M&E SPECIALIST/ RESEARCH ASSISTANT

 

Scope of Work 

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Platform (MEL-P)

M&E SPECIALIST/ RESEARCH ASSISTANT

USAID Tuberculosis Private Sector (TBPS) Final Performance Evaluation

 

Background

Panagora Group is a woman-owned small business providing novel and integrated solutions in global health and international development, implementing the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Platform (MEL-P) Activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Indonesia since August 18, 2020.

 

MEL-P’s purpose is to support the implementation of the USAID/Indonesia Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 by providing technical, consulting, and advisory services related to monitoring, evaluation, and learning and other relevant short-, medium-, and long-term technical expertise. MEL-P supports USAID initiatives, such as the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policy Making Act. These combined efforts will facilitate and inform program management decisions within the Mission, shape, and democracy, the long-term strategic direction of programs, and enable USAID/Indonesia to comply with Agency policy and guidance, including USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) Chapter 201.

 

Under MEL-P, Panagora has been assigned to conduct USAID Tuberculosis Private Sector (TBPS) final performance evaluation. The USAID TBPS is a five-year project (2019-2024) led by FHI360 and designed to support Indonesian National TB Program to eliminate TB in Indonesia by 2030. The project provides technical and strategic support to private health sector to increase TB case detection and reporting, enhance access to diagnostics and medicines, and promote public-sector stewardship of private sector for sustained response and commitment to a TB-free Indonesia.

 

The purposes of this evaluation is to conduct an independent final performance evaluation of TPBS. The evaluation results will inform USAID/Indonesia Health Office decisions for future activity designs.

 

Position Summary

 

USAID/MEL-P seeks a M&E Specialist/ Research Assistant as a short-term technical assistance (STTA) expert or consultant for an anticipated evaluation of a tuberculosis project. This STTA position is contingent upon the client’s evaluation activation and/or approval. While dates are yet to be determined, we anticipate this evaluation to run from April or May 2023 to October or November 2023, including travel to selected provinces for data collection.

 

 

The M&E Specialist/ Research Assistant for the USAID TBPS final performance evaluation will be responsible for providing technical and administration support at all stages of evaluation process.

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

The M&E Specialist/ Research Assistant shall be responsible for the following:

 

·       Provide data management and analytical tasks, including ensuring tasks and deliverables are prepared, completed, and submitted on time within the overall timelines of this Agreement and per USAID ADS’ and MEL-P’s requirements.

·       Support the design of evaluation methodology and work plan, including preparing and presenting the design.

·       Assist in conducting primary and secondary data collection, including collecting and collating documents for desk reviews, drafting summary sheets and others, and systematically categorizing the qualitative data.

·       Assist the evaluation team in collecting primary and secondary data, including collecting and collating documents for desk reviews, setting up key informant interviews, scheduling focus group discussions, and associated logistics.

·       Assist the evaluation team in data processing and analysis and maintaining records of data collection activities.

·       Assist with necessary fieldwork and background research for the evaluation team.

·       Assist in preparing presentations and compiling the draft and final evaluation reports, including providing inputs (tables, graphs) for the study reports.

·       Take notes and record every meeting, data-gathering session, and presentation, including interviews and group discussions.

·       Provide administrative and logistics arrangements for fieldwork of the evaluation team, if any.

·       Protect sensitive documents and information derived from the evaluation from unauthorized use or disclosure for any purpose other than for which it was furnished.

·       Other tasks, as assigned by the Team Leader and MEL-P.

 

Additionally, throughout pertinent stages of the evaluation, the M&E Specialist/ Research Assistant shall:

·       Develop professional, respectful, and collegial relationships with the evaluation team members, MEL-P, USAID, implementing partners, and other pertinent stakeholders.

·       Demonstrated excellence in evaluation, data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, visualization, utilization principles (e.g., participatory design and the development of “actionable recommendations”), collaboration- and learning-centric models, and dissemination practices.

·       Effectively support and actively participate in all pertinent evaluation stages and support the TL in addressing any technical concerns.

·       Ensure all deliverables are submitted on schedule and per USAID, Panagora, and MEL-P quality standards.

 

Qualifications

·       Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required.

·       Minimum 5 years of working experience supporting evaluation or research activities.

·       Expertise in collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data

·       Expertise with fieldwork in developing countries, including

o   testing data collection instruments,

o   implementing data quality protocols in the field,

o   collecting data (including with digital tools)

o   and training and supervising enumerators (if any).

·       Excellent knowledge and experience using quantitative software (e.g., SPSS, Epi Info, STATA, or SAS) and qualitative software (e.g., Atlast.ti, NVIVO, MAXQDA) as appropriate and necessary for the approach proposed.

·       Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

·       Strong attention to detail and following the organization’s regulations and supervisor’s instructions.

·       Ability to take the initiative and complete work within tight deadlines.

·       Proficient in English speaking and writing.

·       Open only to Indonesian citizens.

 

Reporting

The M&E Specialist/ Research Assistant will report to the Team Leader, with the guidance of the Senior Evaluation Advisor of MEL-P.

 

 

 

Period of Performance

The estimated level of effort for the STTA for private health sector expert will be approximately 50 to 60 days (to be determined). The duration of the assignment would intermittently cover the period May to October 2023.

 

 

How to Apply

 

Fill out the online application (here). Please include a cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.  

No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Only applicants who include the required application components will be considered.

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