Social Impact Evaluation Specialist – Performance Evaluation of TB&FP Activities USAID/T-MELA Jobs in Tanzania
Position Description:
SI is seeking an Evaluation Specialist to support T-MELA with the Performance Evaluation of TB&FP Activities. Focused on the design and implementation of the evaluation methodology, this specialist will support other team members to handle the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
They will coordinate desk reviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and analyze activity monitoring and performance data. Their expertise will ensure that the evaluation questions are answered accurately and that the findings are based on robust evidence. This is a consulting position with an estimated period of performance of March – September 2024. The estimated level of effort (LOE) will be 58 LOEs.
Responsibilities:
The Evaluation Specialist will:
Design and implement the evaluation methodology in collaboration with the team.
Conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation to answer the evaluation questions.
Ensure the reliability and validity of data used in the evaluation.
Develop data visualization and presentation materials for the evaluation report.
Provide technical support to the team in all aspects related to data management and analysis.
Conduct Desk Review, support development of evaluation design and tools, conduct data analysis and develop findings conclusion and recommendations.
Support development draft report and presentation of findings to USAID.
Support any task as requested by Team Lead, USAID T-MELA and Social Impact.
Deliverables:
With support from USAID/T-MELA and team members, the Team Lead will be expected to take overall responsibility for the production and management of the following:
Final Assessment Design: A detailed, full assessment design and work plan following an initial consultation with USAID that will include chosen methodologies and data collection tools.
Kick-off meeting/In brief: A PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation summarizing the methodological approach to be used to excute the assessment for USAID/T-MELA and key partners prior to the launch of data collection.
Findings Conclusions and Recommendations (FCR) Matrix: An analysis tool through which data is triangulated and findings, conclusions, and recommendations specific to each assessment question are produced. Two FCR matrixes are expected, a preliminary document after the first full week of data collection, and a final matrix at the end of the data analysis period.
Preliminary Findings PPT: The team will present the key findings to the wider USAID/Tanzania Mission through a PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation. The TL is expected to update this PowerPoint after the final report.
Draft Evaluation Reports: A draft regional reports with fully developed findings, conclusions, and recommendations, no longer than 30 pages excluding annexes, will be submitted to the T-MELA COP who will submit to the USAID COR for T-MELA activity. The format will include an executive summary, table of contents, methodology, findings, and recommendations. USAID/T-MELA and key local stakeholders will provide comments on the draft report.
Final Reports: The team will submit a final report that incorporates responses to USAID’s/partner’s comments and suggestions. The report will be submitted electronically in English. The report will be disseminated within USAID and key stakeholders.
Weekly progress report: Provide weekly progress report to USAID-TMELA and SI in the agreed format.
Qualifications and Skills:
The Evaluation Specialist must be Tanzanian who have/hold:
At least 8 years of senior-level experience working on evaluation/assessment is desirable,
Master’s degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health (with a focus on biostatistics or health informatics), or a related field.
Strong statistical analysis skills, with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R).
Experience in designing and implementing evaluations, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Ability to manage large datasets and perform complex data analyses.
Experience with health information systems and data from sources like DHIS2 and eTL.
Strong analytical skills to assess program outcomes and impacts on target populations.
Experience in the designing of instruments for data collection including quantitative questionnaires, qualitative tools such as KIIs and Focus Groups using diverse technology.
Excellent oral communication and written skills in English is a must.
Demonstrated experience in communicating with local stakeholders at managerial and technical levels.
Experience working with international donors, especially USAID.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Social Impact Evaluation Specialist – Performance Evaluation of TB&FP Activities USAID/T-MELA Jobs in Tanzania
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