Base-line Survey Consultant at Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)

Role overview

The purpose of the assignment is to conduct a baseline survey to establish benchmarks for onward measurement of intended and unintended change/outcomes in targeted project areas. This assignment will be conducted by a lead consultant as will be contracted by VSO.

Skills, qualifications and experience

The lead consultant will possess the following minimum skills:

• Strong experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, preferably within the area of education; inclusion and child protection
• Strong experience in people centred and rights-based programming at policy, strategy as well as implementation level
• Strong experience in participatory and inclusive assessment/research methodologies and learner centred approaches
• Good understanding of inclusion issues
• Broad previous experience with multi-county/county evaluations
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, communication and report writing skills.
• At least a master’s degree in relevant field
• A valid Kenyan certificate of good conduct

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.