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Job Title: Team Leader/Public Health Nutritionist, Midterm Evaluation, CRS Burundi PM2A-TUBARAMURE 2009-2014
Closing date: 16 Mar 2012
Catholic Relief Services
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program in Burundi is seeking a team of evaluators for the midterm evaluation of its five-year Multi Year Assistance Program (MYAP)-PM2A. Since 2009, the program is implemented in partnership with International Medical Corps (IMC), Food for the Hungry (FH) and CED-Caritas Burundi and aims at preventing malnutrition for under tow aged children in the provinces of Cankuzo and Ruyigi, in eastern Burundi.
CRS seeks technical specialists in the following sectors to participate in the evaluation: • One expert with a strong experience in Public Health and Nutrition. • One Commodity Supply Chain (Title-II) • A Medical Doctor or Public Health Nurse, specialist in PHC and MCH
Introduction/Background information Catholic Relief Services/Burundi (CRS/BI), in partnership with International Medical Corps (IMC), Food for the Hungry (FH) and CARITAS Burundi are implementing a five-year USAID-financed Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) entitled Tubaramure (“Let’s Help Them Grow” in Kirundi) in Ruyigi and Cankuzo provinces of Burundi. The overall objective of the program is to “prevent malnutrition in children under the age of two” by enrolling all pregnant women and mothers of children younger than 6 months in Ruyigi and Cankuzo provinces and then providing them with a package of services until the child reaches 24 months. The benefits include: 1) access to quality health and nutrition services; 2) education on key health, hygiene and nutrition practices through the CARE Group approach; and 3) improved caloric and nutrient intake through culinary demonstrations and monthly delivery of Title II commodities.
The PM2A-TUBARAMURE program is pursuing the following strategic objective: Strategic Objective: Malnutrition in children under 2 years of age is prevented
The anticipated results are: 1: Women and Children 0-59 months access quality nutrition and health services 2: Households practice appropriate health and nutrition behaviors 3: Eligible women and children have increased intake of diverse foods
Objectives of the Evaluation
Overall Objective The objective of the midterm evaluation of PM2A is to objectively assess progress towards achieving the strategic objectives above, particularly in the areas of health care, behavior change, nutrition, and commodity management.
Specific Objectives for the Team Leader /Nutritionist: Lead the team and ensure quality of the work throughout the evaluation process; Give due attention during all phases of development of data collection tools, data analysis, report writing and other relevant deliverables by the team members on behalf of the CRS and its partners; Be responsible for leading sector specialists; Be responsible for reviewing and/or finalizing the deliverables by the other team members Assessing the achievements under IR2/3; Evaluate the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of Nutrition interventions; Analyze the effectiveness of coordination with the government and other actors, identify constraints (logistics and operations in general), Document lessons learned and provide recommendations for future programming Be responsible for achieving assignment objectives as well as periodic briefings and presentations. Be responsible for the final evaluation report.
Composition of the Evaluation Team CRS will recruit the international team on behalf of the Consortium. The international consultant with strong experience in Public Health & Nutrition will serve as the team leader of the evaluation team. He/she will be familiar with the PM2A approach and MYAP evaluations, possess strong leadership abilities and be knowledgeable on issues related, monitoring and evaluation, program management. The main task of the international consultant will be to lead the team and assure quality of the work throughout the evaluation process. S/he will give due attention during the phases of development of data collection tools, data analysis, report writing and other relevant deliverables by the local consulting firm.
The Primary Health Care/Community Health specialists will be responsible for the evaluation of IR1 activities. The consultant will evaluate the quality of the nutrition and health care services that are provided in the network of the primary health care centers and hospitals. A review of the trainings conducted and the skill levels of the trained community health workers, primary health care staff and Tubaramure Health Promoters (THP) will also be carried out.
The international logistics and supply chain management consultant will have experience in Title II commodity distribution and management. S/he will demonstrate abilities in assessing the relevance, the effectiveness and the efficiency of commodity management and distribution systems in order to identify constraints, document lessons learned and provide recommendations for future programming.
Timeline The Mid-term evaluation will be carried out from March 28, to April 21, 2012 in the two provinces covered by the program.
Deliverables (See proposed methodology in the Midterm Evaluation Plan)
Minimum Qualification for the Public Health Nutritionist/Team Leader: Masters in Public Health Nutrition; Experience in the evaluation of Health and Nutrition programs; Familiarity with PM2A and USAID Title II programs;
Previous experience as a Team Leader in an evaluation Strong English writing skills for the final report (see detailed ToR attached).
Proficiency in both English and French (speaking, reading, and writing) Ability to work in a team Excellent communication skills Willingness to travel to remote areas Capable of working under pressure
How to apply:
How to Apply: Consultants interested in this assignment should send the following information to CRS Burundi: • Brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and skills, as well as confirming availability for 25-30 days (March-28 to April 22), 2012) time frame; • Curriculum Vitae; • Written proposal (in English) for not less than two pages and not more than 5 pages describing the proposed methodology and actions for completing the mid-term evaluation; • A writing sample in English from a previous consultancy.
• Three professional references with phone numbers and/or email addresses; • One page budget indicating daily fee and other related consultancy costs.
The above materials should be sent by email to: BI_RMC@global.crs.org
Closing date: 16 Mar 2012
Catholic Relief Services
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program in Burundi is seeking a team of evaluators for the midterm evaluation of its five-year Multi Year Assistance Program (MYAP)-PM2A. Since 2009, the program is implemented in partnership with International Medical Corps (IMC), Food for the Hungry (FH) and CED-Caritas Burundi and aims at preventing malnutrition for under tow aged children in the provinces of Cankuzo and Ruyigi, in eastern Burundi.
CRS seeks technical specialists in the following sectors to participate in the evaluation: • One expert with a strong experience in Public Health and Nutrition. • One Commodity Supply Chain (Title-II) • A Medical Doctor or Public Health Nurse, specialist in PHC and MCH
Introduction/Background information Catholic Relief Services/Burundi (CRS/BI), in partnership with International Medical Corps (IMC), Food for the Hungry (FH) and CARITAS Burundi are implementing a five-year USAID-financed Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) entitled Tubaramure (“Let’s Help Them Grow” in Kirundi) in Ruyigi and Cankuzo provinces of Burundi. The overall objective of the program is to “prevent malnutrition in children under the age of two” by enrolling all pregnant women and mothers of children younger than 6 months in Ruyigi and Cankuzo provinces and then providing them with a package of services until the child reaches 24 months. The benefits include: 1) access to quality health and nutrition services; 2) education on key health, hygiene and nutrition practices through the CARE Group approach; and 3) improved caloric and nutrient intake through culinary demonstrations and monthly delivery of Title II commodities.
The PM2A-TUBARAMURE program is pursuing the following strategic objective: Strategic Objective: Malnutrition in children under 2 years of age is prevented
The anticipated results are: 1: Women and Children 0-59 months access quality nutrition and health services 2: Households practice appropriate health and nutrition behaviors 3: Eligible women and children have increased intake of diverse foods
Objectives of the Evaluation
Overall Objective The objective of the midterm evaluation of PM2A is to objectively assess progress towards achieving the strategic objectives above, particularly in the areas of health care, behavior change, nutrition, and commodity management.
Specific Objectives for the Team Leader /Nutritionist: Lead the team and ensure quality of the work throughout the evaluation process; Give due attention during all phases of development of data collection tools, data analysis, report writing and other relevant deliverables by the team members on behalf of the CRS and its partners; Be responsible for leading sector specialists; Be responsible for reviewing and/or finalizing the deliverables by the other team members Assessing the achievements under IR2/3; Evaluate the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of Nutrition interventions; Analyze the effectiveness of coordination with the government and other actors, identify constraints (logistics and operations in general), Document lessons learned and provide recommendations for future programming Be responsible for achieving assignment objectives as well as periodic briefings and presentations. Be responsible for the final evaluation report.
Composition of the Evaluation Team CRS will recruit the international team on behalf of the Consortium. The international consultant with strong experience in Public Health & Nutrition will serve as the team leader of the evaluation team. He/she will be familiar with the PM2A approach and MYAP evaluations, possess strong leadership abilities and be knowledgeable on issues related, monitoring and evaluation, program management. The main task of the international consultant will be to lead the team and assure quality of the work throughout the evaluation process. S/he will give due attention during the phases of development of data collection tools, data analysis, report writing and other relevant deliverables by the local consulting firm.
The Primary Health Care/Community Health specialists will be responsible for the evaluation of IR1 activities. The consultant will evaluate the quality of the nutrition and health care services that are provided in the network of the primary health care centers and hospitals. A review of the trainings conducted and the skill levels of the trained community health workers, primary health care staff and Tubaramure Health Promoters (THP) will also be carried out.
The international logistics and supply chain management consultant will have experience in Title II commodity distribution and management. S/he will demonstrate abilities in assessing the relevance, the effectiveness and the efficiency of commodity management and distribution systems in order to identify constraints, document lessons learned and provide recommendations for future programming.
Timeline The Mid-term evaluation will be carried out from March 28, to April 21, 2012 in the two provinces covered by the program.
Deliverables (See proposed methodology in the Midterm Evaluation Plan)
Minimum Qualification for the Public Health Nutritionist/Team Leader: Masters in Public Health Nutrition; Experience in the evaluation of Health and Nutrition programs; Familiarity with PM2A and USAID Title II programs;
Previous experience as a Team Leader in an evaluation Strong English writing skills for the final report (see detailed ToR attached).
Proficiency in both English and French (speaking, reading, and writing) Ability to work in a team Excellent communication skills Willingness to travel to remote areas Capable of working under pressure
How to apply:
How to Apply: Consultants interested in this assignment should send the following information to CRS Burundi: • Brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and skills, as well as confirming availability for 25-30 days (March-28 to April 22), 2012) time frame; • Curriculum Vitae; • Written proposal (in English) for not less than two pages and not more than 5 pages describing the proposed methodology and actions for completing the mid-term evaluation; • A writing sample in English from a previous consultancy.
• Three professional references with phone numbers and/or email addresses; • One page budget indicating daily fee and other related consultancy costs.
The above materials should be sent by email to: BI_RMC@global.crs.org
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