Social Impact Team Leader- Performance Evaluation of PATA and Uzazi Staha USAID/T-MELA Activity Jobs in Tanzania
Position Description:
SI is seeking a Team leader to support T-MELA with the Performance Evaluation of PATA and Uzazi Staha. The Team Leader shall be an English speaker bringing extensive experience in leading complex evaluations, especially within health programs. This individual possesses a deep understanding of RMNCAH, health system strengthening, and the nuances of faith-based service delivery, combined with a proven track record in project management.
Their primary responsibilities encompass overall project oversight, ensuring that evaluation methodologies are robust and appropriate, facilitating coordination among team members, and synthesizing findings to guide improvements in RMNCAH programming.
This individual will liaise closely with governmental bodies and provide leadership during the conduction of this important assignment. This is a consulting position with an estimated period of performance of March – September 2024. The estimated level of effort (LOE) for the Team Leader will be 60 LOEs with expected travel of up to 4 weeks in Tanzania.
Responsibilities:
This individual will oversee the entire evaluation process, ensuring that the project remains on schedule and within budget. The Team Lead will also be responsible for coordinating communication between team members, T-MELA, and SI HQ. The Team Lead will:
Line-manages the Evaluation Team collaboratively with the T-MELA’s Chief of Party and tasks 2 Team Lead.
Lead desk review, initial stakeholder consultation, and identify additional information/analyses required.
Lead the team to prepare and finalize assessment design including methodologies, analysis strategies, necessary tools for data collection, and work plan to conduct the entire assessment.
Lead and oversee data collection efforts in collaboration with the identified data collection firm and through consultation with implementing partners and government based on research/logistical needs.
Take responsibility for data analysis and iteratively develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Write the comprehensive assessment reports in coordination with team members, taking into consideration feedback from all stakeholders.
Take the lead in the preparation and presentation of the key findings, conclusions, and recommendations to USAID, key stakeholders, and research users following SI’s and USAID’s standards.
Take responsibility for leading the team to respond to USAID and USAID T-MELA’s comments and feedback and deliver high-quality deliverables that meet USAID and SI’s standards.
Ensure the evaluation methodology is robust and aligns with the objectives of the SOW.
Manage any logistical and administrative challenges that arise during the evaluation process.
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 Team Lead must be Tanzanian who have/hold:
At least 10 years of senior-level experience working on evaluation/assessment is desirable.
Strong background in RMNCAH, health system strengthening, and faith-based health service delivery.
Proficiency in project management, with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
PhD or postgraduate degree in public health or related field
Extensive experience in leading teams and preparing high-quality documents.
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.
Preferably, the applicant will possess experience conducting evaluations in East Africa, Tanzania in particular.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Social Impact Team Leader- Performance Evaluation of PATA and Uzazi Staha USAID/T-MELA Activity Jobs in Tanzania
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