SoCha Resilience Expert MSP Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
SoCha Resilience Expert MSP Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
Company ProfileSoCha (a word created by combining the terms Social and Change) is an independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) firm that provides bespoke solutions to social challenges.
We are a veteran-owned small business, registered in the United States, and headquartered in Mauritius, which is an IT hub for Southern Hemisphere international organizations.
SoCha is structured to be nimble and flexible, where we can rapidly respond to evaluative and analytical requests globally and have a well-established network across Africa and Asia.
Since our inception in 2010, we have grown from a consortium of globally recognized experts who specialize in evaluating the effectiveness of development assistance, to a full-fledged ME&L services firm that specializes in advancing innovative methodologies and changing the way donors find solutions to social problems.
Background
To support USAID/Kenya East Africa (KEA) to align programming toward promoting self-reliance outcomes, SoCha LLC has recently been awarded and will implement a two-year (optional three-year) mission support program to enable USAID to pivot into this journey to self-reliance (J2SR).
To support this journey, the J2SR program will support USAID/KEA to understand context, align programs, collect data, understand complexity, and apply learning to program adaptation.
Scope of Work
The MSP program, implemented by SoCha LLC, seeks a consultant to serve as a short-term Resilience Expert to lead and oversee remote monitoring of USAID activities being implemented by its partners in specific counties in Kenya.
The consultant will be contracted by SoCha and will report directly to the M&V Coordinator and/or the designated Team Leader.
Roles and Responsibilities
The expert will serve as the team leader of the assessments/site visit, and undertake the following tasks:
Oversee the development/refinement of the scope of work
Design data collection tools and support/oversee quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Prepare and deliver high-quality reports to USAID and
other relevant stakeholders
Facilitate meetings/briefings with USAID and other relevant stakeholders
Supervise enumerators and/or short- or long-term staff required for work order completion
Lead or participate in regular check-in calls with USAID staff, as required
Ensure quality and utility of the site visit/remote monitoring
Deliverables
The following deliverables will be required
Scopes of work, inclusive of proposed methodology and data collection tools
Desk and document review of available materials
Qualitative and quantitative datasets
High-quality reports inclusive of sound and robust data collection
Presentation of findings to USAID and other invested stakeholders
Minimum qualifications and experience
Minimum of post-graduate qualifications in resilience, climate change, disaster risk reduction or related fields
Minimum seven years serving as a team lead for resilience-focused assessments, evaluations, and/or monitoring and verification activities.
At least five years of experience working on/with USAID projects; preference for experience with resilience, resilience, climate change, disaster risk reduction or related field
Experience in writing and delivering high quality reports.
Experience in dissemination to high level stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, excellent client relations.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya or remote with the ability to teleconference, but preference will be given to candidates based in Kenya.
LOE or Contract Length: The consultant is expected to start working in August for a period of approximately 30-45 days with a possibility of extension.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; SoCha Resilience Expert MSP Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
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