WUSC Baseline Study Consultancy Jobs in Ghana
WUSC Baseline Study Consultancy Jobs in Ghana
Key Activities and DeliverablesThe selected Consultant(s) will have overall responsibility for the design and implementation of the study, and for ensuring quality and timeliness of all deliverables.
The Consultant will be responsible for designing the study, sampling, data collection tools development and piloting, enumerators’ recruitment and training, data collection, data entry, data analysis, report writing, results dissemination, and client liaison.
The key activities and deliverables expected from the Consultant(s) for this assignment are as follows:
Review all relevant documents, studies and other data sources regarding sector relevant to the country, including performance indicators and definitions identified in the project Performance Measurement Framework.
Participate in an Inception meeting: to clarify expectations of the mandate and provide contextual information necessary to produce the inception report and plan
Inception Report: a detailed inception report and work plan is to be produced including the following elements:
Baseline study design and sampling strategy and proposed sample size for quantitative components
Sampling strategy for qualitative component, including individual respondent selection and criteria for qualitative methodologies
Detailed work plan that includes all tasks by the Consultant and team members and incorporating the overall study timelines.
Level of effort of each team member
Detailed study budget including professional fees, expected reimbursable, etc.
A copy of quantitative and qualitative tools for data collection
Review/Finalization of data collection tools: development of quantitative and qualitative tools for data collection. These tools will be reviewed during the inception phase and must be included in the inception report/work plan.
Digitization of data collection tools: inputting of data collection tools into survey software
Develop Enumerator Guidelines and Protocols for Data Collection
Coordinate/Conduct Enumerator Training following a detailed agenda and outlining study protocols (this agenda should be included in the inception report)
Coordinate pre-testing of data collection tools
Coordinate/conduct/supervise data collection, as per agreed methodology
Ensure Data Entry Quality by reviewing initial data entry conducted at the community level and provide feedback to baseline study leads, where applicable
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data. It is also expected that the Consultant will do a critical analysis of the data through statistical treatment and triangulation with other sources and literature review. Where appropriate data should be presented in the form of graphs/charts.
Draft Report including preliminary findings and recommendations for WUSC staff and partners
Presentation of preliminary findings and recommendations to WUSC staff and partners
Final Study Reports including Executive Summary and Full Consolidated Report. Final Report is to be submitted in both Word and PDF versions with all annexes and raw data files included. A suggested Table of Contents (ToC) will be provided by WUSC.
Copies of original and cleaned data sets including
any field notes are to be submitted to WUSC with the draft report.
Qualifications of Lead Consultant
The Lead consultant will have the following qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in administering evaluation studies, collecting data and producing quality evaluation study reports, preferably for international non- international non-profit organizations or multilateral agencies; Experience administering studies in Ghana is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in designing evaluation studies including proven experience in sound sampling, mixed methods approaches (quantitative and qualitative), tool development, enumerator training, etc.
Excellent knowledge in the use of digital data collection and analysis tools.
Excellent facilitation skills and ability to recruit and manage facilitators for qualitative component;
Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Knowledge and experience of the TVET sector and economic opportunities for women in Africa (experience in West Africa and Ghana specifically preferred)
Knowledge and experience in gender equality issues that impact the sector are highly desired.
Fluency in English is mandatory and knowledge of Twi, Fante, Ga are an asset
Ability to produce high quality work under tight timeframes
Qualified and interested parties are asked to submit the following:
Letter of interest
Detailed technical proposal clearly demonstrating a thorough understanding of this ToR and including the following:
Description of the Capacity and qualifications of the consulting firm, including previous relevant experience.
Description of the proposed approach and methodology, including data collection, sampling strategy, data analysis, integration of gender considerations and ethical standards, quality assurance.
A proposed timeframe detailing activities and a schedule/work plan (including a Gantt chart)
Team composition, qualifications and level of effort of each proposed team member
A financial proposal with a detailed breakdown of costs for the study
Itemized consultancy fees/costs
Itemized field data collection expenses
Itemized administrative expenses
Validity period of quotations
Expected payment plan and method
Curriculum Vitae(s) of all proposed staff outlining relevant experience
Names and contact information of three references who can be contacted regarding relevant experience
A copy of two previous reports of similar work undertaken
A Consulting Firm profile (if applicable).
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you wish to apply for this exciting role, please submit your resume with a covering letter and proposal here.
WUSC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Closing date for submission of the application package is the end of business day on October 9, 2020.
How to Apply
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