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