PCIC CAAC Consultancy at Save the Children

The overall objective of the baseline survey is to establish benchmarks for effective project planning and implementation, as well as form the basis for the progressive monitoring of the achievement of the planned outputs and results, through the collection of quantitative and qualitative facts, figures and indicators of the situation at the beginning of the project. Furthermore, it will provide information on the specific issues and needs of stakeholders in the project area. The consultant/consulting firm with support of the Head of CAAC program and MEAL Coordinator (Regional Programming Unit) will lead the baseline assessment process for the program with the support of the various PCICI program team. It is intended that the baseline assessment will provide:

1. Baseline data for the program as benchmarks for performance evaluation;
2. Recommended targets for performance Evaluation
3. Reviewed theory of Change
4. Updated result framework with baseline information

Experience and Qualification

The consultant should consist of at least 2 persons representing the following skills:

• Extensive and advanced baseline survey and evaluation skills and experience in programme monitoring and evaluation in related fields.
• Demonstrated technical expertise, methodology and tools in measuring and evaluating advocacy results\outcomes.
• Very good understanding of main concepts of the project.
• Familiar with participatory and partnership approaches, empowerment of civil society.
• Advanced knowledge of English. Knowledge of French language would be an asset.
• In-depth understanding of child rights monitoring and advocacy at national, regional/sub-regional, international and Pan African levels and previous work in the field of Pan-African advocacy is an asset.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued

Application Information:

The proposals for this baseline study will include two submissions; as electronic files (in Pdf format) delivered in separate files with a heading 'Baseline of the Protecting Children Affected by Armed Conflicts' as follows:
 

• A technical proposal, containing;
  • Plan for the baseline information should be collected
  • Review of the proposed data and What sources are needed for the information identified
• The understanding of the TOR, the main goals and tasks of this baseline study and of, the proposed study questions, methodology, team, detailed timetable, and steps for the baseline.
• Sample of previous work in similar consultancy work (assessment/survey/baseline assessment) (Initial).
• The CV of the proposed consultants (education background, expertise and experience in relation with the scope of the baseline study and the geographical location); with a description of why experience is relevant to the task and using a matrix indicate how the proposed team complements each other as well as how they correspond to the profile;

A financial proposal based on activities/ requirements of the Consultant.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at careers

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Disclaimer:

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