Program Assessment Experts at SoCha

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SoCha (a portmanteau of Social and Change) is an independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) firm that provides bespoke solutions to social challenges. Since our inception in , we have grown from a consortium of globally-recognized experts who specialize in evaluating the effectiveness of development assistance, to a full-fledged ME&L services firm that specializes in advancing innovative methodologies and changing the way donors find solutions to social problems. Roles and Responsibilities:The consultant will undertake the following tasks Develop and agree with USAID/KEA on the team’s work plan for the assignment, methodology and data collection tools.Conduct a thorough desk review of available documentation.Develop an inception report detailing the summary of relevant documentation reviewed (desk review), a work plan on how the evaluation will be undertaken, proposed data collection methodology and schedule, with proposed list of informants.Undertake a systematic evidence review.Provide weekly reports and check-ins on progress of desk review and data collection.Develop a draft report, presentation of preliminary findings, final report, and brief.Present inception report, preliminary findings, and final report, as scheduled.Other activities as agreed upon with the USAID Point of Contact. Required skills: An advanced degree or equivalent years of experience in analysis, design, assessment, or evaluation in social sciences or socioeconomics from a recognized universityOver 10 years of experience executing similar tasks and assignments (i.e. systematic reviews/ meta-analysis/ evidence synthesis), ability to understand performance information across several sectorsStrong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills and sound experience in rigorously testing projects or program theories of change, ability to help organizations link lower level results to outcomes and impactUnderstanding of USAID (or similar donor) monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems is requiredDemonstrated skills and experience synthesizing technical documents and writing quality technical reportsProven experience with high level stakeholder engagement, including conducting interviews and providing practical recommendations to decision makersDemonstrated high level of professionalism and ability to work independently in high pressure situations under tight deadlinesExperience working in the East Africa region preferred