Deliverables
Deliverables for this assignment would be:
Written inception report and schedule agreed with NCA within one week of commencement
Endline assessment report: A detailed report outlining the findings, analysis, and key recommendations derived from the evaluation.
An executive summary is incorporated in the above, not exceeding three pages.
Data sets: Raw data collected during surveys and assessments in a format accessible for further analysis anonymized.
FGD score sheets/ reports/recordings and key informant interview forms/ reports.
Related codebooks and data analysis files (SPSS syntax files or whichever tool is used for quantitative analysis)
All field notes which should guarantee anonymity for the interviewees
Presentation slides of findings to the NCA regional team
Key responsibilities of the Consultant
The Consultant is expected to produce:
A detailed work plan and inception report developed with and approved by NCA, setting out the detailed methodology and relevant technical standards to be used as a reference for the evaluation, sampling strategy and deliverables before commencing the desk review.
Develop quantitative and qualitative data-gathering tools in consultation with the NCA Regional MEAL Advisor.
Conduct training for the data collection teams, including pre-testing data collection tools.
Plan and coordinate quantitative and qualitative data collection
The work plan, inception report, draft report, final report, presentation, etc., and communication language must be in English.
Anonymized copies of all data collected in Excel or appropriate format would enable cross-checking and additional analysis.
The consultant will present draft findings and recommendations.
Desired Qualifications and abilities
A minimum master's degree in social sciences or relevant field; Statistics, M&E
At least 10 years experience undertaking assessments for advocacy programs in Africa
Expertise in conflict analysis,peace programming, natural resource governance and economic justice advocacy
Must have led at least two to three similar/assignments in the past 4 years
Strong analytical skills with proven experience in collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Extensive experience in undertaking endlines/evaluations in Africa
Excellent conflict-sensitive approaches and ability to work in highly sensitive environments
Knowledge of and familiarity with Eastern and Southern African contexts
Fluent in both oral and written English. Portuguese is an asset.
Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills