Social Impact Evaluation Specialist- Performance Evaluation of PATA and Uzazi Staha USAID/T-MELA Jobs in Tanzania

Social Impact Evaluation Specialist- Performance Evaluation of PATA and Uzazi Staha USAID/T-MELA Jobs in Tanzania

Position Description:

SI is seeking an evaluation Specialist to support T-MELA with the Performance Evaluation of PATA and Uzazi Staha. The Evaluation specialist will be responsible for ensuring the evaluation's methodological rigor, leading data collection and analysis efforts, and validating the reliability of the findings.

Their work underpins the evaluation's credibility, providing a solid foundation for the team's conclusions and recommendations. This is a consulting position with an estimated period of performance of March – September 2024. The estimated level of effort (LOE) for the Evaluation Specialist will be 58 LOEs.

Responsibilities:

Design the methodology for the evaluation of the PATA and Uzazi Staha activities, ensuring robust and reliable data collection and analysis.

Conduct statistical analyses of project data and health outcomes, providing insights into the effectiveness of the interventions.

Lead the data collection efforts, including the development of data collection tools and coordination of field data collection activities.

Analyze qualitative data from key informant interviews and focus group discussions to complement quantitative findings.

Contribute to the writing of the final evaluation report, ensuring that data analysis is clearly presented and supports the evaluation findings

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.

Advanced degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field with strong quantitative analysis skills.

Extensive experience in designing and conducting evaluations, including both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R) and qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose).

Strong understanding of health data systems in Tanzania, including DHIS2.

Experience in the designing of instruments for data collection including quantitative questionnaires, qualitative tools such as KIIs and Focus Groups using diverse technology.

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 Evaluation Specialist- Performance Evaluation of PATA and Uzazi Staha USAID/T-MELA Jobs in Tanzania

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