Christian Aid Enhancing Data Management System Jobs in Kaduna and Anambra States Nigeria
Christian Aid Enhancing Data Management System Jobs in Kaduna and Anambra States Nigeria
Consultancy ObjectivesIn view of the above background information, Christian Aid Nigeria would like to commission a consultant to provide institutional strengthening and capacity support for government institutions’ staff on both theoretical and practical statistical data collection tools, management, analysis, interpretation and decision especially that affect the project target group.
The main focus will be to ascertain the functionality of any existing data system, build a functional data platform leveraging existing data management resources in the states, improve how well government data management agencies/staff grasp and internalize data collection tools, management, analysis, interpretation to make sound decision to achieve the intended objectives of the data management for policy planning, formulation and implementation
Specific Tasks The successful consultant will carry out the following tasks:
Engage with the various government department and agencies to understand the existing data management systems in place, the different ways in which these policy actors access and use data/evidence for their development planning and identify the gaps to data management.
Carry out a rapid appraisal of the government staff capacity in the collection, use and storage of data with data management staff capacity needs.
Make recommendations on the various support options from basic to comprehensive on data management system that can be deployed for each of the state. Based on consultation with CA, design and deploy the most appropriate option for enhancing data management systems in both states that is timely, contextual, cost effective and easy to manage
Design and deliver training for the staff on relevant topics as it relates to data management system, tools and analysis of technical data in relation to policy development and implementation
Review relevant documents provided and past efforts on improving the data management in the states with respect to identifying their success factor and impediments to provide lessons that can positively contribute to the assignment
Methods or Approach
To adequately address the key objectives stated above, the consultant should adopt mixed methods combining both theoretical and practical skill and knowledge on statistical tools and application.
The consultant should clearly outline their proposed methodology in response to the objectives of the assignment in their proposal.
Scope of work
The overall focus of this engagement is to
Carry out an assessment of existing data management systems and practices in Kaduna and Anambra states by 31st January 2021
Based on findings from the assessment proposed and developed a data management solution leveraging existing data management resources in the states by 30th March 2021, and
Develop and implement a capacity enhancement plan for government data management agencies and staff in Anambra and Kaduna state based on findings from the data management assessment carried out and the skill set required to manage data management solution developed in 2 above.
The training will be aimed at improving the skill and addressing any knowledge gaps within government agencies in relation to data management, analysis and interpretation in future policy development, planning and implementation related to the target vulnerable groups.
Expected Outputs
• An inception report describing detailed methodology, training timeline and work plan agreed with Christian Aid.
Terms of Reference: Data Management System
• An assessment report with detailed findings from the Data Management Assessment carried out in both states.
• A comprehensive end of project report presented in both hard and soft copy formats not later than the date stated above.
• Documented evidence of stakeholders consulted including names and contact details.
• Evidence of a deployed and functional data management system in place in Anambra and Kaduna states
Submission dates
• Draft report should be
submitted by 5th April 2021.
• Christian Aid will review and provide comments by 10th April 2021.
• A revised final report should be submitted by the consultant 30th April 2021.
Review Management
• Review commissioner: Temitope Fashola
• Reference group: CA/consortium partners as relevant
Time/Budget
It is expected that the implementation of this activity will be executed over the period commencing in December 2020 and be completed by February 2021 and will not exceed forty (40) total working days.
The consultant will submit a budget detailing estimated cost of the expected implementation of this activity.
This budget must be in the form of a complete breakdown detailing costs of personnel, materials, logistics and other items. Based on the approved budget, an initial 70% payment will be made on signing of the contract and at the commencement of the job while balance 30% payment will be paid upon receipt of a satisfactory final report.
The total cost is subject to 5% withholding tax which will be deducted at source for individual consultant and 10% for an organizational consultant.
Qualifications
Christian Aid will outsource this consultancy service to a competent professional consultant with relevant educational background, adequate work experiences and understanding of the target states context.
The consultant should have a thorough undertaking of both theoretical and practical statistical package and data management and analysis with regards to policy development and planning.
In particular, the following skills: excellent written and verbal English language skills for delivering the training materials and presentations.
Evidence of relevant previous experience and/or names and contact details of references with good knowledge of your previous work, i.e., three professional references with the telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Expressions of Interest
Interested consultants should send the information listed below:
Technical proposal outlining the background, objectives, methodologies, detailed implementation plans and timeline, team, profile of respective consultancy firm.
Latest curriculum vitae (of the consultant and any supporting team members) undertaking the training on Data Management systems for Anambra and Kaduna state Government Data Management Agency staff.
Sample Data Management Solutions or any similar work completed in the past by the applying party
Separate Detailed financial proposal which includes consultant fee, transport and accommodation
How to Apply
Interested persons should read and strictly follow the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) and submit both a technical and financial proposal not later than Tuesday 22nd December, 2020 to: ngprocurement@christian-aid.org copying FAlobo@christian-aid.org; Bchristopher@christian-aid.org and Varokoyo@christian-aid.org.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and only applicants resident in NIGERIA are eligible to apply.
The selection of consultant will be based on areas of experiences in delivering similar tasks in the past and related educational background.
Please indicate “Enhancing Data Management System in Kaduna and Anambra States” in the subject line.
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