Project/Proposal Summary:
At the end of 2007, MSI was awarded a three-year contract with USAID/Sudan. Among its many responsibilities, MSI has been tasked with assisting USAID in the evaluation and design of its multi-sector portfolio. This will include developing and conducting assessments of various projects and using the results of these assessments to design effective new programs. For more information on our Sudan project (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking – SUPPORT) please follow this link: http://www.msiworldwide.com/index.cfm?msiweb=project&p_id=150.
The Southern Sudan Technical Assistance Project (TAP), implemented by the Academy for Educational Development (AED) under USAID/Sudan’s education portfolio, was designed to address policy and planning needs of the nascent government of south Sudan Ministry of Education (MoE) through institutional systems strengthening and individual capacity development as well as development of the capacity of the state ministries of education to plan and implement programs and policies of government at various levels. This is in line with the USAID/Sudan strategy of 2006/2008 as well as the current Transition Strategy for South Sudan. These activities consolidate, build upon, and expand accomplishments under previous USAID education programs. Specific program objectives are strengthening capacities at both GoSS and state levels to develop the policies, plans, programs and implementation capabilities that increase equitable access to and the quality of education in Southern Sudan.
Position Summary:
This project is seeking two consultants to conduct an end of project review for the Southern Sudan Technical Assistance Project (TAP). The primary objective of the TAP end-of-project review is to assess performance in implementing programmatic changes in accordance with findings, conclusions and recommendations reported in the midterm evaluation (conducted in 2009). The review is intended to document lessons learned, best practices and provide recommendations to inform evidence-based future programming.
While subject to change with the acceptance by both parties, it is envisioned that the two Team members will be in South Sudan the entire duration of the evaluation’s in-country component, i.e., three weeks (six-day work weeks are authorized). Besides travel days, an additional three days are provided for each Team member for purposes of the Team’s initial out-of-country preparations and an additional one day for any necessary post-Sudan work related to the completion of the final report. The Team Leader, however, will be provided a total of three additional days out-of-country to ensure the completion and transmission of the final report as well as the closure of any outstanding matters.
Responsibilities:
1. Prior to arrival in South Sudan:
a. Review major documents including the program description of the Cooperative Agreement, quarterly reports and other relevant program implementation reports;
b. Review the TAP mid-term evaluation report and identify major findings and recommendations for the current evaluation;
c. Prepare draft methodology (Answering Evaluation Questions and data collection tools) and draft annotated report outline
2. On arrival, finalize methodology, annotated report outline and evaluation work plan (in collaboration with additional team members)
3. Conduct an assessment addressing the issues highlighted in the Scope of Work.
4. Create a PowerPoint presentation on preliminary findings to key stakeholders to solicit feedback and comments;
5. Draft Report: Prior to the departure of consultants a draft report on the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Review Team will be presented to the MSI which will in turn share with USAID/Sudan Education Program/or Education Team Leader.
Qualifications:
1. Strong skills in assessment and analysis of USAID capacity building and institutional development projects in the education sector;
2. Extensive experience working in Africa and/or similar post-conflict environments;
3. Expertise building effective systems for decentralized provision of education services in a similar – and preferably East African – context;
4. Experience leading collaborative evaluations, or evaluation teams which include critical stakeholders as active participants; and
5. Experience arranging and facilitating meetings, setting up travel schedules for field visits, reporting on meeting outcomes, and generally managing the logistics of the review (although significant logistical assistance will be provided by the SUPPORT team in Juba).
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com.
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