VSO Baseline Survey Consultant-ERIKS Jobs in Kenya

VSO Baseline Survey Consultant-ERIKS Jobs in Kenya

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Methodology

The baseline survey will be conducted by an independent consultant supported by VSO Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. The consultant will also work closely with AQET Project team and will be under the supervision of AQET Project Officer. The survey use both qualitative and quantitative approaches
in data collection and analysis.

Document Review

This will entail reviewing of project documents and other secondary materials as provided by the project. Other relevant documents will be baseline and end line evaluation reports from phase one of
this project since the second phase is a scale up intervention.

Reviewing the Tools and Drawing baseline sample

The consultant will lead the VSO team in reviewing the already drafted tools against the listed indicators to ensure that all variables are measured appropriately. This together with drawing a baseline sample will be done in a one day workshop that will be followed by a one day training for the research assistants to ensure that they are all conversant with the tools and mode of administration.

Field Data Collection

Data collection will be done in the target counties using participatory methodologies identified in each tool. The consultant and the research assistants will be subject to VSO values and policies while
undertaking the field work, interacting with VSO staff, primary actors (beneficiaries) and throughout the engagement period. The consultant and research assistants will have to make a commitment to safeguarding and child protection policy at the point of engagement.


Responsibilities