The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective and timely implementation and coordination of
a multi-year Education in Emergency project funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) an
implemented by Plan International Nigeria in (Askira-Uba, Jere, Konduga, Maiduguri) Borno
State and (Damaturu, Gujba) Yobe state respectively. The project has the ultimate outcome of
improved realisation of girls’ rights to inclusive, protective and gender responsive quality
education in the Northeast of Nigeria. The baseline study aims at to collect and analyze data
based on project logframe, fill relevant project performance indicators and to guide key project
interventions and activities to be implemented within the context of the project locations and
beneficiaries.
- DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
Communicates within Plan International Nigeria, development partners and related government
institutions in two States Borno and Yobe. The consultant will be responsible and ultimately
accountable for the baseline strategic direction, planning, tools development, capacity building
of enumerators, supervise correct data collection, entry, analysis. In order to achieve the
baseline study purpose and objectives, the study will include primary and secondary data
collection to 1) assess progress against select indicators and 2) understand components of
select indicators, included in the project Performance Measurement Framework
(PMF). Overall, the consultant will be responsible for detailing the methodology for carrying out
the quantitative and qualitative data collection, refining the baseline 1) quantitative survey tool
and 2)
FGD Guides, developing any proposed additional tools, presenting data analysis techniques,
detailing a plan for dissemination of study findings, and detailing aspects of quality
assurance/ethical considerations (Safeguarding Children and Youth People Policy, informed
consent). The consultant and the team that will interface with children are required to provide
statement within their proposal on how they will ensure ethics and child protection in the
process of data collection and visits in compliance with Plan International’s Global Safeguarding
Children and Youth People Policy.
Gender will be integrated in both the methodology of the baseline study and the analysis.
Qualitative and quantitative data will be collected using gender-sensitive methods, including
gender-balance amongst interviewers, focus group discussion (FGD) facilitators and observers,
as well as the use of tools that allow for the identification of specific gender-related issues
amongst respondents. It is important in gathering data that there are opportunities for girls,
boys, women and men to provide feedback in a safe space. The study should consistently use a
gender lens to analyse the specific results for girls and boys and a comparison of their
situations. - Total number of days – 40
- Qualification and experience of the consultant/team
Plan International is looking for an experience consultant(s) with experience in carrying out
similar work in Nigeria (ideally in Borno and Yobe, or similar regional context, and should have
the following qualifications:
At minimum 10 years of experience in conducting baseline, midline and end line
assessments for major donors, which were approved (a sample need to be submitted
with Technical and Financial Proposal) and producing quality mixed-methods evaluation
reports, including at least 1 recent assignment in education in emergencies
The consultant should have an education and gender or girl’s education background
along with at least 5 Years’ experience in M & E and master’s degree in a related field
Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis with knowledge of
SPSS
Experience and knowledge in carrying out similar studies, reviews and/or research
Familiarity with humanitarian response context and knowledgeable of the context in
Yobe and Borno states
Understanding of conflict-sensitive analyses and education & gender programming.
Experience in Gender-sensitive/inclusion and human rights-based approaches, including
designing methodologies and studies that appropriately reflect these approaches
Demonstrated experience in participatory methods, particularly in collecting data and
working with displaced populations and vulnerable people, including tested ways of
engaging with displaced populations and vulnerable people for the purposes of data
collection.
Excellent writing and communication skills in English and relevant local
languages specifically Hausa and Kanuri
Ability to work within set deadlines, and to write clear, concise reports in English
How to apply:
A technical and financial proposal detailing the methodology and implementation plan for the baseline study shall be submitted by email to Nigeria.consultant@plan-international.org by Friday 13th March, 2020 .
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