Consultant for HEA Outcome Analysis at International Rescue Committee

Scope of Work
Training Design And Preparation
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Consultant will use standard HEA Outcome Analysis training material
• Conduct a pre-training assessment to gauge the existing knowledge and skills of the participants and adjust the training content accordingly.

Delivery Of Training

• Facilitate a 4-day training workshop on Household Economic Analysis for IRC program staff.
• Employ a mix of teaching methods, including lectures, group work, simulations, and hands-on practice, to ensure participants can effectively apply HEA in their daily work.
• Provide guidance on the use of HEA tools and software, ensuring participants are proficient in data collection, analysis, and interpretation and have a robust understanding of how HEA can be used in different contexts:

Post-Training Support

• Conduct a post-training assessment to evaluate the knowledge gained by the participants.
• Develop a short report summarizing the training outcomes, including recommendations for further capacity building.

Objectives

• Conduct a standard 4-day Household Economy Analysis (HEA) Outcome Analysis training in Turkana, Kenya focused primarily on the use of the HEA Dashboard to support contingency planning (i.e. excluding in-depth training on the LIAS & Resilience Analysis).

Expected Deliverables
Training 8 – 12 IRC & partner staff & local partners (County Government & local NGOs) on:

• HEA principles & framework
• ‘manual’ analysis e.g. Meru exercise
• Dashboard for Forecast based Contingency Planning
• LIAS for Seasonal Assessment
• Dashboard for Resilience Analysis
• Selection of Key Parameters for Monitoring from Turkana Baselines KE01A, KE02 & KE04.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in conducting Household Economic Analysis, with a proven track record of delivering HEA training in the context of international development.
• A certified TOT on Household Economic Analysis (provide the certificate)
• Extensive experience working with NGOs, government agencies, or international organizations on livelihoods, food security, or economic resilience programs.
• Demonstrated ability to use the HEA standard training material.
• SRAF: forecast based contingency planning for slow onset hazards
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HEA tools and methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage participants and foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for HEA data collection and analysis.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Knowledge of local languages in the region of operation is an added advantage.