GBLCAREERS

The methodology should combine a wide range of methods (e.g. quantitative, qualitative, and participatory), simple analytical tools and information sources to allow triangulation of information and ensure impartiality and balanced feedback. We require a participatory methodology, whereby the evaluator engages relevant key stakeholders, including SEMA, IDPs, host community leaders and CA partners. In particular, all key stakeholders should be consulted to ensure a comprehensive understanding of diverse impact of the humanitarian response in line with the purpose of the end of project evaluation.

1. Consultancy DayThe consultancy shall last for a period of 12 working days within 2 weeks period commencing from date as stated above.

   5. Consultancy Responsibilities

2. Take the lead in developing tools for the evaluation process and present them for review by Christian Aid/ICCO for Inputs.
3. Review project documents and other relevant literatures.
4. Undertake identification and training of the data collection team including enumerators and FGD facilitators (research assistants) to help in data collection process.
5. Participate in and supervise data collection and ensure accuracy and quality assurance in the evaluation process. The consultant is responsible to ensure data validity, consistency and accuracy and to submit reports written in good Standard English. If these standards are not met, the consultant will, at his/her own expense, make the necessary amendments to bring the reports to the required standards.
6. Conduct data entry, data cleaning, and data analysis. Compile and submit a draft report to Christian Aid to make its input before a final copy will be produced and submitted to Christian Aid.
7. Prepare and present summary key findings and recommendations to CA.6. Deliverable(s).
8. An Inception report written in English language submitted electronically. This report should clearly outline the approach (sampling framework, data collection strategy, methodologies, evaluation ethics process, quality assurance process etc.).
9. Conduct field visits to at least 3 communities in each state including interaction with a cross section of stakeholders in each state.
10. Submit soft copy of primary quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and description of the process of development of the tools.
11. PowerPoint presentation of content of training for enumerators, as well as agenda for the training before field visit.
12. Submit soft copy of fully “cleaned” datasets of all collected data in two formats; Excel and SPSS or STATA format.
13. Presentation of summary key findings and recommendations to CA
14. Submit final soft copy of evaluation assessment report that is clear, simple, concise and free of jargon, with main body not exceeding 25 pages (inclusive of executive summary and recommendations). Technical details should be confined to appendices, which should also include a list of key informants, number of FGD sessions and the evaluation team’s work schedule.7. Consultant competencies.
15. Minimum of a postgraduate degree in social science or equivalent level of work experience
16. At least 4 years demonstrable knowledge and experience on research methodology including the conduct of evaluations in humanitarian response.
17. Knowledge and expertise in participatory research methodologies and demography.
18. Demonstrable analytical, writing and communication skills.
19. Knowledge of humanitarian response in northeast Nigeria.
20. Experience in assessment report writing.

8. Budget and terms of engagement:

• CA will cover for the necessary accommodation and transportation costs incurred by the consultant. All other costs incurred will be covered from the consultancy fee. Daily fee rate of N50, 000 shall be paid based on an approved itinerary.
• 5% withholding tax will be deducted at source from the total cost of the consultancy fee and 10% for company/firm.
• 60% of the consultancy fee will be paid when the contract is signed, and the balance paid on receipt of the submission of an acceptable final report and summary of key findings including recommendations.