Consultant: MELIA Data Collection Analysis Expert - Southern Africa (WP1, WP5)
International Water Management Institute, South Africa

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, under the Ukama Ustawi (UU) Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa is looking for a consultant to conduct research based on formative outcomes assessment. The consultant will be conducting a formative evaluation that will assess both the process and the Ukama Ustawi’s Work Packages contribution to the identified outcomes. Evidence of progress towards these outcomes will be used to guide further monitoring activities to show Work Packages (WP) and the Initiative’s impact at a later stage of the programme.

This is an internationally/globally hired consultancy; therefore, individuals / firms with relevant abilities from diverse locations around the world are encouraged to apply.The successful consultant should be based in East or Southern Africa.

• Inception report on WP1 amp; WP5. Within a week of signing the contract the consultant will deliver an inception report which will detail the proposed methodology, identify potential risks and mitigation strategies, and a workplan outlining the works schedule and the division of labour between team members.
• Draft report on WP1 amp; WP5. A draft version of the final report will be shared with UU offering an opportunity for the programme to seek clarity or more information on findings, to provide additional evidence that may have been overlooked, or to correct possible misunderstandings.
• Progress reports. Informal check in to ensure ongoing progress and to highlight and resolve any challenges.
• Final report. Following feedback from UU the consultant will deliver a final report, taking UU comments into account, and incorporating these. A comments tracker will accompany the final report outlining how the consultant has responded to each of the comments.
• Communication content. The consultant will, in consultation with the UU communication team develop key content that the UU communication team can then turn into a series of communication products highlighting the process and findings of the evaluation on WP1 amp; WP5.

Requirements

Essential:

• Master's degree in data management, Monitoring amp; Evaluation or other relevant degree Experience in conducting/supporting field-based research activities, including data collection and documentation.
• Prior experience in designing and leading evaluation components of projects including at least 10+ years demonstrated experience in project data processing, analysis and management.
• At least 10+ years demonstrated abilities in survey techniques and analytical skills including knowledge of related regional and institutional contexts.
• Professional experience in designing, planning, leading and conducting thematic program/project evaluations, or organizational assessments.
• Demonstrated experience of data analysis software and advanced computer skills (word-processing, spread sheets, and databases) are a must.
• At least 5+ years direct experience in a position of monitoring and evaluation of large projects or programs with major donors.
• Strong quality control management experience along the entire project life cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis, and presentation of results and recommendations.
• At least 2 projects on MELIA in Sub-Saharan Africa, not more than five years ago.
• At least 2 projects in the Agro-value chain system in in Sub-Saharan Africa, not more than five years ago.

Benefits

This is aninternationally/globallyhired consultancy; therefore, individuals / firms with relevant abilities from diverse locations around the world are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive monthly rate for this assignment. The duration of the contract will be for a period of six (06) months.

Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting expression of interest through 24:00 (IST) on February 02, 2024. To submit an expression of interest, please submit the following as separate documents in PDF format,

Please submit a proposal (max. 10 pages excluding any annexes) covering the following:

1. Your approach and how you will implement the work;
2. Work schedule;
3. CV for the consultants conducting the work (3 pages per CV max)

Please submit a cover letter with the following

1. Assurance that all team members are available to conduct the work;
2. Three (03) relevant contactable references for core team members within the last 3 years: Short summary of client, work conducted, contact details
3. Three recent example

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