms.
Optimize protocols for preparing NGS libraries for targeted, whole genome and transcriptome, shotgun and 16s metagenomics sequencing applied to the MiSeq and Oxford Nanopore DNA sequencing platforms.
Manage, plan and forecast inventory for the NGS facility.
Propose and develop new approaches for efficient sequencing of biological specimens.
Work with scientist and students on sequencing needs arising from research work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in molecular biology, genome sciences, biochemistry, cellular biology, or a related field.
Strong background in molecular biology ability to work independently, and outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Prior experience in NGS library preparation, sequencing and data analysis is essential.
Experience in infectious tropical disease genetics and advanced computing knowledge is desirable

COMPETENCIES:

Keen interest in research
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

October 23, 2024
Research Officer

Reports to: Technical Specialist (Nutrition, WASH and Surge)
Direct reports: None
Job Location: Marsabit
Contract Details:
One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract Subject to Availability of Funds and Performance
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 99,197 per month
Job Summary:
The incumbent will provide technical direction, guidance and training as well as providing hands on support to Ministry of Health (MoH) and community groups in Marsabit County in the implementation of an operations research
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Programme Management and Development

Guiding the development of the research work plans in coordination with the project teams
Liaising with the local and county level with SHMT, Marsabit County Officials, and Health Facility Management Teams to enhance coordination and collaboration in program implementation and sustainability.
Provide technical assistance in the implementation of mother MUAC research, linking it with surge model scale up in Marsabit County
Timeline and financial tracking, with support of Technical Specialist, to ensure timely and effective deliverables of research agenda
Participate in quarterly strategy review and planning meetings with the project research team consisting of the HQ Technical Backstop, the Nutrition specialist and the Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Operations Research

Contribute to the design of data collection tools, including surveys and qualitative interviews
Lead the ethical application process and ensure ethical standards are upheld throughout research project
Oversee data collection, data analysis and data synthesis, and ensure the use of effective data tools by all project staff and partners
Translate research findings into policy and programme recommendations and suggestions for the use of mother MUAC
Based on data, suggest additional analyses and highlight interesting findings
Document the research process as an integral part of the operations research
Assist in the completion and submission of Donor reports and lead research final reports
Dissemination
Draft technical documents based on the research findings for submission to the nutrition specialist and HQ Technical Backstop as needed
Contribute to research dissemination through involvement in technical working groups, global networks, conferences, and with other key stakeholders
Lead the drafting of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
At the national level, work with the Nutrition Specialist and Health and Nutrition Coordinator to lobby Kenya health ministries and offices to incorporate project and research findings into current practice.

Representation

Attend national level technical meetings and conferences, as needed, to disseminate research results.
Respond to technical research questions from partners, international agencies or academic researchers related to the research (including research design, sample/group design, data management, confidentiality and other research ethics issues, and data analysis).

Training/Mentoring

In partnership with the program team, contribute to capacity building of MoH and partner agency staff members.
Assist in the planning and coordination of trainings associated with the intervention of study

Monitoring and Reporting

Monitoring the progress against objectives outlined in the program plans.
Preparing high quality written reports for Concern and donors (monthly, quarterly and annual) and others as required.
Conduct frequent field visits for monitoring to ensure effective research and programme implementation.

Responding to Emergencies

Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies.
Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies such as Programme Participant Protection Policy, Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy, Anti-Fraud Policy and the Anti-Trafficking Policy

Job Specification:

A Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Research Methods, Operations Research or relevant field
At least three (3) years demonstrated work experience in research related positions or projects and/or programmes.
Experience and knowledge of collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data, MOH systems, particularly at County and Sub County levels, child health and nutrition, specifically the diagnosis of undernutrition and behaviour change strategies
High-level statistical analysis and statistical software package (e.g. SPSS, STATA, R) experience
Qualitative analysis and use of qualitative software (e.g. NVivo) experience (desirable)
Proven track record of academic dissemination through peer reviewed journals and/or conferences (desirable)
Track record of securing ethical approval at institution and national levels (desirable)
Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
Creative thinking and solution building abilities
Strategic thinking and operational planning capabilities
Administrative and organisational abilities, including an eye for detail;
Ability to work autonomously and in teams, and in a multi-cultural work environment;
Demonstrated drive and initiative, a self-starter with a can-do attitude.
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in the local language/s is an added advantage

Note: Applicants that are undertaking research in fulfillment of a tertiary level degree (i.e. PhD) are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates would take up this role in a full-time capacity and can use this research to complete their dissertations.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

October 23, 2024
Terms of Reference for Midline study

Terms of Reference for Midline study
Background
The goal of the ADSI programme is to consolidate and develop a holistic expansion of the demonstrably successful aspects of its Strengthening Innovative Practice in Secondary Education (SIPSE) pilot model (2013-2015) in relation to its innovation practice, whole school approach, horizontal (geographic) and vertical (institutional) outreach and impact, and shared ownership. The ADSI model presents a portfolio of system- wide ICT innovation elements that can address policy coherence needs for ICT integration in teaching and learning – inclusive of: a blended learning teacher development approach, whole school involvement, school leadership capacity building, converging technologies of e- and m-learning, use and development of open education resources, an online repository of materials, digital school awards, accreditation and certification to incentivize ICT integration and progression, policy dialogues to raise awareness and influence new policy formulation and institutionalization of new/good practice. Currently, ADSI covers 80 schools (20 in each of the four counties of Kiambu, Nyamira, Narok & Taita Taveta), 80 secondary school principals, 800 teachers and 80 Boards of Management chairpersons and 80 parents association chairpersons.
In Kenya, a baseline study was carried out in quarters 3 &4 of 2016 to inform the project and set the benchmarks upon which the project would be monitored and evaluated. The project has been running for more than one and a half years now in Kenya which is an opportune time to carry out a midline study. The study will help ADSI with the evidences, insights on the extent of achievement of objectives, factors that facilitate and impede the progress, and provide recommendations for midcourse corrections, if any.
Midline objectives
The overall objective of the midline study is to assess whether and/or the extent to which targets have been achieved thus far in the project, understand the determinants enabling and/or disabling achievement of targets, the extent of ownership built among the target groups, capture key learnings from the implementation experience and recommend doable actions for the remaining project period.
Specific evaluation objectives are to:

Assess the project progress/changes (since baseline) of the project so far and its likelihood of achieving its stated objectives (more than a year since implementation began) on the following aspects;
Institutionalization: Investigate the current level of institutionalization of national strategies for the pedagogical integration of ICT use in STEM and other subject teaching as related to policy in teacher development, curriculum, pre and –in service, school support and management practices
Digital Schools Development: Establish the current conditions, needs, resources and priorities of the schools in relation to ICT in STEM teaching and learning
Teacher Development: Establish changes in teacher competencies and practices for ICT use in STEM since baseline
Student Learning: Measure learner 21st century skills and other learner achievements in relation to STEM subjects and gather feedback on their experiences and attitudes towards the use of ICT in STEM learning inside and outside of schools.
Assess the ADSI programme in terms of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency of project implementation and level of ownership by project beneficiaries and other actors
Assess the ADSI programme in terms of effectiveness of networking with the different stakeholders for optimal leveraging of resources and sustainability benefits.
Document lessons on what works/doesn’t work in the implementation of ADSI approach and Theory of Change.
Generate practical, action-able recommendations that can be implemented by the project actors in the remaining phase of the project.

The proposed Methodology and Approach
As was the case with the baseline, a mixed method approach employing both qualitative and quantitative techniques in the collection of data will be used:
Data collection will be carried out using five different approaches:

Desk Review: A thorough assessment of relevant existing project documentation including project conceptual documents, progress reports, work plans, activity reports, available data, monitoring frameworks, etc. will be carried out.
Observation: Observations will be carried out at the school level to collect administrative data, audit the level of ICT infrastructure and equipment at the selected schools and observe classroom practices.
Quantitative survey (a representative sample of the population of students, teachers): A representative survey to help provide a clearer/specific picture from the target group. Surveys allow for a comprehensive acquisition and aggregation of statistical data that is easy to analyze and interpret. The statistical representation will also allow for segmentation and sub cluster analysis of the data collected.
Focus Group Discussions (At least 6 in each of the counties): To complement the data, this study will also employ a qualitative approach to data collection, and fieldwork in the form of focus group discussions (FGDs) with carefully selected members of the populations (teachers, students, EWG members, BoM members, etc.).
Key Informants In-Depth Interviews (Approximately 10 each of the counties): It will also be important to understand the perspectives of the various stakeholders in an in-depth manner. Key Informant Interviews will be carried out with: SBCs, HTs, representatives of key agencies/partners, government representatives, etc. The decision on who to be interviewed will be made jointly with ADSI project team.

GESCI is seeking a Consultant/Team to conduct the midline evaluation study including; data collection, analysis and reporting. The experts are expected to carry out the assignment in consultation with the GESCI-ADSI technical team comprising of MERL Specialist, Programme Manager, the Kenya Project Manager and the Education Specialist.
Roles and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the MERL Specialist, the role of the Consultant is to:

Mobilize and provide a team of 16 qualified research assistants who will carry out data collection and digitization (estimated to take about 5 days for each).
Support the conceptualization, design and refining of tools for the midline study.
Present an inception report with a proposal for carrying out data collection, analysis and reporting.
Support training of the enumerators and piloting of the instruments.
Carry out midline data collection from 10 schools per county jointly with the GESCI MERL Specialist and Project Coordinators as per the guidelines provided during the training.
Manage the digitization of the data in survey monkey and Excel matrix sheets as per the guidelines provided.
Hand over the field data in hard copy format and digitized formats as per the guidelines
Carrying out the data analysis inclusive of

Midline data cleaning
Midline data analysis

Report write-up integrating

A draft midline report
A final report integrating revisions based on technical review from GESCI/ADSI.

GESCI will provide the following:

Travel from Nairobi to the counties and all the schools where data will be collected and back.
Provide US$50 per day (inclusive of accommodation, meals and honorarium) for the data collectors. The data collectors staff time cost is to be considered by the consultants as part the proposal.

Online
First draft of baseline study report – with preliminary findings for review by GESCI-ADSI-technical team
October 15th – 18th, 2018
Final study report (integrating revisions based on feedback form GESCI-ADSI technical team) and consolidated toolkit (on baseline study approaches and instruments)
Online
Final midline report
Indicative Schedule of key Deliverables

Inception report – with preliminary desk and data collection review and enhanced methodology and plan for carrying out baseline data analysis and report write-up – 10 August, 2018
Fieldwork report – mixed methods analysis of interview, focus group, survey and classroom observation data sets – 18 September 2018
First draft baseline study report presentation for ADSI management feedback – 28 September 2018
Final baseline study report integrating revisions based on feedback and the baseline toolkit of approaches and instruments – 12 October 2018

Required skills and Experience
To be considered for this role you must:

Possess an advanced Degree in research, monitoring and evaluation, education, education research or related fields.
Have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience with similar tasks preferably in the international development sector. Experience with conducting research on education thematic/ICT in Education areas will be an added advantage.
Have good knowledge of the Kenyan socio-political, cultural context and basic education landscape.
Possess advanced analysis, interpretation and writing skills.

Duration of task completion/scheduling
The assignment will take place over the months of August-September 2018 with following tentative allocation of working days (either consecutively or divided into two periods):

Desk study / preparation: 2 days
Consultations in Nairobi: 1 day
Writing Inception Report: 1 day
Support training workshop in Nairobi: 2 days
Data collection: 6 days
Analysis and draft report: 5 days
Discussion with GESCI/ADSI team: 1 day
Incorporation of comments and Final report: 2 days

Payment schedule:

20% upon approval of Inception report
30 % upon completion of data collection
30 % upon submission of first draft
20% upon completion and approval of the final report

Confidentiality and Copyright: The consultancy team will be required to sign a confidentiality clause whereby information accessed through the ADSI midline assignment can only be disclosed and shared with authorized members of the ADSI programme. GESCI will have ownership over any Intellectual Property developed for or derived from the engagement.

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