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Scope of Work

Integrity is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID/Somalia Evaluation, Learning, and Monitoring Initiative (ELMI). The program will provide support for programrelated services to program and technical teams in the USAID/KEA/Somalia Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract will comprise multiple, simultaneous Task Orders including: Program Design and Learning (PD&L) Activities; implementing an ongoing monitoring system for funded activities; conducting data quality assessments; supporting performance management; providing logistical, administrative, and facilitation support for technical team meetings with partners or other stakeholders for the purposes of planning, monitoring, evaluating and/or learning; and fielding technical assistance.

The COP will lead and manage the overall ELMI IDIQ and ensure that quality standards and schedules are met. S/he will provide vision and overall leadership to program operations and serve as the primary point of contact with USAID on day-to-day activity implementation and management issues. The COP will supervise the work of all personnel assigned to tasks under the program and provide cost and quality assurance of all tasks and assignments undertaken to achieve the objectives of the IDIQ and associated TO.

This is a Nairobi-based, full-time position with travel to Somalia, as necessary. The expected period of performance is an estimate five years to cover the duration of the program. Please be advised that the position is dependent on contract award.

Terms of Reference

• Drive the achievement of program results by ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, high qualityservices.
• Ensure timely, accurate and user-friendly reporting on the progress and status of all services provided under the program.
• Ensure the USAID-compliance and integrity of program operations.
• Interact directly with senior Mission, Embassy, and government officials.
• Provide direct management and supervision to the Nairobi-based MV&R team and oversee Field Supervisors.

Experience

The COP will have:

• At least 10 years’ of experience in international development, including experience managing multimillion dollar development projects.
• Prior experience in a high threat environment with strong multi-cultural, inter-personal and supervision skills.
• At least three years of experience as a COP, demonstrating professional interaction with senior U.S. and foreign government officials.
• Prior experience in supervising long-term field staff and short-term experts of diverse backgrounds.
• A graduate degree in the field of management, international development or a related technical field, or a bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking/planning, management, and presentation skills.

Languages

Written and oral fluency in English, with the ability to write clear and compelling narrative.

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Scope of Work

Integrity is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipatedUSAID/Somalia Evaluation, Learning, and Monitoring Initiative (ELMI). The program will provide support for program-related services to program and technical teams in the USAID/KEA/Somalia Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract will comprise multiple, simultaneous Task Orders including: Program Design and Learning (PD&L) Activities; implementing an ongoing monitoring system for funded activities; conducting data quality assessments; supporting performance management; providing logistical, administrative, and facilitation support for technical team meetings with partners or other stakeholders for the purposes of planning, monitoring, evaluating and/or learning; and fielding technical assistance.

The DCOP will serve as the overall ELMI IDIQ technical lead. S/he will design and oversee the implementation of evaluations, analyses, designs and assessments, and the full review, revision and maintenance of the Office PMP, Project M&E Plans, and IP M&E Plans. S/he should have experience designing evaluation methodologies, participatory data collection methods, and protocols for both performance and impact evaluations. The DCOP will serve as the lead on annual data quality assessments. S/he will provide direct management and supervision to the Nairobi-based Monitoring, verification and reporting team and oversee Field Supervisors.

This is a Nairobi-based, full-time position with travel to Somalia, as necessary. The expected period of performance is an estimate five years to cover the duration of the program. Please be advised that the position is dependent on contract award.

Terms of Reference

• Oversee production and ensure the quality of all assessments, analytical reports, evaluations, and other technical deliverables to USAID.
• Lead and manage the annual data quality assessment process.
• Update the Performance Management Plan and contribute to the development of project log frames and M&E Plans for USAID, in compliance with ADS 203.
• Design and manage collection of baseline data at the intermediate result and task order levels.
• Design and oversee training of USAID staff and implementing partners in performance management concepts and processes; standardization of partner M&E Plans, work plans and quarterly reports; and verification of partner data quality.
• Advise all implementing partners on the creation of aligned log frames and M&E Plans for their activities.
• Assist technical staff to review and revise the intermediate results in their results frameworks, as necessary, for more effective implementation and monitoring.
• Periodically review and discuss indicators and reporting with implementing partners and activity managers, and help operationalize indicators by assisting USAID technical staff with definitions, data collection, and data analysis.
• Provide technical assistance and training, as needed, for USAID, implementing partners, and government counterpart staff.

Your Experience and Expertise

The DCOP will have:

• At least five years of overseas experience in international development designing and managing evaluations, analyses and assessments, including the design of the evaluation methodology, participatory data collection methods and protocols, and data verification techniques.
• Prior experience in a high threat environment with strong multi-cultural, inter-personal and supervision skills.
• Prior experience in supervising long-term field staff and short-term experts of diverse backgrounds in the area of monitoring and evaluation.
• At least three years of demonstrated experience developing performance management plans, monitoring project implementation and verifying data from large development projects.
• A graduate degree in the field of evaluation, international development or a related technical field, or a bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience in addition to the required minimum.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking/planning and presentation skills.Languages
• Written and oral fluency in English, with the ability to write clear and compelling narrative.

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Scope of Work

Integrity is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Senior Qualitative Expert for the anticipated USAID/Somalia Evaluation, Learning, and Monitoring Initiative (ELMI). The program will provide support for program-related services to program and technical teams in the USAID/KEA/Somalia Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract will comprise multiple, simultaneous Task Orders including: Program Design and Learning (PD&L) Activities; implementing an ongoing monitoring system for funded activities; conducting data quality assessments; supporting performance management; providing logistical, administrative, and facilitation support for technical team meetings with partners or other stakeholders for the purposes of planning, monitoring, evaluating and/or learning; and fielding technical assistance.

The Senior Qualitative Expert will manage the development, collection, analysis and presentation of qualitative information. S/he will ensure qualitative data collection and analysis is a significant part of the Monitoring, verification and reporting process. S/he will be expected to travel frequently to Somalia to directly interact with project beneficiaries through key informant interviews, focus groups, etc., and may be asked to conduct ad hoc site visits or plan for and conduct ad hoc qualitative research by USAID.

This is a Nairobi-based, full-time position with frequent travel to Somalia. The expected period of performance is an estimate five years to cover the duration of the program. Please be advised that the position is dependent on contract award.

Terms of Reference

• Provide technical leadership and oversight in drafting the qualitative sections of the MV&R reports for each round.
• Develop (in consultation with USAID) tools and protocols to capture relevant qualitative data, which will yield rich qualitative information across each activity.
• Orient USAID staff/field staff/subcontractors on the new/revised qualitative data collection tools, and protocols.
• Review, analyze, and synthesize qualitative data to ensure logical inferences and conclusions are drawn from the findings.
• Triangulate MV&R findings with routine program and evaluation data to provide further insight into program effectiveness and identify opportunities for learning.
• Generate and disseminate synthesized reports and presentations that are tailored to the intended audience.

Experience

The Senior Qualitative Expert will have:

• At least five years of overseas experience in international development conducting qualitative research.
• A bachelor’s degree in the field of evaluation, international development or a related technical field.
• Technical proficiency in at least one of the following fields: democracy and governance, economic growth, education and stabilization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including an ability to synthesize and explain complex information to stakeholders.
• Prior experience in a high threat environment.
• Understanding of Somali culture and operating environment.

Languages

• Written and oral fluency in English, with the ability to write clear and compelling narrative.
• Written and oral fluency in Somali.

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Scope of Work

Integrity is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Monitoring, verification and reporting Team Leader for the anticipated USAID/Somalia Evaluation, Learning, and Monitoring Initiative (ELMI). The program will provide support for program-related services to program and technical teams in the USAID/KEA/Somalia Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract will comprise multiple, simultaneous Task Orders including: Program Design and Learning (PD&L) Activities; implementing an ongoing monitoring system for funded activities; conducting data quality assessments; supporting performance management; providing logistical, administrative, and facilitation support for technical team meetings with partners or other stakeholders for the purposes of planning, monitoring, evaluating and/or learning; and fielding technical assistance.

The MV&R Team Leader will serve as the dedicated Operations Manager of the MV&R. S/he will manage the overall MV&R work plan and process; leading the review, preparation, and editing of tools, protocols and materials; editing final MV&R reports for submission; and presenting findings to USAID.

This is a Nairobi-based, full-time position. The expected period of performance is an estimate five years to cover the duration of the program. Please be advised that the position is dependent on contract award.

Terms of Reference

• Manage overall MV&R work-plan and process and problem solves against constraints experienced.
• Edit final MV&R reports for submission to USAID, ensuring clarity, quality and USAID usability.
• Lead review, preparation, and editing of tools, protocols, and materials for MV&R activities.
• Assist the Chief of Party in managing and coordinating the MV&R team and ensure that essential functions are in place, such as procurement and contracting, finance and administration, IT support and in-house technical and subject matter expertise.
• Manage short-term technical assistance assignments relevant to the delivery of MV&R deliverables.
• Assist the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party with trouble-shooting and problem-solving matters related to field operations including contracting, payments, third-party monitor (TPM) management and report production.
• Develop PowerPoint and ad hoc presentations of monitoring data as requested by USAID.
• Stand in for specified functions or supervises interim MV&R staff as needed.

Your Experience and Expertise

The MV&R Team Leader will have:

• A graduate degree in the field of evaluation, international development, or related technical field.
• At least five years of international experience in the management, monitoring and evaluation of development programs
• Experience developing monitoring tools, training and managing staff in the effective use of these tools.

Languages

• Written and oral fluency in English, with the ability to write clear and compelling narrative.