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Job Title: Consultancy assignment
Closing date: 12 Apr 2012
UN Children's Fund
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), South Sudan Country Office, is seeking to hire a qualified consultant to support the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) to monitor, report and evaluate the Community School Development and Construction project to ensure precise results reporting. Duty station: Juba (with travel to states expected)
Reporting to: The Department of Partner Coordination of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Republic of South Sudan, through facilitation of Chief of Basic Education and Gender Equality, UNICEF, South Sudan Country Office, Juba
Duration of Contract: 11 months
Fees Level: Corresponding to P3
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The overall purpose of this assignment is to support the MoGEI in monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Community School Development and Construction project to ensure precise results reporting. Monitoring, reporting and Evaluation is particularly urgent in the short/medium term to assess project progress, limitations and challenges on an on-going basis and to adjust as necessary. In the longer term, the main thrust is replicability of key components such as quality education, partnerships with communities and civil society and the development of guidelines. All these are designed to inform evidence-based policy development in support of overall sector school development strategy. The main objectives include: • To produce an overall Integrated M&E plan which clearly articulates roles and responsibilities, data collection and analysis, core set of indicators and consolidated reporting mechanisms. • To support project evaluation activities including: baseline data collection, the conduct of mid-term and end of project evaluation studies; • To support project monitoring activities including: quarterly project monitoring, reviews and strategy adjustment; and review of partnership arrangements. • To strengthen skills and capacities of RoSS/MoGEI/SMoES, UNICEF/UNOPS and at least 5 NGO partners to: establish and implement individual M&E plans; to prepare results based reports; and to strengthen utilization of EMIS and the integration of learning assessment.. • To provide evidence based reporting by the MoGEI, UNICEF/UNOPS and partners. To facilitate the “real-time” highlights of progress, identification of gaps and lessons learned.
The consultant will be expected to apply the following methodology and technical approach: • Utilize both qualitative and quantitative approaches. • Utilize a joint, participatory, inclusive approach – engaging MoGEI, the 5 NGO partners, communities and schools, who will utilize the findings. • Build upon existing data collection initiatives—and the 2010 EMIS in particular. • Utilize a project results matrix. • Facilitate the implementation of the project, keeping the process of monitoring, reporting and evaluating relatively light. The main activities and tasks include: • Development of the Monitoring and Evaluation plan: -develop and secure consensus around key priority indicators, means of verification and frequency of reporting (and appropriate means of validation for key indicators). In collaboration with partners, finalize the project log frame. • Coordinate and conduct a baseline data collection, and an ‘end of project’ evaluation utilizing the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability. Ensure quality in planning, data collection, processing and analysis. To particularly focus on the project results: i) increased access—ensuring the gender and equity goals; ii) capacity development for communities & partners; and iii) decision making and policy impacts at national and state levels. • Develop and disseminate to partners a rapid assessment check list, tools and reporting templates. To ensure quality and relevance of data base, checklists to include priority indicators, to utilize relevant baseline data, define the means of verification and the frequency of data collection. • Plan and organize M&E training for the purpose of capacity building of key individuals at RoSS/MoGEI, state levels and NGO partners in designing, collecting, validating data and/or reporting results. • Plan and organize quarterly site monitoring visits and facilitate quarterly project progress reviews against the results matrix, identifying lessons learned and making recommendations for project adjustments wherever necessary. • Assist members of the project Technical Committee to prepare regular (monthly and quarterly) reports and updates on priority indicators while developing a quality project database. To specifically write feature and human interest stories (with accompanying photographs) that highlights the impact of the project.
Deliverables: The key deliverables expected from the consultant are as follows: • Overall M&E work-plan that includes a results matrix with priority indicators, roles and responsibilities, etc. • Assessment guidelines/tools and templates for a functional data collection and reporting system developed and disseminated. • Two evaluation studies completed and shared with partners including; i) a 2011 study; and ii) a 2012 study on key project indicators. • Capacity training for RoSS/MoGEI, State officials and partners on the project M&E framework, tools and database. • Monthly and quarterly project updates/documentation (based on monitoring visits and project reviews) on project progress, lessons learned and recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience: This opportunity is open to both International and National technical resources persons preferably based in South Sudan with the following qualifications: • Advanced (MA, etc.) University degree in Social Science, Demography, Development Planning, Statistics or a related technical field; • At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional ‘hands on’ experience at national and international levels in programme monitoring and evaluation , particularly in developing countries, including in chronic emergency; • A range of specialized skills: i) Strong analytical, quantitative and qualitative research skills; ii) Excellent facilitation skills and ability to organize and implement training; iii) negotiation, oral and written communication skills including reports preparation; iv) interpersonal skills; and v) knowledge of computer management skills; • Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. Knowledge of the local working language (Arabic) is an asset.
How to apply:
Submission of Applications: Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and completed United Nations Personal History (P-11) form, as well as the two most recent performance appraisals or performance evaluation reports to: UNICEF South Sudan Country Office, Human Resources Unit via email: jubavacancies@unicef.org A blank UN Personal History Form (P11) in MS Word format is attached. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 April 2012.
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
Closing date: 12 Apr 2012
UN Children's Fund
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), South Sudan Country Office, is seeking to hire a qualified consultant to support the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) to monitor, report and evaluate the Community School Development and Construction project to ensure precise results reporting. Duty station: Juba (with travel to states expected)
Reporting to: The Department of Partner Coordination of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Republic of South Sudan, through facilitation of Chief of Basic Education and Gender Equality, UNICEF, South Sudan Country Office, Juba
Duration of Contract: 11 months
Fees Level: Corresponding to P3
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The overall purpose of this assignment is to support the MoGEI in monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Community School Development and Construction project to ensure precise results reporting. Monitoring, reporting and Evaluation is particularly urgent in the short/medium term to assess project progress, limitations and challenges on an on-going basis and to adjust as necessary. In the longer term, the main thrust is replicability of key components such as quality education, partnerships with communities and civil society and the development of guidelines. All these are designed to inform evidence-based policy development in support of overall sector school development strategy. The main objectives include: • To produce an overall Integrated M&E plan which clearly articulates roles and responsibilities, data collection and analysis, core set of indicators and consolidated reporting mechanisms. • To support project evaluation activities including: baseline data collection, the conduct of mid-term and end of project evaluation studies; • To support project monitoring activities including: quarterly project monitoring, reviews and strategy adjustment; and review of partnership arrangements. • To strengthen skills and capacities of RoSS/MoGEI/SMoES, UNICEF/UNOPS and at least 5 NGO partners to: establish and implement individual M&E plans; to prepare results based reports; and to strengthen utilization of EMIS and the integration of learning assessment.. • To provide evidence based reporting by the MoGEI, UNICEF/UNOPS and partners. To facilitate the “real-time” highlights of progress, identification of gaps and lessons learned.
The consultant will be expected to apply the following methodology and technical approach: • Utilize both qualitative and quantitative approaches. • Utilize a joint, participatory, inclusive approach – engaging MoGEI, the 5 NGO partners, communities and schools, who will utilize the findings. • Build upon existing data collection initiatives—and the 2010 EMIS in particular. • Utilize a project results matrix. • Facilitate the implementation of the project, keeping the process of monitoring, reporting and evaluating relatively light. The main activities and tasks include: • Development of the Monitoring and Evaluation plan: -develop and secure consensus around key priority indicators, means of verification and frequency of reporting (and appropriate means of validation for key indicators). In collaboration with partners, finalize the project log frame. • Coordinate and conduct a baseline data collection, and an ‘end of project’ evaluation utilizing the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability. Ensure quality in planning, data collection, processing and analysis. To particularly focus on the project results: i) increased access—ensuring the gender and equity goals; ii) capacity development for communities & partners; and iii) decision making and policy impacts at national and state levels. • Develop and disseminate to partners a rapid assessment check list, tools and reporting templates. To ensure quality and relevance of data base, checklists to include priority indicators, to utilize relevant baseline data, define the means of verification and the frequency of data collection. • Plan and organize M&E training for the purpose of capacity building of key individuals at RoSS/MoGEI, state levels and NGO partners in designing, collecting, validating data and/or reporting results. • Plan and organize quarterly site monitoring visits and facilitate quarterly project progress reviews against the results matrix, identifying lessons learned and making recommendations for project adjustments wherever necessary. • Assist members of the project Technical Committee to prepare regular (monthly and quarterly) reports and updates on priority indicators while developing a quality project database. To specifically write feature and human interest stories (with accompanying photographs) that highlights the impact of the project.
Deliverables: The key deliverables expected from the consultant are as follows: • Overall M&E work-plan that includes a results matrix with priority indicators, roles and responsibilities, etc. • Assessment guidelines/tools and templates for a functional data collection and reporting system developed and disseminated. • Two evaluation studies completed and shared with partners including; i) a 2011 study; and ii) a 2012 study on key project indicators. • Capacity training for RoSS/MoGEI, State officials and partners on the project M&E framework, tools and database. • Monthly and quarterly project updates/documentation (based on monitoring visits and project reviews) on project progress, lessons learned and recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience: This opportunity is open to both International and National technical resources persons preferably based in South Sudan with the following qualifications: • Advanced (MA, etc.) University degree in Social Science, Demography, Development Planning, Statistics or a related technical field; • At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional ‘hands on’ experience at national and international levels in programme monitoring and evaluation , particularly in developing countries, including in chronic emergency; • A range of specialized skills: i) Strong analytical, quantitative and qualitative research skills; ii) Excellent facilitation skills and ability to organize and implement training; iii) negotiation, oral and written communication skills including reports preparation; iv) interpersonal skills; and v) knowledge of computer management skills; • Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. Knowledge of the local working language (Arabic) is an asset.
How to apply:
Submission of Applications: Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and completed United Nations Personal History (P-11) form, as well as the two most recent performance appraisals or performance evaluation reports to: UNICEF South Sudan Country Office, Human Resources Unit via email: jubavacancies@unicef.org A blank UN Personal History Form (P11) in MS Word format is attached. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 April 2012.
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
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