Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now and for the future. Operating in Nigeria since 2008, Mercy Corps works in fragile and conflict-affected environments and has been providing critical relief aid, empowering communities to prevent and respond to violence, inclusive economic development, recovery from crisis, building better lives and transforming their communities for good.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Consultant
Locations: Abuja (FCT), Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Niger, Benue, Kebbi & Ebonyi
Timeframe / Schedule: 10th January 2022 - 10th February 2022
Reports directly to: MEL Manager / Director Cash Transfer Project
Works closely with: CLA Adviser, MRM Officers, MIS Officer
Background to USAID Rural Resilience Activity
Consultancy Summary
Consultancy Outcomes
What the assessment aims to determine:
The survey will household related indicators as stated in the AMEL plan:
In addition the survey will assess:
Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Expected Deliverables
The Report will have the following structure:
Please note that all submissions should also include the following:
Criteria | Score |
Professional experience of the staff that will be employed to the project providing demonstrated expertise in evaluation and related processes (CVs, etc.) |
40% |
The Applicant has at least an Associate Consultant with Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Economics, and related field with at least 2 years’ experience or Masters in Agric related tracks, Economics, Statistics with at least 3 years’ experience in conducting evaluation surveys for USAID Agriculture, livelihood and Technical Expertise and experience in nutrition, crops, livestock and related disciplines | |
The team leader should have Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Agriculture, Economics, Public Health and related field with at least 3 years’ experience or Masters in Agric related tracks, economics, statistics, public health with at least 5 years’ experience evaluations for humanitarian and development projects, assessing shocks/stresses and resilience and transitioning vulnerable groups to more adaptive resilient groups; Evidence of having carried similar USAID evaluations including Feed the Future Activities and Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) Projects. This include PDMs, surveys and evaluations. In addition, the Consultant should have experience in applying conflict sensitivity and DNH in fragile context. | |
A Technical approach, methodology and level of understanding of the objectives of the evaluation | 40% |
The submitted concept note should show understanding of the requested tasks, as articulated in the objective of the assignment and a description of how the offeror proposes to undertake the assignment in view of the implementation progress overview highlighted in section III; | |
A clear description of how the Consultants propose to undertake the assignment, including Data analyses, visualization and presentation plan. | |
Appropriateness of the approach in relation to the objectives of the programme | |
Work plan/time scales given in the proposal and its adequacy to meet the evaluation objectives and questions | 5% |
Prior experience of handling projects of this nature (examples of similar services provided, references, etc.) | 10% |
A reputable track record of having carried similar USAID evaluations including Feed the Future Activities and Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) Projects. This include PDMs, surveys and evaluations. In addition, the Consultant should have experience in applying conflict sensitivity and DNH in fragile context. | |
Conducting large scale studies demonstrating experience in applying qualitative and quantitative research methodology. | |
Tax Identification Number and/or Tax Certificate |
5% |
Application Closing Date
10th January, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.